The morning sun, a pale disc in the overcast sky, cast a dim light across the snow-covered landscape surrounding the settlement. The air was frigid, the silence broken only by the crunch of snow beneath the team's feet as they prepared to depart.
Koyuki, bundled in thick furs, stood at the front of the group, her blue eyes fixed on the path ahead. The film crew, their faces pale from the cold, followed close behind, their equipment clinking and creaking.
Suddenly, a flurry of snow erupted from the surrounding trees, and a group of figures emerged, their forms clad in white, blending seamlessly with the landscape. Doto's snow ninjas, their faces hidden behind masks, their eyes glinting with malice.
Neji, his pale eyes flashing as his Byakugan activated, quickly assessed the situation. "Around 20 enemies," he announced, his voice calm and authoritative. "They are well-trained, but their chakra signatures are weak."
Sasuke, his dark eyes narrowed, recognized the snow ninjas' tactics from his past life knowledge. They favored coordinated attacks and used the environment to their advantage. 'They are weak,' he thought, his expression focused.
Naruto, his blue eyes blazing with determination, charged forward, eager to protect Koyuki. "Don't worry, Koy..I mean Yukie-san!" he yelled, his voice echoing through the silent landscape. "We'll take care of them!"
Sakura and Ino, their green eyes focused, prepared to provide support. Sakura's hands glowed with a faint green chakra, ready to heal any injuries, while Ino focused, preparing to use her mind transfer jutsu to disrupt the enemies' formations.
"Stay close," Neji instructed the film crew, his voice firm. "We will protect you."
The battle erupted, the silence shattered by the clash of weapons and the shouts of combat. Neji, his Byakugan providing him with a clear view of the battlefield, took command, directing the team's movements with precise instructions.
"Naruto, create diversions!" he ordered, his voice calm. "Sakura, Ino, provide support! Sasuke, flank them from the left!"
Naruto, responding instantly, created multiple shadow clones, sending them charging towards the snow ninjas, creating chaos and confusion. He then formed a rasengan, and slammed it into a group of snow ninjas, sending them flying.
Sakura and Ino worked in tandem, Sakura healing any minor injuries sustained by the team, while Ino used her mind transfer jutsu to disrupt the snow ninjas' formations, creating openings for Sasuke and Naruto.
Sasuke, his dark eyes focused, moved with lightning speed, his kenjutsu slicing through the snow ninjas' weapons, his ninjutsu creating fire and lightning attacks that overwhelmed their defenses. He formed a rasengan of his own, and unleashed it on a group of enemies.
"They're focusing on Koyuki!" Neji warned, his pale eyes fixed on the snow ninjas' movements.
The snow ninjas, knowing their mission, Koyuki, shifted their focus, concentrating their attacks on her. They moved with coordinated precision, their movements swift and deadly.
Sasuke, anticipating their move, intervened, his movements a blur of speed and power. He activated his curse mark, enhancing his speed and strength.
He utilized his kenjutsu, his blade flashing in the dim light, deflecting the snow ninjas' attacks. He unleashed a powerful Great Fireball Jutsu, incinerating several of the remaining enemies.
Koyuki, her blue eyes wide with awe, witnessed Sasuke's power, her expression a mix of gratitude and surprise. "You're… incredible," she murmured.
The film crew, their eyes wide with amazement, watched the battle unfold. "That was amazing!" one of them exclaimed, his voice filled with awe. "They're like superheroes!"
"I can't believe what I just saw," another crew member murmured, his voice shaking. "They're incredible fighters!"
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The battle ended, the remaining snow ninjas scattered or defeated. The team, their faces flushed from exertion, gathered in the clearing, tending to minor scratches and bruises.
"That was intense," Naruto exclaimed, his blue eyes sparkling with adrenaline.
Sakura and Ino worked together to heal the small injuries, their green eyes focused and their movements efficient. "Just a few scratches," Sakura said, her voice reassuring.
Neji, his pale eyes scanning the area, analyzed the snow ninjas' tactics. "They were well-coordinated," he observed, his voice thoughtful. "We must be prepared for more sophisticated attacks."
Sasuke, his dark eyes fixed on the surrounding landscape, reflected on his performance. 'The curse mark is effective,' he thought, his expression neutral. 'It is now a tool, completely under my control.'
Koyuki, her blue eyes filled with gratitude, addressed the team. "Thank you," she said, her voice sincere. "You saved my life."
"We're here to protect you," Naruto replied, his blue eyes filled with determination.
Sasuke then addressed the team, "We should go to Doto's fortress ourselves," he said, his voice calm. "We should take care of this problem directly."
He internally thought, 'I have a plan to swiftly neutralize Doto and his forces. I won't allow this to drag on.'