Karin

After a short rest, Shuichi and Kurenai set off again towards the border.

The client from Kusagakure seemed very anxious, indicating that the war was quite intense. Since they had received the money, they naturally had to do their job well for their employer.

Two days later, the sky over the Land of Grass was slightly gloomy, with dark clouds gathering as if it were about to rain.

From afar Shuichi could see the towering, densely packed buildings ahead, their dark brick walls and pointed roofs conveying a sense of solemnity.

He estimated that Kusagakure was only about one-tenth the size of Konoha, and its style was somewhat similar to Amegakure.

This defensive castle-like structure is commonly used in the Shinobi World, but its high cost makes it unsuitable for widespread adoption in major ninja villages.

Swoosh--

"Should we go report it now?" Hong stood on the tree trunk beside Shuichi. "Also, when do you plan to contact that girl with the whirlpool?"

Shuichi at the sky and the nearby Kusagakure: "We'll talk about the war mission later. This village isn't big; finding someone should be easy. Let's investigate the Uzumaki descendants first."

Ninja Technique· Super Beast Imitation Drawing!

Shuichi drew five little mice on a blank Scroll. This time the strokes were much more complex, but they looked the same.

After years of use, he has never stopped upgrading this technique, and recently he has gained new insights into Fuinjutsu.

The little mice jumped out like soldiers, quickly scattering and running into the city...

Bang!

The wooden door of the house was violently pushed open, revealing an interior space that was neither large nor small, but extremely simple—just an ordinary square.

A little girl with red hair and glasses sat at the table looking somewhat bewildered, and was immediately startled by the loud noise.

"Karin, you get over here right now!"

On the ground, several faint shadows stretched long as several men with different appearances entered the room one after another.

Some were mature, some were young; apart from the leader who spoke, the others were more or less injured, and the stench of blood filled the cramped room.

Karin watched them approach with a terrified expression. The middle-aged Kusanagi Ninja leading the group grabbed her wrist and pulled her forcefully.

"The village is currently short-handed in terms of fighting strength; this is your turn to contribute."

"You guys hurry up! Once you've recovered, get back to the front lines immediately!"

The wounded remained silent. In their current condition, the mortality rate of fighting was too high, and medical resources in the village were scarce. They could only hope that the little girl's constitution would be like her mother's.

Without hesitation, a ninja walked over, took Karin's arm, and bit it.

He bit particularly fiercely, as if afraid that the effect on the child would not be as good as on the adult, and even had the urge to gnaw on it.

Tear!

"Ahhhh..."

The excruciating pain in her hand caused Karin to scream in agony. The leader of the group, Kusanagi Ninja, stared intently at the ninja's wound, noticing it began to heal rapidly the moment she bit down. A smile crept onto her lips.

Excellent! The results are quite good, but it's a pity the girl is still too young; she probably can't undergo high-frequency treatments in a short period of time.

To avoid accidentally killing her, it's best to be gentle. "That's enough, let go of me. Hurry up with the rest, each person can only bite once!"

The first ninja reluctantly released her arm, and the others immediately rushed over. The girl's screams inside the hut never stopped.

Until she completely fainted.

"Fainted?" The leader Kusanagi Ninja for half a second before pulling back the last unlucky guy he hadn't even had a chance to eat.

"Alright, that's enough for now. You're coming with me to the other side for treatment. Kids really are much worse than adults..."

The unlucky fellow wore a constipated expression like Sima Yi, but he succumbed to the middle-aged man's fierce gaze and left with the group, feeling utterly miserable.

A strangely colored little mouse appeared halfway to the door of the hut, making no sound, and even nimbly poked its head out to look into the house.

Despite the terrible state of Karin, it did not move rashly. When the Kusanagi Ninja turned around, it reacted quickly, dodging and hiding behind the bamboo basket by the door.

Once the group had completely left, it immediately circled the house, successfully found a hole, crawled in, and infiltrated the house.

Then, without stopping, he ran to Karin's side and rammed his head into her calf. With a splash, he turned into ink, forming the complex "Flying Thunder God Technique" technique before disappearing.

Swish--

Two voices appeared like ghosts. Shuichi sensed that there weren't many people nearby, so he took out a lighter and lit it, making the room much brighter.

As soon as Hong arrived, she saw the unconscious girl on the ground, with bloody teeth marks on both arms. She immediately helped her up with a heavy heart.

He turned and glared at Shuichi, signaling him to hurry up and help.

"Alright... even a ruthless female ninja has moments of weakness."

Shuichi chuckled to himself, then went to Karin's side and touched her calf to retrieve his chakra.

Upon learning what had happened, she exclaimed in surprise, "What a coincidence! It was actually a young girl's first time... to eat!"

After expressing his feelings, he stretched out his palm, and green chakra covered Karin from a distance, quickly healing her wounds.

Karin, who was in a deep sleep, felt a warm sensation all over her body, and was then awakened by a slight itch on her arm.

I groggily opened my eyes and found a man and a woman suddenly in my house. Startled, I wanted to scream.

Snap!

Hong quickly covered her mouth, gently shushed her, and whispered, "We're here to rescue you. Your injuries are healed."

Karin immediately realized that the pain from her bite had subsided, and her tense body relaxed instantly.

Although she didn't know why the two had sneaked into her house, she was just a little girl and couldn't resist much. She nodded to Hong to indicate that she wouldn't scream anymore.

"Time is short, I'll only say it once, please listen carefully."

Shuichi looked directly at Karin and, seeing her cautiously glancing at him, spoke up:

"We are ninjas from Konoha Village in the Land of Fire. We have been on good terms with the Uzumaki Clan for many years. Recently, we discovered that some Uzumaki Clan who were separated from their families due to the war have ended up in Kusagakure, so we came here specifically for this reason."

"With your signature red hair and unique physique, we've surely found the right person."

"Now you have two choices: stay in Kusagakure or leave with us."

Shuichi was too lazy to rack his brains, and he certainly wouldn't be foolish enough to go and demand people from Kusagakure. Besides, he didn't like forcing others.

"I can easily take you to a place far better than Kusagakure, but if you don't want to, just pretend we were never here."

"Whether you believe us or not is up to you. We'll come back in about two weeks. You'll have time to think it over carefully. Hong, let's go now!"

"Why are you in such a hurry?!" Hong didn't know if she was too immersed in the role or if she was genuinely overflowing with sympathy.

She rolled her eyes at Shuichi, then gently took Karin's hand and said:

"I'm sorry, we have a mission and can't stay with you for long. Please be careful on your own."

Shuichi eyebrow. This expression looks so real. It seems that spending so much time with me has greatly improved her acting skills!

After briefly comforting the little girl Karin, Kurenai smiled and waved to her before leaving.

The two then used the Flying Thunder God to return to the outskirts of Kusagakure, presumably because such a powerful method was more convincing to them.

She'll likely be attacked again during this time, and with the help of Kusagakure, she'll definitely leave with Shuichi willingly unless she's stupid.