Chapter 239: Facing off against Konoha
Hinata took great care in correcting Karin for getting the name wrong, her expression serious and stubborn.
"Sorry," Karin muttered softly, bowing her head slightly. "The dream I've been having lately felt so real that I got confused."
She hesitated, unwillingly saying the name: "Menma."
Naruto smiled in response.
Kurama's eyes lit up.
"Naruto!"
Karin hesitated, her hand moving toward the mark near her ear. Her memories of Naruto weren't as clear, but unlike the others, there were still some traces left. Was it because of the "Shinigami powers"? Or perhaps because she entered the Infinite Tsukuyomi world later than the others?
"Menma, you've been gone from the village for over a year, but now you're finally back." Hinata smiled warmly, pulling close to Naruto, proudly wrapping her arms around his.
Naruto didn't react much. Having just arrived in this world, he had no idea what kind of relationship "Menma" and Hinata shared.