"According to the Snow Ninja Naruto captured, there should only be One large Airship like this in the Land of Snow. It's Kazahana Dōtō's personal transport."
"So Kazahana Dōtō came here himself?"
"Surely it can't be that much of a coincidence. It's probably just a patrol."
"We can't possibly have our main target deliver himself to us right off the bat, can we?"
Everyone talked over one another as Kakashi turned to Naruto and asked, "What do you think?"
At Kakashi's question, everyone turned their attention to Naruto.
With his impressive strength and unparalleled warmth, the blond-haired boy had clearly become the leader of their little makeshift team in everyone's eyes.
"Hmm..."
Naruto had been thinking ever since he finished listening to Hinata's report.
Then he looked at Kazahana Koyuki, hopped over to her side, and carefully studied her from head to toe.
"Wh-what are you doing?"
As an actress, Kazahana Koyuki was sensitive to people's gazes, and she instinctively pulled her coat tighter around herself.
But she sensed nothing offensive in Naruto's gaze, so although she was puzzled, she didn't question his intentions.
Oh, I see.
The experienced Kakashi had already figured out what Naruto was planning.
"All right, watch this!"
Having finished his inspection, Naruto formed hand seals.
First came the Shadow Clone Technique.
Then the Transformation Technique!
Poof!
The Shadow Clone Naruto had just created took on Kazahana Koyuki's appearance. After moving his body around a little to check that everything was right, he flashed Kakashi a mischievous grin.
"That's a good idea." Kakashi, who instantly understood Naruto's intentions, nodded.
"Kakashi-sensei, sorry for the trouble, but please protect everyone and find somewhere to hide for now. We'll need your support if anything unexpected happens."
Then the real Naruto waved Hinata and Sasuke over. "Sasuke, Hinata, let's go!"