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A bone-chilling cold enveloped Karin's body, and her eyes froze again. The intense pain urged her to end her life and stop the flow of chakra.

But Karin refused... Tears streamed down her face, but she had no strength to move again. She buried her head in her blood-stained arm, feeling utterly helpless.

"She's really resilient..." Honglian sighed, no longer looking at Karin. Soon, the red crystals she released would continue to crystallize until they completely enveloped Karin and crystallized her.

Even the strongest bloodline will perish once it crystallizes.

Just as Guren had predicted, the crystals on Karin's body gradually enveloped her, completely sealing her off and forming a crystal that would never change.

Honglian shook her head and looked in the direction of Yakushi Kabuto, wanting to observe the battle situation of her teammates.

If her teammates have been defeated, she will plan to escape as soon as possible; if the two sides are evenly matched, she will intervene.

"Swish!" A cold chain pierced through Honglian's chest.

"Huh?" Honglian was stunned for a moment, her pupils widening instantly.

"Lord Kenshin, I did my best." Karin stood up again at some point. Two long chains extended from her back, shattering the solidified crystal on the outside, allowing her to stand up.

Karin's face was dark, and she was covered in blood, looking like a vampire noblewoman in a scarlet dress and cloak.

"What are you doing!" Honglian panicked and hurriedly began to use her crystallization technique to attack Xianglin.

Karin's mouth was full of blood, the restorative power she had just gained by absorbing her own blood, which gave her the ability to fight again.

However, it's only within five minutes...

Karin dared not delay. The two iron chains behind her were like a pair of blood-red wings standing tall, dancing rapidly without wind, blocking the crystallization step by step.

Finally, the chains tightened again, swinging to lift the red lotus up and bind it high in the sky, under a full moon.

"Die!" Karin suddenly exerted her strength and slammed Guren downwards.

"Bang!" A series of crisp bone-cracking sounds seemed to follow a rhythmic pattern as Honglian collapsed to the ground, her eyes bloodshot.

Her bones were shattered, and she stared at Karin in disbelief.

"Why... do I still have the strength?" Honglian gasped for breath, her face turning pale, like someone on the verge of death.

"This—" Karin smiled shyly, pursing her lips.

"It's because of love."

Suddenly, the blood-red iron chain in the sky crashed down, as fast as a high-speed blender, creating a buzzing sound as it swirled through the air.

Soon, a deep crater appeared where Honglian had been, and she, who had long since disappeared, turned into a pool of blood.

After Karin finished doing all this, her body collapsed to her knees like a bird with broken wings, and her consciousness gradually faded.

"Lord Kenshin, I...did it." Immediately afterward, her body suddenly sank, and before she hit the ground, a yellow flash rushed over and caught her.

The soft touch of her body gave Karin a sense of familiarity.

She opened her eyes with all her might, and what appeared before her was... the person she had been longing for.

Yoriichi appeared and began injecting energy into Karin's body. His eyes were gentle and gratified, but his face was covered by a mask, so his true appearance could not be seen.

Karin paused, then laughed, gently lifting one hand to remove Yoriichi's mask, revealing that familiar young and handsome face.

"Kenshin...Lord Kenshin, you're back?"

"You're back, Karin. You did a great job." Yoriichi sat there, holding Karin, his eyes filled with affirmation.

Karin smiled slightly, then nestled contentedly in Yoriichi's arms, falling asleep right there like a kitten, oblivious to everything.

Yoriichi gazed at the severely injured Karin and transferred a large amount of his energy to her.

He is Yoriichi's alter ego.

Yoriichi put his mask back on and looked behind him.

Yamanaka Kaze stood imposingly in place, holding a long sword. Beside him stood Jugo with a serious expression and Kaguya Kimimaro with a frustrated look.

"Lord Kenshin, please give Karin to me," Jugo said considerately as he knelt down.

"You'll be disappearing soon too, won't you?"

"Hmm." Yoriichi's clone nodded slightly, looking at the crowd still fighting in the distance with a tense expression.

"This place is counting on you all."

"Yes!" Jugo replied solemnly, taking the unconscious Karin from Yoriichi's arms.

"I've already infused Karin with Sage Chakra, which should temporarily save her life," Yoriichi said, his body slowly disappearing into granules.

Suigetsu had already defeated Kabuto Yakushi. He looked in this direction and saw Jugo, Yamanaka Fu, and Karin lying on the ground. His body trembled.

He rushed towards Jugo and crouched down to look at Karin.

"Is she alright?" Shuiyue asked worriedly.

"I'm fine for now," Jugo answered honestly.

Wearing a combat trench coat, Yamanaka Kaze's expression was exceptionally grim. His sharp, eagle-like eyes were locked on a man in the distance, a man wearing a flying insect mask who was fighting Sai and Shin.

For some reason, this person gave him a very familiar feeling, which made him unable to resist going forward.

"Everyone." Yamanaka Fu looked at the assembled Suigetsu, Jugo, and Karin, his eyes cold, and slowly spoke.

"Let's all come at once."

"Yes!"

Chapter 103 People Worth Giving Their Lives

Shan Zhongfeng was the first to step forward, rushing out with a sharp, white-bladed longsword in his hand.

His figure suddenly flickered, and in an instant... he and his longsword transformed into a dazzling white light.

"Shh!"

Sai and Nobu were constantly dodging the attacks of the flying insects. The parasitic insects were incredibly fast and their reactions were several times faster than those of ordinary people. The only way to avoid them was to anticipate their movements and run away.

Although the two could try their best to avoid being hit by the poisonous insects, it was clear that constantly retreating and dodging was only depleting their chakra.

If only... there were a master of wind manipulation at this moment to blow the insects away.

As the two hesitated, they spotted a bright white light in the distance.

"Brother, that's..."

The two men's eyes narrowed as they watched the white light warily until the thin face inside was revealed.

The man's hair was tied back into a neat ponytail, and he wore black gloves on both hands, holding a sharp white longsword aloft.

The two of them then burst into joy.

"It's Master Yamanaka Fu!"

"Kids, be careful!" Shan Zhongfeng chuckled and descended from the sky, his aura of flashing white light instantly repelling the surrounding parasitic insects!

The swirling wind made the black robe of the man with the flying insect mask flutter precariously. He seemed emotionless, motionless, but the movements of his hands became even more ruthless!

Large numbers of parasitic insects changed their original path and flew towards the mountain wind!

"Master Yamanaka Fu, this insect is poisonous!" Sai shouted a warning.

“I know…” Shan Zhongfeng held his longsword horizontally, a hint of regret on his face.

"No one here knows this insect better than me..."

Parasitic insects, the secret technique of the Aburame clan, the...killer move of two old colleagues.

"You seem somewhat familiar," Shan Zhongfeng said with a wry smile, standing still as he looked at the man in the flying insect mask.

The two stood facing each other, like two fixed statues.

"Yamano Fu, from today onwards, you will be working alongside Aburame Ryoma." Danzo's voice was stern and left no room for argument.

"Yes..."

"The other party is a rare intrusive genius in Konoha. His previous partner was... Orochimaru, who has already defected."

“Yes…” Yamanaka Kaze bowed, offering no resistance to the order.

He then stood up and observed his taciturn new partner, whose face bore a purple mark, said to be a remnant of his previous battle.

"Please give me your guidance, Ryoma Aburame," Yamanaka Fu said, taking the initiative to speak.

No response was received...

Shan Zhongfeng didn't care much; as a root, having no feelings was actually a good thing.

"We've returned from our mission, Lord Danzo..."

"I heard that you two joined forces to defeat Yagura of the Land of Water? That's right."

"Yes..."

"The Root organization has produced a very strong duo; it's said that both of them have the potential to become Kage..."

Yamanaka Kaze and Aburame Ryoma, both wearing robes, walked together on the outskirts of Konoha Village...

The moonlight was dazzling, and Ryoma Aburame couldn't help but pull his hat brim even lower; his roots, hidden in the shadows, didn't like the light...

"What do you think of that Lord Kenshin we've been talking about lately?" Yamanaka Fu asked tentatively.

"They are very strong," Aburame Ryoma said calmly.

"Hahaha...Is there no judgment on personality?" Yamanaka Fu smiled slightly.

“He is...an outstanding leader for whom someone would give their life.” Ryoma Aburame’s eyes lit up.

"Is that so?" A bitter smile appeared on the mountain wind's face.

Compared to his previous partner, Aburame Torune, Aburame Ryoma is more introverted, so it's quite remarkable that he has earned Ryoma's approval.

Shan Zhongfeng, his face cold, held a long sword in the moonlight, his voice magnetic.

"Old friend, is that you?"

Immediately afterwards, the longsword was swung, creating a swirling white wind blade. Several echoes, like chopping vegetables, came, cutting several parasitic insects into pieces.

"So strong!" Sai Kazunobu was stunned.

The wind blades swirled and slashed at the masked man with the flying insects, showing no sign of stopping.