Naruto: Two opponents versus Naruto, Konoha panics!

"So... Naruto went out to find her?"

Sasuke raised an eyebrow.

[Looking at the girl who returned with Naruto... no, to be precise, she was carried back by Naruto.]

Sakura's eyes widened as well.

【broken!】

[Just like that, without even noticing, there's another one!]

"Naruto-kun...who is she?"

Sakura's expression was strange.

[After seeing the red-haired girl in Naruto's arms, she felt a pang of jealousy.]

【"Xianglin."】

【"Karin Uzumaki."】

As he spoke, Naruto looked down at the girl in his arms.

[I wonder if, like Hinata who was often hungry back then, she fainted.]

[Or perhaps you've taken too much, and your body enters a dormant state to absorb it better... or maybe your own embrace is genuinely warm and comfortable.]

At this moment, Xianglin was fast asleep, a sweet smile still lingering on her lips.

【"Xiang Lin?"】

【"Karin Uzumaki?"】

Sasuke and Sakura were startled.

This surname...

Sasuke suddenly frowned, somewhat uncertainly saying, "Naruto, I think I saw her during the first exam."

"She's probably wearing the Kusagakure headband, isn't she?"

"Well, I've already thrown away that humiliating headband."

Upon hearing this, Sasuke didn't ask any further questions.

He could vaguely sense that Naruto, seemingly normal at the moment, was actually in turmoil... like the prelude to a volcanic eruption.

Sakura carefully reached out and touched Karin's beautiful long red hair.

[The moment you touch it and see it clearly.]

Sakura's expression changed slightly.

Even Sasuke could sense that something was wrong.

[And what about Sakura, whose heart is already completely devoted to Naruto?]

"Uzumaki... the same surname as Aunt Kushina and Naruto... are you a survivor from the Land of Whirlpools?"

"Yes, I felt a deep connection during the first exam... I went there just now to see her."

"She is indeed one of the few survivors of the Uzumaki clan."

[Kusakuza Ninja...]

Sakura and Sasuke almost simultaneously thought of Orochimaru.

[Because Orochimaru was previously wearing the headband of Kusagakure.]

"Let's go to the central tower."

"I'm taking her home."

Naruto wore a gentle smile.

But Sakura and Sasuke felt a chill run down their spines.

They had never seen Naruto so enraged before.

"Mmm~!" Sakura nodded quickly.

Sasuke silently picked up his hunted prey.

The two of them, without hesitation, didn't ask what had happened.

However, I didn't expect Xianglin to wake up so quickly.

Perhaps out of fear of losing everything, she slept very lightly.

She woke up with a start while the three were talking.

[A soft moan escaped her lips.]

All three people's attention was drawn to it.

The moment I opened my eyes, I saw that handsome face.

Xiang Lin paused for a moment, then looked away shyly.

[This shifted gaze caught Sakura and Sasuke beside Naruto.]

For a moment, the air seemed to fall silent.

"Xianglin, they are my partners."

"Sakura Haruno, and Sasuke Uchiha."

Naruto took the initiative to defuse the awkward situation.

"Um... hello everyone."

Xiang Lin nodded softly.

[Then she struggled slightly, opened her big eyes, and looked at Naruto.]

Although I'm reluctant, for now... I'll just get off and walk on my own.

Naruto chuckled softly.

[After sensing that Xianglin was in good condition, I put her down.]

Her rosy cheeks and beautiful red hair made her incredibly adorable.

"Aunt Kushina will definitely like you, Karin," Sakura said proactively.

"Is...it possible?" Karin looked up at Sakura, her gaze earnest yet expectant.

"Of course!" Sakura immediately assured her.

"You're from the Uzumaki clan, and you have beautiful red hair just like Aunt Kushina."

"She's so cute and pretty, how could anyone dislike her?"

"Th...thank you~" Xianglin lowered her head slightly, her pretty face flushed.

Sakura, who had initially harbored a slight hint of hostility, was momentarily stunned upon seeing this.

She seemed to see Hinata's shadow in Karin.

So they intensified their efforts.

He took Xianglin's slender hand and whispered, "Everyone will definitely like you."

"Otherwise, Naruto wouldn't have carried you all the way back."

"Naruto-kun..."

Sakura whispered a few words to herself.

[Visibly, Xianglin's face warmed up, quickly matching the temperature of her beautiful long red hair.]

Sakura's eyes lit up.

[As expected, I wasn't wrong!]

[Watching the mist rising above Xianglin's head.]

Sakura unconsciously touched Karin's forehead.

It's so hot!

Like Hinata... she's a girl who gets shy very easily.

Suddenly, Sakura understood why Ino always liked Hinata.

This is so much fun!

So cute~

Seeing this, Naruto shook his head helplessly.

No matter how low they tried to huddle, he could hear them clearly.

[Watching Karin and Sakura's retreating figures.]

[Naruto suddenly recalled Karin's strange behavior from before.]

Something feels off.

Should we stop Sakura?

However, seeing Sakura smiling so happily, Karin didn't object to it.

Naruto thought it best to let things take their course.

Perhaps this will help Xianglin emerge from the shadows and break free from her inner shackles.

Mei Terumi: "My intuition tells me that after Karin lets loose, Naruto with black frames might regret his decision."

Kurotsuchi: "Pfft~"

Kurotsuchi: "Letting loose... Will Naruto with black frames regret it? Surely not?"

Linen Clothes: "That's going too far."

Samui: "In my opinion, Shanlin... um... will go crazy."

Ino Yamanaka: "Hehe~ How should I put it, I feel like... Karin will become someone who's both bad at the game and loves to play."

Sakura Haruno: "Like you?"

Sakura Haruno: "Only the kind that dares to be all flirtatious?"

Ino rolled her eyes at Sakura.

In fact, apart from red soybeans, no one should criticize anyone else.

But... Red Bean is really fierce.

[Noon.]

[To take care of Xianglin.]

The seventh class isn't very fast.

The Forest of Death is not small either.

I glanced at the sky, and at the increasingly clear central tower in my field of vision.

Naruto decides to take a break first.

[The main priority is still taking care of Xianglin.]

"Let's eat first."

Upon hearing this, Sasuke presented all the prey without a word.

Then, skillfully, he started a fire.

In reality, both Sasuke and Sakura were already hungry...

Karin looked at Sasuke and Sakura busily working, feeling somewhat at a loss.

"It's okay, just leave it to them."

[Splash—]

As soon as the words were spoken, several thick tree roots broke through the soil.

Then it deforms at an extremely high speed.

Soon, a simple dining table and chairs were placed in front of the two of them.

[Wood Release: Furniture Technique]