Relying on the Sharingan's Genjutsu effects and Hell Yama King's interrogation abilities, Akaseki quickly learned the location of the White Clan's compound. He also captured Sasori, the son of Zong Xuan and Zhen Sha, and Chiyo's grandson.
Sasori was only five years old at the time. He had not even entered the Ninja Academy yet.
After dealing with the ninja protecting him, Akaseki used Hell Yama King's abilities to safely dismember him into eight pieces. This way, Chiyo would not think of trying something like a "surprise attack."
Without Hell Yama King's help, even if Sasori were rescued, he would only be a limbless torso!
Then, Akaseki's Mirror Clone took Sasori hostage and finally met Chiyo.
The moment Chiyo appeared, Akaseki's real body immediately took off aboard Vermilion Bird Tanuki Treasure—
But such an open and conspicuous departure immediately drew the Sand Ninja's attention.
Several Sand Ninja riding flying puppets gave chase.
But—
Whoosh, whoosh! The flying puppet masters trying to pursue them were all intercepted by several white-robed puppets!
"Everyone, stop!" Chiyo immediately ordered.
"Lady Chiyo—"
"Think this through carefully!" Chiyo said with a dark expression.
At the same time, Ebizo looked painfully at Sasori and demanded of Akaseki, "Wait. How can you guarantee that you'll heal Sasori after you reach safety?"
"He's just a little kid. Back then, our Uchiha Clan founded Konoha precisely to protect children. As an inheritor of the Will of Fire, once I reach a safe place, I naturally won't make things difficult for a child," Akaseki said righteously.
"You'd better not be lying!" Chiyo stared anxiously at her grandson.
Though Sasori appeared to be in no pain, which eased her somewhat, the sight of him being dismembered into eight pieces was still horrifying enough that she could not rest easy.
"Lady Chiyo—"
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