Naruto got into the carriage at Asama Santayu's invitation.
Inside the carriage, besides Asama Santayu, there was also a black-haired girl who looked three or four years older than him, with a slightly cold expression.
"Let me introduce you, Naruto, this is Fuji Kazehana Koyuki."
Asama Santayu enthusiastically introduced her: "Yukie is a very promising child star!"
Fuji Kazehana Koyuki, Kazehana Koyuki…
She's already debuted at this time?
Naruto sized up the other party, then smiled gently: "Hello, nice to meet you."
As the saying goes, 'when you go out, rely on friends,' Naruto deeply agreed with this. Before he transmigrated, when he occasionally encountered trouble while traveling, it was mostly strangers he met by chance who lent a hand.
Therefore, as long as he wasn't facing those unappetizing fellows, Naruto never stinted on his smile.
"Nice to meet you."
Kazehana Koyuki also nodded slightly. Although she seemed a bit cold, her upbringing was not bad.
"Hey, Naruto, was that song just now really composed by you?"
Asama Santayu looked at Naruto expectantly and asked. He was a little worried if he was too presumptuous, after all, the other party was really too young.
Naruto looked utterly honest: "I can't compose music, I just hummed it randomly."
Asama Santayu immediately became excited upon hearing this!
Can't compose music?
What does that mean?
It means he's a genius!
As a trusted minister of the former King of Snow Country, his only lifelong ambition was to help Kazehana Koyuki reclaim the throne and restore Snow Country to its rightful rule.
However, the Princess was still too young, not even aware of her true identity. Before this ideal, which he didn't know when it would be realized, could be achieved, he first had to raise the Princess healthily.
(Asama Santayu accidentally recognized Kazehana Koyuki in a movie and managed to become her agent. He only revealed his identity after the Snow Country Mission in the movie began.)
He looked at Naruto with relief. If this child truly possessed that kind of talent, it would undoubtedly accelerate the Princess's progress significantly!
"Naruto, what else can you do?"
"Whistle."
…
Asama Santayu fell silent. He began to doubt again if he had misjudged him.
"Then… do you have any other songs?"
"Yes."
Asama Santayu's face lit up: "Can you sing one for me to hear?"
Naruto thought for a moment, intending to let this guy experience the dominance of Miyuki Nakajima!
"The wind blows from the mountain, rustling, though bending low, it will never break~"
"The accumulated dark clouds constantly pour down heavy rain, though bending low, they will never break~"
"If you ask what I want to become, it is that bamboo forest rooted deep in the earth…"
The childish but very pleasant singing echoed inside the carriage. The more Asama Santayu listened, the brighter his eyes became.
Kazehana Koyuki, who had been somewhat inattentive earlier, also fell into a trance. The uplifting lyrics made her feel a little dazed.
The song Naruto sang was called 'Song of Bamboo'.
Few people might have heard it, but most should be familiar with its Chinese cover version: 'In a dream, in a dream, the dream of a dreamer's dream…'
That's right, it's Ren Mouren's 'Tianya'.
As he listened, Asama Santayu's eyes became moist. The uplifting lyrics reminded him of his efforts over the past two years.
The King was killed, leaving his homeland, finding the Princess, striving for revenge…
Isn't it just like this resilient bamboo forest?
Of course, this was from his own perspective. From Naruto's perspective, his act of daring to charge at a Ninja group with dozens of local brave men was truly hard to describe.
And the ultimate outcome of this action was merely exchanging a cartload of Kunai with Kazehana Dotou…
Hmm, Kunai are indeed quite expensive.
From the plot's perspective, this guy basically dragged the entire film crew, plus Kakashi's team, to their deaths.
However, going to your death yourself is fine, but dragging others along is somewhat unethical.
It was also fortunate that the protagonist group had plot armor, otherwise, a normal Ninja team would really be helpless against Chakra armor.
Clap, clap, clap!
When the song ended, Asama Santayu applauded enthusiastically, and Kazehana Koyuki also gently clapped her hands in appreciation. Not considering the meaning of the lyrics, from an appreciation standpoint, it was indeed a very excellent song.
"After that, learn an instrument, systematically study composition and vocal music, and you can basically debut!"
Asama Santayu said excitedly: "What a beautiful song! Indeed, I didn't misjudge you, Naruto, you truly have the potential to become famous across the Five Great Nations!"
Famous across the Five Great Nations?
What's that?
Give me a little more time, and I can conquer the Five Great Nations…
Who would dare say I'm not famous then?
Although Naruto very much wanted to completely lie flat, he also knew that for the sake of his own life, it was best to be more active.
Don't look at him starting with both the Nine-Tailed and Wood Release; in reality, his hard power would be difficult to increase significantly in the short term.
At this stage, staying with Asama Santayu was indeed a good choice.
Firstly, because he was interested, and secondly, the villain's strength in this movie was just right for practicing.
Furthermore, a celebrity's identity could allow him to meet many rich and powerful individuals, through whom he could inquire about the exchange office's news and find an opportunity to sell Uchiha Obito out.
Hmm, that guy has been on Naruto's kill list for a long time.
In fact, even if Kaguya were resurrected, with Naruto's personality, he might even consider discussing with her, 'How about I help you deal with the Ōtsutsuki, and you don't use Infinite Tsukuyomi, okay?'
The Allied Shinobi Forces are stronger than White Zetsu, aren't they? What's there that can't be discussed?
If he told Madara directly that Infinite Tsukuyomi was Black Zetsu's conspiracy, he might also consider it…
But Obito won't do. That guy is completely insane.
As for talk no Jutsu, it's meaningless. Naruto never wastes words on idiots.
"Oh, right, Naruto."
Asama Santayu suddenly interrupted Naruto's thoughts, speaking hesitantly, with a hint of expectation seemingly hidden in his eyes: "You're from Konoha, aren't you?"
"No, but I did come from Konoha."
Naruto was a little curious: "How did you know?"
Asama Santayu pointed at Naruto's shoes: "Because these are Ninja shoes."
"I see…"
Naruto suddenly realized. He was accustomed to seeing such shoes in Konoha, so he had overlooked this detail.
Ordinary people in this world would not casually wear Ninja attire, otherwise, they could easily be mistaken for rogue Ninja and eliminated.
Incidentally, the shoe styles of the Five Great Ninja Villages also differ. Naruto was wearing typical Konoha Ninja shoes.
Asama Santayu seemed a little disappointed: "So, that means you're not a Ninja either?"
"No, I'm not."
Naruto nodded. A Ninja refers to one who endures.
It just so happens that he has a bad temper and no patience. He usually gets revenge on the spot.
Enduring is impossible, never in this life will he endure, otherwise, he wouldn't live up to the title of 'cheat code'!
Receiving an affirmative answer, Asama Santayu sighed almost imperceptibly. He had been thinking that if Naruto came from a Ninja family, he would try to cultivate him…
However, fortunately, he hadn't held too many expectations in the first place, so there wasn't much disappointment.
After all… how could any random child possess the power to defeat Kazehana Dotou…