Chapter 97: I Have a Shark That Specializes in Breaking Edo Tensei!
Sasori of the Red Sand contentedly took the scroll and put it away. His attitude towards Uehara Naraka improved considerably, even showing some concern, "Rasa died in the Land of Rain. Aren't you afraid of bringing trouble to Amegakure (Village Hidden in the Rain)?"
"Won't happen."
Uehara Naraka suppressed the smile in his heart and said, "Sasori-senpai is from Sunagakure (Village Hidden by Sand). Why not tell me, after Rasa's death, who will be in charge in Sunagakure? Then I can just go kill them, right?"
"Hmph, that rotten village..."
Sasori snorted contemptuously, expressing dissatisfaction with his homeland. However, while thinking, the image of an old woman suddenly appeared in Sasori's mind.
His grandmother, Chiyo.
Sunagakure had long been without a successor; they could only choose from the older generation.
In terms of status, Chiyo was one of Sunagakure's founders, had always served as a high-level advisor for Sunagakure, and she was also the wife of the First Kazekage.
In terms of strength, Chiyo should be the strongest ninja currently in Sunagakure. Even he wouldn't dare underestimate the Chikamatsu Collection of Ten Puppets in Chiyo's hands.
No matter how you looked at it, Chiyo might stand up during Sunagakure's most dangerous times.
However, facing Uehara Naraka, who had the support of Pain and Konan, Chiyo's strength was ultimately somewhat insufficient; the probability of escaping assassination was very low.
After pondering for a moment, Sasori snorted coldly, "Hmph, no need for you to handle this matter. I'll take care of it for you! So far from the Land of Rain, your teacher would be very worried if she knew, right?"
"It's fine, I can handle it."
Uehara Naraka glanced at Hiruko, feeling somewhat like laughing inside. Everyone really wants to jump out and compete with him for Akatsuki's Best Actor award!
Is that helping him deal with trouble?
Uehara felt too embarrassed to expose Sasori's thoughts!
Moreover, the relationship between Sasori of the Red Sand and Elder Chiyo was grandmother and grandson. How could Uehara bear to watch them fight?
Sasori found another reason, "Sunagakure is, after all, one of the Five Great Hidden Villages. If you were besieged by them, you might fall into danger..."
"What danger could a place like Sunagakure pose?"
Uehara Naraka chuckled lightly and shook his head. Sunagakure wasn't Konoha; it didn't hide super taijutsu ninjas like Might Guy.
Uehara Naraka waved his hand, stopping Sasori's words, pointed at the people opposite, and said, "Alright, Sasori-senpai, let's deal with them first!"
While they were talking, the Third Kazekage and Orochimaru had already reached an agreement.
The Third Kazekage would rely on the advantage of his Edo Tensei body not being able to die, act as the main combat force, and step forward to intercept Sasori, Deidara, and Uehara Naraka.
Baki and Gaara would flee at the first opportunity.
Orochimaru and Kabuto Yakushi didn't particularly care; they had ways to escape. Orochimaru also wanted to personally witness the combat advantages of an Edo Tensei.
"Edo Tensei subjects possess infinite chakra."
Orochimaru extended his hand towards the Third Kazekage and chuckled lightly, "Now let us witness the power of the Strongest Kazekage in his prime!"
"I understand."
The Third Kazekage nodded at Baki, signaling them to flee directly once the battle started. Only then did he slowly raise his palm, "Iron Sand World Method!"
Because he had the support of infinite chakra within his body, the Third Kazekage unhesitatingly released his strongest ninjutsu.
Sharp black iron sand spikes shot out one after another!
Countless iron sand particles transformed into sharp blades, spreading profusely towards the enemy's direction, their speed far exceeding that of thrown shuriken!
"Starting with the strongest killing move?"
Sasori manipulated his Third Kazekage puppet to deploy an Iron Sand Shield and instructed coldly, "Deidara, Uehara, you two be careful. The Third Kazekage can move freely within the Iron Sand Barrier!"
In an instant, a black Iron Sand Barrier was already set up.
Baki seized this opportunity, secretly slipping out with Gaara through a gap in the Iron Sand Barrier. After these two left, an iron sand spike once again extended down, completely sealing the barrier.
This way, no one could possibly pursue them.
"Magnet Release: Iron Sand Wings!"
The Third Kazekage quickly flew above the barrier. Iron sand wings rapidly condensed around his body, and dense black feathers shot out from the wings!
Astonishingly, these feathers actually bypassed the defense Sasori had set up, seeming to possess a tracking function, flying towards Uehara and the others!
Sasori could only hastily arrange an iron sand defense.
However, the enemy's attack wasn't over yet.
A giant black triangular pyramid converged in the air.
The Third Kazekage gave Sasori and the others a deep look, then fiercely swung his palm, "Magnet Release: Iron Sand Gyroscope!"
The triangular pyramid spun rapidly as it descended!
Whether in terms of size or ninjutsu characteristics, it seemed highly likely to destroy the iron sand defense Sasori had deployed.
"Endless."
Sasori glanced subtly at Uehara Naraka and Deidara and said coldly, "If not for considering you two..."
Deidara instantly waved his right hand irritably, "Sasori-danna, quickly remove the defense! Let me use my art to blow him to smithereens!"
"Let me do it!"
Uehara Naraka quietly estimated the Third Kazekage's position and slowly began forming hand seals, "Speaking of which, this is how you form the Summoning Technique seals, right?"
Sasori: "..."
Deidara: "..."
What kind of disciples does Konan teach?
How come Uehara Naraka's summoning seals don't even seem proficient.
Orochimaru, at the edge of the Iron Sand Barrier, saw Uehara Naraka's one-seal-per-second hand gestures. This time he wasn't alarmed, but rather somewhat amused, "If you summon Pain, perhaps I'll still have a chance to obtain a pair of Rinnegan..."
"Ninja Art: Summoning Technique!"
Uehara Naraka's palm slapped onto the ground!
But the ground was empty; not even a summoning seal pattern appeared.
Deidara's face instantly darkened.
Sasori looked somewhat speechlessly at Uehara, "Kid, how did you kill the Fourth Kazekage?"
"Don't rush..."
Just as Uehara Naraka's words fell, a strangely shaped giant shark [Chum the Waters] suddenly leaped up from the ground beneath the Third Kazekage, opening its mouth to bite him.
Iron sand quickly transformed into defensive armor, appearing on the Third Kazekage's body, helping him withstand the shark's giant teeth. He didn't take the shark seriously.
The anticipation and nervousness on Orochimaru's face instantly dissipated. He said boredly, "I thought he would summon Pain. Didn't expect him to use an ordinary shark against the Third Kazekage. A summoned beast of this level doesn't even count as a minor diversion..."
In the entire ninja world, Konoha's Sannin were definitely qualified to judge summoned beasts.
Their summoned beasts came from the Three Great Sage Regions, far surpassing most summoned beasts in the ninja world.
However, the next second, that giant shark actually instantly bit through the iron sand defense, swallowed the Third Kazekage's Edo Tensei body whole, and then re-submerged into the ground.
Plop!
The corpse of an ordinary ninja fell to the ground.
The Third Kazekage was already nowhere to be seen. The surrounding Iron Sand Barrier, having lost the support of his Magnet Release chakra, was also rapidly dissipating.
Orochimaru nervously raised his fingers, cold sweat dripping from his forehead, "Something's wrong! I instantly lost contact with the Third Kazekage! His soul is gone! That shark just now was strange; it devoured the Third Kazekage's soul!"
His painstakingly successful Edo Tensei technique had just appeared in the world, only to immediately meet its perfect counter?
Wasn't this screwing him over!
(End of Chapter)
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