Hidan, You Wouldn't Want Anyone to Know You Lost, Would You?

Simu stared with great interest at the black-haired puppet standing before Sasori.

Over the past few months, he had gathered quite a bit of intelligence in Sunagakure, conducting a careful investigation into past incidents and people who had existed there.

That was why he recognized the puppet's origins at a glance.

"I never expected the strongest Kazekage in Sunagakure's history to end up in your hands. You truly are Sunagakure's genius puppet master."

Simu did not hold back his admiration for Sasori in the slightest.

"Oh, right. I have another identity in Sunagakure: Shenmu, the manager of the Red Spider Lily Merchant Guild."

As if worried Sasori might not recognize him, Simu specifically explained further.

Of course, to Sasori, that explanation sounded more like a threat...

After all, he had been secretly monitoring the Red Spider Lily Merchant Guild and its manager, Shenmu, all along.

Simu's introduction was clearly telling him: Your little moves have always been under my control...

Sasori narrowed his eyes. In that instant, countless thoughts flashed through his mind.

"So it was you."

Sasori's gaze flickered slightly as he raised a question that had long concerned him. "That monster obtained by Sunagakure's higher-ups, and those monsters appearing in the desert... were they also the work of the Jashin Cult?"

"Of course."

Simu admitted it outright. Sasori of the Red Sands was a member he thought highly of. Since he wanted someone to join his camp, he had to show a bit of strength.

Moreover, even Simu found Sasori's Human Puppet Technique shocking and fascinating.

The Third Kazekage before him was a perfect example. Although his body had undergone extensive puppet modifications, he could still use every ninjutsu he had mastered in life, including his Kekkei Genkai!

Achieving such an effect undoubtedly required an immensely deep understanding