Confusion and conflict filled Koyuki Kazahana's eyes.
Naturally, she did not want her father's Land of Snow to fall into someone else's hands.
But the shadows of her childhood were not so easy to overcome.
"Did you come to the Land of Snow for my uncle's Chakra Cloak?"
Zhou Cheng nodded. Of course I can't tell you my real purpose.
The Chakra Cloak was merely a bonus.
"All right, then. I'll go with you!"
After a long internal struggle, Koyuki Kazahana finally resolved to return and reclaim the country that rightfully belonged to her.
"I still don't know your name."
The corners of Zhou Cheng's mouth curled upward. Should I tell her my real name?
Forget it. Since we're companions for now, I might as well be honest.
"My name is Zhou Cheng!"
Koyuki Kazahana tilted her head and thought for a moment, certain she had heard that name before.
"Then let's get going!"
Zhou Cheng nodded, started the Sled, and continued onward.
When they were still several hundred meters from the capital of the Land of Snow,
Zhou Cheng and the others were spotted, and the capital immediately went on alert.
Over a dozen figures descended from the city walls and ran toward Zhou Cheng.
They were the three Sannin-Nadare Rōga, Fubuki Kakuyoku, and Mizore Fuyukuma-wearing new Chakra Cloaks.
They had also brought over a dozen Chunin.
Nadare Rōga's face showed his obvious resentment.
"You bastard! I'll make sure you suffer!"
"It's a shame there are only two of you left. Otherwise, I could have had fun for much longer!"
A beastlike viciousness appeared in Nadare Rōga's bloodshot eyes.
Koyuki Kazahana immediately hid behind Zhou Cheng. She was still afraid.
"You pathetic nobodies think you can throw your weight around in front of me?"
Zhou Cheng sneered and jumped