Naruto: The Nine-Tails' Legacy

"According to the Snow Ninja Naruto captured earlier, this kind of large airship should only exist as a single model within the Land of Snow."

"It's Kazahana Dotō's personal transport."

"So Dotō himself came personally?"

"No way it's that convenient. It's probably just a patrol force."

"There's no way we'd immediately run into the main villain delivering himself right to our doorstep, right?"

Everyone discussed noisily among themselves.

Kakashi eventually turned toward Naruto.

"What do you think?"

Hearing Kakashi's question, everyone immediately focused their attention on Naruto.

Thanks to the blond boy's overwhelming strength and incredible natural charisma, he had already unconsciously become the leader of this temporary little team in everyone's eyes.

"Hmm…"

After listening to Hinata's report, Naruto had remained deep in thought the entire time.

Then suddenly—

He turned toward Koyuki Kazahana and jumped directly beside her.

Carefully examining her from head to toe.

"W-What are you doing?"

As a famous actress, Koyuki was extremely sensitive to people's gazes.

She instinctively tightened the coat wrapped around herself.

Still—

She couldn't detect any unpleasant emotions within Naruto's eyes.

Thus, while confused, she didn't become suspicious of his intentions.

Ohhh. I get it now.

Meanwhile, the experienced Kakashi instantly saw through Naruto's plan.

"Alright! Watch this!"

Naruto immediately formed hand seals.

First—

Shadow Clone Technique.

Then—

Transformation Technique!

Bang!

The newly created Naruto Shadow Clone transformed directly into Koyuki Kazahana.

After twisting around slightly to confirm the disguise looked perfect, the clone flashed Kakashi an extremely smug grin.

"That's actually a pretty good idea."

Kakashi nodded in approval immediately.

"Kakashi-sensei."

Naruto quickly waved toward Sasuke and Hinata.

"Hinata, Sasuke, let's go!"

Meanwhile, the director suddenly frantically gestured toward Hinata from atop the ship.

Hinata immediately understood and smiled while nodding back.

"So they're…?"

Sandayū hurriedly stepped closer.

"And what about our original plan of entering the village to contact our allies first—"

"If things go smoothly…"

Kakashi smiled lightly.

"This entire situation may resolve itself very soon."

That answer confused Sandayū further.

Yet Kakashi himself genuinely had to admit Naruto's tactical instincts were absurdly sharp.

"Lord Dotō, look!"

Inside the airship, one of the Snow Ninja suddenly brightened and hurriedly called out toward Kazahana Dotō.

Standing atop the airship deck, Dotō looked down toward the shoreline below.

Then immediately became ecstatic.

He saw Nadare Rōga and the others standing there.

And beside them—

A beautiful woman tightly restrained in ropes.

"Quick!"

"Lower the ship!"

Without the slightest suspicion, Dotō's airship immediately descended toward the ground.

Then he proudly waved toward his "trusted subordinates."

"Bring Princess Koyuki over."

Afterward, Dotō turned around dramatically and walked back into the airship interior like some supreme ruler.

Looks like this guy really is Kazahana Dotō.

The three exchanged quick glances and instantly understood.

Then "Nadare Rōga" roughly shoved the struggling "Koyuki Kazahana" onto the airship.

After all—

How could an ordinary weak woman resist powerful ninja?

Under the respectful and fervent gazes of the surrounding Snow Ninja guards, "Nadare Rōga" and "Fubuki Kakuyoku" escorted "Koyuki" into the airship.

Meanwhile—

The huge "Fuyukuma Mizore" suddenly stopped walking.

"Lord Fuyukuma?"

The guards looked toward him curiously without suspicion.

Then—

Before their eyes—

A scarlet Sharingan suddenly expanded rapidly.

"According to Hinata's earlier observations…"

"One guard on each side."

"Three more down the hallway ahead…"

Having already returned to his original appearance after silently knocking out the Snow Ninja guards using genjutsu, Sasuke quickly reviewed Naruto's earlier battle plan mentally.

Then his figure disappeared instantly.

He began systematically clearing the remaining Snow Ninja throughout the airship.

Now that they already understood how chakra armor worked, ordinary Snow Ninja simply couldn't withstand Sasuke's sneak attacks.

Meanwhile—

Completely unaware of everything happening around him, Kazahana Dotō sat comfortably in his chair looking delighted while observing "Koyuki Kazahana" thrown before him.

"So…"

"My dear niece really has grown beautiful."

"Have you taken proper care of the hexagonal crystal?"

"Your target really was this thing all along?"

"Koyuki Kazahana" tightly clutched the crystal pendant at her neck while glaring toward Dotō vigilantly.

"Of course."

Dotō laughed smugly.

"When I inherited this country from your father, I discovered the Kazahana clan left behind absolutely no wealth whatsoever."

"Your father, Sōsetsu, definitely hid the national treasure long ago."

"And after all these years…"

Dotō's eyes burned with greed.

"I finally found the hidden location."

"It's hidden behind the Rainbow Ice Wall!"

"There's a keyhole there perfectly matching the hexagonal crystal!"

"Without question…"

"The treasure lies hidden there!"

"So what exactly do you plan to do once you obtain it?"

"What will I do?"

Dotō suddenly stood and spread his arms dramatically.

"Look at this airship!"

"Look at this chakra armor!"

With a flourish, he pulled aside his cloak and revealed the dark armor hidden beneath.

Naruto's eyes narrowed slightly.

The armor Dotō wore clearly differed from the Snow Ninja armor seen earlier.

Its functions were probably much stronger.

Still…

Naruto, disguised as Nadare Rōga, subtly stepped closer.

Yet Dotō remained completely oblivious while continuing his grand speech.

"With my research, once I obtain enough funding…"

"My nation will possess military power surpassing the Five Great Nations in an incredibly short time!"

"At that point…"

Dotō's face twisted with ambition.

"It won't stop at the Land of Snow."

"I will rule the entire ninja world itself!"

"That's it?"

"That's ri— hm?"

Dotō suddenly froze.

Who just spoke?

The next instant—

An overwhelming impact exploded directly into his back.

The force launched his entire body forward violently before smashing him directly into the wall!

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