From Naruto onwards, I've become a dreamer.

Chapter 481 The Arrogant Sasori of the Red Sand

The man in black who blocked the path of the Konoha group was none other than the long-dead Third Kazekage!
Upon seeing the cracks on the other person's face, Kakashi's pupils suddenly contracted, as if he had realized something, and he said in shock, "You...were resurrected by Edo Tensei?!"

Only the dead who are resurrected through the Impure World Reincarnation will have similar crack-like features on their bodies.

"Impure World Reincarnation?" Chiyo was clearly unaware of this forbidden technique.

"It's a ninjutsu that forcibly summons the soul of the dead from the underworld and reincarnates it on a living sacrifice." Kakashi's heart sank slightly as he explained, "Anyone summoned from the underworld possesses an immortal body and almost limitless chakra, making it an extremely troublesome forbidden technique!"

Chiyo paused for a few seconds, then looked at Kakashi meaningfully: "If I'm not mistaken, this forbidden technique was developed by the Second Hokage, wasn't it?"

Clearly, the fact that the Second Hokage researched forbidden techniques was a well-known fact in the ninja world.

Kakashi nodded awkwardly: "It is indeed a forbidden technique researched by the Second Hokage, but... I don't understand why Aurora was able to master the Impure World Reincarnation?"

Logically speaking, only a few people can use the Impure World Reincarnation technique. Apart from the founder, the Second Hokage, only Orochimaru can do it.

Could it be that Orochimaru has joined the Aurora Society?

Kakashi's heart sank slightly. If that were really the case, then Konoha would be in danger!

“White-haired kid, don’t think so much.” Suddenly, Chiyo spoke up, interrupting everyone’s thoughts. The old man took out two scrolls from his sleeve and lowered his eyelids slightly: “Their goal is very clear: to use the Third Kazekage to slow us down. This means that we are not far from the Aurora Society’s headquarters.”

Are you alone?

Kakashi frowned slightly and looked at Chiyo.

The opponent is the renowned Third Kazekage, and Magnet Release is extremely effective against puppets, as can be seen from the previous exchange.

Chiyo, being a puppeteer and already old, had suffered a severe decline in stamina and chakra, no longer at her peak. Facing the Third Kazekage, who was resurrected during his prime, alone, her chances of winning were almost zero!

"No, we can't leave you alone!" Kakashi decisively rejected her suggestion.

If Chiyo were left alone to hold off the Third Kazekage, and something were to happen to her, Konoha would have a hard time explaining this to Sunagakure on diplomatic fronts!
"You think I'll lose?" Chiyo glared at Kakashi angrily. "I'm the strongest puppeteer, and I know the Third Kazekage very well. Although I can't beat him, holding him off for a while won't be a problem, and there won't be any issues. Don't worry, White Fang's son!"

As soon as she finished speaking, Chiyo summoned her signature technique, ignoring Kakashi's objections.

"The Ten Ninja of Chikamatsu!!!"

As smoke billowed from the scroll, ten puppets dressed in white robes appeared beside the group.

"Wow, that's amazing!" Sakura was immediately shocked. In her memory, a puppeteer's strength was usually proportional to the number of puppets they could control.

Even someone as strong as Kankuro can only control three puppets at most, while the seemingly old Granny Chiyo can control a full ten!

"The ten puppets created by the puppet master Bunzaemon?" Looking at Chiyo who had summoned the Chikamatsu Ten, the Third Kazekage had a look of reminiscence on his face: "I never thought I would see the legendary Chikamatsu Ten again. What an honor."

"I never imagined that one day the Chikamatsu Ten would be used against our former Kazekage!" Chiyo's eyes showed a hint of sadness, but it quickly turned into determination. Her ten fingers flicked repeatedly, and extremely fine chakra threads controlled the Chikamatsu Ten, who rushed towards the Third Kazekage.

"Chiyo, you should know very well that my Magnet Release ninjutsu is a natural counter to puppeteers!"

A large amount of black mist surged from the Third Kazekage's body, surging like ocean waves, and rushed towards the Ten Machines.

"It's now!"

However, Chiyo seemed to see an opportunity and hooked three fingers.

The three puppet machines representing Buddha, Taoism, and Buddhism immediately changed tactics, forming a triangular formation, which instantly triggered a violent tornado!

"Puppet Technique: Three Treasures Absorption and Collapse!"

The sealing technique jointly cast by the three puppets created a huge suction force within their formation.

Hurrah! !

The overwhelming black mist of iron sand was pulled by the suction force and surged toward the center of the Trisolaran puppet.

At the same time, the two puppets took the opportunity to circle around and the sharp blades that popped out from their arms were aimed directly at the Third Kazekage's neck, clearly aiming for a fatal blow!

"So you intend to use this technique to seal my Magnet Release?" The Third Kazekage moved his feet slightly, shifting his body several meters to the side, dodging the puppet's attack. A sarcastic smile appeared on his lips: "But unfortunately, my iron sand is inexhaustible, while your seal... has its limits."

"Come on!"

Chiyo glared at Kakashi and growled, "Don't waste the opportunity I've fought for you! You must save that child, and save Gaara!"

Looking at the stubborn and determined Chiyo, Kakashi finally gritted his teeth and ordered, "Everyone, follow me and charge forward quickly!"

"Trying to leave? Dream on!" The Third Kazekage's face darkened with rage as he watched the Konoha members attempt to escape. "Stay here, all of you, Iron Sand Shigure!"

In an instant, the massive iron sand seemed to blot out the sky, forming countless fine needles that shot towards the Konoha members!

Whoosh whoosh whoosh.
Like a torrential rain of fine iron needles, they possess extremely strong penetrating power.

The jungle ahead was riddled with holes by countless fine needles. Just as the Konoha members were about to be stopped, two puppets shot out.

"Puppet Technique: Mechanical Light Shield Seal!"

The two puppets stood directly in front of everyone, transforming their chakra into a giant shield.

Rumble.
The azure chakra shield trembled violently under the bombardment of the iron sand rain.

Even so, the two puppets still carried the Iron Sand Rain and forcibly sent the Konoha people out, at the cost of having their joints invaded by the Iron Sand Rain.

"Magnet Release: Iron Sand Triangular Cone!" The Third Kazekage made his move again, condensing a massive amount of iron sand into a cone shape, which spun around, creating a howling gale, and flew towards the Konoha members at an astonishing speed.

"With me here, don't even think about it!" The Third Generation suddenly pulled, and the Trisolaran puppet flew out.

The clash between swords and iron sand created dazzling sparks in mid-air. Amidst the intense clanging of metal, the triangular pyramid was knocked back, and the three puppets were also sent flying.

In just a few seconds, Chiyo perfectly thwarted the Third Kazekage's several attempts to stop her.

However, in order to help the people of Konoha leave, the price paid was the loss of two puppets of the Chikamatsu Ten Ninja!
"Chiyo."

Watching the Konoha members disappear into the distance, the Third Kazekage knew he couldn't catch up. His face darkened as he looked at Chiyo, his eyes flashing with a crazed killing intent: "Originally, I didn't want to kill you, but you brought this on yourself!"

Stop telling those cheesy jokes.

Chiyo gave a cold laugh, looking at the Third Kazekage: "From the moment you betrayed Sunagakure, you have been my enemy!"

These words struck the Third Kazekage like a hammer blow to the heart, plunging him into a brief silence. "No, you're wrong, Chiyo." The Third Kazekage took a deep breath, a complex expression flashing in his eyes, but it quickly hardened into unwavering resolve: "The Aurora Gathering is the future of the ninja world. I'm doing this to save the ninja world, to save Sunagakure!"

Upon hearing this, Chiyo nearly blurted out a curse: "Open your eyes and look! What the Aurora Society is doing doesn't look like saving the ninja world at all!!"

"They nearly destroyed the Sand Village, kidnapped the Fifth Kazekage, attacked Konoha, assassinated the Fourth Hokage, and committed numerous bloody massacres!" The old man finally couldn't hold back any longer and roared angrily, "Is this what they call 'saving'?!"

Seeing the excited Chiyo, the Third Kazekage remained expressionless and said calmly, "All of this is just a necessary sacrifice."

Chiyo's eyes showed disappointment, and she closed them in sorrow: "You are no longer the Third Kazekage who could give everything for the village. Now you are no different from the demons of the Aurora Society. No matter how fancy the words you use, you cannot cover up your crimes!"

"Forget it, I never expected to be able to persuade you, you stubborn old woman."

The Third Kazekage's eyes were cold and menacing as a large amount of iron sand surged from his body, transforming into a massive cylinder and cone: "Magnet Release: Iron Sand Triangular Pyramid, Magnet Release: Iron Sand Cylinder!"

The next moment, the huge cylinder and triangular pyramid flew towards Chiyo like cannonballs.

Rumble!
A massive object burst forth from the sky, dragging a billowing wave of air behind it, its power terrifying!
Chiyo was very familiar with the Third Kazekage, so the moment she saw him, she immediately retreated and manipulated the Chikamatsu Ten to block her way.

"It's useless. Even if it's a puppet created by Bunzaemon, it can't stop my Magnet Release!" The Third Kazekage swung his hand horizontally, then suddenly closed his five fingers together: "Magnet Release: Iron Sand World Technique!"

The cylinder and the triangular pyramid collided in mid-air, producing a deafening roar.

In the sparks generated by the collision, the two seemed to merge, like a rapidly growing plant releasing dense, sharp iron spikes!
The crisscrossing spikes resembled a dense net, completely enveloping the fleeing Chiyo.

"I have no interest in playing around with you any longer, Chiyo." The Third Kazekage sneered, clenching his right fist tightly and channeling a massive amount of chakra into the iron sand: "I'll end your life with this one strike!"

The densely packed, blooming iron spikes have begun to 'proliferate' once again!
Each enormous spike would sprout even more spikes, crowding out Chiyo's already cramped living space like a thicket of thorns.

"Damn it! It's growing too fast!" Although Chiyo controlled the Chikamatsu Ten to quickly cut off the 'proliferating' iron sand spikes, the iron sand regenerated too quickly. The spikes that were just cut off would reappear in the blink of an eye!
In just a few moments, the five Chikamatsu Ten Puppet Masters were pierced through by the 'proliferated' iron sand, as if subjected to a bloody punishment, impaled in the thorny thicket of iron sand!

One by one, the puppets were pierced and damaged, and the 'proliferated' iron sand thorns spread in front of her. Chiyo's pupils narrowed slightly, and a series of images flashed through her mind.

Am I going to die here?

Chiyo's face showed a bitter expression. If she were younger, she might have had the strength to escape.

But she was too old; her physical strength and explosiveness were far inferior to when she was young, and her reaction speed was also a beat slower. This led to her being completely trapped by the iron sand thorns and losing her last chance to escape.

But, right now!

A seemingly bulky figure, like an indestructible tank, charged headlong into the iron thorns!
It was a puppet, and its hardness was astonishing, especially the spikes at its tail. When it swept across, the sharp tail cut through the iron sand cleanly.

To Chiyo's astonishment, the puppet broke through the sand and iron blockade, grabbed her in its arms, and rushed out!

"Is there anyone else?"

A savage glint appeared between the Third Kazekage's brows. The sand and iron thorns floating around him collapsed and disintegrated. Then, after being compressed to a high density, they roared across the sky like spears!
The target was none other than the mysterious puppet that had rescued Chiyo!
Boom!

The highly compressed iron sand spear possessed astonishing destructive power, creating a deafening sonic boom in the air.

Layers of fierce winds, rubbing against the air and generating heat, resembled dozens of fiery meteors, rapidly blocking the puppet's escape route.

But just as the puppet was about to be shattered, a figure suddenly emerged from it, taking Chiyo with him and disappearing from the spot.

boom! ! !
Dozens of scorching hot iron spears blasted the ground apart!

"Ok?"

The Third Kazekage's eyelids twitched slightly as he looked to the side: "You're not from Sunagakure, are you?"

The figure that emerged from the puppet was a red-haired boy who looked quite young, even somewhat childish, with a cold and indifferent expression and a very handsome appearance.

"It's you?" Chiyo stared at the boy before her, her eyes wide, her whole body trembling uncontrollably. "Is it really you? Sasori!"

"Old woman, you're too old to be reckless."

The red-haired boy glanced coldly at Chiyo and said in an unfriendly tone, "Do you know that if it weren't for me, you would be dead?"

"My dear grandson, Sasori, you...you're a member of Akatsuki?" Chiyo's lips trembled, her eyes reddened, but when she saw Sasori's black and red cloud-patterned clothes, she showed a shocked expression: "Why...why did you join Akatsuki?"

The Akatsuki occupied a large area of ​​Sunagakure's territory, and the two sides were constantly at odds, but Sunagakure was always at a disadvantage. The Akatsuki played the biggest role in this!

"Don't worry about it."

Scorpion spoke coldly, then turned to look at the Third Kazekage, his eyes growing even colder: "Heh, has the former Third Kazekage degenerated into a lackey of the Aurora Society?"

"My grandson, Sasori. Why did you leave Sunagakure?" Chiyo reached out tremblingly, wanting to stroke the red-haired boy's cheek.

However, the Scorpion Queen took two steps back and said indifferently, "Don't think too much about it, old woman. I just happened to be passing by and bumped into you. I didn't come here specifically to see you."

"Have you finished talking?"

The Third Kazekage grew impatient and manipulated a cylinder formed of iron sand, pressing it down with immense force.

"Those who are already dead should not cause trouble again!"

Scorpion glanced at her, tossed out a scroll, and said coldly, "Perfect, I'm still missing a powerful puppet!"

"Boring, another puppetry trick?"

The Third Kazekage lowered his eyelids slightly, completely unconcerned, even somewhat mocking: "I've already said it, before my Magnet Release, all puppet techniques are meaningless!"

"is it?"

Sasori smiled slightly, then said calmly, "Then we'll wait and see, Third Kazekage."

The scrolls, tossed into the air, unfurled, and puppets poured out of them like rain, one after another, quickly filling the entire sky. Their sheer number was breathtaking, like dark clouds blotting out the sun, stretching as far as the eye could see with almost no end in sight!
The Third Kazekage went from initially dismissing it with disdain to now having his pupils shrink and a look of horror on his face.

As is well known, a puppeteer's skill depends on the number of puppets he can control.

Chiyo was once the strongest puppeteer in Sunagakure, but she only controlled ten puppets. The number that this red-haired boy was controlling was simply too exaggerated!

"Red Secret Technique·Hundred Machine Exercises!"

Sasori's smile grew even more arrogant as he laughed and said, "Third Kazekage, let me see just how powerful your Magnet Release really is!"

(End of this chapter)