Board Thread:Naruto Discussions/@comment-25100062-20140718213149/@comment-4271790-20140718222127

This. By the way, when Naruto mentioned his way of protecting comrades, Sasuke was seemingly affected by the statement, leading him to reflect on his past, when he nearly threw away his life to protect Naruto (although back then, it wasn't that long after the Uchiha Clan Massacre, meaning Sasuke was at the point where he couldn't stand seeing even an acquaintance of his die). He may not fully believe what he said of Naruto, Team 7 and saving the world, it's not that hard to figure out.