Tsunade clearly understood some of the unique abilities of the Uzumaki clan. After seeing these bite marks, she naturally understood what had happened to the other party.
And after sensing the other party's physical condition, a guilty expression inevitably appeared in her eyes.
The Senju clan and the Uzumaki clan had been an inseparable alliance since long ago.
For the current situation of Kasui and Karin, Konoha, which had not helped its ally in time back then, also bore great responsibility.
After confirming the physical condition of both of them, Tsunade looked at Uzumaki Kasui with a complicated expression.
"I'll help you nurse your body back to health. Are you willing to join Konoha?"
After checking the other party's body, she could now be one hundred percent sure of the other party's Uzumaki identity.
As for whether they were spies or the like, Tsunade didn't believe any other ninja village would be so bold as to send two Uzumaki clan members to be spies.
Even Kusagakure had kept them under house arrest, and would never offer them to other villages.
But even if they were truly spies, Tsunade was still willing to give them a chance.
Uzumaki Kasui didn't hesitate in the slightest. She bowed together with Karin, "We are willing."
"Then from now on, you are members of Konoha," Tsunade smiled knowingly.
"Thank you, Lady Hokage," Kasui expressed her heartfelt gratitude.
"You've just arrived in Konoha and don't yet have a place to stay."
After thinking briefly, Tsunade said, "Then just stay at my place."
That is, the Senju residence.
Right now, only she, Shizune, and Aoba were living there. Although occasionally Sakura and Yugao would come and stay, it was still a bit quiet.
If two more people joined, it could make the Senju ancestral house a bit livelier.
At the same time, it would also make it easier for her to teach the two of them a few things.
The Uzumaki clan's physique was very suitable for learning medical ninjutsu and sealing techniques.
If she had time, she would also spare some of her rest time to guide the two in their training.
"Much appreciated!", Uzumaki Kasui bowed again in thanks.
Tsunade nodded, then looked at little Karin, who seemed like she had something to say but had been holding back.
She touched the girl's dry and somewhat frizzy hair and asked with a smile, "Karin, is there anything about Konoha that you're not used to?"
"No," Karin shook her head like a rattle drum.
"Lady Hokage, can I go to the ninja academy?", A pair of red eyes sparkled with hope and nervousness.
Tsunade was slightly stunned.
Actually, even if Karin hadn't said it, she would've arranged for her to attend the academy.
After all, a six- or seven-year-old child, under the current circumstances, had nothing else to do but go to school.
"Of course you can," Tsunade readily agreed, but still curiously asked, "But can you tell me why you want to go to school so badly?"
"Because I want to go to school with Aoba-nii," Karin nervously clenched her little pink fists.
"Aoba-nii?", Tsunade nearly lost her composure. She looked at Aoba, who was quietly standing to the side.
Her gaze was inexplicable.
'That fast and he's already caught another one?'
Aoba naturally noticed the meaning in Tsunade's eyes and calmly averted his gaze.
Tsunade looked at Karin again, with a half-smiling expression.
Kasui also felt a bit embarrassed.
'My daughter like this... Is really too unreserved.'
Noticing the strange expressions on Tsunade and her mother's faces, Karin gradually realized it and her face instantly turned bright red.
She had accidentally said what was in her heart out loud and quickly tried to explain, stammering.
"No… not that. Actually, I… I want to become a great ninja like Lady Hokage!"
"I see," Tsunade couldn't help but laugh.
This little girl was actually quite cute, and she really liked her personality.
"No problem. When the next term starts, you can go to school. I'll put you in the same class as Aoba."
Karin's eyes instantly lit up. All the previous shyness disappeared, leaving only excitement and joy.
She immediately gave a 90-degree bow.
"Thank you, Lady Hokage!"
Tsunade laughed and said to Shizune beside her, "Shizune, take them to the Senju residence first."
"Yes, Lady Tsunade."
Shizune took Karin and her mother away, while Aoba and the other two stayed to report the mission results.
Tsunade looked at him and couldn't help but tease, "You're quite something, brat. Got another one so quickly."
"Uh... I really didn't do anything?", Aoba scratched the back of his head. He really hadn't done anything.
He had just brought them out of Kusagakure, that hellish place, and then carefully cared for the injured little girl.
Tsunade naturally didn't believe his words, but didn't dwell on this matter.
She sat back down in her seat.
"Now report the intel you gathered in Kusagakure."
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After reporting the mission to Tsunade, Aoba returned to the Senju residence.
From afar, he saw Karin, who had already changed into new clothes, squatting on the ground, drawing circles with a stick.
Aoba silently approached and glanced at the ground in front of Karin.
His expression shifted slightly.
On the ground was a drawing of a big house, and three little figures that were barely distinguishable.
Above them were written the names Uzumaki Kasui, Karin, and Aoba.
There was also one word: [Family]
Aoba pressed his lips lightly together. He gently reached out and rubbed her hair, praising her.
"Nice drawing!"
Karin's body trembled slightly. Upon hearing the familiar voice, she turned her head.
Her little face beamed with joy.
When she saw it was Aoba, she immediately stood up and leapt into his arms.
"Aoba-nii!"
Aoba hugged her back, rubbed her head again, and asked with a smile, "Why are you out here alone?"
Karin looked up, pouting slightly with a wronged expression, "Mama said I couldn't help much, so she told me to play outside for a while."
Aoba glanced at the house next to his own. Inside came the sounds of "ping ding pang dang."
Seemed like they were still renovating.
"Then do you want to come to my house for a bit? I can start teaching you some ninja knowledge."
"That way, when school starts, you can keep up with the lessons."
"Hmm!"
Karin agreed without hesitation.
Besides wanting to be with Aoba, she also really wanted to become a ninja as soon as possible.
That way, it wouldn't be long before she had the power to protect her mother. She could also help Aoba sooner.
Though still young, living in a place like Kusagakure, she had clearly come to understand the darkness of human nature and her own helplessness.
So for this kind of training, she didn't need Aoba to push her. She would put in ten times, even a hundred times, the effort on her own.
The two walked toward the house together.
As Karin skipped happily, she suddenly asked, "Aoba-nii, are you going to be my teacher?"
"A temporary teacher. Before school starts, I'll tutor you with the academy's knowledge every day."
"Then what are we learning today?"
"Chakra is the foundation of a ninja, so let's start with chakra extraction today."
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