Under Asama Santarō's command, Naruto's Shadow Clones had already charged down in a swarm.
At that moment, the train opened up, revealing dense arrays of Kunai launchers.
Had those charging down been real people, they would have died without even leaving bodies behind.
Asama Santarō's heart skipped a beat. Just as that Hyuga girl had said.
Yet Asama did not stop. Instead, he accelerated down the slope.
Then, spotting the snow pit he had picked out earlier, he leaped with all his strength.
Asama Santarō fell into the snow pit and was immediately buried from sight.
But amid the charge of dozens of people, no one noticed that one or two were missing.
Countless Kunai shot out from the hidden weapon launchers below.
Naruto's Shadow Clones were instantly riddled with holes and fell to the ground. The quicker ones dispelled themselves before the hidden weapons struck.
The slower ones only realized they should dispel themselves after being turned into pincushions.
As the Shadow Clones vanished, Naruto felt as though countless soft blades had plunged into his brain.
Naruto's head spun.
Fortunately, after the first wave of Shadow Clones was shot down, the ones behind them immediately dispelled themselves. Otherwise, Naruto would have passed out right there.
As popping sounds rang out across the field as Shadow Clones dispelled, Kazahana Dōtō was both shocked and enraged. "They're all Shadow Clones?"
"Hmph! Let's see what tricks you're trying to pull!"
With a wave of Kazahana Dōtō's hand, every train car opened, revealing rows of neatly equipped elite soldiers.
They were all clad in Chakra Armor. Kazahana Dōtō had brought out practically his entire force.
After all, Naruto's combat strength had been too terrifying earlier. Bringing more men gave him peace of mind.
At that moment, Nadare Rōga, standing nearby, was suddenly gripped