Regarding Karin's reminder, Naruto said indifferently, "Don't be afraid of how hard it is to learn. We have plenty of time anyway."
As he spoke, Naruto glanced at his attribute panel.
At this point, Naruto had almost mastered Wood Style Ninjutsu.
Only a few large-scale Wood Style techniques hadn't been tested yet.
But Naruto found that every time he learned a new Wood Style, his combat power increased only slightly.
It seemed there were only two ways to quickly improve his strength.
The first was through simulation — the easiest method.
The second was by learning the secret techniques of the Uzumaki Clan.
Now that Karin was by his side, there was no need for Naruto to waste a simulation opportunity to learn those techniques — and even if he tried, there was no guarantee he could learn them.
After dinner, Karin began guiding Naruto in his training back at the hotel.
The Kagura's Mind Eye was closely related to the quality of one's chakra.
The higher the quality, the wider the range it could detect.
Karin explained to Naruto, "Concentrate your chakra in your brain, then close your eyes. Imagine your consciousness leaving your body — then you'll be able to perceive everything around you."
"Isn't that simple?"
After hearing her explanation, Naruto quickly understood that this was the process of using the Kagura's Mind Eye — not learning it from scratch.
How to put it...
Naruto's teaching ability was similar to his old self in the original story.
Naruto: "It's easy! When the balloon bursts, you'll learn the Rasengan!"
Karin: "Close your eyes, imagine your consciousness leaving your body, and you'll learn the Kagura's Mind Eye."
Although the instructions were vague, Naruto still tried his best.
He closed his eyes, raised his hand, and formed a seal to control his chakra.
Under his control, the chakra in his brain began to surge, giving him a strange sensation.
It felt as though his mind had become extremely sensitive.
Then, just as Karin had said, Naruto imagined his consciousness separating from his body...
But it failed.
When he opened his eyes, he found Karin staring at him curiously.
Her expression showed slight worry as she asked, "Naruto-kun, how did it go? Did you learn it?"
Naruto shook his head.
"Hah~ That's a relief," Karin sighed in a relaxed tone.
Naruto blinked. "?"
Seeing his confused look, Karin quickly waved her hands. "I mean… uh—Anyway! Okay, okay, I was wrong…"
"Naruto-kun, I was just afraid that once you learned the technique, you'd abandon me…"
As she spoke, Karin's voice grew softer, a hint of sadness flickering in her eyes.
Naruto was silent for a moment before replying calmly, "Don't worry. I've never abandoned my companions."
"Companions?"
Karin's heart felt warm after hearing that.
Although she'd been earnest in her teaching, she couldn't help but admit — her teaching ability was truly 'first-class.'
During these days, Naruto continued to live in the Land of Grass with Karin, staying together at the hotel.
She continued guiding him in mastering the Kagura's Mind Eye.
Although his progress was slow, it was steady and noticeable.
News of Naruto leaving Konoha had already spread across the ninja world.
Even Yugao had been ostracized in the village because of Naruto's departure — something that soon reached Naruto's ears.
Guilt... it was an emotion that set humans apart from beasts.
But it was also one easily manipulated.
When Naruto heard the news about Yugao, he simply chuckled.
Because he already understood — this was a trap.
And one crafted by none other than Sarutobi Hiruzen.
Naruto didn't need supernatural insight to suspect a conspiracy between Hiruzen and Yugao.
He simply knew Hiruzen's character all too well.
The man looked like a kind old grandfather — but in truth, he was a schemer through and through.
After all, as a politician, Hiruzen had managed Konoha's affairs and kept peace among the villages.
No one who played that role for so long could be purely kind.
So, Naruto decided to ignore Yugao's situation entirely.
At the same time, inside the Raikage's office in Cloud Village—
A Cloud ninja entered and bowed. "Lord Raikage, the information you asked for has arrived."
"Konoha's Nine-Tails Jinchūriki, Uzumaki Naruto — he really has left the village."
"At this moment, Konoha has lost its tailed beast."
"In addition, we've confirmed reports about Uzumaki Naruto's strength."
"He defeated the S-rank rogue ninjas from both Konoha and the Hidden Mist — Uchiha Itachi and Hoshigaki Kisame."
The Fourth Raikage, A, sat behind his desk, his expression hardening as his subordinate spoke.
"Very good," A said darkly, the muscles on his face tightening like steel. "Years ago, that old fool Sarutobi Hiruzen killed our Cloud envoy to provoke us."
"At that time, I thought Konoha must've had some secret trump card."
"Now it seems that trump card was Uzumaki Naruto — the one who could control the tailed beasts!"
"Now that he's left Konoha, it's finally time for us to take advantage."
"Go! Summon Killer Bee!"
"Yes, Lord Raikage!"
After the subordinate left, A sat deep in thought.
His goal was simple — to obtain more kekkei genkai (bloodline limits).
Cloud Village possessed very few bloodline abilities.
This time, A planned to use force to make Konoha surrender several kekkei genkai users.
He would then imprison them in Cloud to reproduce and strengthen the village's bloodline inheritance.
In just a few decades, he — the Fourth Raikage — would be remembered as the one who made Cloud Village rise to new heights.
The thought alone made his heart burn with ambition.
Meanwhile, in the Land of Grass, inside a quiet hotel—
Naruto was sleeping soundly when Kurama's voice suddenly echoed in his mind.
"Oi, Naruto. There are quite a few people surrounding us."
Naruto's eyes snapped open, his blue pupils reflecting the moonlight.
He quickly formed a hand seal.
Kagura's Mind Eye!
After days of training, Naruto had finally mastered it.
In this world, every living being emitted chakra.
With Kagura's Mind Eye, he could sense chakra fluctuations — and even gauge someone's strength from them.
The surrounding chakra waves were strong.
Under his perception, at least ten of them were Kage-level!
Ten Kage-level presences...
Naruto frowned. He knew better than to fight head-on.
Fortunately, Kurama had warned him in time.
Otherwise, he might've been ambushed and seriously injured — or even killed.
Akatsuki Organization?
I remember you...
Naruto said inwardly, "Kurama, thanks."
Kurama chuckled. "At this point, do you and I really need to say thank you?"
Naruto smiled slightly. He knew it was time to absorb more of the Nine-Tails' chakra.
He quietly got up, then used Flying Thunder God Technique to teleport straight into Karin's room — planning to take her with him and escape the Akatsuki's encirclement.
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