Naruto led Yamato and Sakura through the forest paths like a gust of wind, heading straight for Orochimaru's hidden underground base.
Along the way, Naruto, familiar with the route, shook his head and sighed. "Orochimaru's something else. He hasn't changed locations in all these years. He really does have a thing for living underground."
Before long, the group reached the entrance to their destination.
A striking young woman stood there. Her hair was the color of fire, and her eyes burned just as brightly. The vivid red stood out against the dim surroundings.
She wore narrow glasses with brown frames. Her purple top had a unique design that left a small patch of her midriff bare. Paired with black shorts, thigh-high socks, and ninja sandals, it gave her a sharp, nimble look.
But the bite marks scattered across her body left everyone puzzled.
The moment Naruto and the others arrived, Karin's gaze was drawn to him.
She had heard Orochimaru praise Naruto's good looks and charm countless times, like a chant. His words had echoed in her ears so often that she'd even grown tired of hearing them.
In Karin's heart, Sasuke's handsomeness and cool demeanor were unmatched. She had always believed that, without a hint of doubt.
But when she saw Naruto with her own eyes, everything changed.
Naruto's blond hair fluttered gently in the breeze, as if carrying the warmth of sunshine. His tall, straight frame radiated strength, and every movement brimmed with confidence and power.
What Karin found hardest to resist were Naruto's bright blue eyes, visible beneath his sunglasses. They seemed able to see right into a person's heart, and held an endless charm.
At that moment, Karin felt as though Cupid's arrow had struck her. She suddenly realized Orochimaru hadn't been exaggerating—Naruto really was so