Mukade stared at Chiyo Uchiha.
His mechanical voice suddenly became shrill and piercing, and the eyes embedded behind his metal faceplate flickered violently.
He staggered back two steps. The protective film formed by the Dragon Vein's energy over his body had actually developed unstable ripples.
Sasuke's Sharingan keenly caught that detail, and a storm surged within his heart.
This monster, capable of controlling countless puppets and absorbing Dragon Vein energy, had actually lost his composure the instant he heard Chiyo's name?
"Impossible... You shouldn't be here..."
Mukade's voice began to distort, while his body of fused machinery and flesh emitted discordant clicking sounds.
"The records from the future clearly state that, at this point in time, you should be in the Land of Rain..."
Chiyo narrowed his eyes slightly as the crimson patterns of his Mangekyō Sharingan slowly spun.
He could actually tell that Chiyo was not the Chiyo Uchiha from the future.
Sara was still asleep under Genjutsu on his shoulder, her red hair cascading down like a waterfall.
"What the hell are you babbling about?!"
Chiyo's voice was soft, yet it made the air throughout the entire tower freeze.
"Whatever you have to say, say it to my Lava Blade!"
He formed a seal with one hand. Sara's body was lifted by a gentle current of Chakra and lightly placed beside a stone pillar in the corner.
Then, Chiyo opened his mouth and exhaled.
Scorching Lava Release Chakra gathered in his palm before transforming into a long blade glowing crimson from end to end.
The blade flowed with a magma-like radiance, scorching the surrounding air until it warped and twisted.
"Wait!"
Naruto suddenly shouted.
"Uncle Chiyo, that monster's core is in his chest. You only need to—"
"There's no need!"
Before his words had even fallen, Chiyo vanished