Minoru, as shaken as he was, had no problems clinging back. It was probably the last time he would pick a fight with something THAT much bigger than him. (At least for the next few weeks...)

"We're all fine." Itachi added, putting his hand on the Hokage's arm.

The blood must have been from the wounded bear, because none of the scratches were deep. They'd still need to be properly cleaned, though, and disinfected.

"Did you lead the bear far enough away?"