Chapter 192: Karin, Who is Just Like a Protagonist
Eleven-year-old Itachi Uchiha.
Since he had already been promoted to Jonin, there was at least no issue with his command and judgment of battlefield situations. However, for this Hidden Mist envoy to proactively recommend Itachi as captain suggested that their relationship was quite good.
In this joint reconnaissance squad, besides Yamato, Might Guy, Itachi Uchiha, and Kisame Hoshigaki were also old acquaintances from five or six years ago. It was just that at the time, Might Guy hadn't remembered a common Hidden Mist ANBU member, as he was single-mindedly focused on kicking Fuguki Suikazan to death.
"Itachi! And this fellow here! Let's run twenty laps around the village together!" Might Guy enthusiastically invited them to release their youth. After being rejected, he wasn't discouraged and left doing handstands…
This team member was goofy.
"Captain Itachi… If there's nothing else, I'll take my leave." Yamato lowered his head, his fingers fidgeting at his abdomen, looking like he was afraid of strangers.
This team member was silly.
"That ninja named Yamato doesn't seem particularly reliable…" Kisame Hoshigaki's small eyes watched Yamato leave as he said in a low voice, "Itachi-kun, do you know anything about him?"
"He was a formidable opponent I encountered when I participated in the Chunin Exams…"
As soon as these words left his mouth, Itachi Uchiha himself felt it was a bit strange… The Chunin Exams? The Akatsuki members this squad was supposed to be hunting were mostly Kage-level powerhouses!
Kisame Hoshigaki looked curiously at the youth beside him. "Could it be that Konoha has ninjas with stronger Kekkei Genkai or higher talent than you, Itachi-kun?"
"There are."
Itachi Uchiha looked up at the sky.
This shark really doesn't know how to talk. Shouldn't you be asking someone else that question? You're asking me, the person in question; how am I supposed to answer that without being embarrassed?
In today's Konoha, geniuses were indeed emerging one after another.
In the Ninja Academy, there was the genius youth of the Hyuga clan, the new generation of Ino-Shika-Cho, the descendants of the Uzumaki clan, and especially his little brother, Sasuke Uchiha.
"We have to leave Konoha tomorrow to carry out the mission."
Thinking of this, Itachi Uchiha said with a sigh, "I promised Sasuke that I would train with him, and now I have to break my promise again. I hope he won't be angry…"
An inscrutable smile appeared on Kisame Hoshigaki's face. "Sasuke Uchiha… Itachi-kun's little brother…"
Oh, that little brat…
The person who can make the great Lord Kitahara fly into a rage.
Kisame Hoshigaki suddenly turned his head and looked at the Konoha youth, chuckling softly. "Itachi-kun, I remember you have a very good friend?"
"Shisui?" Itachi Uchiha nodded and continued, "Yes. Before I leave, I should go visit Shisui. I wonder what he's up to…"
What else could he be doing?
Listening to Kitahara, of course!
The smile on Kisame Hoshigaki's face widened. "If I remember correctly, Mr. Shisui's strength is formidable. The name 'Shisui of the Body Flicker' is still very intimidating in the Hidden Mist Village even today!"
Itachi Uchiha: "…"
This made things even more awkward. Shisui Uchiha and Itachi Uchiha were once the Twin Stars of the Uchiha, yet neither of them had managed to spread the fame of the Sharingan…
The first time the Uchiha's three Mangekyo Sharingan appeared in the world, it was either against their own clan or against fellow Konoha ninjas. This led to a situation where only the higher-ups in Konoha were terribly afraid of the Sharingan…
This matter had always been an awkward topic in Konoha.
"If Itachi-kun doesn't have time to take care of his little brother because of the mission…" Kisame Hoshigaki finally bared his sharp teeth and ill intentions. "Actually, I think you could entrust Sasuke's training to Mr. Shisui…"
Who was Kisame Hoshigaki?
He was the number one enforcer under the great Sage Crow and a supporter of the leader of that broken-down organization that still hasn't disbanded.
The matter of Shisui Uchiha was no secret to Kisame Hoshigaki. Before the Naka Shrine Cultivation Cram School became completely self-sufficient, he and Tobirama Senju had been the ones finding ways to provide its operating funds.
Even though Shisui Uchiha had imprisoned himself in the Naka Shrine, his strength had definitely increased rather than decreased! If not for Kitahara's assistance, Shisui's combat power might have been even greater than Itachi Uchiha's at this point!
"Huh? That's right, why didn't I think of that…"
A look of joy appeared on Itachi Uchiha's face. To this day, he still trusted Shisui completely. He had often trained with Shisui when he was a child, and he had absolute faith in Shisui's teaching abilities.
Kisame Hoshigaki's suggestion was indeed excellent.
It won him over completely.
The Ninja Academy Gate.
Sasuke Uchiha's injuries had long since healed. He looked solemnly at Karin in the distance. Although they had only been apart for a short time, his gut told him that Karin had gotten stronger…
The red-haired little girl pushed up the glasses on her nose, a glint of light flashing in her eyes. After signing a summoning contract with Lady Katsuyu of one of the four great sage regions, her confidence in facing Sasuke had grown higher and higher.
Unfortunately, the great sage Katsuyu couldn't provide a way to defeat Kitahara.
"Uchiha… Sasuke, are your injuries healed?" The red-haired little girl slowly stepped forward, a mocking smile—no, you could say a pure one—playing on her lips.
She had practiced this smile in front of the mirror for a long time.
At home, her sister Shizune often complained that Lady Tsunade would flash a mocking smile from time to time during meetings, which would cause a man named Danzo to fly into a rage.
After using the first opportunity to thoroughly prove that she could defeat Sasuke, Karin could finally use this 'pure and sweet' smile.
"Hmph!"
Sasuke snorted dismissively, ignoring her, and turned to leave the school.
Unfortunately, the little brat's teammate was not very helpful. Naruto Uzumaki waved his fists at Karin and shouted, "Karin! What's with that smile! We're not afraid of you!"
BAM!
Karin sent Naruto Uzumaki to the ground with a single punch!
The red-haired little girl ignored the blond-haired kid's surname. You yellow-haired fake, are you acting up in front of a real Uzumaki like me because you're lacking attention?
"You bastard!"
Sasuke sent a kick flying!
His strength posed no threat to Karin… A small hand gripped his ankle, and with a slight flick, he was thrown onto Naruto!
"Foolish."
Karin dusted off her sleeves, slowly walked over, and stroked her hair. "Come on," she said in a low voice, "tell me, does Lord Itachi like red hair?"
Sasuke pouted. "…It's hideous."
Although being sent to the hospital by the same little girl again would be very embarrassing within the clan, and he might even get a scolding from his father, his pride would absolutely not allow him to compromise with others!
"Oh."
Karin lowered her head, clenched her fist, and slammed it down. "Don't worry! Shizune-neechan will take good care of you."
"Stop!"
A tall, slender figure landed beside Karin, tightly gripping her arm, and said with some anger, "Didn't your teacher tell you that fighting and causing trouble on school grounds is forbidden?"
"No."
Karin thought for a moment, then shook her head.
She had gotten into a fight on the first day of school, then left Konoha for Shikkotsu Forest. During that time, Iruka might have mentioned some prohibitions, but Karin didn't know about them.
"What's your name?"
"Karin."
Hearing Karin's name, the newcomer's eyes narrowed. She let go of Karin's arm and said in a low voice, "My name is Izumi Uchiha. I'm your senior."
"A clansman of Sasuke Uchiha, here to help him? Truly… a clan that brings shame to Lord Itachi!"
Karin slowly raised her head. At this moment, she was just like the protagonist of a Naruto fan fiction.
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