"Ugh… is it morning already?"
Rubbing his sleepy eyes, Naruto looked up at the sunlight streaming in from the window. He quickly averted his gaze; it was too bright, even for the morning sun.
Looking at Sakura, who was nestled in his arms and fast asleep, Naruto grinned. He felt a sense of contentment. "Sakura, you really do depend on me…"
He gently caressed Sakura's pretty face, which was smiling unconsciously in her sleep, and Naruto's playful side emerged.
"Heh heh…"
With an evil chuckle, Naruto reached into the covers.
His hand landed on Sakura's pert behind, and he gave it a little pat while muttering, "Three, two…"
"Smack!"
"Ah..."
Startled by Naruto's sudden movement, Sakura instinctively let out a small gasp, then rubbed the sleep from her eyes, looking dazed.
"Heh heh, what time is it and you're still sleeping?"
Naruto pinched Sakura's cheek.
"You rascal, Naruto, what was that for?"
Sakura chided Naruto gently, letting out a soft breath, and nestled into his arms. "Let me sleep a little longer..."
"If you sleep any longer, I'm going to take advantage of you."
Naruto warned.
"Oh, whatever, I don't care!"
Sakura pouted, her little lips red. "I'm going to sleep..."
"Heh heh, you said it yourself."
Naruto's grin was practically splitting his face; this was a massive gift, he could tease her however he wanted.
He flipped over, pulling Sakura up onto his body, then pushed her up a bit before capturing her soft, fragrant lips.
"Mmm..."
Startled, Sakura's sleepiness vanished instantly.
"You jerk, Naruto, what are you doing?"
Escaping Naruto's advances, Sakura gave a playful glare.
"Didn't you tell me to do whatever I wanted?"
Naruto was a bit stunned.
"Who said you could do whatever you wanted?"
Sakura glared at Naruto and tried to get out of bed.
"Trying to run?"
Naruto pulled Sakura into his arms, "No matter what, you're going with me today! Whether you like it or not!"
"Whoa... You pervert, Naruto! Where are you touching?"
Sakura shrieked, letting out a delicate yell.
"Boom…"
A dull thud echoed from inside the room.
"Argh…ow!"
Then came Naruto's pig-like scream.
"Whew… are we finally in the Land of Snow?"
Spotting a distant snow-covered mountain, Naruto leaned against the railing of the ship, gazing into the distance and exhaling in relief.
After being on the ship for so long, facing the seemingly endless sea, anyone would feel bored.
"Alright, let's dock here and go ashore!"
Sandaifu called out, directing the boat to the foot of the snowy mountain.
"Phew, finally on solid ground!"
Naruto couldn't wait to get off the boat and took a deep breath, then exhaled.
"Let's start filming! What a magnificent scene!"
The director's expression was excited, his eyes on the ice mountains as if they were made of gold.
"Action!"
The director shouted, and the staff quickly switched on the cameras.
"Ugh… this is so boring, isn't it, Sakura?"
Naruto, bored, looked at the idiot of a demon king and nudged Sakura beside him.
"Hey, don't bother me, you stinky Naruto!"
Sakura chided, but her eyes were drifting.
You're not even paying attention, yet you say I'm bothering you…
Naruto felt dejected inside, and with a grin on his face, he reached for Sakura's hand.
BOOM!
Just as Naruto was about to grab Sakura's hand, a loud explosion rang out.
"Danger, everyone, get back!"
Kakashi lifted his forehead protector, revealing his Sharingan, and shouted at the group behind him.
"Haha, Kakashi Hatake, long time no see."
A wild laugh echoed.
"Nadare… Rōga…"
Kakashi's expression turned serious.
"Rōga, the target is that woman, capture her!"
Hyōga Tōkuma raised his thick arm, encased in Chakra Armor, and launched a steel rope with iron claws towards Yukie.
"Clang!"
Swinging the Kusanagi Blade, Naruto knocked away the iron claws that were attacking Yukie. He quickly dodged away with her in his arms. Once he was standing, he frowned, looking down at the trembling figure in his embrace.
She's remembering the tragic events of that time, isn't she?
Naruto knew exactly what was happening. The blow of losing her father early in life had been devastating for Yukie.
"Ice Release: Swallow Blizzard!"
Nadare Rōga formed a hand seal and exhaled a large cloud of ice and snow.
"Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!"
"Boom!"
Watching the flames disappear with the ice and snow, Sasuke frowned deeply. In this environment, his Fire Release techniques were suppressed too severely.
"Whoosh!"
Naruto flashed out of the battle area, handing Yukie to Sandaifu for protection, and then joined the fight, wielding the Kusanagi Blade.
"Ice Release: Ice Dragon!"
"Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet Technique!"
Kakashi and Nadare Rōga unleashed their ninjutsu simultaneously, but the moment they clashed, the water dragon was immediately defeated by the ice dragon.
"Rasengan!"
"Boom!"
Naruto unleashed a Rasengan, shattering the Ice Dragon. Turning to Kakashi, he said, "Kakashi-sensei, I'll handle this guy. Go help Sakura! That fat guy is dangerous!"
"Alright, Naruto, I'm counting on you!"
Without further ado, Kakashi nodded and dashed towards Hyōga Tōkuma.
"Nadare Rōga, is it?"
Gripping the Kusanagi Blade, which emitted a faint green glow, and pointing it at Nadare Rōga, Naruto grinned. "You're finished!"
"Hmph, arrogant!"
Nadare Rōga snorted disdainfully and charged towards Naruto. "After being amplified by Chakra Armor, you little brat, you'll die a miserable death!"
"Idiot!"
Naruto watched Nadare Rōga approach him and kneed up, aiming a kick.
"Boom!"
Like a cannonball, Nadare Rōga was sent flying. He was shocked as he flew backwards, thinking, How could that brat have such speed?
"Boom!"
The next moment, Nadare Rōga crashed into the snow-covered glacier, causing a large avalanche.
"Tch, with only that much speed, he dares to be arrogant here!"
Naruto looked disdainfully at the area where the avalanche had buried Nadare Rōga. He raised his palm, chanting, "Great Rasengan!"
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