At dusk, the setting sun still reflected across the horizon.
After her interrogation was over, Karin Uzumaki slowly walked out of Konoha's Police Station. Her expression was vacant; Uchiha Fugaku's genjutsu and the Yamanaka Clan's secret techniques had taken a heavy toll on her mental energy. Although the people of Konoha hadn't used physical force, the interrogation had greatly affected her state of mind.
Konoha's Police Station was in a rather remote location. Its entrance was deserted and quiet, with hardly anyone around. The nearby houses had already lit their dim yellow lamps, creating a peaceful scene at dusk.
"Konoha..." Karin took in the atmosphere of the village, then closed her eyes and carefully absorbed it.
"Karin, I'm here to pick you up."
Just then, Senju Nawaki's gentle voice sounded beside her. Karin opened her eyes and saw him standing in front of her. Senju Nawaki was honest and warmhearted, and the Chakra within him was warm and gentle as well. As a member of the Uzumaki Clan, Karin could sense the aura he gave off.
After interacting with Konoha's ninjas over the past few days, Karin had realized that they were very different from the Grass Ninja. Faced with Senju Nawaki's friendly gesture, she couldn't help relaxing her guard a little.
"Thank you," Karin said softly.
"I'll take you to get something to eat. I've also arranged a place for you to stay in Konoha. Let's go." As Nawaki spoke, he reached for Karin's hand. This time, she didn't resist, allowing him to lead her toward the Senju Old Residence.
Senju Nawaki brought Karin Uzumaki to the old residence. By the time they entered the living room, Uzumaki Jiuming, Kushina Uzumaki, Minato Namikaze, and Tsunade were already seated, waiting for them.
Although it was a family dinner, there were