After taking her change of clothes and the keepsakes her mother had left behind, Karin followed Naruto to an izakaya in Kusagakure. Sitting by a second-floor window, she looked down at the crowds flowing through the streets below.
Seeing this, Karin, who was eating a pork cutlet rice bowl, grew even more curious about Naruto.
This important figure from her clan had not only used Transformation Jutsu to alter her hair color and build, but had even adjusted her Chakra signature, turning her completely into someone else.
Just how powerful did someone have to be to master such an incredible ninjutsu?
Seemingly guessing Karin's thoughts, Naruto smiled and said, "This is just one application of Sealing Jutsu. Once we return to Uzushio Village, an old man will teach you Sealing Jutsu."
Karin nodded, then asked, "Lord Menma, how many members of the Uzumaki Clan are still left?"
Naruto considered it for a moment before saying, "The clan members whose whereabouts we know of number no more than five. But as time passes, the Uzumaki Clan will eventually grow again."
"Less than five people?" Karin's expression darkened, but she was already happy just to be able to see another clansman.
Just then, a large group of tense-looking Grass Ninja appeared on the street, searching house by house. One squad even came up to the second floor, making Karin's heart leap into her throat.
But after Naruto gave them a glance, the squad voluntarily left the second floor and hurried toward the next shop.
"Are they looking for me?" Karin asked, trembling as she wrapped her arms around her shoulders, as though memories of the past had resurfaced.
Naruto glanced at Karin and nodded lightly. "They are looking for you. Your constitution that can heal injuries is too important to shinobi. Kusagakure