Naruto: Two opponents versus Naruto, Konoha panics!

【OK!】

The big fox rolled its eyes and remained silent.

And at this moment.

Kushina and Minato Namikaze had already arrived inside the Forest of Death.

[In fact, the two had already arrived when Xianglin burst into tears.]

[That striking red hair.]

[And the sense of closeness that comes with blood ties.]

Everything is self-evident.

Having experienced that illusion, Kushina managed to restrain herself and didn't immediately lose her temper.

Naruto naturally sensed their arrival as well.

Therefore, instead of immediately taking Xianglin on her journey, they strolled hand-in-hand through the Forest of Death.

[Namikaze Minato was naturally sent ahead by Kushina to clear the way.]

Kushina followed silently behind.

[I suppressed the urge to go down and acknowledge them.]

On the way, Naruto kept comforting Karin.

[Xiang Lin finally lowered her guard and recounted the events of the past few years, her voice choked with tears.]

[A murderous intent flashed in Naruto's eyes more than once.]

But they all managed to control themselves perfectly.

If the Land of Whirlpools hadn't been destroyed.

How dare those hermits have such audacity?

Kushina's eyes were red.

[Especially when I heard about Karin's mother, Uzumaki Mina... her childhood friend, her experiences over the years, and her final fate.]

Kushina nearly went berserk several times, charging straight towards Kusagakure.

But they were all stopped by Minato Namikaze.

Minato Namikaze remained silent throughout the journey.

He knew that both Kushina and Naruto were likely aiming to destroy Kusagakure.

To be honest, he still felt a little reluctant.

However, as he looked at Kushina and Naruto, and then his gaze finally settled on the pitiful girl, he felt a sense of relief.

Having been given a second chance at life, he will live for his family in this one.

As for the rest... they're not important.

The era of the Hero Hokage is over.

The feeling of losing family members... Minato Namikaze never wants to experience that again.

Was it wrong to directly wipe out Kusagakure?

[I don't know, and Minato Namikaze doesn't want to know.]

[Anyway, if my wife and children... and it's almost certain my future daughter-in-law are willing, then it's the right thing to do!]

[Furthermore, Minato Namikaze will definitely insist on doing this himself and won't let Naruto get involved.]

In Minato Namikaze's eyes, this was dirty and tiring work, something he should do... Perhaps it was to make up for the guilt he felt towards Naruto, something a father should do...

【"Naruto Uzumaki..."】

Xianglin murmured softly.

Then she looked down at the large hand holding her small hand.

[Then she stole another glance at his handsome profile.]

Seeing that he seemed to have noticed, he quickly lowered his head.

Her pretty face grew hot...and gradually, steam rose from her head.

Naruto was startled.

Then, the corners of his mouth involuntarily curled up slightly.

[Unexpectedly, after Hinata, there are girls who are so shy, turning into steam princesses just by holding hands.]

"From today onwards, your name will be Karin Uzumaki."

【"Hmm~"】

Xianglin naturally had no objections, simply nodding sweetly like an obedient little girl.

After agreeing to accept the surname, Karin became a little bolder and moved slightly closer to Naruto.

[Then... top-tier lung treatment!]

There's even more steam rising from above.

Naruto: "..."

Something seems off...

Xianglin seemed to realize something too, and was so embarrassed she almost forgot how to walk.

"Ahem... Xianglin, did you get it?"

"We are among the few survivors of the Uzumaki clan."

"The Land of Whirlpools... I will rebuild it."

"Speaking of which, we're the same age, and our mothers might even know each other."

【"Mmm..." Xianglin nodded softly.】

[Then he tried his best to restrain some of his abnormal behaviors.]

Seeing her so restrained, Naruto chuckled, "No one will restrict you anymore. From now on, you can do whatever you want."

【"Hmm~"】

Seeing her like this, Naruto felt it was about time.

Take a deep breath and calm yourself.

[Then, he slowly rolled up Xianglin's sleeve.]

[Looking at those slender, fair arms, with their several noticeable bite marks.]

Naruto's pupils contracted slightly.

Anger was rising within him.

Suddenly, I noticed that these bite marks... all seem to belong to the same person.

"It's...it's Mom..."

"Mom doesn't want to... but if I don't let Mom bite... Mom probably wouldn't have been able to hold on much longer."

Xianglin lowered her head in self-consciousness, tears welling up in her eyes.

Physical therapy... how could those beasts use it like this?!

【call--】

Naruto's breathing became slightly rapid.

This feeling made it hard for him to breathe.

[And it's not hard to tell from Xianglin's words.]

Her mother was literally sucked to death.

Those beasts from Kusagakure wouldn't even let her replenish her strength... seemingly afraid that if she were in good condition, her opponent would be able to escape.

[Xiang Lin is still young... she must also be used as leverage to threaten her.]

Naruto took a deep breath and raised his hand.

"Xianglin, don't be afraid."

"No one will bully you anymore."

"Come on, give me a fist bump."

Naruto tried to soften his tone.

【"Um......"】

Xianglin naturally did not refuse.

【clatter--】

[The moment of fist bumping.]

Xiang Lin's petite body stiffened.

[Then she tilted her snow-white neck back, looking at Naruto with a face full of disbelief.]

Naruto gently rubbed her little head.

"Don't worry."

"You'll recover quickly."

"I'm sorry... I always thought that there might be no survivors left in the Uzumaki clan."

"So I didn't actively seek it out... but things are different now."

Xianglin's legs buckled.

Naruto reacted quickly and immediately pulled her into his arms.

[A weak body cannot tolerate nourishment.]

Xianglin's head was spinning; she had no idea what was happening.

Naruto sighed.

I feel somewhat guilty.

If it had been sooner... perhaps Xianglin's mother could have been saved.

Now that things have come to this, all we can do is try our best to make amends.

He will then have his spies search for the survivors of the Uzumaki clan from that time.

However, Xianglin is, after all, a member of the Uzumaki clan, and one with exceptionally high talent.

[Its vitality is incredibly strong.]

It recovered quickly.

However, a slightly sickly flush still lingered on her pretty face.

Seeing Naruto looking over, Karin immediately buried her face in his chest.

I felt warm and comfortable all over.

Not only did my body feel warm, but my heart did too.

It all feels like a dream.

"Naruto...brother~"

【alright.】

[Now it's not a matter of whether Xianglin will be willing or not.]

[But Naruto is fast asleep... and he's about to be attacked at night.]

【"Mommy~"】

"I...I know why I'm alive...I've found the meaning of living."

[It took no more than an hour.]

[Xianglin's entire body is almost shaped like Naruto.]