Naruto: Forced to activate Infinite Tsukuyomi in order to return home

"Who are you?"

After receiving Sakura's treatment, Granny Chiyo slowly opened her cloudy eyes.

When she realized that a strange ninja was treating her beside her, she couldn't help but ask, her voice filled with a hint of wariness and curiosity.

"Mother-in-law, it's true that it's difficult to explain in a single sentence who I am right now..."

Seeing that Granny Chiyo had finally responded, Sakura quickly replied softly, her tone full of gentleness and patience:

"But please believe me, I'm on your side. I'm here to help you stop Scorpion..."

As she spoke, Sakura's eyes were firm and clear, as if they could dispel all gloom.

Her hands gently pressed on Granny Chiyo's acupoints, her movements skillful and powerful, revealing her expertise in medicine and her care for the patient.

My current existence in this time and space is indeed a question that is difficult to explain easily.

To avoid complications and to concentrate on dealing with the formidable enemy at hand—Scorpion—Sakura chose such a brief answer.

As Grandma Chiyo listened to Sakura's words, although a trace of doubt still lingered in her heart, she could also read the other person's goodwill and determination in those sincere eyes.

"Thank you, child..."

"No matter where you come from, I will always remember your kindness."

Grandma Chiyo's voice was soft, but it conveyed an undeniable firmness and gratitude.

Sakura smiled gently and continued to concentrate on treating Granny Chiyo. Her nimble hands moved among the acupoints, as if weaving a symphony of life.

She needed to make sure that Granny Chiyo could regain some strength as soon as possible to prepare for the upcoming battle.

At the same time, Sakura's eyes kept scanning her surroundings, keeping a close eye on Sasori's movements. She was like a cheetah poised to pounce, ready to deal with Sasori's sudden attack at any moment.

Scorpion watched this scene coldly from the side, a hint of doubt in his eyes.

With the blessing of Fengtian's "power of cause and effect," wouldn't one's own puppet be "invincible"?

How could this woman so easily break her puppet?

Sasori's doubts grew like a snowball, and he stared intently at Sakura's every move, his cold eyes revealing a complex mix of confusion and wariness.

He began to realize that this seemingly ordinary Konoha ninja might be hiding some kind of powerful, unknown force, just like the undercurrents in the deep sea, which appear calm on the surface but are actually turbulent and unpredictable.

"Hmph, this is interesting."

Scorpion snorted contemptuously, and with a flick of his finger, as if using an invisible conductor's baton, more puppets swarmed towards Sakura and Granny Chiyo from all directions.

These puppets come in all sorts of bizarre shapes; some wield gleaming blades, while others carry heavy weapons. They are clearly an "army" specially created by Scorpion to deal with various emergencies.

Sakura's heart tightened, but she remained calm on the surface.

She quickly took a deep breath, adjusted her breathing rhythm, and rapidly formed hand seals, gathering chakra in her palms to prepare for the impending storm of attacks.

Meanwhile, her hands continued to work tirelessly, treating Granny Chiyo's wounds to ensure she could maintain a certain level of fighting ability in this fierce battle.

"Mother-in-law, you take a rest. I'll handle these annoying guys."

Sakura's voice carried an undeniable firmness, and her eyes burned with a fierce fighting spirit, like a little lioness about to charge into battle.

Grandma Chiyo nodded slightly upon hearing Sakura's words, a relieved smile appearing on her aged face.

She knew that her most important task now was to recover her strength so that she could deliver a fatal blow to Scorpion at the crucial moment.

Upon seeing this, Scorpion curled his lips into a cold smile.

He didn't think Sakura could handle all his puppets alone, but he was happy to see the outcome of the battle.

After all, for him, fighting itself is an art, and the scene before him undoubtedly provided him with more creative inspiration.

However, Sakura did not disappoint Sasori.

With her exceptional physical and ninjutsu skills, she moved nimbly among the puppets, constantly breaking their arms and kicking their bodies away.

Each attack was precise and powerful, forcing Scorpion to reassess his opponent.

Finally, after Sakura destroyed dozens of puppets in succession, Sasori stopped his fierce attack.

He slowly took a step forward, his expression complex, and couldn't help but ask:

"I'm baffled as to how you managed to destroy my puppet so easily..."

"You should know that these puppets of mine have all been baptized by the power of cause and effect, endowing them with the characteristic of being indestructible..."

Sakura was slightly taken aback upon hearing this, but quickly recovered and replied:

"Perhaps this is related to the [space-time power] that I possess..."

"Ever since I received Chengyun's call in that time and space, I have come in response..."

Sakura's eyes deepened, as if she were lost in memories:

"During the process of traversing time and space, it is possible that a trace of [time-space power] was unintentionally carried along..."

When Scorpion heard Sakura mention the "power of time and space," a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

He had never heard of such a mysterious power, let alone imagined that someone could travel through time and space.

This explanation was both novel and mysterious to him.

He stared intently at Sakura, trying to find the answer in her eyes, but Sakura's eyes showed only determination and composure, without the slightest fear or evasion.

"[The power of spacetime]?"

The scorpion muttered to itself, seemingly trying to understand this unfamiliar concept:

"You mean, your power comes from another dimension?"

Sakura nodded. Although she herself had limited understanding of this "power of time and space," she knew that this was the most reasonable explanation for why she could easily destroy the scorpion puppet.

Sasori remained silent for a moment, seemingly processing the information. He stared at Sakura, his eyes filled with both curiosity and wariness.

He realized that the girl in front of him not only possessed extraordinary strength, but also carried a secret unknown to others.

"interesting!"

Scorpion finally broke the silence, a playful smile playing on his lips:

"It seems this battle will be even more thrilling than I anticipated."

As he spoke, he flicked his finger again, but this time, no more puppets swarmed out.

Instead, he slowly walked towards Sakura, each step so heavy it seemed to tread on one's heartstrings, emanating a chilling aura of danger.

"Let me personally experience just how powerful your spacetime abilities truly are."

Scorpion's voice was deep and magnetic, each word seemingly squeezed out with difficulty from between his teeth, carrying an undeniable determination.

Seeing this, Sakura knew that the real challenge was imminent.

She clenched her fists tightly, took a deep breath, and tried to calm herself down, adjusting her chakra to its optimal state. Her eyes were fixed on Sasori, ready to face his storm of attacks.

"Grandma, please take good care of yourself. The battles to come will likely be very intense."

Before the battle broke out, Sakura turned back and gave Granny Chiyo a final reminder.

Grandma Chiyo nodded gently. Although her strength had not fully recovered, her eyes, which had weathered countless storms, shone with a resolute light.

She was prepared to catch Scorpion off guard at any crucial moment.

"fighting…."

"Let's begin..."