25 Doto Kazahana (2/2)

”Water Release: Water Dragon Jutsu” Before both parties could react to what just happened Naruto again made his hand signs transforming the water wall into a Water Dragon and threw it towards the mountain.

”Quick start the train,” Doto shouted out as he saw the Water Dragon move towards the mountain rather than towards them. Doto could have countered the Water Dragon with his own jutsu but an avalanche was out of the question. He would survive but his weapon wouldn't and for him, the train was a valuable asset.

The Water Dragon collided with the mountain triggering an avalanche but Doto and his train escaped the incident unharmed. Asama and his men came to meet up with Koyuki and the crew with embarrassed faces.

While they felt heroic standing on top of the mountain, their bravery wavered after seeing the shower of Kunai launching towards them. It was not that they turned into cowards or anything but they realized what they just did was stupid and they would have died without achieving anything earlier.

Naruto could have ended Doto's live there but choose not to as the movie was not finished yet. Of course, he'd have to give the audience the fitting finale since he already decided to be in the movie.

”Princess it's good to see your alive” The men Asama bought started to cry out in excitement as they kneeled before Koyuki.

”Ahm, Thanks for saving us Naruto.” Asama came to Naruto's side and coughed to hide his embarrassment.

”It's okay. I'm sure the audience will like that downhill charge” Naruto said pointing at the director who was ordering the crews around in an excited manner.

With Naruto on their side, the filming crew forgot their fears and filmed a few shots there and moved on towards the hideout.

The hideout was fairly simple and crude as they entered another man-made cave where the resistance survived and hid away from Doto's men. The usually grim atmosphere of the resistance was not there as the remaining men were celebrating in delight. The crew joined as well, drinking their heart out in the cold weather.

Koyuki was overwhelmed by the men there and moved out of the cave to get some fresh air. Looking at the bright stars in the sky, Koyuki took out her neckless and remembered her father and his dream. Sosetsu, Koyuki's father dreamed of bringing spring to his Land of Snow.

She hoped that the dream would come true but reality hit her hard forcing her to forget those dreams. But with the appearance of Naruto's the burnt out flames in her heart started to burn again. The hope she lost was finally back and as for bringing spring in the land of Snow, it was a nice but impossible dream.

”You really like standing in the cold don't you?” Naruto said appearing behind Koyuki.

”Maybe,” Koyuki said looking at the hex crystal. (It's her neckless)

”Fitting hobby for the Princess of Land of Snow, I suppose,” Naruto said as he found a seat beside her.

”My father always told me he'd bring spring in these land. As a child, I wished it would happen soon. But traveling the world for 10 years, I know it won't happen but still, I envy my father for having a clear goal. I always struggle with that.” Koyuki said rolling the crystal around her hand.

”How can you find a goal without searching around for things that interest you. I myself am journeying around to find my purpose. Your father found his goal and eventually you'll find yours as well.” Naruto said looking at the sky. He was searching for his purpose as well.

”Before I met you, I was uncertain but I'm confident that I'll find my purpose soon.” Koyuki gave out a rare smile.

Naruto enjoyed the beautiful face without hesitating as such a warm smile was hard to come by.