"Are there any empty rooms?"
Natsuki snapped out of his thoughts and asked.
"Yes."
Nadare Roga imdiately said. "I will take you there right now."
"Mm."
Natsuki patted Yahiko’s shoulder and left the hall.
The four of them followed Nadare Roga to a two-story house.
Natsuki pushed the door open and found that everything inside was spotlessly clean.
It looked like this house was cleaned regularly.
"Who lived here before?"
Natsuki asked casually.
"This house was previously prepared by us for Kazahana Doto at his request."
Nadare Roga explained. "But he never ca to live here."
"Co back here tomorrow morning at nine o’clock."
Natsuki nodded and instructed. "Take to see Kazahana Doto then."
"Yes."
Nadare Roga bowed slightly, then turned and left.
Natsuki glanced at him, not worried at all that he would backstab them.
Although he had received very little blood, not even enough to comprehend a Blood Demon Art, the Blood Curse still had all its intended effects.
For example, Natsuki could determine his location at any ti.
And if he ever revealed any information related to Natsuki, he would die from the curse.
"Natsuki-sensei!"
As soon as Nadare Roga left, Yahiko couldn’t wait to speak. "I comprehended my Blood Demon Art!"
"What is it?"
Nagato asked curiously.
"My Blood Demon Art is the exact opposite of Konan’s."
Yahiko extended his hand, and a stream of blood surged out.
The bright red blood floated above his palm and, in the blink of an eye, turned into ice crystals.
A wave of cold air spread in all directions.
"So cold."
Nagato, who was standing close, couldn’t help but shiver.
"Very good."
Natsuki nodded and said. "It seems bringing you to the Land of Snow was the right choice."
"I got the inspiration right after seeing the ninjutsu used by the Snow Ninjas!"
Yahiko said with a face full of smiles.
"Alright, don’t get too cocky. Comprehending it doesn’t an you have mastered how to use it."
Natsuki reminded him. "There are many ways to use Blood Demon Art: Ice Crystals that you haven’t grasped yet."
"Yes, Natsuki-sensei!"
Yahiko imdiately restrained his smile and hurriedly replied.
"Today’s battle wasn’t enough for you all. I will leave Kazahana Doto to you."
Natsuki thought for a mont and said.
Currently, Kazahana Doto did not have the Chakra Armor’s amplification. Even with the environntal buff, he was just an ordinary Jonin.
If he didn’t even have the environntal buff, he would only be an elite Chunin or a Tokubetsu Jonin.
For the trio, it would be quite difficult, but it was a fight they could take on.
Of course, the most important thing was that Kazahana Doto would be controlled by him when the ti ca.
"Great!"
Yahiko was instantly excited.
Having just acquired Blood Demon Art: Ice Crystals, he naturally wanted to find a strong enemy to test its power.
Konan and Nagato were also eager to try.
They had only fought an ordinary Snow Ninja today, which was indeed not satisfying enough.
"Pick a room and get so rest early."
Natsuki smiled and said.
"Yes, Natsuki-sensei."
The three of them each chose a room.
The night passed silently.
A new day arrived.
At nine o’clock in the morning, Nadare Roga appeared in front of Natsuki very punctually.
"You guys continue training."
Natsuki patted Konan’s head, then headed toward the tropolis of the Land of Snow with Nadare Roga.
Soon, they arrived at Kazahana Doto’s residence.
The guards obviously recognized Nadare Roga.
After asking about Natsuki, they led them in to see Kazahana Doto.
A young man dressed in black appeared before them.
"Nadare, who is he?"
Kazahana Doto glanced at Natsuki and asked.
"He is my distant nephew. He just returned a few days ago and is very skilled at forging ninja tools."
Nadare Roga introduced. "I hope Lord Doto can let him participate in the production of the Chakra Armor."
"Since he has such skills, he can join."
Kazahana Doto nodded and said.
He didn’t suspect anything.
The reason was that Natsuki looked far too young.
What kind of strength could such a teenager possibly have? Let alone pose a threat to him.
"Thank you, Lord Doto."
Nadare Roga bowed and said.
"What is your na?"
Kazahana Doto looked at Natsuki and asked.
Natsuki t his gaze and instantly used Figure Eyes.
An invisible wave spread out. Kazahana Doto completely didn’t expect a sudden attack, and by the ti he reacted, he was already controlled.
Natsuki continued to input chakra, stopping only when he was sure he could control him for a period of ti.
He could have also used the Blood Curse to control Kazahana Doto, but there was no need to waste his own blood.
Figure Eyes was more than enough.
"Why do you want to usurp the throne?"
Natsuki asked.
"As the Daimyo, my brother doesn’t use the massive amounts of money to improve the country’s strength, but instead invests it into a mysterious project."
Kazahana Doto said resentfully. "The most important thing is that he won’t tell what this project is."
Natsuki thought to himself, just as expected.
This mysterious project was the environnt modification machine.
In the original work, Kazahana Doto believed it to be a hidden treasure and didn’t hesitate to usurp the throne to seize it.
But the key to it was on Kazahana Koyuki, who was rescued by Hatake Kakashi, so he never obtained this treasure.
"Go find the Daimyo right now."
Natsuki looked at Nadare Roga and instructed. "Tell him you want to expose Kazahana Doto’s plot to usurp the throne."
"Yes!"
Nadare Roga was slightly startled but hurriedly complied.
"Do not ntion ."
Natsuki added.
He had previously claid to be sent by the Daimyo of the Land of Snow, Kazahana Sosetsu.
Nadare Roga didn’t know the full situation. If he ntioned Natsuki, the lie would be exposed.
"Bring a portion of the Snow Ninja clan with you."
Natsuki said again. "Kazahana Doto will launch his rebellion then."
"Yes!"
Nadare Roga’s heart trembled, thinking to himself how ruthless this was.
"Kazahana Doto, go contact your n and lead them to the Daimyo’s mansion."
After Nadare Roga left, Natsuki looked at Kazahana Doto and said with a smile.
"Yes."
Kazahana Doto nodded.
anwhile, at the Daimyo’s mansion of the Land of Snow.
"Father."
Kazahana Koyuki looked at the heavy snow outside the window and asked. "When will spring co to our Land of Snow?"
"Wait a little longer."
Kazahana Sosetsu laughed and said. "You don’t need to ask every day. When that day cos, I will tell you."
He was researching the environnt modification machine not only for the Land of Snow but also to fulfill Kazahana Koyuki’s wish.
Previously, he had told Kazahana Koyuki that he had a way to bring spring to the Land of Snow, and as a result, she would ask about it whenever she had nothing else to do.
"Daimyo, Nadare Roga of the Snow Ninja clan wishes to see you."
Right at this mont, a guard walked in.
Kazahana Sosetsu couldn’t help but frown.
The Snow Ninja clan had approached him before.
Their purpose was very simple: they wanted financial support.
In the ninja world’s system of one country, one village, this situation was very common.
The Daimyo provided the money, and the ninjas provided the labor.
But Kazahana Sosetsu hadn’t agreed because he wanted to invest his money into the environnt modification machine.
Because they were rejected by him, the Snow Ninja clan went to Kazahana Doto instead.
In the end, Kazahana Doto agreed to fund them.
Kazahana Sosetsu didn’t stop this.
First, because Kazahana Doto was his younger brother, and he didn’t want to ruin their sibling relationship.
Second, because Kazahana Doto was the one paying, it didn’t affect his environnt modification machine project.
"Let him in."
Kazahana Sosetsu thought for a mont and said.
He was very puzzled as to why the Snow Ninja clan, who had already sided with Kazahana Doto, would approach him again.
If they were asking for money again, he would definitely refuse.
"Koyuki, go wait for in the back first."
Kazahana Sosetsu patted Kazahana Koyuki and said.
"Okay, Father."
Kazahana Koyuki stood up and walked behind the screen.
"Daimyo."
Nadare Roga walked in and bowed slightly.
"What is the matter?"
Kazahana Sosetsu looked at him and asked.
"I wish to expose Kazahana Doto."
Nadare Roga took a deep breath and said. "He intends to usurp the throne."
"How is that possible?"
Kazahana Sosetsu subconsciously stood up and asked. "Do you have proof?"
"He told so himself."
Nadare Roga recounted everything the Snow Ninja clan had done since siding with Kazahana Doto.
"How... how could this be?"
Kazahana Sosetsu still couldn’t believe it.
Mainly because Kazahana Doto usually disguised his intentions very well.
But the Snow Ninja clan wouldn’t dare to lie to him either.
Because the Snow Ninja clan had already betrayed Kazahana Doto. If they betrayed him too, they would have no place left in the Land of Snow.
"Daimyo, you need to make plans quickly."
Nadare Roga imdiately reminded him. "My coming to see you will definitely be known by Kazahana Doto."
"You have done very well."
Kazahana Sosetsu nodded and said. "From now on, I will provide you with sufficient financial support."
At this critical mont, he didn’t dare to be stingy anymore.
The Snow Ninja clan choosing him over Kazahana Doto had already proven their loyalty.
If he didn’t even provide financial support, the Snow Ninja clan would no longer help him. They might even kill him and go back to Kazahana Doto.
"Thank you, Daimyo."
Nadare Roga sighed in his heart.
If it were in the past, he would definitely be overjoyed.
But now, not only him, but the entire Snow Ninja clan was already controlled by Natsuki.
"Daimyo!"
The guard from earlier rushed in in a panic and said. "Kazahana Doto has rebelled and has already surrounded the Daimyo’s mansion!"
"What?"
Kazahana Sosetsu’s face turned pale, feeling as if he had been struck by lightning.
"It must be that Kazahana Doto knew I t with you, concluded that I betrayed him, and so he directly launched the rebellion!"
Nadare Roga hurriedly said.
"What... what should we do now?"
Kazahana Sosetsu said in a panicked tone. "The Daimyo’s mansion doesn’t have many guards. It will be very difficult to break out."
"Daimyo."
Nadare Roga imdiately said. "I brought a portion of the Snow Ninjas with . They can protect you and break through the siege."
"Really?"
Hope appeared in Kazahana Sosetsu’s eyes as he asked subconsciously.
"Daimyo, have those guards hold off Kazahana Doto. We will take you and break out through the back door!"
Nadare Roga walked to the door and shouted.
Fubuki Kakuyoku and the others then walked in.
"If your Snow Ninjas can lead us to safety, your future financial support will be doubled!"
Seeing so many Snow Ninjas, Kazahana Sosetsu felt a bit more at ease and imdiately added more to the reward.
After saying that, he imdiately called Kazahana Koyuki out.
"Father, what happened?"
Kazahana Koyuki had already sensed sothing was wrong and asked nervously.
"It’s nothing."
Kazahana Sosetsu patted her head and said. "Close your eyes and don’t worry about anything."
He bent down, picked her up, and followed Nadare Roga and the others toward the back door of the Daimyo’s mansion.
There were also quite a few enemies at the back door.
Fortunately, Nadare Roga and his group were much stronger and took care of them in a few moves.
"Daimyo."
Nadare Roga stopped in his tracks and said. "Fubuki will take you to a safe place."
"What about you?"
Kazahana Sosetsu couldn’t help but ask.
"Soone has to deal with Kazahana Doto."
Nadare Roga said with a look of righteous indignation. "Leave him to our Snow Ninja clan!"
"You... you all..."
Kazahana Sosetsu was instantly moved.
He hadn’t expected the Snow Ninja clan to go to such lengths.
"If the Snow Ninja clan can deal with Kazahana Doto, we request the Daimyo to support us in establishing the Hidden Snow Village."
Nadare Roga said in a deep voice.
"No problem."
Kazahana Sosetsu agreed imdiately.
Establishing a village would cost more money, but to him, it was within an acceptable range.
After all, if Kazahana Doto wasn’t dealt with, let alone establishing a village, he wouldn’t even be able to keep his position as Daimyo.
After Kazahana Sosetsu and the others left, Nadare Roga and his group returned to the Daimyo’s mansion.
"Leave Kazahana Doto to us. You go deal with the others."
Natsuki didn’t turn his head, speaking with his back to them.
"Yes."
Nadare Roga and the others said in unison.
"Be careful."
Natsuki looked at the trio of Konan, Yahiko, and Nagato.
The three of them nodded and headed toward the front gate of the Daimyo’s mansion.
Soon, they spotted Kazahana Doto.
Nadare Roga and the others rushed out, intercepting the rest of the enemies.
Blood Demon Art: Ice Crystals!
Yahiko, extrely excited, was the first to launch an attack.
His blood surged out, transforming into ice crystals in the air, and smashed forward.
Ice Release: Shuriken!
Kazahana Doto also knew the Snow Ninja clan’s secret techniques.
He raised his hands, and the ice and snow on the ground turned into shurikens, clashing with the ice crystals.
Soru!
Nagato took this opportunity to appear right in front of Kazahana Doto.
Armant Haki!
He leaped into the air and kicked toward Doto’s neck.
Kazahana Doto subconsciously raised his arm. His arm and Nagato’s right leg violently collided.
The Armant Haki transford into a shockwave.
Kazahana Doto instantly let out a muffled groan and stumbled back a few steps.
Right at this mont, a stream of blood, manipulated by Konan, arrived at his feet.
Blood Demon Art: Exploding Blood!
An explosion occurred, and flas swept toward him.
In this critical mont, Kazahana Doto slamd his hands together.
The ice and snow on the ground swelled up, forming a wall.
He then used the Body Flicker Technique to open up so distance.
The ice wall lted in the flas, but Konan’s attack also failed as a result.
With a thought, Yahiko raised his hands.
His blood flew out and rapidly condensed into the shape of shuriken ice crystals.
In Demon Slayer, Doma derived many Blood Demon Arts based on Blood Demon Art: Ice Crystals.
There was even a trendously powerful one like Blood Demon Art: Freezing Clouds — Water Lily Bodhisattva.
Its effect was to create a giant Bodhisattva statue for combat.
Of course, having just comprehended Blood Demon Art: Ice Crystals, Yahiko definitely couldn’t use such complex derivative arts.
But turning ice crystals into shurikens was not difficult.
However, Natsuki knew how to do it and could find a ti to demonstrate it.
Seeing this, a flash of inspiration also crossed Konan’s mind.
She extended her hand, and her blood condensed into a sword, which violently shot forward.
Natsuki took one look and understood her idea.
He had to admit, Blood Demon Art: Exploding Blood could indeed be used as a low-budget version of Projection Magecraft combined with Broken Phantasm.
With a shift in thought, Natsuki continued to manipulate Kazahana Doto.
Figure Eyes was no ordinary genjutsu.
It could manipulate the target’s soul, turning them into a puppet.
Ice Release: Black Dragon Blizzard!
Kazahana Doto stopped in his tracks and aid at Konan and Yahiko.
The ice and snow on the ground swept up, transforming into a dragon-shaped blizzard in mid-air.
Yahiko’s ice shurikens hit the blizzard but were all deflected.
It wasn’t until Konan’s sword arrived that, before even touching the blizzard, it violently exploded.
Following the explosion, countless drops of blood splattered onto the blizzard.
Flas spread, and a massive gap imdiately appeared in the blizzard.
Nagato seized the opportunity and used Soru.
Appearing in front of Kazahana Doto, he thrust a finger forward.
Kazahana Doto subconsciously grabbed toward his finger.
The next second, his palm was pierced through.
Armant Haki!
Konoha Whirlwind!
Nagato pursued his victory, kicking him away.
"Well done!"
As Yahiko shouted his praise, more blood surged out.
An ice dragon was ford, chasing after Kazahana Doto.
Obviously, he had gained new inspiration after seeing Ice Release: Black Dragon Blizzard.
Geppo!
Konan leaped into the air. From mid-air, she swung her hands.
Blood rained down like a downpour.
Kazahana Doto hastily steadied his body and ford hand seals.
Ice Release: Twin Dragon Blizzard!
Two blizzards ford.
One blizzard crashed into the ice dragon, quickly shattering it, and continued toward Yahiko without losing montum.
Seeing this, Nagato imdiately threw a punch.
Armant Haki transford into a shockwave and hit the blizzard.
With a boom, an explosion occurred.
Taking advantage of this, Yahiko used Soru to escape the blast radius.
anwhile, the other blizzard swept toward Konan.
Blood Demon Art: Exploding Blood!
The rain-like blood exploded, flas spread, and in the blink of an eye, a sea of fire was ford.
The sea of fire descended, completely lting the blizzard.
"Konan’s Blood Demon Art is truly the natural enemy of Ice Release."
Seeing this, Yahiko couldn’t help but sigh.
His strength was about the sa as Konan’s.
But Konan’s Blood Demon Art clearly played a much bigger role against Kazahana Doto’s attacks.
Facing the blood raining down from the sky, Kazahana Doto began to dodge.
Yahiko and Nagato exchanged a glance and both used Soru.
The two of them appeared on the left and right sides of Kazahana Doto.
Armant Haki!
Nagato reached out and directly grabbed Kazahana Doto’s arms.
Blood Demon Art: Ice Crystals!
Yahiko’s blood transford into sky-filling ice mist.
Unable to dodge in ti, Kazahana Doto inhaled it directly into his lungs.
His face stiffened, and he began to struggle to breathe. Soon, he clutched his lungs and collapsed to the ground.
"We won!"
Seeing this, Yahiko couldn’t help but shout excitedly.
Kazahana Doto was the first strong enemy they had encountered.
Three against one, they only managed to defeat him through mutual cooperation.
This made him feel incredibly happy.
Nagato and Konan also smiled.
"You all did well."
Natsuki walked out and praised. "Great teamwork, and Konan and Yahiko’s impromptu use of their Blood Demon Arts was flawless."
Nadare Roga and the others, having finished off the rest, arrived before them.
They all looked at Natsuki in silence.
Everyone knew that from now on, the one pulling the strings in the Land of Snow would no longer be Kazahana Sosetsu, but him.
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