Chương 94: Chapter 94
Kazuk headed towards the place where she and her companions were dispersed.
At this time, although Karin didn't know much about the use of chakra and hadn't mastered any ninjutsu, the Uzumaki clan's innate skill, Mind's Eye of the Kagura, had already awakened!
Mind's Eye of the Kagura allowed Karin to sense chakra changes within a radius of dozens of miles.
Within that range, Karin could clearly perceive the number of people, detailed locations, movements, speeds, and even the characteristics of individuals!
In addition to detection, Mind's Eye of the Kagura had two other special abilities.
One allowed her to hide her aura so that other sentient ninjas could not determine her location through chakra.
The other enabled her to tell whether someone was lying by sensing their chakra!
It was precisely because of this ability that she was willing to trust Kazuki!
Although she might seem overly emotional, she wasn't easily fooled.
With Karin leading the way, Kazuki and the others quickly found their companions in Kusagakure Village.
They encountered two young men:
One appeared to be in his early twenties, thin, wearing a gray-white short coat, with a Kusagakure Village forehead protector.
The other looked younger, recently grown up, plump, dressed luxuriously, with a forehead protector hanging around his neck.
Both were injured from an attack, with various wounds on their bodies, resting under a large tree.
When Kazuki and the others approached, the two began insulting Uzumaki.
"That Uzumaki girl ran off in fear. If we find her, she won't get away with it!" the wealthy-looking Kusagakure ninja said viciously.
The skinny ninja remained silent but had a fierce look in his eyes, clearly not a good person.
"It seems your status among your companions is worse than I thought," Kazuki joked.
Karin lowered her head, as if recalling painful memories.
Seeing her reaction, Kazuki knew he had touched on her sensitive points.
Anyone who had witnessed their mother's death in a desperate act of protection would struggle to find joy in their past.
But perhaps years of hardship had made Himan accustomed to it. She didn't cry, but her expression grew slightly gloomy.
This young girl was much stronger than Kazuki had imagined!
He subconsciously pinched her chin, raised her head slightly, and looked into her eyes, saying, "Don't worry, if you follow me from now on, I won't let you suffer this kind of injustice again. You don't have to fear the people of Kusagakure. As long as I'm here, no one can bully you. Do you understand?"
Karin found herself just inches away from Kazuki's face, feeling his breath on her cheeks. The proximity made her blush.
Her eyes darted nervously, trying to alleviate her shyness.
"Mm-hmm."
Kazuki let go of Karin and turned toward the two Kusagakure ninjas.
"Who are you?"
"What do you want?"
"Fire Release… ah!"
Two weak Genin fell instantly as Kazuki struck them down in one swift move.
Heads rolled.
Blood stained the tree trunks red.
With an indifferent expression, Kazuki retrieved a scroll from their corpses.
It was the Scroll of Earth!
Now, all they needed was the Scroll of Heaven from Shikamaru to pass the test.
But Kazuki had promised Ino to help her pass, so one scroll wouldn't suffice.
He tossed the scroll to Karin and said, "Let's go find my companions."
"Okay!"
Karin felt a bit overwhelmed.
Kazuki-kun trusted her with such an important item! This must be what companionship feels like.
Looking at Kazuki's back, Karin's eyes sparkled with happiness.
She knew she was with the right person!
…
After Sakura and the others rescued Shikamaru, they chose a spot nearby to rest, waiting quietly for Kazuki's return.
But instead of Kazuki, they found themselves witnessing Sasuke battling.
"Sasuke!"
Everyone was relieved when they saw Sasuke descending.
"Why are you alone, where is Kazuki-kun?"
"Kazuki?"
Sasuke frowned in confusion. "I didn't see him. I fought a guy from Kusagakure Village, but I left because I knew I wasn't strong enough. Why ask me about Kazuki?"
"But Kazuki-kun said he'd come to help you, and you left him behind? Isn't he fighting that Kusagakure guy alone now?" Sakura grew anxious.
Shikamaru had mentioned that the Kusagakure ninja was strong, and if Sasuke struggled, then Kazuki-kun might be in danger.
"You stay here. I'll go find him."
"We're going with you!"
Shikamaru pulled Ino back and said, "We better not. Besides Sasuke… and maybe Sakura, no one here can handle that guy. We'd only be a burden."
"But…" Ino's face flushed with worry.
For the first time, she felt powerless.
"Alright, Ino. Sasuke and I will find him. We'll bring Kazuki back safely."
Sakura prepared to leap onto Sasuke's Summoning Beast, but Sasuke's hawk took off, leaving her behind!
"Sasuke, what's the big idea?"
"That guy is tougher than you think. If you go, you'll just make things worse. I can handle it alone."
Sasuke said coldly, flying off.
Sakura seethed below.
"Damn it, Sasuke! Leaving me behind and looking down on my strength! One day, I'll surpass you!"
Ino gently patted Sakura's shoulder. "It's alright, Sakura. It's not your fault. At least you have us with you, right?"
"…"
Sakura clenched her fists, feeling the weight of her weakness, vowing to train harder.
…
Sasuke flew high above the Forest of Death, searching for any trace of Kazuki.
To make his search easier, he didn't hide his presence, flying lower to get a clearer view.
However, this bold move also made him vulnerable, turning him into a beacon for other competitors.
Sasuke was now a prime target.
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