I'm in Konoha, and I started with Ashura Chakra.

Chapter 46 The Perverted Woman, Karin Joins Konoha

Karin didn't know how long she had been unconscious.

When I woke up, it was already completely dark.

However, the forest was not cold at night, because a constant stream of warmth emanated from her.

Looking to the side, I saw a fire burning nearby, with sizzling, oily roasted meat on it.

"You're awake?"

A gentle voice reached my ears, and a hand was flipping the roasted meat on top.

Looking down at her palm, Karin immediately saw a handsome face that had been appearing in her dream, confirming that this was not a dream.

After recalling how she fainted, Karin's face flushed red again, but fortunately it wasn't noticeable in the flame light.

Karin immediately stood up and bowed to Yagyu, saying, "Thank you for saving me..."

Before she could finish speaking, Karin's vision went black again, and she swayed as if about to fall towards the fire.

Yagyu quickly grabbed Karin's small hand and pulled her into his arms.

Holding the girl, who was about the same size as Sakura, Yagyu had no intention of taking advantage of her. He quickly put her aside and instructed her, "Your body is too weak. Don't get too emotional. Thank me when you're better."

After saying that, Yagyu handed a skewer of barbecue to Karin: "Have something to eat first."

"……Thanks."

Karin accepted the barbecue and thanked Hinata in a voice barely audible.

Her head is still buzzing.

This person smells so good!

Mmm, it smells even better than barbecue!

Karin ate while whispering to herself.

Of course, Yagyu had no idea what Karin was thinking, otherwise he would have been speechless.

No wonder he's a simp with obsessive tendencies towards women!

Liu Sheng picked up a skewer of barbecue and started eating, then cut to the chase, asking, "I just gave you some basic treatment. What happened to the teeth marks on your arm?"

"This...this..."

Karin's mind went blank for a moment. Her first thought was not to explain her abilities, but whether the teeth marks on her arm would offend Yagyu and make the hero who saved her look at her with disgust.

Seeing that Karin was speechless, Yagyu continued, "Let me examine these teeth marks. They are all different in size and shape, so they were obviously not bitten by the same person."

"Also, your body is very healthy, but the chakra in your body is pitifully small, which is completely inconsistent with your constitution."

"Is your ability to provide your chakra to others?"

Hearing that Yagyu's tone didn't show any disgust, Karin breathed a heavy sigh of relief.

"Yes, that's my ability."

Karin nodded, revealing nothing, "However, my ability is not to provide chakra to others, but to heal injuries."

"I discovered my body was special from a young age. No matter how bad the injury was, if someone bit me, the injury would heal very quickly."

"However, as a price, I will consume the corresponding amount of chakra depending on the severity of the injury inflicted on the person who bites me."

"If chakra isn't replenished, it will drain your life force. That's how my mother died."

When she said the last sentence, Karin's eyes darkened.

Seeing Karin's dejected expression, Yagyu patted her shoulder and changed the subject, saying, "By the way, we haven't met yet. My name is Yagyu, what's yours?"

As if sensing Yagyu's concern, Karin, who was already very strong-willed, suddenly had tears welling up in her eyes and said in a choked voice, "I... my name is Karin."

Like many of the genius orphans in the ninja world, Karin has never been cared for or looked after since her mother died.

Those people treated her as a substitute for their mother, as a medical tool.

But now, she is feeling the warmth that only her mother could give her from the people of the enemy ninja village.

At this moment, Karin's defenses were breached.

Seeing Karin with her head down and tears streaming down her face, Yagyu knew it was time to begin.

He patted Karin's trembling shoulder again and asked softly, "Karin, do you have a surname?"

"No...no."

"Do you know what this ability of yours is called?"

Karin raised her tear-stained face, which looked like a cat's, and shook her head at Yagyu: "I...I don't know."

"You just said that your mother also has this ability, right?"

"Um."

"Then I should know your abilities, and what your ancestors' surnames were."

Under Karin's questioning gaze, Yagyu smiled and said, "If I'm not mistaken, Karin, you must be a descendant of the Uzumaki clan. Your ability is called Physical Healing!"

"The Uzumaki clan? Physical healing?"

Karin was even more confused.

The Grass Ninja Village is just a small ninja village, and its cultural heritage is nowhere near that of the major ninja villages. How could it possibly have records of the Uzumaki clan, which has been extinct for many years?

If there were any records, Karin and her mother would not have received such treatment.

It's even less likely that Karin would be sent to Konoha to participate in the Chunin Exams.

Karin obviously didn't know about this ancient clan that was the first to perish.

Then, Yagyu slowly explained, "The Uzumaki clan is a distant relative of the Senju clan, so Konoha has complete records of the Uzumaki clan. As far as I know, this clan used to live on an island and established a ninja village called Uzushiogakure, which has always been an ally of Konoha."

"However, because this clan is very skilled in sealing techniques, many countries in the ninja world are terrified, so they joined forces to invade Uzushiogakure decades ago."

"At that time, Konoha's rescue came too late. Uzushiogakure had already been destroyed. They only managed to save one person, who was the Fourth Hokage's wife."

Seeing Karin's stunned expression, Yagyu continued, "The characteristics of the Uzumaki clan are red hair and enormous chakra, as well as several unique abilities that have become legends, one of which is physical healing."

"This ability is exactly the same as your healing ability."

"If I'm not mistaken, Karin, your mother, or your maternal grandparents, should be survivors of the Uzumaki clan."

Karin looked dazed, clearly not expecting that her background and abilities were actually quite remarkable.

At that moment, Yagyu suddenly said, "Karin, do you want to join Konoha?"

"Huh?!"

Karin paused for a moment, then her face lit up with joy, and she asked nervously, "Is...is it okay?"

Karin wasn't interested in Konoha; she only listened to stories about her background and abilities.

After all, that happened decades ago and has nothing to do with her anymore.

But the thought of joining Konoha and being in the same village as Yagyu filled Karin with immense excitement.

However, thinking about her identity, Karin said uneasily, "I'm a ninja from Kusagakure. Will Konoha accept someone like me?"

"It definitely will."

Yagyu nodded affirmatively: "As long as you are willing to join Konoha, your hair and abilities can prove your background. I will also ask the Jonin instructor to recommend you. I believe the Hokage will definitely agree to let you join Konoha."

"I'm willing to join Konoha!"

Upon hearing this, Karin nodded without hesitation.

The girl knew that this was her only chance to change her fate and get closer to Yagyu.

Having been in the abyss since her mother's death, she didn't want to miss this chance to grasp the light!

"Very good. After the Chunin Exams are over, I will ask the Jonin instructor to recommend me to the Hokage."

Yagyu stood up, extended his palm to Karin, and smiled, "Welcome to Konoha, Karin."

Karin gazed at Yagyu, who was truly shimmering in the flames, her eyes filled with longing.

At that moment, she suddenly felt grateful to the Grass Ninja Village, which she had always hated.

If they hadn't forced her to come and participate in the Chunin Exams, she would never have met Yagyu in her life!

(End of this chapter)