It was evening and the streets were completely plunged into darkness.
But due to the special weather of Land of Snow, you can still see the road clearly even at night, and the snow can reflect the moonlight.
The three little ones, led by Asama, arrived at the entrance of Secret Passage.
Asama removes the obstruction placed at the entrance of Secret Passage, exposing the passage below.
There were several sets of footprints on the snow at the entrance of Secret Passage. Chino immediately pulled Asama on alert. "Be careful, someone has been here!"
Asama quickly waved his hand. "It was left behind during my previous investigation."
He stamped his feet, leaving a footprint on the snow. The lines of his shoes matched perfectly with the traces on the snow.
After Quan squatted down and checked, he nodded to Chino and Itachi, indicating that there was no problem.
Chino breathed a sigh of relief, "The teacher is not here, so we have to be more careful."
After saying that, she was the first to get into the hole in the wall.
Secret Passage is drier than expected. There is not even moss on the rock wall, only the reflection of fine ice crystals illuminated by the oil lamp in Asama's hand.
Probably because of the cold weather in Land of Snow, the air is too dry.
Several people came out from the other end of Secret Passage, and Chino looked at the hole. "Huh? Why are you still outside the Daimyō's Mansion?"
She turned around and glared at Asama, "Uncle, are you taking me the wrong way?"
Before Asama could answer, Itachi explained to Chino, "If Secret Passage leads directly to the inner courtyard, the enemy will drive straight in if they find out."
Asama also nodded, indicating that Itachi was right.
Everyone continued to move forward. Since the light was not particularly dim, they walked very carefully.
After turning two corridors, three Snow Ninja wearing silver armor suddenly appeared.
Seeing that there was no other route, the three people immediately used Genjutsu.
In just an instant, Snow Ninja fell down in front of him.
"Side Gate is here." Asama knocked lightly on the door.
A half-wary face appeared in the small window on the door. This is Daimyō Mansion Guard Captain.
When the other party saw Asama's face clearly, he immediately opened the door and let the three people in.
"Where are the reinforcements?"
Asama pointed at the three children behind him.
The guard captain's eyes widened. "Are you kidding! We clearly released S-rank Mission to Konoha!"
"Mission?!" Chino and Izumi said in unison.
It was only now that the three of them discovered that Yūto had never intended to take them on a trip from the beginning, but was actually here to do work!
"Bastard Yūto!!" Chino roared.
Since the guard captain obviously did not trust the strength of the three Chino, Asama immediately explained:
"Don't look at their young age, the three of them are disciples of Konoha Red Catastrophe!"
When the guard captain heard that Asama said that these three people were disciples of Konoha Red Catastrophe, his eyes widened immediately.
Yūto's record was so amazing that it had spread throughout Shinobi World, even Small Nations like Land of Snow knew about it.
"Red Catastrophe?! The monster that defeated Kazekage, Tsuchikage, Four-Tails Five-Tails Jinchuriki?"
He looked up and down at the Chino trio. Although they were young, since they were the monster's younger brothers, maybe they really had their wits about them?
"Come with me." The guard captain hesitated for a moment, then finally relented and led them inside.
On the way, he suddenly noticed something and frowned. "Why don't you wear Ninja Forehead Protector?"
Chino Izumi suddenly froze, and the two looked at each other. They had not even graduated Ninja Academy, so where did Forehead Protector come from!
Itachi didn't change his expression and explained calmly, "It's a secret mission and it's inconvenient to reveal your identity."
The guard captain scratched his head. "Oh... that's it."
He knew only a little about ninja rules, so he didn't ask any more questions.
After entering the main hall, Kazahana Sōsetsu's originally expectant eyes dimmed obviously when he saw the three children. "Is this the reinforcement?"
Chino was not happy when he heard it. Ketsuryūgan was turned on instantly. Izumi and Itachi also showed Sharingan at the same time. The three pairs of special eyes were particularly eye-catching in the dim hall.
"Kekkei Genkai?!" Kazahana Sōsetsu stood up in surprise.
Although he is not good at fighting, as Daimyō, he still has some knowledge.
Chino snorted, "Do you believe us now?"
Sōsetsu looked at the confident eyes of the three children, and the tense expressions finally relaxed a little. "Sorry, I was rude. Since the three of you have such power..."
He took a deep breath and saluted solemnly. "Future of the Land of Snow, I'll leave it to you."
Chino tilted his head, with a puzzled look on his face. "Sir Sōsetsu, what did you mean when you just said you entrust your future to us?"
Kazahana Sōsetsu sighed and looked gloomy, "Kazahana Dōtō's target is me. As long as I am still alive, he will not let Koyuki go. So I hope you can take Koyuki away from Land of Snow and protect her."
When Asama Sandayu heard this, his eyes instantly turned red and his voice choked up. "Master! Are you going to..."
Sōsetsu smiled bitterly and did not answer directly. He just patted Asama lightly on the shoulder. "Sandayu, I have worked hard for you these years."
When Chino heard this, he straightened his back immediately, patted his chest and promised, "Sir Sōsetsu, don't worry! We will definitely protect Koyuki!"
She thought for a moment and then added, "Although we are young, our teacher is amazing! And he has three wives, so he can definitely help take care of Koyuki!"
"Three, three wives?!" Sōsetsu's eyes widened suddenly, and the image of a wretched uncle with a lewd smile on his face and hugging him appeared in his mind.
To give your lovely daughter to the other party is to put a sheep in the tiger's mouth!
He coughed dryly and wiped the cold sweat from his forehead. "Well, Mr. Yūto is really... energetic."
Quan and Itachi looked at each other and held their foreheads in silence, Chino, this guy has discredited the teacher again.
Sōsetsu hesitated for a moment and suddenly changed his mind. "Actually, if you think about it carefully, it is really not appropriate to put all the burden of restoring the country on Koyuki."
He stood up with a firm expression. "I should also escape with you! As long as I am alive, Kazahana Dōtō will always be unjust and unjust!"
Asama was so excited that he almost cried, "Master! It's great that you can think so!"
Chino grinned. "That's right! Let's fight out together. When we find the teacher, let him help beat Kazahana Dōtō!"
Sōsetsu nodded. Although he still had doubts about Yūto who had three wives, he could only believe in these children now.
The group of people took advantage of the cover of night and sneaked out quietly. Daimyō's Mansion Dungeon. Asama Sandayu took the lead, Chino and Izumi supported Kazahana Sōsetsu on the left and right, Itachi stood behind and guarded, and Koyuki Princess held on to the corner of his father's clothes tightly.
"Turn right at the corner ahead and you'll find Secret Passage!" Asama lowered his voice, but still couldn't hide his excitement.
But at this moment, Itachi grabbed the other party.
The next second, five Snow Ninja jumped from the roof, and the leader said with a ferocious smile, "Master Sōsetsu, Master Dotō had expected that you would take people along this Secret Passage!"