"So, the reconstruction of Land of Whirlpools is also very important to me." Yuki-onna said, "This is my mother's hometown and my roots."
After hearing this, everyone's hostility towards her completely disappeared.
"Since you are also a tribesman, then we are a family." Naruto said enthusiastically, "Welcome home!"
Yuki-onna looked at Naruto's sincere smile, and a trace of warmth flashed in his eyes. "Thank you."
"Then how much do you know about Shadow Organization?" Nagato asked, "Can you tell us their specific plans?"
"Their plan is divided into three stages." Yuki-onna began to explain in detail, "The first stage is a test, which is tonight's attack. The second stage is a siege, and they will send a large number of ninjas and Artificial Tailed Beast. The third stage is destruction. If the first two stages fail, they will use the last resort."
"The last resort?" Sasuke asked alertly.
"Forbidden Art: Summoning the God of Death." Yuki-onna's voice became heavy, "This is the most powerful forbidden art that Danzo studied during his lifetime. It can summon the power of the God of Death and destroy all life."
Hearing the name of this technique, Nagato's face changed drastically. "Death summons? This is impossible! This kind of technique requires the life of the caster as a price!"
"Shadow Organization has found an alternative." Yuki-onna shook his head, "They can use other people's lives as sacrifices to prevent the death of the caster."
"With other people's lives?" Naruto said angrily, "These guys are really crazy!"
"So we must stop them before they implement their final measures." Yuki-onna said.
"How to stop it?" Karin asked.
"Find their base and destroy their research facilities." Yuki-onna replied, "As long as there is no Artificial Tailed Beast and forbidden art research, they have nothing to fear."
"Do you know where their base is?" Sasuke asked.
Yuki-onna nodded. "I know one of them. Underground at the Land of Earth border, there is a huge research base."
"Land of Earth?" Yamato frowned, "That is Iwagakure's sphere of influence. It will be very dangerous for us to go there."
"The danger is certain." Yuki-onna admitted, "But if we don't go, we will be even more in danger after they complete preparations."
Everyone fell into deep thought. This was indeed a difficult choice.
"I'll go." Naruto suddenly said, "No matter how dangerous it is, I will stop them."
"I'll go too." Sasuke also expressed his stance.
"And me." Karin also stood up.
"It's too dangerous for you three to go." Nagato said worriedly, "What if we encounter an ambush?"
"Then bring a few more people." Mina suggested, "Let's go together."
"No." Naruto shook his head, "The village also needs protection. What if they attack here while we are away?"
This is indeed a problem. If all combat power goes to attack the enemy base, the village will become very vulnerable.
"I have a suggestion." Yuki-onna said, "Split your troops into two groups. Some of them will stay to protect the village, and some of them will attack the base."
"Is this okay?" Uzumaki asked worriedly, "Will there be insufficient manpower?"
"That should be enough." Yuki-onna analyzed, "Shadow Organization's main forces are in the base, and there are not many people left outside. Moreover, they don't think that we will take the initiative to attack."
We discussed it for a long time and finally decided to adopt Yuki-onna's suggestion.
Naruto, Sasuke, Karin and Yuki-onna are responsible for attacking the base, while Nagato, Mina, Yamato and others stay to protect the village.
"When will we leave?" Sasuke asked.
"Tomorrow night." Yuki-onna replied, "It is safer to operate at night, and the security of the base will be relatively relaxed."
"Then let's make preparations today." Naruto said, "What equipment to bring and what tactics to develop must be planned in advance."
For the next day, everyone was nervously preparing.
Naruto and Nine-Tails had in-depth communication to ensure that they could exert their strongest strength at the critical moment.
Sasuke is studying the base map provided by Yuki-onna and analyzing the best attack route.
Karin has prepared a large amount of medical supplies and recovery potions, just in case.
Yuki-onna is checking her equipment. Her weapons are two special kunais with complex Runes engraved on them.
"What are these Runes used for?" Naruto asked curiously.
"Seal Chakra." Yuki-onna explained, "People hit by these kunai will temporarily lose the ability to use ninjutsu."
"Awesome!" Naruto exclaimed, "Did you make this yourself?"
"My mother left it to me." Yuki-onna's voice was full of nostalgia, "She said it was Uzumaki Clan's traditional weapon."
Nagato After hearing this, he came over and said, "Let me see."
He carefully observed the kunai Runes, his eyes flashed with surprise.
"This is indeed the traditional craft of our clan." He confirmed, "And the craftsmanship is very exquisite. It should be made by an elder-level figure in the clan."
"What was my mother's identity when she was alive?" Yuki-onna asked.
"Judging from the complexity of these Runess, she is at least an elite ninja in the clan." Nagato replied, "Maybe she also has some secret Fuinjutsus."
Yuki-onna nodded, a trace of pride flashing in his eyes.
In the evening, it was time to set off.
"Everyone, be careful." Nagato said to the four people who were about to set off. "If you encounter difficulties that cannot be solved, retreat immediately. The safety of the village is more important than anything else, but your lives are more important."
"Don't worry, Grandpa Nagato." Naruto patted his chest, "We will come back safely."
"Sasuke, take good care of Naruto." Mina said to Sasuke, "This child is too impulsive sometimes."
"I know." Sasuke nodded.
Karin also received blessings and encouragement from the tribe.
"Yuki-onna." Nagato finally said to Yuki-onna, "Welcome home. I hope that after this operation is over, you can officially become a member of Land of Whirlpools."
Yuki-onna's eyes flashed with warmth. "I will."
The four people left the village and headed in the direction of Land of Earth.
In the night, their figures quickly disappeared into the darkness.
People who stayed in the village were praying for them and hoped that the operation would be successful.
But what they didn't know was that somewhere in the village, a pair of eyes were secretly observing everything.
That was a special bird, with an unnatural light shining in its eyes. This was no ordinary bird, but a reconnaissance tool for Shadow Organization.
The actions of Naruto and others have been noticed by the enemy.
Land of Earth The night at the border is extremely quiet, with only the occasional sound of insects breaking the tranquility.
The four of them, Naruto, had been on the road for six hours and finally arrived near the base Yuki-onna mentioned.
"Just under the mountain in front." Yuki-onna pointed to an inconspicuous hill in the distance, "The base is built fifty meters deep underground."