At the entrance of the village, Reiji stood calmly, accompanied by Keito and Kasumi, the parents of Kushina and Karina.
Also present was Karina, who seemed to be struggling to hold back her emotions.
Not far from them, three ninja stood at attention.
Jiraiya, Tsunade, and Orochimaru—three elite ninjas of Konoha who would later be known as the Legendary Sannin.
Reiji was initially surprised to see them.
Reiji had thought that Kushina would be taken by the Anbu forces, but he was mistaken.
As a member of the Uzumaki Clan, Kushina was clearly a valuable asset for Konoha, and her guards were chosen very carefully.
That's why Reiji wasn't too worried about Kushina's journey to Konoha.
Kushina turned to her parents, her eyes starting to well up with tears.
While Kushina tried to stay strong, seeing the faces of Keito and Kasumi made her emotions spill over.
"Mom… Dad…" Kushina murmured with a trembling voice.
Kasumi immediately pulled her daughter into a tight embrace, gently stroking Kushina's hair.
Keito stood beside them, his eyes filled with affection.
After Kushina hugged her parents, she turned to Karina.
"Sister Karina… no, Onee-chan…" Kushina said softly before hugging her older sister tightly.
Karina bit her lip, trying hard not to cry.
However, Karina knew that this was their last moment together for a long time.
"Don't cause any trouble over there…" Karina said, her voice trembling. "And if… if anyone dares to bother you… just hit them."
Kushina let out a small laugh through her tears. "I-I understand, Onee-chan…"
But in the end, they could no longer hold back.
Tears began to flow, and silently, the two girls cried in each other's embrace.
Meanwhile, Reiji could only watch them in silence.
He didn't say anything, but in his heart, he prayed that Kushina could live a better life in Konoha.
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...
...
After wiping their tears, Kushina and Karina exchanged one last glance.
Their eyes were still slightly red, but they tried to smile.
The sea breeze gently blew, making their red hair flutter softly, adding a dramatic touch to the farewell.
After a few seconds of silence, Kushina took a deep breath and slowly turned around.
Kushina then lightly stepped towards a red-haired teenage boy in a black cloak who stood with his arms crossed over his chest—Reiji.
Kushina stopped right in front of Reiji and looked straight into his sharp eyes.
"Brother Reiji... Please take care of Onee-chan for me, okay?" Kushina said softly, yet full of hope.
Kushina appeared to smile faintly, though there was a hint of sadness in that smile.
Reiji snorted lightly, his expression remaining indifferent as usual.
"For what? That girl can take care of herself," Reiji said in a flat tone.
Kushina frowned, her expression immediately turning annoyed.
Quickly, Kushina grabbed Reiji's left hand and pinched it hard.
"Ouch! That hurts, stop!" Reiji shouted, his face showing annoyance and a bit of pain.
Kushina huffed and crossed her arms over her chest.
"Hmph! That's why Brother Reiji has to take care of Onee-chan, got it?" Kushina said with a serious face, her eyes glaring.
Reiji sighed deeply, as if feeling he had no other choice.
"Fine... Alright, I promise," Reiji finally said, although his expression still showed signs of displeasure.
Instantly, the serious expression on Kushina's face disappeared and turned into a bright smile.
"Hehe... See you again, Brother Reiji... And, thank you so much for teaching me this past week..." Kushina said with a faint smile.
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The Puppet Maker in the World of Naruto
A man who is a scientist, researcher, and expert mechanic in robotics dies in a massive explosion that occurs in his laboratory while developing an advanced robot project. However, instead of experiencing death as he thought, the man awakens in another world—a strange place with vast stretches of desert.
There, the man is surrounded by people who can jump high, calling themselves ninjas. The confusion he initially felt grows as he realizes that this world is not unfamiliar to him. This is the world of Naruto! However, there is one thing that surprises him.
"Isn't this Sunagakure? Why am I not in Konoha? This poorest village... Oh my God, this is serious!"
Now, in the midst of a new life filled with danger and uncertainty, the scientist must find a way to survive in Sunagakure, a harsh place full of limitations. With his robotic knowledge, can the man change his fate in this ninja world, or will he fall along with the village?]
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