Chapter 39: Senju and Uzumaki
Karin's eyes were slightly dazed; she had no idea whether this 'ninja dog' intended to save her or do something else. If it wanted to save her, it needed to hurry—she was about to die.
Just as Karin was lost in confusion, a tall figure stepped in front of her, blocking the sunlight and casting her in shadow.
Bubu Wang looked at Amu standing before Karin and gave him a meaningful glance. Amu understood immediately.
Amu grabbed Karin by her calf, which was wrapped in black stockings, lifted her upside down, and prepared to slam her to the ground. This startled Bubu Wang badly.
Bubu Wang's dog eyes widened in anger, as if to say, "Idiot, I didn't tell you to kill her! And that pose looks way too familiar—do you think you're the Hulk?!"
Amu scratched his head, holding Karin upside down in midair. Her long red hair hung down.
Tears of grievance flowed down Karin's forehead. Her current thought was: Even if you're not going to save me, just let me bleed to death slowly. Why come to 'desecrate the corpse'? Am I not pitiful enough already?
While Bubu Wang and Amu were figuring out what to do with Karin, Su Xiao noticed them.
Bubu Wang quickly ran over to Su Xiao and communicated something through body language.
"Oh? That seems... like a decent plan. This woman is indeed useful."
Su Xiao gestured for Amu to bring Karin over. From the current situation, Sasuke had abandoned Karin, leaving her to die here—a very unwise decision.
If Su Xiao had to choose, he would either save Karin or kill her outright, never leaving her half-dead.
Although Karin's combat ability wasn't strong, her healing ability was excellent, capable of treating injuries quickly without side effects.
Karin = A mobile super recovery potion = 20 to 30 bottles of No. 1 Potion = Zero investment.
To recover through Karin, all he needed to do was bite her. While her combat prowess was lacking, Karin was a perception-type.
Su Xiao had brought quite a few recovery potions into the Naruto world, but after fighting the Raikage and Kizashi Kaguya, he had consumed many. He also used one during the battle against Mei Terumi.
Now, Su Xiao's remaining recovery items were: No. 1 Potion × 3, Eternal Crystal Vial (two uses), and Extra Gum × 2.
He had only recently entered the Naruto world, but his recovery supplies were severely overused.
If he saved Karin, even though her healing ability could only be used in the Naruto world, it would solve his immediate problem. Even now, he was still injured.
Su Xiao couldn't take Karin out of the Naruto world; that would require an extremely expensive item, with the cost far outweighing the benefit.
Don't underestimate Karin as a perception-type. She possessed the Uzumaki clan's bloodline, which inherited the Sage Body.
To some extent, the Uzumaki clan and the Senju clan were very similar; both inherited the Sage Body. As for why their statuses were so different, it came down to how they inherited it.
The Sage Body could be divided into two parts: physical energy and life energy.
The Senju clan inherited more physical energy from the Sage Body and less life energy, making them stronger in combat.
The Uzumaki clan was the opposite; they inherited less physical energy and more life energy. Thus, their combat ability wasn't outstanding, but they excelled at sealing or suppressing jinchuriki.
The Sage Body was one of the two strongest bloodlines in the Naruto world, and Karin had inherited a diluted version of it.
As for Karin's healing ability, setting aside her speed, just consider the effect.
The strongest living medical ninja in the Naruto world was Senju Tsunade, the Fifth Hokage of Konoha. Why was her medical ninjutsu far superior to others? Was it because she had perfected it to the highest level? Partly, but not entirely. The Sage life energy she inherited was something no medical ninjutsu could match.
In principle, Karin had even more Sage life energy than Tsunade, so her healing ability had a stronger impact on the recipient.
After Sasuke had a daughter, she looked very similar to Karin and even inherited Karin's myopia. This was because Sasuke had received multiple treatments from Karin, being influenced by her Sage life energy. This shows how powerful Sage life energy is.
Su Xiao wasn't worried about being influenced by Sage life energy. Not only did he have Azure Steel Shadow energy in his body, but even if he were slightly affected, he could spend Paradise Coins to recover after returning to Reincarnation Paradise.
Therefore, Karin was very useful—essentially a mobile recovery item.
"Amu, take her. Bubu, don't let her die for now. She'll be useful later."
Amu swung his arm, tossing Karin over his shoulder. The action was somewhat rough, and with his terrifying 75-point strength attribute, Karin fainted outright.
Before losing consciousness, Karin couldn't help but think: Will this monster bite me to recover later? That would be a nightmare.
Bubu Wang quickly ran over, signaling Amu to crouch down. He poked Karin with his dog paw and, finding she wasn't dead, activated the authority of the Ice Goddess Halo on her.
Karin, in her hazy state, now understood her situation. It seemed she could foresee the misfortune awaiting her. If being Sasuke's subordinate carried a risk of 5, then following Su Xiao would be at least 80 or more. But being alive was better than being dead.
Just as Su Xiao was considering how to handle Karin, the defeated Danzo had already fled dozens of meters. He was severely injured, moving slowly, and Sasuke was also wounded, so he could only pursue at a slow pace. In terms of speed, Sasuke walking was faster than Danzo running.
When Danzo stumbled to the middle of the stone bridge, a spatial vortex appeared before him. As it dissipated, Obito blocked his path.
Danzo now knew he couldn't escape. Blocked ahead and pursued from behind, with his chakra nearly depleted.
Under these circumstances, Danzo stopped.
"It seems it's my turn."
Danzo muttered an ambiguous statement. Hearing this, Obito, who was only five meters away, suddenly remembered Su Xiao's earlier words: 'A mad dog is the most terrifying.'
Undoubtedly, Danzo, cornered with no way out, was a 'mad dog.' He glanced at the pursuing Uchiha Sasuke, then at Obito nearby. The only pity was that the other Akatsuki member was far away.
"For the sake of Konoha, I cannot let either of you live."
As Danzo spoke, he tore open his already damaged clothes, revealing several crude sealing formulas on his chest.
At that moment, Danzo's Sharingan became sharp. He had intended to use it for genjutsu, but he was too injured and his chakra was nearly gone.
The only technique Danzo could use without consuming chakra could only be used once.
Seeing the sealing formulas on Danzo's chest, Obito, just five meters away, felt his hair stand on end.
"This is the Four Symbols Seal Technique! Sasuke, get away from Danzo!"
Obito roared, knowing that using his space-time ability now would be too late. He immediately made his body intangible, sinking into the stone bridge.