Card Seal

On the deck, Kazahana Koyuki quickly slipped into character.

"Impressive, she truly is a veteran actress."

"This acting is absolutely superb."

"She has completely immersed herself in the character's emotions."

The people around her showered her with praise, and even the director couldn't help but give a thumbs-up.

Women's expressions really are fickle.

Looking at the beauty before him, it was hard to imagine she was the same decadent woman who had been hiding in her room just moments ago.

After watching for a while, Naruto Uzumaki lost interest and returned to the bow of the ship to continue fishing.

Calling it fishing was merely a form of training for perception and control.

"The aura you carry really doesn't seem like something a child should possess."

After finishing her scene, Kazahana Koyuki spotted Naruto Uzumaki sitting at the bow like an old monk.

"Who told you I was a child?"

Naruto Uzumaki replied casually without even opening his eyes.

"Heh, little brat."

Suddenly, Naruto Uzumaki opened his eyes.

"What, is the little kid angry?"

Kazahana Koyuki chuckled.

"No, I just encountered a bit of trouble. It's the perfect time to show you my power."

As Naruto Uzumaki explained, he looked toward the front.

In the distance ahead, a massive iceberg lay directly across their path.

The crew soon noticed it as well.

The captain and others rushed onto the deck.

Naruto Uzumaki raised his right hand, and a massive Rasengan materialized.

Just as he was about to destroy the iceberg ahead, someone came running out from behind in a panic.

"Wait, wait! Don't waste such good material."

It turned out the director had been inspired by the iceberg and decided to film a scene on it.

"Heh, looks like you can't show off your power, little brother." Kazahana Koyuki smiled.

Naruto Uzumaki was speechless, and the Rasengan in his hand dissipated.

Behind them, Kakashi wiped cold sweat from his forehead.

As expected of the teacher's child, such astonishing chakra. No matter how many times I see it, it's shocking.

Damn bastard, when did he learn such a powerful technique?

Sasuke felt a surge of resentment.

Naruto Uzumaki's gaze shifted toward a certain direction.

Meanwhile, the director and the film crew began setting up the filming site on the massive iceberg.

Should I take care of it in advance?

Naruto Uzumaki thought for a moment; since he wanted to remain low-key, it was better to resolve the issue now.

A portion of his aura flowed out silently, manifesting into a shadow clone.

Behind the iceberg, three figures clad in armor were hiding.

"Bring back the Princess, ignore the others."

"What if the others get in our way?"

"Then kill them."

"So confident, are you?"

"Who's there?"

The three turned their gaze behind them to see a young man hovering in mid-air.

"It's a ninja from Konoha."

"He found us. Kill him first."

The three instinctively retreated as their Chakra Armor began to emit wisps of cold air. Their individual strength wasn't particularly high, but with the enhancement of the Chakra Armor, they possessed the power to fight a jonin.

Due to its geographical conditions, the Land of Snow had chosen to develop technology.

Trucks, trains, and Chakra Armor—it looked quite magical. These were not mere technologies, but rather chakra-based technologies developed through the study of chakra.

The individuals were clad in the finest armor of the Land of Snow, capable of enhancing the wearer's chakra and amplifying the effects of ninjutsu, among other functions.

However, Naruto Uzumaki was completely uninterested in this.

Three cards appeared in his hand.

He tossed them out casually.

His hands moved in a rapid blur of seals.

[Card Seal]

In an instant, countless chains erupted from the cards, binding the three men opposite him.

"What is this? Dodge it!"

The trio employed various methods, using weapons and ninjutsu, but no matter what they tried, they could not break the chains.

"What on earth is this?"

The chains tightened, drawing the men slowly toward the cards while their bodies began to shrink.

A gust of cold wind blew past, leaving only three cards in the air. Inside the cards, the figures in armor appeared, their faces twisted in terror, looking exactly like photographs.

This was the result of Naruto Uzumaki's research over these many years.

By combining Adamantine Sealing Chains, Five Elements Seal, and Four Symbols Seal, he had fused various Sealing Jutsu into one to create these sealing cards, specifically developed to target ninja and capable of sealing living people.

"Not bad for a first field test."

Naruto Uzumaki felt somewhat satisfied, and his body dissolved into a puff of smoke and vanished.

At the same time, his true body on the ship opened its eyes, three cards appearing in his hand.

The word "Recycle" appeared before his eyes.

"It can be recycled, so it seems they are already dead. No, not necessarily dead; it should be that they have been paused."

Naruto Uzumaki stroked his chin, looking at the three cards in his hand.

The system could not recycle living things; whether they were dead or alive in this sealed state was truly uncertain.

He silently recited "Recycle," and the three cards vanished.

At the same time, the cooldown time for the lottery was reduced once again.

A piece of trouble had disappeared just like that, without a sound.

The filming for Kazahana Koyuki had also concluded.

That night, Kakashi notified Naruto Uzumaki to gather in the cabin.

When Naruto Uzumaki entered, he saw that the people involved were already seated in their places.

Naruto Uzumaki didn't ask any questions and sat down next to Hinata.

"I am sorry, everyone. I have deceived you all." Sandayu, the manager of Kazahana Koyuki, stood up and bowed deeply.

No one spoke.

Because they didn't know the situation, no one dared to open their mouths.

Subsequently, Sandayu began to explain, revealing the true identity of Kazahana Koyuki.

"So she really is a princess."

"Who would have thought that we'd find a real princess while filming a movie."

"Director, what should we do now?"

The film crew fell into a state of agitation; they were just ordinary people and did not want to get involved in such troublesome matters.

The director was a middle-aged man wearing glasses with an open-minded personality. Even upon hearing such troublesome news, he remained indifferent.

"If you start something, you must see it through to the end. Since we are here, we will finish filming."

Clearly, the director was a man of great prestige, and once he spoke, his subordinates no longer objected.

Sandayu's gaze turned toward Kakashi.

Kakashi remained silent.

By now, he had also recalled who this person was.

"Lord Kakashi, I beg you, please help Princess Koyuki once more."

Sandayu knelt directly on the floor.

Kakashi's brows furrowed tightly.

For a ninja to participate in the regime change of a nation was a major taboo, easily inciting the suspicion of the Daimyo.

"I know what you are worried about, Lord Kakashi. I have already contacted righteous people within the country; I only ask that you protect Princess Koyuki."

At this moment, Naruto Uzumaki's gaze shifted toward the doorway.

"Sandayu, who gave you permission to act on your own?"

"The princess is already dead; I go by the name Kazahana Koyuki now."

Kazahana Koyuki stood at the doorway with an indifferent expression.

"Koyuki, the citizens need you. Rest assured, even if I have to stake my life on it, I will fulfill the late King's dying wish. Please, let us rebuild and rise again together."

Sandayu pressed his forehead against the ground.

"I refuse."

Kazahana Koyuki remained expressionless.

"But, Your Highness, the people of the Land of Snow need you."

"What does that have to do with me? Are you joking? Why should I risk my own life?"

At this moment, Kazahana Koyuki appeared exceptionally cold and detached.