Leaving my hand on the young Uzumaki girl before me, I could feel her continue to pull and tug at my chakra, only to pout as it dissipated again.
"Again Aunty!"
Releasing some more, I made sure that the amount of chakra in her body wouldn't cause any harm, pursing my lips as I could only do this two more times.
Karin's face was scrunched up in determination, and her fair skin was clammy with sweat as her lips twitched, only to make me frown as she let out a low grunt of pain.
Feeling my chakra swirling around in her body, I was about to control it for her when a grin split her features, and the chakra calmed down.
"I-I...I think I got it Aunty! Haha~! I got it!"
She opened her eyes, and I could see them radiating with joy as she grinned up at me.
Matching her grin, I stroked her hair and nodded, saying "You did indeed! Good job Karin!"
Wrapping her arms around my waist, she nuzzled against my midriff, still giggling as she pressed deeper into me.
Hugging her back, I smiled gently as I felt her happiness warming my heart.
After a few moments she released me, and she said "What now Aunty? What do I do now?"
She was sitting before me and swaying side to side, expectantly looking at me with a grin.
Chuckling, I sat opposite her and gently grabbed her hand, saying "Now try and move your own chakra from your stomach to your hand."
Nodding, she closed her eyes again, and I could feel her chakra stirring slightly inside her pathways.
However, even after another few moments nothing happened, making the girl let out a frustrated growl.
Squeezing her hand, I stared into her eyes when she opened them, gently saying "It's alright Karin, this takes time. Don't get frustrated..."
Sighing, she nodded, before closing her eyes again.
It took her another few minutes, but eventually I felt her chakra sluggishly make its way from her core to her hand, and she let out an excited gasp when she succeeded, likely feeling her hand warm up at the flow of chakra.
"Good job!"
Ruffling her dyed hair, I then said "Now, I want you to keep moving your chakra from your stomach to other parts of your body. BUT, do NOT overdo it, alright young lady? If you get nauseous or feel light headed, stop right away."
She nodded, but I grabbed her cheeks and made her look straight at me, saying "Seriously Karin. Promise me that you'll stop. You could do serious harm if you push yourself too far."
Hearing the seriousness in my tone, she nodded again, but this time her eyes were serious as well.
"I promise Aunty!"
Smiling at her, I gently pinched her cheeks and chuckled as she pouted at me, saying "Good girl! Now, I need to check on the other two..."
Getting up, I watched as she closed her eyes and took a deep breath, likely slowly and gradually controlling her chakra.
Turning, I approached the sparring Hinata and Naruto, watching as he launched a powerful kick towards her budding chest, only for her to pivot to the side and grab his leg.
Her face was serious, her white eyes narrowed as she observed Naruto.
Twisting it, she slammed Naruto to the ground, making him let out a groan as the air left his lungs.
However, as soon as she slammed him to the ground her serious expression evaporated, replaced by a look of worry.
"N-Naruto, a-are you o-okay?!"
Kneeling beside him, her eyes watered as she stared down at the panting Naruto, only to blush as he grinned up at her.
"Haha... I... guess I need... to switch it up on you... don't I, Hinata..?"
Hearing him speak her name, her blush deepened before she nodded.
Letting out a low 'ahem', the two kids jumped as they turned their gazes towards me, Hinata's face going crimson as she realized I had seen everything.
Giving her a knowing smirk, I helped Naruto to his feet, dusting him off.
"Come on Naruto, you know you need to be unpredictable, especially against another Shinobi!"
He nodded, and I glanced over at Hinata, saying "You did quite well Hinata. When you two get good enough to spar with chakra, you'll be even better, what with your Hyuga style."
She nodded meekly at me before glancing at Naruto, who was beaming at her.
"Haha~! I can't wait Hinata! It'll be so much fun, you know!"
Enjoying the way she blushed again, I chuckled before coughing, saying "Alright, now let's go through some basic chakra exercises..."
Gesturing for them to follow me, I pointed at the tree, saying "Walk up at least ten steps."
They both nodded to me, and Hinata went first, taking a deep breath as she placed one foot on the trunk.
Watching as she took another step up, I then turned to see Naruto doing the same, the tricksters normally carefree expression replaced by a serious one as he attached one foot to the trunk.
The two aspiring Shinobi easily reached five steps before they started struggling.
Hinata went up another three steps before she swiftly made her way back down, while Naruto tried to brute force his way to the ninth step, only to fall to the ground.
Letting out a sigh, I just stared at the dirt covered blonde as Hinata rushed to his side, instantly healing his small scrapes.
Watching as they got back up and stared at me, I raised a brow before gesturing back to the tree, saying "Well? What are you waiting for? I said ten steps, so do ten steps."
The two shivered at that, before returning to the tree to try again.