In the blink of an eye, a black figure streaking like lightning landed in front of Karin.
Karin's heart jolted.
There were unmistakable signs that the other party was a demon. The words "Upper Rank Six" were etched in its eyes, but the stench of blood and the mass of rampaging chakra radiating from it were far more intense than any demon she had ever seen!
"This is one very, very powerful demon!"
Karin immediately formed this basic assessment.
Then she noticed the Kusagakure Jonin held in the Upper Rank Six's hand. He was drenched in blood and looked to be on the verge of death.
She recognized him.
This Kusagakure Jonin was the one assigned to lead the team sent by Kusagakure to assist her. He was a highly respected Jonin in the village.
Yet now, a man of his standing was being held casually in the Upper Rank Six's hand like a piece of livestock.
"Huh, that outfit of yours..." After sizing Karin up, the Upper Rank Six grinned. "So you're the one who came after us!"
There was no doubt that the newly appointed Upper Rank Six had recognized Karin's identity from her clothes.
The Kusagakure Jonin held in the Upper Rank Six's hand spotted Karin, too. Coughing up blood, he suddenly burst into laughter. "This is an esteemed member of the Akatsuki Organization! You monster, prepare to die!"
Karin looked awkward.
The Kusagakure Jonin had been grievously wounded by the Upper Rank Six and clearly hadn't recognized her. He still thought she was an Akatsuki member in charge of this examination.
"Hmph!" The Upper Rank Six snorted, then slammed the Kusagakure Jonin onto the ground. Only then did he turn his gaze to Karin. "Everyone says to be careful when you run into someone wearing a