"Tch..." Reiji muttered, before finally grabbing Karina's wrist, stopping her weak remaining punches.
"Stop."
"Why? Are you in pain? You should think before making me worry!"
Karina still insisted, her tear-filled eyes glaring at Reiji with a mix of anger and sadness.
"Do you know? For the last fifteen days, I haven't been able to sleep well! I have no appetite! I keep thinking about you! All of this is because of you! You!"
Reiji shrugged slightly.
"Okay, okay. I understand, I was wrong. So, forgive me, alright?" Reiji said softly.
However, instead of responding, Karina began to sob quietly. Her body trembled before she finally slumped against Reiji's chest.
Seeing this, Reiji could only sigh again.
Eventually, Reiji decided to hold the little girl tightly, allowing Karina to cry in silence.
As time passed, Karina's sobs gradually subsided.
Her breathing became more stable, and her body started to feel heavier in Reiji's embrace.
"Haah... this child," Reiji murmured softly as he lowered his gaze.
Karina, who had been filled with anger and tears, was now asleep with a much calmer expression.
Reiji shook his head, then carefully slipped one arm under Karina's legs and the other supporting her back.
With gentle movements, Reiji lifted Karina in a princess carry.
"What a strange child," Reiji said quietly, though a slight smile appeared on his lips.
He quickly carried Karina up the stairs to the second floor, taking light steps so as not to wake her.
Once at the door of the room, Reiji carefully opened the door and entered the simple yet comfortable space.
Reiji walked towards the bed and gently placed Karina on her soft mattress.
With slow movements, Reiji pulled the blanket over the small girl, ensuring she stayed warm in her sleep.
Reiji looked at Karina's peaceful sleeping face.
Her breathing was steady, and her swollen eyelids still showed remnants of the tears that had dried.
For a moment, Reiji just stood there, silently watching Karina.
Then, after confirming that Karina was truly asleep, Reiji turned and stepped out of the room, closing the door carefully behind him.
After that, Reiji quickly descended the stairs again and walked towards the front door.
As soon as he opened the door, the cold night wind greeted Reiji's face.
The dark sky was dotted with stars, and the sound of night insects could be faintly heard in the distance.
Reiji exhaled slowly, allowing the night air to fill his lungs.
However, Reiji had no time to relax.
With steady steps, he immediately walked towards the Breeding Room.
After checking the condition of various animals and plants there, Reiji then walked towards the Research Area.
Reiji's purpose was clear.
It had been fifteen days since Reiji last visited, and he wanted to see the condition of his student, Ise.
Before going to Konoha, Reiji had been monitoring the research on the Chakra Cannon, and although he was confident that Ise wouldn't be killed even if the experiment exploded, still.
As a teacher, Reiji felt responsible for checking the progress of the research.
With that thought, Reiji continued his journey under the vast night sky, heading to the place where significant research was taking place.
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As Reiji stepped into the research room, the smell of burnt metal and mechanical oil greeted him.
The light from the crystal lanterns illuminated the room with a dim yellow glow, casting long shadows on the walls.
In the center of the room, a large cannon with engravings of chakra seals stood firm, emitting a little steam from the back of the machine.
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The Puppet Maker in the World of Naruto
A man who is a scientist, researcher, and expert mechanic in robotics dies in a massive explosion that occurs in his laboratory while developing an advanced robot project. However, instead of experiencing death as he thought, the man awakens in another world—a strange place with vast stretches of desert.
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