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

A mound of earth rose up from the ground and surrounded him, but just then, the Third Kazekage puppet controlled by Sasori arrived!

"Magnetic Release - Iron Sand Boundary Technique!"

Countless large, barbed iron sand pillars filled and surrounded the area, trapping Haneda like a barrier.

However, the Third Kazekage puppet can move freely within the barrier.

Fire Release: Ash Pile Burning!

Asuma exhaled a cloud of hot ash, attempting to tear a hole in the barrier surrounding Haneda.

High temperatures were ineffective against the iron sand, and the smoke and ash from the subsequent explosion also failed to break through its defenses.

That's what makes the Third Kazekage's Magnet Release so terrifying.

Even a Jonin would have a hard time dealing with this!

"Haneda!!"

"Brother Haneda!!"

Kurenai Yuhi attempted to use illusion magic to control Sasori, but Sasori seemed immune to the illusion magic and it was completely ineffective.

Asuma, seeing Haneda about to be surrounded by puppets, was terribly nervous.

"finished?"

Scorpion manipulated several puppets at his side, whose hands extended sharp swords that stabbed towards the mound.

This attack is unavoidable; you can only take it head-on!

"It seems not yet."

Iron sand rose up around the scorpion, completely enveloping it.

Haneda's figure appeared behind Sasori.

He used the earthen mound as cover and the Earth Release: Rock Concealment Technique to travel underground and circle around to Sasori's rear.

The cry of a thousand birds rang out, and lightning flashed on the short sword!

Lightning Release: Thousand Bird Blades!

The dagger pierced through, and the magnetic field was completely disrupted by the concentrated burst of high-intensity current!

Iron filings fell off around the scorpion!

"Got you."

The fallen iron filings revealed the scorpion's indifferent eyes.

With a slight flick of his right hand, Haneda, who was controlled by chakra threads, was slammed hard against a tree trunk five meters away.

What awaited him was a sky full of hidden weapons and iron sand rolling across the ground like waves.

"Brother Haneda!!"

Asma roared.

He rushed forward, attempting to use his knife to deflect the hidden weapon in front of Haneda.

But just then, a voice rang in his ear.

"You should run away first, Asuma. This level of battle is beyond your capabilities."

Blood remained at the corner of Haneda's mouth, and his three-tomoe Sharingan spun rapidly, as if time had slowed down for a moment.

Ding ding ding ding ding!!

Haneda's swordsmanship was sharp and fast, without any pause or unnecessary movements.

Soon, the countless projectiles were either cut down or knocked down, leaving countless scars on the ground.

The iron sand on the ground was also fixed in place by the Chidori Stream beneath Haneda's feet.

Haneda stared sharply at the scorpion before him and said to Asuma and Kurenai:

"You all go, go find Konoha's reinforcements!"

"Brother Haneda! I can't abandon my comrades!"

"I don't want to be someone who's even worse than trash!!"

Asuma knew perfectly well what Haneda was thinking; he just wanted an excuse for himself and Kurenai to leave.

This place is near the border between the Land of Rain and the Land of Wind, and far from the Land of Fire.

It would take at least half a day to travel from here to the border of the Land of Fire and back.

But that battle is long over!

"I didn't expect you to still remember that line."

Haneda smiled, turned around and cast an illusion spell, an illusion spell he had just named.

The strategy of returning to the village to seek help!

Asuma and Kurenai were immediately controlled by the illusion and moved towards the Land of Fire.

But at that moment, Kurenai Yuhi quickly broke free of the illusion.

She glanced at Asuma, then at Haneda who was wiping blood from his mouth, unsure whether to stay or leave.

"Go! You can't help me and Uncle Sakumo if you stay; you'll only be a burden."

Haneda's indifferent voice echoed through the rainforest.

Knowing she couldn't help at all, Kurenai gritted her teeth and fled with Asuma.

Meanwhile, Sasori, Haneda's opponent, simply watched as Asuma and Kurenai left.

"I never expected that Uchiha ninjas would be so loyal and righteous."

"tell me your name."

“I will remember you and name your body, which is about to be made into art, after you.”

Sasori looked into Haneda's eyes and said that his eyes were prosthetic eyes modified by puppetry, so he was not afraid of meeting the Sharingan's gaze.

"Uchiha Haneda, remember this well."

"Next, I will destroy your puppet and your ugly body."

Haneda's three-tomoe Sharingan stared intently at Sasori, and the short sword in his hand gleamed once more.

“That is eternal art, supreme beauty, Uchiha Haneda!” Sasori corrected.

As soon as he finished speaking, the puppets that Scorpion had previously controlled surrounded Haneda once again.

Last time, Sasori didn't immediately anticipate that Haneda would use Earth Release to escape underground.

This time, Haneda will not have that opportunity again!

"never mind."

"Haneda said coldly, and charged toward Scorpion."

As for abandoning Uncle Sakumo and running away alone...

He, Uchiha Haneda, couldn't do that.

He didn't want to betray his conscience, nor did he want to meet Kakashi's disappointed gaze.

Besides, Madara and Black Zetsu have already set their sights on him, so there's no point in running away.

Scorpion smiled unconsciously as he watched Haneda rush towards him.

With a flick of his finger, all the puppets, including the Third Kazekage, rushed towards Haneda.

The numbers include one Kage, five Jonin, and twelve Chunin!

With this lineup, Sasori estimates that, judging from Haneda's current performance, he definitely won't last a quarter of an hour!

Zizizi! !

The sound of electricity resounded in front of Scorpion, while a large amount of steam rose from Haneda's body.

This is the Eight Gates Formation, the fourth gate, the Gate of Injury!

Haneda's speed increased dramatically, he broke through the iron sand barrier, and cut the three puppets blocking his way in three strokes.

The Sharingan's powerful dynamic vision allowed him to easily see the puppet's movements.

The speed temporarily unleashed by the Eight Gates technique allows for a rapid advance by taking advantage of the gaps in Sasori's control over the puppets!

Sasori of the Red Sand is too strong!

Even if his puppet's chakra threads are severed or the puppet is cut in half, Sasori can quickly regain control and recover.

This means that the battle can only end by killing the scorpion!

This is practically the only way!!

Shhh! Shhh!

The sand and iron particles, like ocean waves, chased after Haneda, while the sand and iron particles beneath Scorpion's feet also floated up and quickly enveloped him.

Haneda's short sword rushed forward and slashed at Sasori.