One morning in Konoha, Naruto stepped out of his room and found Karin in the living room, packing his luggage for the trip while muttering, "Toothbrush, towel, clothes, wallet. Oh, right, pajamas. I still need his pajamas. I forgot to get them out just now." With that, she hurried toward Naruto's room and ran straight into him.
Naruto was deeply touched, though he didn't show it. He merely smiled and said, "Karin, I can pack all this myself. Why should you have to go to all this trouble for me?"
Karin smiled. "You pack? What would you pack? You wouldn't bring anything except a few changes of clothes. Leave it to me. Just wait in the living room. Auntie and Uncle are still busy in the kitchen, and breakfast will be ready soon. Let me finish packing your luggage first." With that, she hurried into Naruto's room.
Once inside, Karin immediately shut the door. Her breathing quickened, and her face flushed as she said, "This is so embarrassing. Don't I look like a devoted wife packing for her husband before he goes on a long journey? Oh, this is so embarrassing. I can't take it. I just can't." She covered her blushing face with her hands, utterly mortified.
Watching Karin rush into his room, Naruto swallowed the words he had been about to say, asking her to take a break. He went to the living room and sat down. Before long, Minato emerged from the kitchen carrying the rice, and Naruto greeted him.
Minato smiled when he saw Naruto. "You're up, Naruto. Come and eat. Your mom has finished making breakfast."
Naruto walked over with a smile and helped Minato set out the rice, serving everyone a portion. Just then, Kushina emerged from the kitchen with the dishes. Seeing Naruto,