Within Kara,
almost all the male members were a sorry-looking bunch.
The women, though, each had their own appeal.
Take Tangye Xinzi, for instance.
She had long auburn hair, delicate features, and a black, collar-like ornament around her neck.
She looked innocent and alluring at the same time.
Naruto Uzumaki had a habit of collecting beautiful women, so naturally, he had no intention of killing her.
That would have been such a waste.
Tangye Xinzi had never imagined that the reason she survived would be so bluntly simple.
But when she thought about it, it made sense.
After all,
what else was there for a man as powerful as Naruto Uzumaki to pursue?
"Stay with me from now on."
Naruto Uzumaki stroked Tangye Xinzi's face and spoke softly.
"Mm."
"I'm willing to follow you, Lord Naruto Uzumaki."
Tangye Xinzi nodded obediently.
She had joined Kara only because her life had fallen apart and she wanted a way to survive.
Even after joining, she had never been valued.
Nakama Nai, who had joined alongside her, had treated her like a servant.
So,
Tangye Xinzi had never felt any loyalty toward Kara.
Besides,
the man offering her a place at his side was Naruto Uzumaki!
He was the strongest man in the Shinobi World.
To be personally recruited by him felt like an incredible stroke of luck.
"Good."
Naruto Uzumaki was pleased by how sensible Tangye Xinzi was.
He bent down and lifted her into his arms.
"You're a little dirty. I'll take you to have a bath."
With that, Naruto Uzumaki vanished with Tangye Xinzi in his arms.
Tonight, he would indulge himself!
Kara!
The next day,
Kazahana Koyuki woke to find Naruto Uzumaki gone.
She was about to go back to sleep when she heard a sound from the room