This Naruto is a player Chapter 068

Released on June 1, 2025

“Karin… Uzumaki Karin.”

Karin was drowsy and almost fell asleep. As soon as she opened her eyes, it was so dazzling… Was that the sun?

Looking up, Karin saw a golden sun.

No, on closer inspection,

It was golden hair, but that smile was so warm, like a little sun.

Uzumaki… Karin?

Staring at the red-haired, red-eyed girl wearing glasses, Naruto muttered again.

Uzumaki, this surname was actually the same as his. Looking at her standard red hair, was she from the Uzumaki clan?

Recalling the textbook,

There was once a Land of Whirlpools in the ninja world, and the Uzumaki clan resided in that country.

The Land of Whirlpools was once an ally of Konoha. Many elements of Konoha came from the Land of Whirlpools, such as the spiral pattern on the back of the village ninja’s vest, and Konoha’s symbol.

There were not many records about this country.

All that was known was that after the country was destroyed, the Uzumaki clan, due to their country’s ruin and family’s destruction, could only wander endlessly in the ninja world.

As for more details, Naruto once sent a clone to the ruins of the Land of Whirlpools to investigate his origins, but unfortunately found nothing.

But it could be confirmed,

Barring any surprises, the father of this body of his was an Uzumaki who had wandered to Konoha.

Otherwise, why would he be surnamed Uzumaki?

After all, in this world, just like in Japan, after marriage, people generally take their husband’s surname.

For example, if Sakura married Sasuke, her name after marriage would be Uchiha Sakura.

As for why he didn’t have red hair?

It could only be because he was a mixed-blood; his mother was not from the Uzumaki clan, but his mother’s genes were too strong, so he ended up with yellow hair.

Being chosen as the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki must also be due to the Uzumaki bloodline.

Looking at the several bonuses of the Uzumaki bloodline, it was simply an excellent jinchuriki embryo.

Naruto had always thought so.

Regarding his origins, the Nine-Tails said nothing, and he never asked.

After all, that ‘Nine-Tails Night’ was not a good memory.

When this topic came up, one person and one fox simultaneously pointed the finger at ‘Uchiha Madara’ as the culprit.

No, now they started blaming Uchiha Obito.

Moreover, Naruto never cared about his origins; knowing was good, not knowing was fine.

After all, his parents were dead.

Furthermore, what could a powerful background bring?

Strength?

From a young age, his strength had been constantly soaring.

Fame?

Laughable. No matter how famous he was, could his father still be the Fourth Hokage?

That would be too much of a dark joke.

Pulling his thoughts back, Naruto stared at the rare clansman he had found, his demeanor unusually gentle.

“What a coincidence, my surname is also Uzumaki.”

“Is… that so?”

Karin looked at Naruto’s yellow hair in surprise. Having always been used as a tool, she was timid and dared not refute the powerful ninjas from other villages.

Feeling her distrustful gaze, Naruto added, “Naruto, Uzumaki Naruto!”

“You… are really surnamed Uzumaki? But your hair…”

“Mixed-blood, you know how it is.”

You know how it is… What did that mean?

Karin didn’t quite understand Naruto’s meaning, but she unexpectedly felt valued, which was very warm, and this person was so handsome!

“Naruto.”

Sasuke’s voice came from behind him.

“Hmm?”

Karin saw another black-haired handsome boy appear next to the golden-haired handsome boy.

Sasuke just glanced at the three captives and then looked away. “We’ve gathered all the scrolls. What do we do now?”

Naruto thought for a moment. He had already fought Orochimaru, and it was a satisfying fight.

If they stayed any longer, there would be no audience and no strong opponents, so there was no more good show to watch.

In addition, he had obtained a lot of information from Orochimaru.

For example: after the Forest of Death came the one-on-one elimination rounds, which were the main event, with a huge audience, and all of them were powerful and prominent figures.

The grand finale would still be Orochimaru’s Konoha Crush plan, that was his stage.

Since that was the case,

Naruto gave his suggestion, “I want to go directly to the Central Tower. What about you guys?”

“Sakura and I both think so.”

“Alright, let’s go then.”

Turning back to look at the clanswoman he had just met, Naruto suddenly remembered the ‘terror’ of the Forest of Death. For a weak person like her, it must be very dangerous, right?

Since all ninjas needed to reach the Central Tower, he might as well give her a ride.

“Karin, do you want to come with us?”

“Me? Can I come too?” Seeing her companions still unconscious, Karin was a bit indecisive.

“If you’d like.”

“That’s great, I’d love to.” Karin almost jumped for joy at Naruto’s invitation.

“Don’t move, I’ll untie you.”

Naruto stepped forward and grabbed her wrist. He immediately saw irregular but dense bite marks on Karin’s arm.

“What’s this?” Naruto was curious. It couldn’t be a realistic tattoo, could it?

Karin felt a little shy from being stared at. “It’s nothing.”

Seeing this, Naruto didn’t directly expose her.

Team 7, along with an unofficial member, left together.

The group completely disregarded potential enemies and wild beasts, traveling ostentatiously and chatting loudly.

No one foolish enough came to cause trouble.

On the way, Naruto, through some probing, learned that Karin’s bite marks were actually from being bitten by others, and others could recover chakra and injuries this way.

Naruto was shocked. Such a heaven-defying physique existed in the ninja world?

It was even more amazing than his逍遥丸 (Carefree Pill).

What a talent!

Wait, as fellow Uzumaki clan members, did he have this ability too?

Naruto froze, tempted to try, but then he thought of getting a bite mark and decided against it.

It wouldn’t look good on his body.

However, when he was older, that other place could be bitten.

But… this Grass Hidden Village, they really didn’t cherish the Uzumaki clan.

You know, this was his biological sister from a different father and mother!

It seemed this must be a morally bankrupt village.

They weren’t worthy of Karin.

Konoha wanted this talent!

“You’ve suffered so much in the Grass Hidden Village, Karin, why don’t you stay in Konoha?” The kind-hearted Sakura thought similarly to Naruto.

Upon hearing that she could stay in Konoha and no longer be exploited, Karin was naturally very happy.

She secretly glanced at Naruto, and seeing him nod in suggestion, she couldn’t be happier.

She believed the little sun in front of her wouldn’t deceive her.

However, thinking of something, Karin hesitated again.

“After the Chunin Exams, ninjas must return to their exam village, unless they defect. And as the host, Konoha won’t accept these ninjas,” Sasuke, always the calm one, revealed the truth.

It seemed… that made sense.

Their own village’s talented ninja went to Konoha for the exam, only to be forcibly kept by Konoha.

As the host, Konoha would likely be criticized and ridiculed by the entire ninja world. In a more serious case, it could even trigger a war.

The Third Hokage, that old man, would certainly not agree.

Naruto pondered for a moment, and then an answer instantly came to him.

What if the Grass Hidden Village was gone?

If the village was gone, ninjas naturally had the right to choose freely.

This,

He had to admit, Orochimaru was truly inspiring.

He had a Konoha Crush plan, and Naruto could totally devise a Grass Hidden Crush plan.

He’d find a clone and just wipe out the Grass Hidden Village.

Don’t ask,