Sasori of the Red Sands and the Jashin Cultist

Shisui remembered once hearing Lord Asura mention that the Akatsuki's goal was to gather the Tailed Beasts from the various ninja villages and create the ultimate weapon!

Now Gaara's group had been ambushed during their retreat. Clearly, the other side had prepared for this long in advance. This was no chance encounter!

From Kankuro's side came a hoarse, unfamiliar voice. "Oh? So this is the puppet technique of the Land of Stars?"

"Interesting. To think you can control them remotely to this degree without using chakra threads—but, kid, you're too weak—"

Before the words had even faded, another piercing screech of tearing metal and explosions rang out!

Clearly, the battle had grown even more intense.

"Damn it! You bastard!" Kankuro's voice sounded again, now tinged with urgency.

I have to send support immediately. Shisui's mind raced.

Five kilometers southeast of Black Pine Forest Town—

He quickly recalled the last reported positions of each squad and their planned evacuation routes.

Fortunately, the squad he led was currently the closest to the Suna Squad out of all the squads!

The other squads had either already entered the Land of Stars or had deviated too far in another direction.

"Reinforcements are being dispatched at once! Hold on a little longer!" Almost without hesitation, Shisui made his decision.

After cutting off communications with Kankuro, he swiftly switched to the squad's internal channel and ordered, "Kimimaro, Haku, move out with me immediately to support the Suna Squad! The enemy is a member of the Akatsuki, extremely dangerous! Their target is very likely the One-Tail Shukaku inside Gaara!"

"Yes!" Kimimaro's voice came from the treetop. The next instant, he landed silently beside Shisui, his Byakugan gleaming brightly in the darkness.

"Understood!" Haku also rose instantly, a cold light gathering in his eyes.

"Wait, Senior Shisui!" After