Inside the castle.
Chakra lamps were placed every few steps, and the scene should have been brightly lit, illuminating the entire space as bright as day.
However, Naruto's attack had damaged a large number of Chakra circuits in the castle. These circuits were responsible for transmitting energy and lighting the lamps, so many areas were plunged into darkness.
Only a few lamps were still flickering faintly, creating a horror movie-like atmosphere.
The cold winter night made this atmosphere even more intense, making people feel a chill. Without the bright light, the shadows in the castle seemed particularly deep. In such an environment, people's senses became exceptionally sharp, and any slight sound or movement would arouse their vigilance.
Even with Naruto by their side, Kazahana Koyuki and Asama Santarō couldn't help but feel their hairs stand on end as they walked through this dim tunnel.
Despite feeling a little scared, Kazahana Koyuki tried her best to maintain her composure on the surface.
Although she had been away from here for almost five years, she recognized this path the moment she stepped on it again.
This was the road to the Central Palace of the Land of Snow Castle, and she had walked this road countless times as the future heir to the Feudal Lord of the Land of Snow.
However, the three of them hadn't walked for long when a female voice echoed from the dark tunnel ahead.
"Ice Release: Swallow Blizzard!"
The temperature in the already dark and cold tunnel seemed to drop a few degrees, and bursts of wind could be heard from the dark space ahead.
Immediately afterward, a large number of ice shards resembling flying swallows shot towards Naruto and the others like Shuriken.
Although Naruto looked indifferent, this sudden scene startled Kazahana Koyuki and Asama Santarō, making them unable to maintain their previously forced composure.
The attack was not over yet.
As soon as the female voice fell, a male voice rang out.
"Ice Release: One-Horned White Whale!"
However, this attack did not come from the darkness of the tunnel, but from outside the castle window on the side. A huge white whale made of ice and snow actually tumbled up from the snow, leaping nearly a hundred meters into the air, pressing down towards Naruto and the others.
The Land of Snow's Ice Release is not a Bloodline Limit, but a Ninjutsu that requires the unique environment of the Land of Snow to be used. Therefore, large-scale Ninjutsu like One-Horned White Whale must rely on the snow outside the castle to exert its maximum power.
Under the pale faces of Kazahana Koyuki and Asama Santarō, the figures of the three were buried by the huge body of the One-Horned White Whale.
After the terrifying impact, the already narrow tunnel was filled with the ice and snow that had collapsed from the One-Horned White Whale, and Naruto and the others were buried in the ice and snow, without any movement.
"Your Highness, in this case, I'm afraid Princess Koyuki is also dead."
Looking at the icy tunnel in front of him, Rōga Nadare seemed to be worried about Kazahana Koyuki's safety, but his expression was only one of disdain and sneer.
"Hmph! A stray dog dares to attack the Land of Snow with outsiders."
Kazahana Dotō just glanced at his capable subordinate, his expression still indifferent, and he did not feel the slightest pity for his niece's life.
"Go find the Hexagonal Crystal."
Kazahana Dotō directly ordered the two subordinates beside him.
He was also a little disdainful in his heart. He originally thought that the guy who caused such a terrifying explosion would be a dangerous person, and he wanted to try out the new Chakra Armor, but he didn't expect him to be so vulnerable.
He couldn't even withstand the Ninjutsu of his two subordinates.
"Yes!"
Rōga Nadare and Tsurugi Fubuki answered simultaneously, ready to clear the ice and snow blocking the passage ahead.
But suddenly, they felt an inexplicable repulsive force coming towards them.
"What's going on?"
The thought arose in both of their minds, but before they could react, their figures were sent flying backward like bullets from a gun.
Boom!
Boom!
Both of them crashed into the walls behind them, their Chakra Armor shattering directly, and the intense pain radiating from their bodies made it difficult for them to stand again.
Only Kazahana Dotō was unaffected by the repulsive force, but at this moment, he was wearing Chakra Armor, resisting the constantly blowing, blade-like sharp wind and snow.
It wasn't just Rōga Nadare and Tsurugi Fubuki who were blasted away by the repulsive force, but also a large amount of ice and snow left behind by the One-Horned White Whale.
When the wind and snow passed, Kazahana Dotō lowered his arms, which had become bloody from blocking his face.
What terrified him was that the three people standing in front of him were completely unharmed.
Not even the corners of their clothes were stained with a bit of snow.
"It's good that you had the guts to attack me, but that's the only thing I can praise you for."
Another burst of gravity erupted, and the limp bodies of Rōga Nadare and Tsurugi Fubuki were pulled up again, flying to Naruto's feet.
He still had a light smile on his face, but his eyes had turned into circles at some point.
After awakening the Rinnegan, Naruto was fighting an enemy for the first time, and although it was like using a sledgehammer to crack a nut, it was indeed convenient to use.
"Don't, don't kill me..."
Although his breath was quite weak, Rōga Nadare's eyes were still open, and looking at the blond figure in front of him, his survival instinct made him unable to help begging for mercy.
"Heh."
Naruto ignored Rōga Nadare's pleas, and a long sword appeared in his hand.
Naruto handed it to Kazahana Koyuki.
"Let your hatred be settled by you personally."
Kazahana Koyuki's pale face still held the fear from just now. Just now, she really thought she was going to die, but she didn't expect the situation to reverse so quickly.
She stared blankly at the long sword Naruto handed over, her eyes still carrying a hint of confusion.
"Lord Naruto! Kazahana Dotō is escaping!"
Just as she was still in a daze, Asama Santarō's voice rang out again, the other party was pointing behind Naruto at this time.
The three of them looked together, and the Chakra Armor on Kazahana Dotō's body was spreading its wings, flying towards outside the castle.
"Damn it! What exactly is that ability!?"
At this moment, Kazahana Dotō was filled with shock and anger.
Originally, he thought he had victory within his grasp, but in less than a minute, the situation had completely reversed. The mere force generated by Naruto repelling Rōga Nadare and Tsurugi Fubuki had already left his arms a bloody mess.
He had to escape!
The opponent had instantly killed Rōga Nadare and Tsurugi Fubuki; he couldn't possibly be a match.
Fortunately, he was wearing the latest Chakra Armor, which granted him the ability to fly. He could take advantage of the fact that the opponent was still dealing with Rōga Nadare and the other one.
As long as he could fly away, the opponent would definitely not be able to catch him.
As long as there's life, there's hope.
But he had only just flown outside.
Damn it!
To avoid the opponent using that strange ability again, he had to strike first.
"Ice Release: Black Dragon Storm Kill!"
Kazahana Dotō, suspended in the air, looked pale, cold sweat beading on his forehead, but he stubbornly endured the excruciating pain in his arms and rapidly formed hand seals.
As his hand seals changed, a powerful Chakra surged from his body, gathering at his fist.
Then, he violently swung his fist, and a black dragon flew out from it.
Opening its scarlet fangs, it lunged at Naruto with a fierce aura. The aura emanating from the black dragon made the surrounding air feel heavy.
However, facing such a ferocious attack, Naruto didn't even bother to glance at it, simply waving his arm lightly. Instantly, a terrifying repulsive force erupted from his hand, instantly dispersing the black dragon that was baring its fangs and brandishing its claws. The black dragon vanished without a trace, as if it had never existed.
Seeing this, Kazahana Dotō's eyes widened, his face filled with horror. Although he had been mentally prepared, he hadn't expected that the Ninjutsu he had unleashed with all his might would be so easily dispelled by Naruto. His heart filled with even more fear and despair, and he twisted around, wanting to fly away as quickly as possible.
However, just as he turned around, a powerful attractive force suddenly struck, allowing him to experience the same sensation as Rōga Nadare and the other one.
The repulsive force instantly transformed into an attractive force, as if an invisible hand had tightly grabbed Kazahana Dotō and slammed him heavily towards the ground.
Boom!
This time, Naruto amplified the burst of power, and Kazahana Dotō's burly body, like a heavy boulder, crashed straight into the ground in front of Naruto, creating a muffled impact.
The terrifying impact instantly made his eyes widen, blood gushing from his mouth, and then everything went black as he lost consciousness.
Puchi!
Just then, the sound of a long sword piercing flesh suddenly rang out.
Naruto looked towards Kazahana Koyuki, who was stabbing her long sword into Rōga Nadare's heart, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.
At this moment, Kazahana Koyuki's face was still pale, but there was a hint of determination between her brows.
As if noticing Naruto's surprise, Kazahana Koyuki gave Naruto a forced smile.
"Although I am relying on Lord Naruto, I am still the princess of the Land of Snow, after all."
"Moreover, the hatred for killing my father is irreconcilable."
After saying that, she pulled out the long sword again and inserted it into Tsurugi Fubuki's heart.
Naruto also smiled with satisfaction. It seemed that this Kazahana Koyuki was not just a canary in a gilded cage. He might as well let her manage the Land of Snow for a while.
"In that case, let's begin preparations for the succession ceremony."
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The more I slack off, the more anxious I get. Now that the holiday is over, I've decided to brush up on subjective questions, so the updates for the next few days will be around four thousand words.
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