To the people of the Land of Snow, it was commonplace for snow to fall year-round, a natural occurrence. But to outsiders, the endlessly swirling snowflakes and the world draped in white seemed so novel, so beautiful.
Kaguya donned Koyuki Kazahana's costume. The originally loose garment fit her as if it were tailor-made.
She wore a pair of plain white cloth shoes, her delicate, fair feet wrapped in stockings, revealing a calf smoother than the white snow.
Lin Yu couldn't help but stare at Kaguya, thinking it a pity. If the skirt were a little shorter and the stockings a little longer, he could have seen Kaguya's absolute territory.
The absolute territory exclusive to girls!
Lin Yu recalled that Kushina seemed to have many thigh-high socks, and Mikoto did too… perhaps Kaguya could try them.
Honestly, aside from her chakra, Kaguya was a complete blank slate, in terms of social etiquette and everyday life.
This was also related to her Ōtsutsuki clan heritage. Her inherent nobility made her disdainful of everything in the ninja world, with the Ōtsutsuki clan's absolute pursuit of power flowing in her blood.
"What are you looking at..."
Kaguya frowned, seeing Lin Yu staring intently at her.
"Kaguya, you are truly beautiful!"
"Oh."
Kaguya replied indifferently, then turned her head and floated forward, leaving no footprints on the snow-covered ground, treading on snow without a trace.
Lin Yu sighed helplessly, thinking, Kaguya, your appearance will startle people.
Kaguya's appearance immediately drew the attention of the actors who had disembarked and were preparing to set off. People exclaimed one after another, marveling at Kaguya's exquisite beauty.
"My God, who did they hire? She's too beautiful!"
Since Kaguya was wearing a costume, the actors all mistook her for a character appearing in the final play.
"Director, who is she? Did you invite a reinforcement? She's absolutely stunning."
"Hahaha, now even Yukie will pale in comparison. Are they going to change the lead actress?"
The director was also shocked by Kaguya's breathtaking beauty, but his experience made him less prone to the gasps of the younger actors. He saw a hint of indifference in Kaguya's eyes, as if nothing in the world could capture her attention.
This level of authenticity was definitely not something an ordinary actor could portray.
Koyuki Kazahana did not participate in the discussion. Since arriving in the Land of Snow, she had been consumed by fear. She didn't know when she would be captured, and this feeling of helplessness made her desperately try to grasp a lifeline.
But who could help her? This involved facing the power of an entire nation. Who would stand against a nation for her, a weak woman?
Koyuki Kazahana couldn't help but walk over to Kaguya and said with a trembling voice, "Sister Kaguya, I want to..."
She stopped mid-sentence. Although she didn't know why she felt a sense of security from Kaguya, Kaguya was ultimately just a woman. What could she do? It was better not to involve her.
Kaguya looked at Koyuki Kazahana with confusion, not understanding what she wanted to say. Then she heard the discussions from the crowd not far away and frowned slightly.
She disliked noise and especially disliked others gossiping about her. Suppressing the urge to blow them all away with a wave of her hand, she floated towards the snowy mountain on the other side.
Everyone was only marveling at Kaguya's beauty and didn't notice that her path left no trace.
Seeing Kaguya leave, Koyuki Kazahana's heart relaxed slightly, followed by a surge of deep fear. It seemed that no matter what she did, it was meaningless; everything was already decided.
Koyuki Kazahana's eyes grew dimmer. Perhaps she should have died ten years ago, so she wouldn't have to live in constant trepidation.
"Hey, keep an eye on Shiro, don't let him run off."
Koyuki Kazahana looked up, and a pair of blood-red, tomoe-shaped eyes met her gaze, terrifying her so much that she immediately fell to the ground.
"You, don't come any closer!" Panic flashed in Koyuki Kazahana's eyes. She didn't know what breed of dog Shiro was, only that it could swallow her whole with its gaping maw.
Lin Yu dangled Shiro by one tail in front of Koyuki Kazahana, swaying it back and forth. "Shiro is a cute and gentle pet dog. Don't be fooled by its fierce appearance; it doesn't bite."
"You're lying!"
Koyuki Kazahana looked at Shiro, who was baring its fangs and showing its pearly whites, her beautiful eyes filled with deep disbelief towards Lin Yu.
"I can't be bothered to explain. If I weren't afraid it would spoil the atmosphere, I wouldn't give it to you." Lin Yu tossed Shiro into Koyuki Kazahana's hands and turned to chase after Kaguya. The Land of Snow was his first step in winning Kaguya over; nothing could go wrong!
"Hey, stop right there!"
Koyuki Kazahana angrily threw a snowball at Lin Yu, but in the next second, a snowball the size of a washbasin accurately hit her cheek.
Koyuki Kazahana trembled with rage. Fear and apprehension were long gone.
"Damn man, treating this young lady like this."
She was a princess of a nation, yet he showed her no respect at all.
"What are you laughing at!"
Shiro, who had been chuckling to himself nearby, got splashed with snow and immediately bared its fangs at Koyuki Kazahana, looking as if it would devour her.
*Smack!*
Koyuki Kazahana withdrew her cold hand and grabbed Shiro by the tail, saying fiercely, "Do you really think this young lady is afraid of you! I'll take you with me when I die later. Blame your detestable master if you have to!"
Holding Shiro, Koyuki Kazahana's fear of the Land of Snow was replaced by anger towards Lin Yu. She would make that man pay the price!
The snow gradually intensified, and Koyuki Kazahana's steps became much lighter, with only Shiro's body swaying in the snow.
It, the dignified Ten-Tails, was actually being threatened by a human woman?!
Had the world changed too quickly, or had its fearsome might been forgotten?
"Roar~"
*Smack!*
"What are you roaring about? Keep roaring and I'll stew you, and make your master drink a bowl of the soup too!"
"Whimper!"
Shiro immediately shut its mouth. It didn't care about anything else, but if it came to being stewed, that scoundrel Lin Yu might even cook it himself!
...
Standing on the towering snow-capped mountains lining the road, Kaguya gazed at the boundless white world with a cold expression. The snow didn't seem particularly special. Perhaps it was time for her to leave.
"Phew, phew, this snow mountain is really high, I'm sweating from exhaustion." Lin Yu panted, his face slightly flushed.
Kaguya glanced at the panting Lin Yu and said, "With your strength, are you joking with me, Your Highness?"
"Kaguya, when did you pick up a new catchphrase?"
"I'm happy to!"
Lin Yu smiled and stood shoulder to shoulder with Kaguya, saying, "Sometimes, if you look at the world from a different angle, you'll find unexpected rewards."
Kaguya's CPU immediately crashed, and she said with a distant gaze, "Speak plainly."
Lin Yu placed his hand on Kaguya's shoulder and gently pressed down. A creaking sound echoed.
"Want to stomp on the snow?"