Naruto: The Abstract Strategist of the Akatsuki

To help Naruto quickly find Sasuke in the vast ninja world, Kushina opened up the real intelligence archive to Naruto and showed him Sasuke's information.

Naruto discovers that there is a key figure he knows well, and that going to her might reveal Sasuke's whereabouts.

—Karin Uzumaki, the Black Market Demoness of Kusagakure!

That's right, it's the guy who wanted to sacrifice him and Obito to the Sage of Six Paths' relics!

He was also the one who caused Naruto Uzumaki to lose the Jade Gate Pass.

Even though Naruto has now obtained the Six Paths Yang Power and theoretically doesn't need to fear Karin at all, he still feels a chill down his spine when he thinks about that past event.

According to intelligence records, Sasuke and Karin crossed paths during one of the Chunin Exams.

Later, when Sasuke defected from the village, Karin even went to Konoha to ask Kushina where the Hokage Sasuke was.

After being informed of Sasuke's defection, Karin looked disappointed and distressed, and left Konoha without looking back, giving up on all subsequent exams.

This shows how deep their friendship is.

These are all recorded in the archives and analyzed by analysts.

According to the last information in the file, Karin did not know where Sasuke went.

If Karin Uzumaki is already the leader of Kusagakure in Naruto's eyes, the underground queen of that chaotic little country, then there must be relevant information.

Karin left immediately in the file, which certainly wasn't because she gave up, but because she chose to find Sasuke in her own way.

Don't ask why Naruto is so sure—when it comes to pursuing Sasuke, no one knows better than him!

Naruto traveled to the nightmarish village of Kusagakure and found Karin.

Without the Six Paths Relics, the environment of Kusagakure has begun to deteriorate.

Upon seeing Naruto, the sinner who destroyed the sacred relic, Karin launched an attack without hesitation.

However, Naruto is no longer the same person he used to be, and he has not been drugged.

Having realized the Uzumaki clan's powerful vitality, Naruto relied solely on pure numerical strength to punch Karin into the mountainside, where she became embedded.

Then, in a flash, he appeared in front of Karin.

"I'm only here to ask you about Sasuke's whereabouts. You must know that. Tell me, I don't want to fight you anymore."

Naruto appeared slightly anxious.

After all, he only had seven days.

These seven days are not only about finding Sasuke, but also about persuading him to help and getting him the Six Paths inheritance.

It's too urgent.

"You mean Uchiha Sasuke?"

Karin's expression changed. "What's your relationship with him?"

"Don't misunderstand, Sasuke is my teammate, my comrade..."

Naruto thought Karin had misunderstood that he and Sasuke had a bond, so he quickly waved his hand to indicate that.

"Misunderstanding? You've already revealed it, what could I possibly misunderstand? No wonder you two are so disgusting, prepare to die!"

Karin unleashed a powerful aura of Vajra Chains.

This is the nemesis of tailed beasts, but Naruto is not afraid at all now. He broke the chains directly by relying on pure numerical values.

"Don't you like Sasuke?"

After breaking the chains, Naruto did not continue his attack, but looked at Karin with a puzzled expression.

According to the file, isn't Karin just like those girls in ninja academies in the real ninja world who inexplicably like Sasuke?

Why does Karin's attitude seem a bit off?

"Like me? I admit I can't beat you, you can kill me, but you can't insult me!"

Karin glared angrily at Naruto.

"However, the village records say that Sasuke saved you once during the Chunin Exams. After he left, you desperately went to the Hokage to ask where Sasuke was, and you were very disappointed when you learned that Sasuke had left the village."

Naruto looked puzzled.

"Save me? Hahahaha."

Karin was so angry she laughed. "You Konoha people really know how to embellish yourselves, always distorting the truth!"

"I was just a little girl when I took the Chunin Exams and encountered a giant bear in your Forest of Death."

At that time, I had not yet discovered how to use the special physique of the Uzumaki clan, so my strength was average.

Even so, I wouldn't risk my life because of a bear.

I was fighting a bear when Sasuke Uchiha showed up.

Without saying a word, he used his shuriken to force me back, saved the bear, and then beat me up. Only after confirming that I couldn't hurt the bear did he leave.

I went to see the Hokage to seek revenge on Sasuke Uchiha. All this talk of liking him or being disappointed in him is just wishful thinking on your part, Konoha!

Karin angrily denounced Sasuke's birth.

This made Naruto extremely embarrassed.

Who would have thought Sasuke would be so outrageous, beating up a guy and saving a bear?

But upon closer reflection, Naruto realized that besides their inherently kind nature, the Uchiha clan also seemed to have a tendency to be overly concerned with good fortune.

Hashirama Senju was a ninja of bonds, while Madara Uchiha was a ninja of fortune. It was only after Madara was defeated that the ninja world became a world where bonds were the primary focus.

It's not surprising that Sasuke has some of the quirks inherited from his family.

"So, have you found Sasuke and completed your revenge? Where is Sasuke?"

Naruto forcefully steered the conversation back to the main topic.

"..."

Karin gave Naruto a disdainful look.

She's already said all that, does Naruto really think she's going to tell him to help him find Sasuke?

"..."

Naruto also realized the problem and scratched his head awkwardly.

Then he suddenly thought of a solution, and his eyes lit up.

At the same time, Naruto couldn't help but admire himself. His brain was indeed getting sharper the more he used it. He, Uzumaki Naruto, was so clever to have come up with this method.

One of his goals was to enable Sasuke to obtain the Six Paths inheritance.

The necessary condition for obtaining the Six Paths Inheritance is near-death.

Therefore, he could use this condition to get Karin's help.

Once they've beaten Sasuke to the brink of death, and Sasuke has gained power, and his true intentions are discovered, Karin won't have the strength to settle scores with them anymore.

so perfect.

Naruto composed himself for a moment, then coughed twice: "Actually, you misunderstood. I looked at the files and thought you liked Sasuke, so I pretended to be on good terms with Sasuke. In fact, I also have a grudge against Sasuke."

"Oh? What grudge do you have against Sasuke?"

Karin was taken aback by what she heard and looked at him with a mixture of belief and doubt.

"Sasuke has always been popular with girls since he was little. He stole the girl I had a crush on and embarrassed me in class."

Because I have a beard, people call me a fox spirit, so this lecherous guy even took away my first love!

Not only that, according to my mom, Sasuke's mother and her love rival had an affair with Bai Mo, the supermarket owner in our village, which my mom discovered. That's why my mom got Itachi Uchiha to launch the massacre of the Uchiha clan.

In short, Sasuke and I are from the previous generation, we're enemies!