Kazahana Koyuki stood on the cold snow, the cold wind picked up fine snow particles and slapped her cheeks.
She looked at the body of Kakashi thrown to the ground in a trance, almost in disbelief - that was her uncle, Kazahana Dōtō.
That corpse once launched a rebellion during its lifetime, bringing war and destruction to the peaceful country of Land of Snow, bringing endless pain to this place.
At this moment, he was lying there lifelessly, his armor shattered, revealing traces of scorch.
Surprisingly... it was solved like this?
This idea circled repeatedly in her mind, with a strong sense of unreality.
The demon that has enveloped Land of Snow like a nightmare for ten years, killed her father, forced her into exile, and ruled this land with terror and steel...
The source of countless nightmares that woke her up...
At this moment, has it really turned into a cold corpse?
A huge, belated sense of relief finally broke through the initial confusion and swept through her body, making her legs slightly weak.
Kazahana Dōtō... This guy... is finally dead!
"Kazahana Dōtō this bastard--is finally dead!!!"
An almost crazy roar broke the silence!
It's Asama Sandayu.
This loyal veteran, who had endured humiliation and heavy burdens for ten years and secretly organized resistance, could no longer suppress the turmoil in his heart.
Tears were streaming down his wrinkled face, and he couldn't tell whether they were of ecstasy or of grief and anger that had been stored up for too long.
He suddenly pulled out the Samurai Sword from his waist that symbolized the will of the "Resistance Army" and was full of determination. Like an angry lion that had been suppressed for too long, he stumbled but rushed forward with determination.
He rushed to Kazahana Dōtō's body, without hesitation, raised the knife in his hand high, and slashed hard with all his strength.
Phew! Phew! Phew!
The blade struck the flesh that had lost Chakra Armor's protection, making a dull and heart-stopping sound.
Sandayu was chopping, crying, laughing, and roaring at the same time. Every syllable seemed to be squeezed out from the depths of the soul Blood Tears:
"For His Highness Sōsetsu! For Koyuki! For all the Land of Snow people who have been harmed by you in the past ten years!!!"
Every time he swung the sword, he poured out the hatred, humiliation, fear and endless sorrow that had accumulated for ten years.
This is not only a flogging of a tyrant's corpse, but also a belated but extremely brutal accusation and liquidation of a country and a nation against its oppressors after a long period of darkness!
He used the most violent method to avenge the deceased monarch, cry out for the suffering people, and draw a bloody end to his ten years of enduring humiliation and burden.
The wind and snow seemed to be getting stronger, blowing Sandayu's hair and blood-stained clothes. His rickety figure looked both tragic and desolate in the frenzied chopping. The continuous roar, full of Blood Tears, and the muffled sound of the blade piercing flesh, became the most shocking tragedy in the snowy field at this moment.
Kazahana Koyuki did not look at the overly cruel scene. Her eyes turned to Blond-Haired Boy--Naruto Uzumaki who was standing not far away. It was him, together with her companions who fought side by side, who finally ended this nightmare.
She took a deep breath of cold air, as if to suppress the complex emotions surging in her heart.
Then, she stepped forward, step by step, through the blood-stained snow, and walked to Naruto.
Without any hesitation, Kazahana Koyuki bowed deeply and solemnly to Young Naruto, who was several years younger than him, and made a standard bow.
Her posture was solemn and full of gratitude. The ink-colored Long Hair hung down, covering the flashing tears in her eyes, but her voice penetrated the wind and snow clearly and firmly:
"Naruto... Thank you."
These few words are as heavy as a thousand pieces.
It is not only a thank you to Naruto for saving his life, but also his deepest respect and gratitude for bringing hope to this country on the verge of being broken and regaining everything it has lost.
This gratitude belongs to her and to the entire Land of Snow who is about to usher in a new life.
The subsequent filming of the movie went smoothly, and the ceremony of Kazahana Koyuki succeeding Daimyo was also filmed by Director to be included in the movie.
However, the four Naruto did not appear in the crowd watching the ceremony.
The glory and hustle and bustle of the ceremony seemed to have nothing to do with them. They were performing another more practical "mission" - searching for the remaining Snow Ninja in Land of Snow.
In the early morning, the huge corridor Land of Snow Royal Palace was empty and silent.
The hustle and bustle of yesterday's ceremony has faded away, leaving only the cold stone walls and the howling cold wind outside the window.
Kazahana Koyuki walked slowly alone, his boots echoing crisply on the smooth floor, looking particularly lonely in the huge space.
She put on that gorgeous Daimyo dress, but the heavy crown and brocade robe only made her feel endless pressure at the moment.
Kazahana Dōtō has done too much damage to this country, and the environment of Land of Snow is destined to not allow farming here. The country relies on marine goods, minerals and foreign trade in food to survive.
Precisely because it relies heavily on international trade, Snow Country was the first country in the ninja world to lay railroad tracks and develop trains for transportation.
On the road to reconstruction, every step is like stepping on bottomless snow, heavy and difficult.
Kazahana Koyuki lowered his head, his heart filled with heavy responsibilities and worries.
"It's time to call you Daimyo of the Land of Snow, Miss Client."
When Kazahana Koyuki passed by a corridor intersection, Naruto walked out of another corridor.
"Are you back?"
Kazahana Koyuki said in surprise.
Naruto smiled and nodded. The gentle smile made Kazahana Koyuki suddenly feel relaxed.
What Naruto said next made her feel confused and shocked.
"I found a place that should have been left by your father. Do you want to take a look?"
Father?
On the central platform surrounded by huge, cold, hexagonal metal pillars that reach into the sky, a small but sophisticated Shrine stands quietly.
It is like a keyhole embedded in the core of the earth, waiting for the only secret key that can open it.
Kazahana Koyuki's eyes were firmly locked on a clearly visible groove inside Shrine.
That shape... those smooth curves, those unique edges and corners...
A sense of familiarity hit her instantly!
Her hand subconsciously touched her neck and held the pendant that she never left.
"This shape..."
She murmured to herself, her eyes filled with disbelief and a hint of premonition.
Without any hesitation, she carefully took off the necklace and pointed the pendant that carried her father's last thoughts at the hole in the center of Shrine.
Click.
There was a crisp, perfect fit.
The pendant fit perfectly into the groove, as if it belonged there from birth.
Buzz...!
A low and powerful buzz came from deep underground, as if a giant beast that had been sleeping for ten years was awakened.
Immediately afterwards, the six sky-reaching giant pillars surrounding the central Shrine suddenly lit up!
It was not a dazzling white light, but a soft, gorgeous and vibrant colorful light.
The warm breath, like the thawing Stream in early spring, began to spread in all directions from the Shrine base and the giant pillar Root.
The ice and snow under my feet that had existed for an unknown period of time made a subtle "sizzling" sound, and fine water droplets began to condense on the surface!
"This is?"
Naruto looked at this spectacular scene with sincere amazement on his face. He replied calmly, "It's Geothermal Device."
He pointed to the giant pillars glowing with rainbow light and the melting ice and snow beneath his feet.
"Enough to cover... the entire Land of Snow of Geothermal Device!"
Covering... the entire Land of Snow?!
Kazahana Koyuki's heartbeat seemed to have missed a beat.
She suddenly raised her head and looked at the huge pillars that exuded warm brilliance like pillars of miracles. Then she looked down at the pendant key left by her father that was quietly inlaid in Shrine.
An indescribable warm current, more turbulent than the nascent geothermal heat, instantly overwhelmed her defenses.
Tears welled up in my eyes uncontrollably.
That's it... Father!
This is not just a father's last birthday gift to his beloved daughter.
This is the ultimate gift prepared by a far-sighted Daimyo who cares about the country for his beloved Land of Snow people. It is enough to change the destiny and drive away the coldness of Eternity!