Naruto: The Information Broker from the Uchiha Clan

A series of self-talks left Rin Uzumaki completely dumbfounded, and even Karin blinked: What's going on? Am I getting engaged already?

It took Uzumaki Rin a while to reply, "My name is... Uzumaki Rin, and this is my daughter... almost five and a half years old, Uzumaki Karin."

Kushina exclaimed in surprise, "Your names, mother and daughter, are only one character different? They sound the same!"

As she spoke, Kushina patted Karin's hair beside her: "I will talk to Aunt Kushina, remember that. If anyone bullies you in Konoha, just say my name. Next year you and your brother will go to the Ninja Academy together."

Karin nodded blankly, but her hand, still clutching her mother's sleeve, remained firmly in her grasp.

Clearly, she was somewhat taken aback by the fact that this was the first time someone had spoken to her in such a gentle and kind manner.

However, at this moment, Hiruzen Sarutobi, who had been pondering with his head down for a moment, raised his head slightly and looked at Minato Namikaze: "Even if Uchiha Un's mission was a frame-up, once this girl who is almost six years old becomes a ninja, the Grass Village will definitely find out."

"How do you plan to explain Minato back then?"

Minato shook his head slightly: "No need to explain. Given the alliance between Konoha and the Uzumaki clan, we don't need to give Kusagakure any explanation."

"Kumakuya is right about something. Peace is something that is won through war. Konoha, with its strong and muscular physique, has not been invaded since it won the war against Kumogakure."

"If Kusagakure doesn't want to be wiped out, they should know what to do!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed: "The expansion of power will gradually cloud a person's vision, and even a victorious war will eventually come with sacrifices."

"The victory against Kumogakure showed everyone the power of Konoha, but at the same time it made everyone more wary of Konoha."

"Minato, as the Fourth Hokage, I think you should know what you're doing!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Hiruzen Sarutobi turned and left, followed closely by his direct subordinates who bowed slightly to the Fourth Hokage.

"Minato, you'll regret this!"

……

Chapter 131: Fear

Despite being the Fourth Hokage and having a wife from the Uzumaki clan, Minato Namikaze's family home was not large.

The apartment is just average for a typical family of three, and with the title of "Hokage" attached to it, it feels rather shabby.

At this moment, Kushina was showing off her culinary skills in the kitchen, while Minato had other matters to attend to and returned to the Hokage Building first.

In the living room, Naruto was looking the red-haired girl up and down with great curiosity.

Why is your hair the same color as your mother's?

Karin, who had been holding her mother's hand, looked at Naruto and replied, "My mother is also red, so my hair is red too. You're blonde, so aren't you your mother's child?"

?

!

This statement startled Naruto, who then glanced at the kitchen and tugged at his hair.

immediately……

"Wow!!"

Sobbing, Naruto pushed open the kitchen door and hugged Kushina's leg tightly: "Mommy, she said I wasn't born from you! Where did I come from?!"

Kushina, who was busy at work, glanced at little Naruto, whose nose was streaked with snot and tears, smiled, and casually said, "One day, your father and I went to buy ninja tools, and the shopkeeper said there was a promotion: spend 10,000 ryo and get a free child..."

Naruto didn't hear what was said after that; the phrase "sending the child away" kept echoing in his mind.

I... was a freebie that came with the purchase of ninja tools?!

Overwhelmed with grievance, Naruto burst into tears.

Rin Uzumaki glared at her daughter in the living room, then looked at Naruto who was running back crying and said, "I was just joking with you. You were born from your mother."

Naruto blinked, looking aggrieved, and asked, "Then why is my hair a different color than my mom's?"

Whirlpool Bell chuckled: "That's because you and your dad have the same hair! You're both blonde, have you forgotten? Your mom was just teasing you."

At that moment, Kushina brought out the last dish from the kitchen, smiled, and said, "It's getting late today. I'll treat you to barbecue tomorrow."

She picked up her son and placed him on a chair beside her, saying, "You should call her Karin-neechan. From today onwards, you two are good friends."

Ignoring all that, Naruto grabbed Kushina and continued, "Mom, was I born from you?"

Kushina gently flicked Naruto's forehead: "Mommy was just teasing you."

These words finally put Naruto at ease.

After they were seated, Kushina looked at the reserved mother and daughter opposite her and said, "Minato will arrange your identities in Konoha tomorrow. With the alliance with the Uzumaki clan, there shouldn't be any problems for now."

"And I have some money here. I'll see if there are any houses for sale around here. Starting tomorrow, you will be Konoha people."

Uzumaki Rin looked at her fellow clansman, and in fact, both in her perception and her own feelings, this person held the greatest goodwill towards her.

But will Konoha, like Kusagakure, make the most of its own physical abilities?

Knowing the other's constitution, Kushina saw the other's concerns, and after exhaling, she said directly, "Don't worry, Konoha won't treat you like that. What happened to you in Kusagakure won't happen here."

“If anyone makes things difficult for you, come to me. Grandma Mito always thought about the Uzumaki clan before she passed away, and you may be the only clansmen I have left.”

As Kushina spoke, she recalled her childhood experiences before she came to Konoha. Looking at Karin, who was about the same age as she was back then, she took Karin's hand.

Feeling the little hand trembling slightly in hers, Kushina smiled gently and said, "Don't worry here, you can grow up happily."

The last words spoken to her daughter made Uzumaki Rin pause, her eyes filled with tenderness as she looked at her daughter.

As long as Karin can grow up smoothly, nothing else matters.

Moreover, the clansman in front of me... is acting with goodwill.

"Thank you... Kushina."

After addressing her by her given name, Kushina smiled with delight.

Sensing her mother's emotions, Karin thought for a moment and then went to sit with Naruto, apologizing for what she had just said.

Sometimes, the environment forces people to grow and mature.

Compared to Naruto, Karin's actions clearly showed that she wanted to help her mother.

Kushina didn't say anything, but simply patted the two children's hair: "You two should get along well..."

The two children ate some and then went to play on the side.

At this moment, Kushina said to Rin Uzumaki, "You'll have to stay here for today. I'll help you find a new place to stay after tomorrow."

"But Rin, will you become a Konoha ninja, or will you find some work in Konoha as a civilian?"

After thinking for a moment, Uzumaki Rei raised her arm and said, "I don't know if that Uchiha boy told you, but my physique is a bit special."

He looked at the bite marks on his exposed arm and said, "Anyone who bites me can recover their strength and injuries. This is a power based on my chakra. Perhaps... the medical department will need me."

"no!"

Just as Kushina was about to speak, Karin interrupted her. The little girl quickly ran over and blocked her mother's path, glaring angrily at Kushina.

Are you... the same way?

same?

Kushina understood immediately; the scene in the space must have been incredibly stimulating for the child in front of her.

"Karin, this is Mom's own decision."

Rin Uzumaki picked up Karin and smiled: "No village would keep someone who is useless, and a mother's greatest role is to help ninjas recover from their injuries, isn't it?"

At this moment, Kushina reached out and ruffled Karin's hair: "You misunderstood your aunt. Konoha wouldn't make such a request of you. If your mother didn't have a talent for medical ninjutsu, she wouldn't have been allowed to go to the medical department."

Karin looked at Kushina with teary eyes and asked timidly, "Really?"

Kushina smiled and nodded: "Trust Auntie, really!"

The certainty in her perception put Karin at ease, and the little one smiled at Kushina.

……

Turning back, Kushina looked at Rin's arm and said with some heartache, "No one will bite you here... not even the medical department, I promise!"

As she spoke, Kushina clenched her fist, thought for a moment, and then said, "Perhaps you could go to the sealing class. How are your sealing techniques?"

Uzumaki Rin shook her head slightly: "My father passed away a long time ago, so I don't know much about sealing techniques..."

Kushina thought for a moment and said, "Your perception is very strong. Starting tomorrow, I will teach you the sealing techniques of the Uzumaki clan. You can either join the sealing team or become a ninja."

Whirlpool Bell smiled and nodded, realizing that this kind-hearted clansman also possessed extraordinary perception abilities.

Otherwise, if one were not discerning between good and evil, one would not treat oneself and Karin this way.

……

The next day, in the park of Konoha.

"This is Karin, my new friend. She has red hair just like my mom!"

Naruto was quite proud as he introduced Karin, after all, red hair was indeed a rare sight in the village.

Shikamaru looked over in surprise. Red hair and glasses—it was a girl?

Sasuke glanced at Karin and then scoffed, "I never thought Naruto would like to hang out with girls."

Ok?

Naruto was stunned: "Why can't I play with girls? Her mother is just like your mother; they're both good friends with my mother."

Sasuke scoffed, "Girls aren't fun, especially red-haired girls like this."

These words made Karin glare angrily at Sasuke. She had initially thought he was quite handsome, but now she felt that his words were so offensive.

"Anyway, I don't play with girls who cry easily. When my brother comes back, I'll go to him to train me."

"Who are you calling a crybaby?!"

A sudden shout of anger interrupted Sasuke. Karin walked up to him step by step: "Say that again if you dare!"

The girl's approach and angry gaze made Sasuke swallow hard. In this situation... he couldn't afford to lose face!

Before he could speak, a bag of potato chips was handed between the two of them.

"Naruto's friend is my friend. Want some potato chips?"

Karin looked back at the chubby boy holding the potato chips, then back at the potato chips, and blankly reached out... took out a chip and ate it.