As the Fifth Hokage, Tsunade was not only Konoha's strongest Medical Ninja, but also a master of the legendary "Strength of a Hundred Technique" and "Shikkotsu Forest Senjutsu," one of the three great forms of Senjutsu.
Having Karin become her apprentice would undoubtedly pave the way for Karin's future, giving her access to the Shinobi World's finest Medical Ninjutsu and Senjutsu. This was crucial both to improving Karin's strength and to her future value as an "orphan of the Uzumaki Clan."
More importantly, this could also lay the groundwork for Hinata's future. As Tsunade's apprentice, Karin could openly learn advanced Ninjutsu, especially Medical Ninjutsu and Chakra Control techniques. This would provide the perfect cover for her to "inadvertently" reveal a talent for the Uzumaki Clan's Sealing Jutsu later on.
After all, Tsunade's Chakra Control had certain things in common with Sealing Jutsu. Moreover, Karin's uzumaki bloodline could serve as a "plausible source" for Hinata to learn the Uzumaki Clan's Sealing Jutsu in the future.
An almost imperceptible smile tugged at Toru Kujyo's lips. Everything was steadily progressing according to his plans.
That afternoon, Toru Kujyo took Karin and Hinata to Konoha's bustling Shopping Street.
"Wow! There are so many shops!" Like a curious child, Karin looked left and right, her eyes sparkling with excitement, as though she wanted to take in everything at once.
"Karin, is there anything you'd like to buy?" Hinata asked gently.
Karin scratched her head sheepishly. "I... I don't know." Growing up, she had hardly seen anything of the outside world beyond laboratories and places of confinement, let alone gone shopping.
Seeing Karin's embarrassment, Toru Kujyo chuckled. "If you don't know, let's start with a few changes of clothes. You'll have plenty of time to browse later."
Hinata added, "There are lots of different styles