Konoha's Barrier Division had originally been nothing more than a small Barrier Team of barely more than ten people.
However, as Konoha Village continued expanding outward and growing in scale, the Barrier Team developed alongside it like a shadow.
Especially after Kushina was successfully resurrected, along with the introduction of powerful barrier techniques from Miroku's shamanic system.
The Barrier Team seemed to have sprouted wings, developing at an astonishing pace and now far surpassing the entire Shinobi World.
In just a few short years, the once-small Barrier Team had transformed into the massive Barrier Division, with more than two hundred members.
Its internal division of labor was also extremely meticulous.
It was further divided into specialized teams such as the Defense Team, Communications Team, and Sealing Team.
Each team bore a unique and vital responsibility.
"...I'm off, then!"
After hurriedly greeting everyone, Karin dashed out the door like a gust of wind.
Skills such as Fuinjutsu and barrier techniques were not something one could easily master through diligence alone. They demanded exceptional talent.
But Karin possessed not only astonishing talent, but also remarkable diligence.
Coupled with such an excellent learning environment, as well as the wholehearted instruction and careful guidance of outstanding masters like Kushina and Miroku, her skills had advanced by leaps and bounds.
By now, Karin's attainments in Fuinjutsu and barrier techniques had far surpassed those of most of her peers.
Even veteran seniors who had immersed themselves in research within the Barrier Team for more than a decade often had no choice but to seek Karin's help when faced with difficult problems.
Just as Karin stepped out the door, Senyo happened to be approaching from the opposite direction.
"Master..." The moment she saw that familiar figure, Karin's face blossomed into a brilliant smile.
Then she leaped forward