Naruto: With maxed-out affection, I am invincible in the ninja world.

The short sword, possessed by Chidori, ignored the thick iron sand and slashed at Scorpion.

An arm was severed and fell to the ground.

"Succeeded!!"

Just as a hint of joy flashed in Haneda's eyes, a detached voice whispered in his ear.

"What makes you think my Magnet Release will be as weak as before?"

“Almost every member of your Uchiha clan is a genius, and so am I, Sasori!”

Chapter 089 The Land of Rain, A Land That Weeps Forever

Iron sand entangled Haneda's short sword and slashed down the blade towards Haneda's hand.

At this moment, Iron Sand was no longer as powerless as before when facing Chidori!

Sasori's Magnet Release has temporarily suppressed Haneda's Lightning Release!

Haneda reluctantly abandoned the short sword and retreated to the side.

The iron sand waves behind them had already covered half the sky and were rushing towards Haneda.

The iron sand transformed into countless whip-like objects and lashed out at Haneda.

Scorpion has already reattached the prosthetic limb that Haneda cut off.

He gestured with his hand, elegantly and coldly gliding towards Haneda.

Chakra threads pierced through layers of iron sand and reached Haneda's side, forcing him to withdraw and defend.

At that moment, a whip made of iron lashed out and struck Haneda on the back, sending him flying more than ten meters away onto a tree trunk.

The immense force caused the tree to collapse to the ground.

The cold rain continued to fall, and in the dim light, it seemed as if no hope could be seen.

"Your arrogance will eventually come at a price, Uchiha Haneda."

rustling...

The footsteps drew closer; it was the Third Kazekage puppet!

"You are very strong, at least in the Jonin level."

“But my art is superior to yours, and I will not give you any chance.”

The Third Kazekage puppet conjured a nail in its hand and aimed it at Haneda's head.

"Become an eternal art, Uchiha Haneda."

The nails formed from iron filings shot towards Haneda like bullets.

The iron nail grew larger and larger under Haneda's three-tomoe Sharingan, and time seemed to slow down.

But now he can't muster much strength.

Furthermore, Sasori's chakra threads firmly secured his body.

Haneda truly felt that death was approaching.

But at that very moment, a silver-white figure blocked his way.

That's Konoha's White Fang, his mentor—Hatake Sakumo!

"Sorry, I'm late."

Brush, brush, brush!!

Several flashes of light appeared, nails were knocked down, and Sasori's chakra threads were severed.

Even the Third Kazekage puppet, located five meters behind, had a gash torn open, revealing its chest, which had been modified by puppetry techniques.

"Uncle Sakumo!"

Haneda shouted excitedly.

At that moment, not far from Sasori, Kakuzu's figure also arrived.

His clothes had several cuts made by a sharp blade and were stained with blood, making him look very disheveled.

In fact, Kakuzu paid the price of having two hearts for this.

If he didn't have five lives, he would be dead by now.

And this is the fearsome White Fang of Konoha—Sakumo Hatake!

"Haneda, someone among us has to stay behind to cover our retreat."

Sakumo held up his short sword, staring at Sasori and Kakuzu.

"Uncle Sakumo..."

"You won't last long if you stay; you'll only be a burden to me."

“You’re smart, and I believe you understand that.”

Sakumo remained in front of Haneda, holding his silver-white dagger in front of his junior.

He said quietly:

"I promised Kakashi and the others that I would protect you; it's a man's promise."

"If I die, please go back and tell Kakashi that he is the son of a hero."

"This is your promise, and this is your mission."

Haneda's eyes dimmed; he never imagined that he would be protected as a burden, just like Asuma and Kurenai.

"Uncle Sakumo..."

"Listen to me! Kakashi, Obito, and Guy are all waiting for you to come back to Konoha!!"

Shuo Mao shouted sternly.

"Okay." A tear welled up in Haneda's eye.

He nodded emphatically, and after regaining some of his strength, he fled towards the Land of Fire.

Only three people remained on the battlefield.

Sakumo Hatake, Kakuzu, and Sasori.

"I never expected that you, who killed my parents, would show such a tender side."

Scorpion had just seen his parents' shadows in Sakumo, and once again he let Haneda leave.

Kakuzu, however, dared not charge forward alone.

Sakumo's strength was too great, so great that he vaguely felt like he was facing the First Hokage.

"Wherever the leaves dance, the fire grows."

"The firelight will continue to illuminate the village and allow new leaves to sprout."

"This is the Will of Fire that Konoha has been passing down since the First Hokage."

Heavy rain fell on Sakumo's sword, splashing water droplets that left their mark on his face.

The Land of Rain is a land that weeps forever.

…………

Meanwhile, Haneda was moving rapidly towards the Land of Fire.

He traversed the rainforest, leaping across thick branches.

But just then, a group of masked ninjas blocked his way.

There are four people in total, making it a full squad.

"Who are you? ANBU, or Root?"

Haneda looked at the four of them warily.

"Uchiha Haneda, Lord Danzo has set his sights on your eyes, so just die!"

The masked ninja, wielding a kunai, charged towards Haneda.

Haneda has just suffered a serious injury.

Even a celestial being would find it difficult to fully restore him in a short period of time.

He was completely incapable of fighting.

Haneda dodged to the right, glancing coldly at the ninja who appeared to be from Root.

He didn't know if it was White Zetsu in disguise or a Root ninja brought there by Madara and Black Zetsu.

However, none of this mattered to Haneda.

Whether it's Madara, Black Zetsu, or Danzo, they are all his enemies.

The rain was getting heavier, and the loud, pattering sound filled my ears.

Haneda, who had been on a continuous high-intensity escape, had reached a dead end.