Chapter 134 - Chapter 133: You Don't Want to Disappoint the People of the Snow Country, Do You?

On a vast glacier at the edge of the Snow Country, two men stood silently, their gazes locked in the direction of a recent explosion.They were none other than Langya Avalanche and Winter Bear, loyal subordinates of the tyrannical Snow Country ruler, Fenghua Nutao. Moments earlier, they had dispatched Tsurugi Fubuki, a powerful snow ninja equipped with the country's latest chakra armor, to scout and confront an unknown intruder.But none of them had expected what came next.Fubuki, a skilled shinobi and elite operative, had been smashed straight down from the sky into the icy surface of the glacier—with a single attack.Such a blatant show of aggression wasn't just a battle move—it was a direct provocation toward the Snow Country.It crossed the line."You don't seriously think she survived that, do you?" a calm, indifferent voice rang out across the icy plain.From the snow-covered field below, Uzumaki Naruto stood tall, his golden hair fluttering in the cold wind. He raised his head to meet the two figures standing atop the ledge, his blue eyes devoid of emotion.To him, these enemies—these pawns of a corrupt regime—meant nothing."Humph," Langya Avalanche scoffed. "Fubuki was wearing our country's most advanced chakra armor. There's no way she could've been taken out so easily…"But his words trailed off. His eyes widened.Something was wrong.He stretched out his senses, trying to detect Fubuki's chakra signature. Nothing. Not even a flicker.Cold reality gripped his heart—Fubuki was dead.Just like that.His expression, which had moments ago been painted with rage and arrogance, now twisted with horror.He looked down again, and for the first time, noticed the forehead protector on Naruto's brow—Konoha."Damn Konoha ninja…" he growled through clenched teeth."Hey, Dong Xiong!" he barked at Winter Bear beside him. "We'll take him together. We need to retrieve the hexagonal crystal key he's holding."That key was no ordinary item—it was the legendary relic sought by their master, Fenghua Nutao. The key to unlocking the hidden treasure of the Snow Country.Winter Bear gave a solemn nod, gripping his custom-forged skis, and launched himself down the glacier at high speed."Don't overestimate yourself," Naruto muttered, almost too quietly for anyone to hear.As Winter Bear closed in, Naruto's lips curled into a faint smile—not of amusement, but mockery. He slowly lifted one hand into the air.Suddenly, the air around him began to twist, forming visible spirals of energy.Blue-white chakra began to condense in Naruto's palm. The ground trembled as the giant swirling sphere of chakra began to form—a Super Massive Rasengan!Winter Bear's eyes went wide with fear as he stared at the orb of compressed energy. It radiated raw power, and just the sight of it made his instincts scream in terror."What… what is that technique?!"He turned briefly, hoping to see Langya Avalanche backing him up.But Langya hadn't moved an inch.He stood frozen at the top of the cliff, fear etched across his face."Damn it…" Winter Bear realized. "He's not coming. That coward!"But it was too late to turn back.Naruto's smile widened."Super Massive Rasengan!!!" he roared.But instead of striking Winter Bear directly, Naruto smashed the Rasengan into the ground beneath him.BOOOOM!!!The glacier trembled as the Rasengan exploded. The snow-covered field erupted in a thunderous roar. An immense white mist surged outward as the ground cracked and shattered.In the blink of an eye, the entire ice shelf began collapsing.Cracks split through the glacier like lightning bolts. Sheets of ice groaned and snapped under the sheer force of the impact.Winter Bear didn't even have time to react. The ice beneath him split apart, and he fell into a widening crevasse.Avalanches of snow followed, crashing down and burying him beneath tons of frozen debris.It was over.One strike.One technique.A colossal iceberg—obliterated.From the distance, Fenghua Xiaoxue, the rightful princess of the Snow Country, watched the destruction in awe. Her mouth hung open in disbelief.This wasn't ordinary power. It wasn't even the strength of a typical ninja.This was something else entirely."Could it be…" she whispered, tears welling in her eyes, "is our country… finally saved?"She remembered her father's words before he was taken from her:> "Hold on. Keep believing. One day, you'll see the future unfold before you."Was this moment—this overwhelming force—the dawn of that promised future?———Back in the viewing space…Uchiha Madara: "That Uzumaki brat… his power is frighteningly unnatural."Senju Hashirama: "Madara, it really seems like our time has passed. Naruto's strength now exceeds anything we could've imagined."Madara: "Tch! Speak for yourself, Hashirama! Maybe he surpassed you, but I, Uchiha Madara, am invincible. There's no way a brat like him could be my match!"Jiraiya: "One Rasengan wiped out an entire glacier island. And the scary part is… Naruto didn't even tap into the Nine Tails' chakra this time. Just how much has he grown?"Minato Namikaze: "Naruto truly is the Child of Prophecy. With the power of the Sage Body and Sage Eyes, the future of that ninja world may rest in his hands."Ohnoki: "All I can say is, I feel sorry for that foolish organization trying to capture Tailed Beasts. With someone like Naruto out there, their plans are already doomed!"Deidara: "Old man, shut it! That might be Naruto over there, but the one here isn't that powerful… yet!"Naruto Uzumaki: "…"———Back on the battlefield, Langya Avalanche's legs were trembling."This can't be… This isn't ninja power. That guy… He's a monster!"Terrified, he turned and fled.Naruto made no move to stop him.In fact, it was exactly what he wanted.If Langya Avalanche ran back and informed Fenghua Nutao, it would draw the tyrant out into the open. That was the plan all along.There was no point wasting energy chasing underlings when Naruto could cut the snake off at its head.He glanced once more at the fleeing enemy, then his figure vanished—teleporting in a blink back to the ship.Flying Thunder God Technique.Earlier, Naruto had marked Fenghua Xiaoxue's clothing with his special kunai seal. This allowed him to teleport back to her side instantly—just in case of an ambush.With the Nine Tails' chakra protecting her, even a surprise attack from Fenghua Nutao wouldn't succeed."Princess Xiaoxue," Naruto said, looking her up and down. "This doesn't seem like an A-rank mission, does it?"His voice was calm, but laced with accusation.According to Kakashi's intel, the mission had been listed as an A-rank escort.But after encountering elite snow ninja, chakra armor, and ancient treasure keys, Naruto was certain—it was easily S-rank, if not higher.Princess Xiaoxue bit her lip, clearly embarrassed.She couldn't bring herself to answer.But before she could speak, her attendant—the third minister—quickly stepped forward."T-This is all my idea! It has nothing to do with Her Highness!"Naruto didn't even look at him."Did I ask you?" he said coldly.His eyes glowed with a strange ripple, and in an instant, the third minister's body froze. He couldn't move. Couldn't even speak.Naruto's gaze returned to Xiaoxue."Princess," he said firmly. "You don't want to disappoint your father… or the people of the Snow Country, do you?"Her voice trembled. "W-What… what do you want?""It's simple," Naruto said, a faint smirk on his face."Just increase the price."