A tragic ordeal-the girls are all in tears

"All right."

Naruto Uzumaki nodded and casually released the Summoning Technique. "Now you try it."

"Remember, concentrate all your Chakra in your hand."

"Got it."

After hearing Naruto's instructions, Karin bit her finger and slammed her hand against the ground with all her strength.

"Summoning Technique!"

Bang!

A cloud of smoke rose with a thunderous boom.

Then,

Ao, Haku, Vermilion, Black Tortoise, Void, South, North, Three, and Jade appeared before them: all nine of the Nine Masked Beasts.

"It's the Nine Masked Beasts!"

Delight spread across Karin's face.

During the Chunin Ninja Exams, she had seen Naruto summon the Nine Masked Beasts to fight the One-Tail.

Back then,

each of them had shown the strength of a Kage Level fighter, and each possessed a unique power.

She had imagined how wonderful it would be if she could form a contract with summons like them.

And now,

her dream had come true!

"Naruto-kun, you're so good to me! Thank you!"

Karin threw her arms around Naruto in excitement, puckered her lips, and kissed him on the cheek.

"All right, settle down."

Naruto quickly pushed Karin away. If he hadn't, he had a feeling she would have used her tongue.

That wouldn't do.

Naruto had always had his own rules when it came to little girls.

Let them grow up first, then enjoy the fruits of his patience. That was his ultimate goal.

"Heehee... I got too excited."

Karin let go of Naruto, her cheeks flushed, but she made a secret vow.

Hmph!

Sooner or later, you'll be mine.

"Come on. I'll explain what each of the Nine Masked Beasts can do."

Some specialized in wind attacks, others in fire or lightning. Some could fly, while others were especially powerful in Taijutsu...

The Nine Masked Beasts were formidable on their own, but