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Chapitre 69: Chapter 69: Karin’s Rescue

"Huh? This…"

Hearing this, the Root members present couldn't help but look shaken, exchanging hesitant glances with each other.

Although Danzo had recently given an order stating that if they encountered one of the Legendary Sannin, Tsunade, and if their mission conflicted with her, they could abandon the mission without penalty, they still felt reluctant. 

Handing over their target to Tsunade so easily felt like a defeat.

"I won't say it again." Tsunade's patience was wearing thin.

Although Danzo was under Kiyoshi's control, and if Kiyoshi himself gave the order, Danzo would naturally obey without question, Tsunade didn't trust the Root members at all. 

She feared that this mother and daughter duo would only be moved from one prison to another, molded into emotionless assassins.

"Didn't you hear?" Kiyoshi's calm voice broke in as he addressed the Root members. "Leave them here. You can go."

Inwardly, Kiyoshi sighed. 

Initially, he had only felt that Karin had potential, and instead of letting her languish in Kusagakure, he thought it would be better for Danzo to bring her to Konoha for proper training. 

If there was still time, he even hoped to prevent her mother's unfortunate fate. He hadn't expected to run into Tsunade mid-mission, who had immediately intervened.

"Wait…"

Noticing Tsunade's intention to act, the Root captain felt immense pressure. 

Knowing Danzo's limitations against Tsunade, even with Uchiha Shisui's Mangekyo Sharingan and the Izanagi technique, he began to break into a cold sweat. 

After hesitating and weighing the situation, he finally caved. He ordered the other Root members to hand over Karin and her mother before retreating, their backs drenched with sweat.

"Tsunade-sama, they're under a Genjutsu," Shizune rushed forward, noticing the two unconscious figures lying on the ground.

Upon inspecting the young woman's body, Shizune gasped at the countless bite marks scattered across her skin. Anger flooded her voice. "Those people… they went too far."

"Release."

With a quick gesture, the Genjutsu on the two was dispelled.

Karin and her mother soon regained consciousness, but upon seeing the unfamiliar faces of Tsunade, Shizune, and Kiyoshi, they shrank back in fear.

"Don't be afraid. You're in the Land of Fire now…" Tsunade said gently. "You're safe."

However—

The mother and daughter clung tightly to each other, still staring at the trio with apprehension.

"We've heard about what happened to you…" Tsunade sighed softly. 

"If you stayed in Kusagakure, your daughter would only face the same fate as you, treated as a mere healing potion. Leaving that place is for the best."

The Uzumaki Clan was closely related to the Senju Clan, and the two families had been close allies long ago. 

The Uzumaki had declined the offer to help form Konoha, instead founding Uzushiogakure in the Land of Whirlpools. 

Uzushiogakure had once been Konoha's ally; in fact, the leaf symbol on Konoha's headbands had originated from the Uzumaki Clan's emblem.

However, because of their vast chakra reserves and mastery of powerful sealing techniques, the Uzumaki had drawn the envy and fear of other nations. 

When the Land of Whirlpools was attacked, the Uzumaki had reached out to Konoha for aid. 

Yet, it was the beginning of the Second Shinobi World War, and Konoha was already facing immense challenges, fighting on multiple fronts. 

Resources and forces were stretched thin, and disagreements within Konoha's leadership further delayed their response, ultimately resulting in a tragic missed opportunity for rescue.

Hiruzen, the Third Hokage, was indecisive, with Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado remaining passive and Danzo adamantly opposing the idea. 

Danzo had felt that resources should focus on eliminating the main threat from Kumogakure on the front lines. 

By the time Konoha's leadership reached a consensus and dispatched reinforcements, it was too late. 

The Land of Whirlpools had already fallen, its secrets and sealing techniques plundered, and its people scattered across the lands.

Danzo's cold and calculating nature meant he likely saw the Uzumaki Clan as a distant ally who didn't directly belong to Konoha. 

To him, if they couldn't be used for Konoha's benefit, they had no right to exist. So he had left them to fend for themselves.

Many Uzumaki survivors, bitter at Konoha's betrayal, chose to wander rather than seek refuge in the Land of Fire. They felt that Konoha had broken its promise. 

Tsunade's grandmother, Uzumaki Mito, had been heartbroken by Konoha's inaction and lost all faith in Konoha's leadership under the Third Hokage. 

Once full of life and youth through her clan's sealing techniques, Mito aged overnight, her spirit crushed. 

Already grieving over the loss of the First Hokage, she had clung to Konoha out of loyalty to her late husband, but with this betrayal, she lost her will and soon made the decision to pass on the Nine-Tails to young Kushina, who had been brought from the Land of Whirlpools.

Had it not been for her heartbreak, Mito, a princess of the Uzumaki clan with pure blood and an extraordinary lifespan, could have lived much longer.

"This is Lady Tsunade, one of the Legendary Sannin and the granddaughter of the First Hokage…" Kiyoshi said warmly. 

"You may not recognize her, but perhaps you've heard of her grandmother, Uzumaki Mito?"

"You… you're Mito-sama's granddaughter?" Keiko Uzumaki, Karin's mother, looked at Tsunade in shock.

When the Land of Whirlpools was destroyed, Keiko, a simple member of the Uzumaki Clan, had been just a child. 

But she'd heard tales of Mito, the princess who had married Konoha's First Hokage, the "God of Shinobi" who had brought peace to the lands.

Meanwhile, Karin looked on in confusion, unable to understand the significance of the Uzumaki Clan or the history behind it.

"The events surrounding the Land of Whirlpools were complicated," Tsunade murmured, a hint of sadness in her gaze.

"My grandmother tried her best to help, but unfortunately, those blinded by greed and ambition got in the way… She passed soon after, never finding peace."

"Stay with us for now," she continued. "If you'd like to settle in Konoha, I can write you a letter of recommendation for the Third Hokage. It won't be like Kusagakure."

Tsunade moved closer and examined them carefully, her face becoming serious as she noticed their weakened state.

"Tsunade-sama, both of them are malnourished, but…" Shizune trailed off, hesitant. Keiko had overdrawn her chakra for healing, and her life force was nearly depleted. 

If it weren't for the natural vitality of the Uzumaki, she likely wouldn't have survived this long.

"No matter. At least we're not too late." Tsunade reassured them with a soft smile. 

It was a severe case, but not beyond her skills. Had they met later, even she might not have been able to save them.

"Oh, thank you, Tsunade-sama." Keiko knew she had no other choice. Gratefully, she and Karin bowed deeply to Tsunade.

"Tsunade-nee, perhaps we should stay here for the night," Kiyoshi suggested, "so they can rest and receive some treatment."

Tsunade nodded. "Yes, that might be best."

"Wood Style: Four Pillar House Jutsu."

With a surge of power, Kiyoshi raised his hand. Sunlight pierced through the once dark and eerie mist, illuminating the clearing.

A beautifully crafted wooden house rose from the earth, looking like a work of art, leaving Keiko and Karin stunned.

"That's… amazing." Karin's mouth fell open in awe, her wide eyes fixed on Kiyoshi, the boy who seemed not much older than herself.

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Chapitre 70: Chapter 70: Keiko’s Hope

The night had fallen.

Under the moonlight, the ruins looked desolate. In the midst of the ruins, a small wooden cabin stood out, seeming slightly eerie.

In the clearing before the cabin, a campfire burned fiercely. 

Over it hung a golden-brown wolf, skinned and gutted, roasting to perfection. 

Golden droplets of oil occasionally dripped from the meat, creating a "sizzle" as they hit the flames, filling the air with an irresistible aroma.

Nearby, Karin sat timidly, her gaze fixed on the roasting meat, unable to stop herself from swallowing in anticipation. 

Her stomach grumbled in response, her face turning red with embarrassment as she quickly averted her gaze.

"Hungry, aren't you, Karin?" Kiyoshi tore off a piece of cooked wolf meat. 

With a lotus leaf conjured in his palm, he wrapped the meat carefully before holding it out to her with a warm smile. 

"Here, eat up! Careful, it's hot."

Inside the cabin, Tsunade and Shizune were tending to a weakened Keiko, thoroughly examining and treating her fragile body. 

As such, the dinner preparations fell entirely on Kiyoshi's shoulders.

"Huh? This…" Karin was stunned, unsure of how to react. 

She hadn't expected him to offer her the first piece, and she stared in amazement at the gentle expression on Kiyoshi's face. 

He held no arrogance, no condescension—just pure warmth. His not-so-tall figure seemed to glow, striking something deep within her.

"Thank you," Karin's nose stung, and her eyes welled up with tears beneath her glasses. 

From as long as she could remember, no stranger had ever treated her with such kindness. 

Even back in Kusagakure, people only saw her and her mother as outsiders, treating them with disdain and constant scorn.

"You're such a good person." she managed, biting into the savory meat, which tasted richer and more delicious than anything she'd ever had. 

Tears flowed down her cheeks as she sobbed uncontrollably.

"There, there… don't cry," Kiyoshi gently patted her head, offering a comforting smile. Yet, deep down, he felt a pang of sympathy.

This world was indeed a harsh one. Some saw Konoha Village as a place of corruption, but for many, it was an unattainable paradise, a land where people could live with peace and stability.

"Kiyoshi, could you help prepare some porridge?" Shizune called from the cabin, instructing, "Keiko's body is too weak right now; she needs something light and easy to digest."

"Leave it to me." Kiyoshi replied with a smile. 

Then he turned to Karin, whose face was still streaked with tears as she glanced worriedly toward the cabin. 

"Don't worry," he reassured her gently, "Tsunade-sensei is one of the best medical ninjas in the world. Your mom will be fine."

"Thank you," Karin bit her lip, her hands clutching the roasted meat tightly as she nodded, trying hard to keep her tears in check. Yet, they fell stubbornly down her cheeks. 

No one had ever treated her and her mother with such kindness. 

In Kusagakure, they claimed to offer them shelter, but her mother always returned home utterly exhausted, her body covered in bite marks, unable to rest even for a day. 

All they ever received were a few loaves of bread, sometimes even spoiled.

As Karin watched curiously, Kiyoshi took out a scroll and unrolled it, revealing intricate symbols and markings. 

With a hand sign, a puff of smoke appeared, and to her amazement, rice, a pot, and seasonings materialized before her eyes.

"Wow…" she whispered, astonished, but still too shy to speak up.

"This is a storage scroll," Kiyoshi explained with a smile when he noticed her curiosity. "It lets you store items inside."

Then, he held his fingers together and summoned a steady stream of water from his fingertips, filling the pot with it. 

After washing the rice and adding water, Kiyoshi pressed his right hand to the ground, and a low rumble shook the earth as small walls of earth rose around his hand, creating a makeshift stove to hold the pot. 

He transferred some of the burning logs from the campfire, setting them beneath the pot to cook the porridge for Keiko.

His movements were efficient and precise, leaving Karin wide-eyed and speechless, her small mouth slightly open in awe.

"Is that…ninjutsu?" she asked, full of admiration as she looked up at Kiyoshi, who was only a few years older than her yet seemed so skillful. 

"And…this cabin, did you make it appear too? You're amazing."

"It's nothing special…" Kiyoshi chuckled, gently patting her head. "I'm Ishikawa Kiyoshi. You can just call me Kiyoshi-nii."

"Kiyoshi-nii," she repeated softly, relaxing a little, her shyness melting away.

"Want to learn it? I can teach you," he offered, seeing her curiosity.

Karin's eyes lit up, but she still hesitated. "Really…? Can I?"

"Once you've eaten, I'll teach you how to control your chakra," he promised with a smile, checking the porridge's progress before tearing off another piece of wolf meat for himself.

In the shinobi world, everyone possessed chakra within them, though most didn't know how to harness it. 

This was especially true for the Uzumaki clan, who were born with naturally potent chakra. 

Even Keiko, who had never trained in ninjutsu and wasn't even a genin, had enough natural chakra to heal others.

'This girl's potential far surpasses Shizune's…' Kiyoshi mused as he finished the meat, contemplating quietly. 'She could very well be the perfect heir to pass on Tsunade's skills.'

Initially, he had intended for Danzo to take this mother-daughter pair to Konoha Village. 

But since Tsunade had snatched them first, convincing Tsunade to take Karin on as her disciple didn't seem like a bad idea.

After all, Karin possessed a rare ability among the Uzumaki clan, making her an invaluable potential healer with excellent chakra control. 

Kiyoshi was confident in his ability to master Tsunade's medical skills, but his ambitions extended beyond medicine alone. 

Medical ninjutsu was just Root he needed to develop other secret techniques and forbidden jutsu.

In truth, Kiyoshi had a pragmatic outlook, seeing medicine as a means to an end rather than a calling. 

He wasn't exactly compassionate. Once he achieved mastery, he had no intention of spending his days in hospital operating rooms treating the wounded and sick.

Compared to himself, Karin was better suited to inherit Tsunade's legacy as a healer—a true medical prodigy.

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