Previously, Ino had held back to help Choji regain his confidence, but now seeing the "Madmen" surge forward like a tide, with that Centipede directing them like a queen bee, she immediately drew her Akimichi, quickly cut down two "Madmen," and then formed a hand seal with one hand.
"Water Release: Water Severing Wave!"
A silver line of water quickly cut through, severing seven or eight "Madmen" in front at the waist.
She put her arm around Temari's waist, and the two of them leaped up, stepping on the shoulders and heads of many "Madmen."
Choji had already fought several rounds with the Centipede, constantly swinging his arms and fists, knocking down the "Madmen" charging at him. He wanted to fight alone, but the Centipede simply wouldn't give him the chance.
Possessing three hearts simultaneously made the Centipede incredibly strong. Choji was a typical case of "two fists can't defeat four hands"; the Centipede's four arms were as fast as lightning, forcing Choji to retreat repeatedly.
At the critical moment, Ino and Temari, who were two steps behind, arrived.
Spotting an opening, Temari slid in through a gap between the many "Madmen." She struck the Centipede's inner knee with her fan, and while he was off balance, Choji delivered a heavy punch to the back of his head. Ino then slammed a Big Ball Rasengan into the chest of this Sunagakure Jonin, and afterward, swung her Akimichi, severing two heads with one strike.
That should be enough to kill him, right? She didn't have time to look closely, so she called out to Choji and continued to charge forward.
The "Madmen," having lost the Centipede as their command center, immediately became chaotic. Although they still tried to block them, their formation was no longer as tight as before.
Choji cleared the path ahead, while Temari and Ino worked together, one studying the route and the other using her sensory abilities to guide Choji. Their coordination was quite good.
Seeing Choji's relentless advance, Temari gradually relaxed.
Although this ability seemed to have a time limit, it was indeed very powerful when used unexpectedly. Konoha's methods were too diverse; in comparison, the Hidden Sand Village was far too lacking.
She occasionally whispered questions about Choji, and Ino's expression was strange. What did she mean? Was she interested in their chubby brother?
Are you going to change from Nara Temari to Akimichi Temari? This relationship is so complicated.
Ino spoke vaguely, not bothering herself with the specifics.
For the Hidden Sand Village, Puppet Technique was an extremely important skill, so much so that it could be called the Village's unique craft. As the headquarters of the Puppet Squad, its defenses were no less than the elders' administrative building.
Ninja from the Barrier Team, Sensing Team, and Investigation Team set up three lines of defense, blocking all enemies coveting the Hidden Sand Village's Puppet Technique at the gates.
Unfortunately, impregnable fortresses are always breached from within.
The art of Puppetry is vast and profound. Sasori was very interested in many Secret Techniques of the Second Kazekage and his disciple, Monzaemon. His Human Puppet path was unparalleled, but the experiences and notes of his predecessors could also give him new inspiration.
For Sasori, finding the coffins of the First Kazekage and Second Kazekage and digging up their bodies to make Human Puppets would also be a very gratifying matter.
The Centipede was modified into the control center for the "Madmen," while he, accompanied by Yura and Kabuto, swaggered into the Puppet Squad headquarters.
As the most outstanding puppet maker in the Hidden Sand Village, his heart was calm as he revisited his old stomping grounds.
Even as he passed his former workshop, he "walked" slowly past it, not sparing it a second glance.
Kabuto smiled and pointed to a small house nearby: "I heard that Lord Sasori made many puppets for the Hidden Sand Village in that small house back then?"
Sasori's voice was particularly stiff: "What? Do you want to become part of my collection too?"
Kabuto smiled and waved his hand, indicating he had no intention of provoking him.
"My apologies, Lord. The work these past two days has made me a bit tired. You know, as a human, prolonged work leads to increasing mental stress, so I spoke out of turn."
Sasori grunted, saying nothing.
Talented individuals were rare. Orochimaru needed Kabuto's surgical skills, and so did he.
There were only a few Medical Ninja in the entire Ninja World who could reach Kabuto's level; turning him into a Human Puppet would be too much of a waste.
Yura's subordinates didn't know why their side had to force their way into the Puppet Squad, nor did they know who Sasori and Kabuto were. But like Konoha's Root Ninja, they only knew to obey orders. When their superior told them to kill, they immediately pointed their Kunai at their comrades, who were also Hidden Sand Village Ninja.
They initiated the surprise attack, while Elder Huangsha's subordinates held the advantageous terrain.
Both sides fought fiercely, with blood flowing like a river. Occasionally, a few Ninja attacked Sasori, but Kabuto easily fended them off.
As the group entered the Puppet Squad building, Yakushi Kabuto heard shouts of battle not far behind him. After carefully identifying the sounds, he bowed to Sasori and said, "Lord, it seems there are pursuers coming. I will go stop them."
Sasori was noncommittal, simply waving his hand to let him leave on his own.
Kabuto didn't go to block the pursuers at all. When Sasori and Yura saw Elder Huangsha and Kankuro, Choji, Ino, and Temari also arrived, one after another.
"This is trouble." Seeing Sasori's Hiruko, Ino's heart sank. When it rains, it pours; what she feared most had come true.
She looked at the sky. Thankfully, her half-brother, Deidara, wasn't there.
If it was just Sasori, it wasn't impossible to fight.
Kankuro was covered in blood, and several Sand Ninja were interrogating him about the whereabouts of the Fourth Kazekage's gold dust.
Kankuro had no idea about it and couldn't provide any useful information even if beaten to death. If the others had arrived a moment later, he might have actually been killed.
"Old bastard! I'm going to kill you!" Temari's eyes turned red with rage upon seeing her younger brother being tortured. She swung her three-star fan at Elder Huangsha.
A Jonin by the elder's side used Wind Release to nullify her "Wind Release: Sickle Weasel."
She charged in recklessly, ignoring everything else.
"Choji, charge forward! Get to Kankuro as fast as you can!"
"Alright!"
Ino first placed her Flying Thunder God Jutsu formula on Choji's shoulder, then signaled the chubby man that all he had to do was charge.
The chubby man didn't care about being used as a large, mobile Kunai. He diligently adjusted his breathing, reaching the "four breaths" state. The butterfly wings behind him became even more brilliant, and then, enduring the attacks of the Hidden Sand Village Ninja, he charged in like a wild bull.
Kunai, Shuriken, senbon, and various Ninjutsu rained down on his head. The chubby man used Partial Expansion Jutsu on his right hand and slammed it forward.
Before the smoke and dust could clear, he broke through the Hidden Sand Ninja's defense line.
Ino activated Flying Thunder God at the opportune moment, using the chubby man's shoulder as a pivot. After a two-second pause to dispel the dizziness and discomfort after teleportation, she struck left and right, killing two Sand Ninja, and then pulled up the severely injured Kankuro.
"Chubby, turn around and charge out!"
Choji got angry: "I'm not chubby, I'm just a bit plump!"
He charged out, creating another path. Ino, with Kankuro, used him as a coordinate and also broke out of the encirclement.
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