Chapter 46: Battle at Land of Snow
During our journey, the filming continued, showcasing her magnificent performances, which only heightened my admiration for her. After a few days, we finally arrived at the harbor of the Land of Snow. We made our way through the dense forest until we reached the Daimyo's house, where Dato was rumored to be hiding.
As we entered the house, I was flanked by Sasuke, Sakura, Kakashi, and Koyuki. Without hesitation, we launched our attack on the guards inside. The sound of battle filled the air, and within minutes, we had defeated everyone in our path.
We pushed through to the main hall, where we found four people gathered. Dato sat confidently on a chair that resembled a throne, a smirk plastered on his face.
"Koyuki, you have come back after ten years, and you have become even prettier," he said, his voice dripping with mockery. The tension in the room thickened, and I could feel Koyuki's resolve harden beside me. This was the moment we had been waiting for.
"Dato, I've come to settle what was between us. I'm here to take back what belongs to me," she declared, stepping boldly in front of Dato.
I turned to face him as well. "So, you're Dato? I will defeat you so she can get her revenge," I stated, my determination unwavering.
"What, brat? You think you can defeat me?" he retorted mockingly, a smug smile on his face.
Without wasting another moment, I drew my katana and activated the Body Flicker Technique, appearing right in front of him in an instant. I struck with all my might, and although it seemed he had some sort of protection, it crumbled under the force of my attack, sending him flying across the room.
The other three members with him gasped in shock. "Dato-sama!" they shouted, rushing to protect him. But Kakashi, Sasuke, and Sakura swiftly positioned themselves in front of the attackers, declaring, "Your opponents are us." The atmosphere crackled with tension as our resolve solidified for the fight ahead.
Kakashi squared off against Nadare, who acted as Dato's commander. There was a palpable tension between them, a history of animosity rooted in events from ten years ago that neither had forgotten.
Meanwhile, Sakura faced off against Fubuki, an arrogant woman whose overconfidence radiated from her. Their clash was marked by quick exchanges, with Sakura using her speed and precision to counter Fubuki's taunts.
Sasuke took on the final opponent, Mizore, his demeanor calm yet focused. The three of them fought with fierce determination, each battle fueled by their personal stakes in this conflict.
As I watched my friends engage their opponents, I felt a surge of adrenaline and a sense of purpose. We were all here to protect Koyuki and ensure that Dato would face the consequences of his actions.
Kakashi vs Nadare
Kakashi and Nadare faced each other, tension crackling in the air.
"Kakashi, you won't escape like you did ten years ago. This time, I'll finish you," Nadare sneered, his eyes narrowing with determination.
Kakashi's expression remained calm as he responded, "Then I'll show you my true power." With that, he activated Raikiri (Chidori), lightning coursing through his hand as it crackled with intense energy. He dashed forward, closing the distance between them in an instant.
Nadare braced himself, relying on his chakra-absorbing armor to protect him. The armor had been designed to absorb and enhance his strength with the chakra of his opponents, and all of Dato's elite wore it. However, against the sheer power of Kakashi's Raikiri, the armor's defenses crumbled. The force of the strike overwhelmed Nadare, piercing through his armor and rendering him unconscious. He collapsed, the lightning dissipating as Kakashi stood over him, victorious.
Sakura vs Fubuki
Sakura and Fubuki faced off, the latter's arrogance evident in her sneer. "A little girl like you shouldn't be here. Go play with your mama," Fubuki taunted, her voice dripping with condescension.
Sakura didn't respond with words. Instead, she channeled her strength and slammed her fist into the ground with a powerful punch, causing the terrain to shatter and shift violently. The sudden upheaval caught Fubuki off guard, making her lose her balance. Before Fubuki could react, Sakura was already in front of her. With another swift, powerful punch, she sent Fubuki flying through the air. The force of the blow knocked Fubuki out cold, and she landed heavily at the far end of the hall, unconscious. Sakura's quiet resolve had spoken louder than any words ever could.
Sasuke vs Mizore
Sasuke and Mizore faced each other, the tension thick between them. With a swift motion, Sasuke drew his katana and channeled lightning chakra into the blade, causing it to crackle with energy.
Without wasting a moment, he launched himself toward Mizore with incredible speed. The lightning-infused blade blurred through the air, and before Mizore could even react or predict Sasuke's movement, the attack struck him with a powerful force. The impact sent Mizore stumbling backward, the shock overwhelming him, and he fell to the ground, unconscious.
Sasuke stood firm, his katana still sparking with residual lightning, as he glanced toward his teammates to see the rest of the battle unfold.
Naruto vs Dato
Dato emerged from the rubble, revealing a black-colored armor that, like the others, had chakra-absorbing capabilities. His face twisted with rage as he locked eyes on me. "Hey, brat, you're dead!" he snarled, charging straight at me.
I quickly formed a hand sign, creating a shadow clone beside me. As I rushed forward to meet Dato head-on, my clone moved swiftly, forming a Rasengan in its hand. While I engaged Dato, blocking his attacks and drawing his attention, my clone slipped in from the side and drove the Rasengan into his armor. The impact was devastating, sending Dato hurtling through the air. He crashed down with a heavy thud and lay still, unconscious, the armor shattered by the power of the Rasengan.