As all of Sunagakure sharpened their weapons and prepared for war against the Land of Lightning, Naruto was still diligently working at his loyal Root base.
Crystal lights illuminated Naruto's private office.
Naruto was racing to review the last of the documents on his desk, while Karin, dressed in a uniform, stood by his side and handed him documents one after another for stamping.
Thump~
After stamping the final document with Root's specially made chibi Nine-Tails seal, Naruto looked at the "seductive" Karin.
"Has Shigaraki Tanuki returned with Ryoma and the others yet?"
"No. There's still no news at all."
"Tch."
Another two days had passed, and they still had not found that antique turtle?
Naruto pondered for a moment, then decided that was perfectly normal. The thing was so small, and the sea was so vast. Who knew which stretch of seabed it was lying on?
Calling it searching for a needle in a haystack would be an exaggeration, but it was close enough. It was practically a Great Sea Turtle Hunt.
"Looks like we'll be waiting for a while."
Naruto let out a slow breath, then suddenly noticed Karin edging closer to him, whether deliberately or not. He was speechless inside.
He had no idea who this girl had learned it from, but she kept leaning against him so shamelessly whenever she got the chance. Otherwise, she would sneakily sniff him.
She was so young, yet she was already picking up bad habits!
This was getting a little too perverted!
Men—no, boys—needed to protect themselves when they were out in the world too!
"Ahem!"
Naruto coughed twice as a warning, interrupting Karin as she leaned closer and making her straighten up for a moment.
Then Naruto suddenly remembered something and pulled a rod out of his backpack.
Ahem.