If Xinglin and Karin weren't in suitable condition, the replication slot would be wasted....and that would be far too great a loss.
After all, even an Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan could hold only nine such slots. (Even if the Uzumaki physique and Wood Release bloodline were fused in the future, they would still occupy two separate slots.)
Looking at the mother and daughter waiting quietly for him to speak, Arata felt a fleeting sense of guilt.
But he immediately suppressed it.
To become stronger, I can use any means necessary.
Besides, Xinglin's life was saved by me, and Karin's fate was changed by me.
Simply copying their Uzumaki bloodline wouldn't harm them in any way. Arata believed that even if he told Xinglin the truth, she would still agree.
However, he had no intention of leaking information about his dōjutsu....hence his chosen method.
After organizing his thoughts, Arata spoke calmly
Sister Xinglin, now that Naruto's seal has been checked and reinforced, I have some free time. I'd like to examine your and Karin's physical condition as well.
Your health was in very bad shape before....now that you've recovered, it would be good to rule out any hidden issues."
Xinglin was visibly tempted by the suggestion.
She knew her own body well. Back in the Grass Village, she had truly been at death's door.
Since Arata had offered to examine her personally, she felt reassured by the idea.
And then there was her daughter. Although Karin had been protected by her, she had still been bitten many times.
Xinglin had long worried whether those experiences had left any lasting damage.
She had considered taking Karin to Konoha Hospital before....but not only were the costs high, their status as Uzumaki clan members made her uneasy.
Even with the Third Hokage's protection, there were always those with ulterior motives.
Arata, however, already knew their identity....
and had even saved their lives.
That alone made him someone Xinglin trusted deeply.
So when Arata proposed checking their health, she truly felt moved.
"Would this be very tiring for you, Arata?" Xinglin asked softly. "Would it trouble you too much?"
Hearing her response, Arata knew the matter was settled.
He smiled and shook his head.
"It's fine. Just a small matter. I'm fairly skilled in medical ninjutsu."
He wasn't exaggerating. In his early years, when escape had been his constant plan, he had invested significant effort into medical ninjutsu to ensure his future survival.
While he couldn't compare to Tsunade or Nono Yakushi, his abilities were more than respectable.
Xinglin hesitated briefly, then nodded gently.
"Thank you, Arata."
As soon as she finished speaking, a blush crept across her face, spreading all the way to her neck.
After all, a physical examination inevitably involved close contact.
Seeing her reaction, Arata pretended not to notice and said calmly,
"Then please prepare with Karin. Change into looser clothing. Once you're ready, come and call me."
After hearing Uchiha Arata's words, Uzumaki Xinglin agreed somewhat shyly. With a flushed face, she led Karin into the bedroom.
Arata waited for a short while in the living room before he heard Xinglin call out to him.
Her voice was faint.....so soft that if Arata's hearing weren't particularly sharp, he might not have caught it at all.
Knowing she was ready, Arata opened the door and stepped into the bedroom.
The moment he entered, he froze.
Karin was fine. She had simply changed into a set of lightweight clothes....clearly a child's pajama set, made of soft fabric with little bears printed on it.
What caught Arata off guard was Xinglin.
She was wearing what was likely her own sleepwear. Unlike Karin's, it was adult clothing.....thin, light, and faintly translucent.
Although the curtains were drawn and the room was dim, Arata's eyesight was exceptional even by shinobi standards.
What appeared dim to others was perfectly clear to him.
Combined with the nature of the fabric, Xinglin's figure appeared faintly through the material.
Aside from certain key areas, much of her form was visible to Arata at a glance.
Xinglin stood there with her head lowered. She hadn't anticipated this either.
After agreeing earlier, she realized only while changing that,
since it was just her and her daughter at home, she had purchased only this type of sleepwear.....never expecting a guest.
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