After Asama Sandayu and Yukie Fujikaze were invited to the conference room, Sasuke immediately stood silently in front of the door.
"Based on the battle just now, I can basically confirm that the attacker is Daimyo of the Land of Snow Kazahana Dōtō's subordinate."
Kakashi's eyes wandered between the two.
"Ten years ago, I received a mission and came to Land of Snow. At that time, I faced the encirclement and suppression of Kazahana Dōtō's Snow Ninja and took the former Daimyo Kazahana Sōsetsu's daughter Kazahana Koyuki out of Land of Snow."
"Their target should be you, the princess of Land of Snow, Kazahana Koyuki."
Yukie Fujikaze--In other words, Kazahana Koyuki nodded slightly, with a slightly trembling voice. "It's me."
"So..."
Kakashi revealed the left eye of Sharingan, and Three Tomoe circulated in the scarlet pupils.
"Mr. Sandayu, who desperately wants Princess Kazahana Koyuki to return to China, which side do you stand on?"
Sakura pulled Kazahana Koyuki back and distanced itself from Sandayu.
The air in the conference room froze instantly, and everyone's eyes were focused on this veteran minister.
Facing the questioning gazes of the crowd, Sandayu's face did not show the panic of being exposed, but instead showed a look of deep sorrow and remembrance.
He raised his head slightly, as if recalling that sad past, and said in a deep voice, "I am a retainer of His Highness Sōsetsu, and I once had the honor to serve him."
His voice was filled with infinite nostalgia and reverence for his old master. "Land of Snow is a small, but very peaceful and peaceful country.
His Highness Sōsetsu is a kind and wise monarch. He... loves Koyuki very, very much and regards her as the apple of his eye."
However, his tone suddenly became extremely excited and angry, and Flames's eyes were filled with hatred. "But! Just ten years ago! His Highness Sōsetsu's biological brother - Kazahana Dōtō, that bastard!
He hired the brutal Snow Ninja, launched a bloody rebellion, usurped Daimyo's position, and used violence to control the entire country!"
His voice trembled with grief. "Our Capital, the beautiful 'Fūga Castle'... was also burned in the huge fire caused by that rebellion and turned into a piece of scorched earth!"
Having said this, he looked at Kazahana Koyuki, his eyes filled with joy and fear of having recovered, and tears burst out uncontrollably. "I... I originally thought, Koyuki, that you had also passed away in that turmoil...
When I went through all kinds of hardships and found you again making a movie, you can't imagine how excited and happy I was!"
He almost burst into tears. "Fortunately... fortunately you are still alive!"
"For me, it would be better to die in that fire."
After hearing Sandayu's narration that was full of Blood Tears, Kazahana Koyuki did not arouse Flames for revenge as everyone expected. Instead, he showed a look of waning interest, even a bit of self-deprecation and despair, as if he had already lost all interest in the past and the future.
"Your Highness Princess! Please don't say that!"
Upon seeing this, Sandayu hurriedly knelt down in front of Kazahana Koyuki, his voice filled with pleading and incomparable determination.
"For those of us who are still loyal to His Highness Sōsetsu, your existence and the fact that you are still alive is the greatest hope and light in our hearts!"
He tried to encourage her with the strength in front of him. "You just saw it with your own eyes! Konoha's Ninja adults are so powerful that they easily killed Kazahana Dōtō's three most capable men!
With them here, we can definitely defeat Kazahana Dōtō and complete the great cause of national restoration!"
"Well... let me interrupt."
At this time, Naruto raised his hand and interrupted Sandayu's passionate statement.
He scratched his head and said seriously:
"The mission we received this time is an A-level escort mission to protect your safety until the filming of the movie is completed.
However, Daimyo, who assassinated a country...
This is undoubtedly the most difficult S-level mission, and the reward for the mission must be at the highest level."
His meaning is very clear: It is not impossible to let them deal with Kazahana Dōtō. After all, the other party made the move first, but if you want to only pay for an A-level mission, let them fight a tough S-level battle. This kind of "buy one, get one free" loss-making deal is impossible.
"Please feel free to rest assured about this!"
Sandayu immediately understood what Naruto meant. He raised his head, his eyes shining with determination at all costs.
"As long as all of you Konoha's Ninja can help us kill that bastard Kazahana Dōtō who usurped the throne, no matter how much money we need to pay, we will find a way to get it together!
This is not only my personal request, but also the common wish of all our citizens who are loyal to His Highness Sōsetsu and have struggled under the tyranny for ten years!"
Naruto looked at Kakashi, and Kakashi shrugged.
Originally, this A-level escort mission was given to them because he had been to Land of Snow. Logically speaking, Genin would not be able to access B-level or higher missions. However, if Kazahana Dōtō was killed, Land of Snow's trip would be completely safe, and new missions could be accepted.
Even if they don't issue new tasks, our group will definitely encounter Kazahana Dōtō.
What happened to Land of Waves last time, Naruto, this kid learned really fast.
"It is precisely because we have faith and never give up that we can see the light of hope in desperate situations; it is precisely because we hold hope in our hearts that we can usher in a good future."
Director put his hands in the cuffs of his winter coat, like a philosopher who has insight into the world, and slowly spoke.
"Isn't this perfectly in line with the theme of our "Princess Gale: The Final Chapter"? Struggle in adversity, hope in despair! If Sandayu and Yukie are short of money, I can advance part of it.
It would be better if a few Ninja adults make guest appearances in the movie, and I will pay you for your performance."
"It's... it's now this time, Director do you still want to continue filming movies?"
The assistant on the side looked at Director in shock.
"Of course I want to take pictures!"
Director's answer is decisive.
"Do you still remember? Yukie is an excellent actor who will definitely stick to filming until the end as long as she takes the job. I believe she will be able to come out soon. Our safety is protected by these Ninja adults, so there is no need to worry at all.
And, didn't I already say it? I want to give this movie a 'makeover'!"
His eyes shone with the creator's unique enthusiasm and inspiration. "Think about it, letting a real princess play the role of the princess... What a once-in-a-lifetime, dramatic story! This in itself is the biggest attraction!"
The assistant was stunned for a moment, and then was attracted by this idea. "Yes... yes!"
"So..."
Director strikes while the iron is hot and wants to convince Kazahana Koyuki.
"Enough!"
Kazahana Koyuki interrupted him abruptly, with fear and annoyance in his voice.
"I just got lucky and killed three of Kazahana Dōtō's men! I don't know how many people there are in the Snow Ninja army under the control of that guy! How can we fight against it?"
"Even if you want to turn around and go back now, it's impossible."
Kakashi's calm but unquestionable voice sounded, interrupting Kazahana Koyuki's words of retreat.
"The task we received is to ensure that the crew arrives at Land of Snow safely and successfully completes the filming. Regardless of whether you issue a new commission or not, I will still fulfill my duty to protect you."
He paused and glanced at everyone.
"Before the battle started, the guy who was killed by Naruto in a sneak attack was none other than Snow Ninja and Nadare Rōga of Strongest under Kazahana Dōtō."
His tone was Konoha Elite Jonin's confidence and calmness. "As long as the number of enemies does not reach an army level, there is essentially no big difference for us whether we deal with a few Snow Ninjas at once or dozens of Snow Ninjas."