The Sunagakure elder Chiba had fallen beside Uzumaki Kuming, and his death cast a shadow over the hearts of the Sunagakure shinobi present. The fight between Uzumaki Kuming and Chiba had been incredibly swift; this was no battle that ordinary shinobi could interfere in.
The Puppet Squad's support had been of no use in this fight.
His friend's death had affected Ebizo's state of mind. Right now, all he could think about was how to kill Uzumaki Kuming and avenge his friend.
"Rasa, Pakura, you two work with the Puppet Squad and attack."
"The only things that can affect Uzumaki Kuming are Pakura's Scorch Release and poison!"
Sunagakure had learned about Uzumaki Kuming's abilities after he fought Rasa and the others. Facing such a terrifying opponent, Ebizo had immediately settled on the most suitable way to surround and kill him.
Chiba's efforts had also bought Rasa plenty of time. By now, Rasa had gathered all the Gold Dust beneath the surrounding area, and it was ready to use.
"Yes!"
Rasa raised a hand and manipulated the Gold Dust. A layer of it surfaced beneath Uzumaki Kuming's feet. Sensing Rasa's Chakra, Kuming sprang nimbly out of the way. Rasa did not pursue him, instead wrapping Chiba's corpse in Gold Dust and quickly moving it behind the Puppet Squad shinobi.
Uzumaki Kuming watched without a word or a move, letting Rasa do as he pleased.
He still felt some admiration for this Sunagakure elder who had developed a breathing method in the world of the Hokage. Zi Luo, the Sunagakure shinobi who would create the Seven Heavens Breathing Method in the future, had probably drawn on much of Chiba's experience. Otherwise, a boy not yet twenty could never have gained such expertise in body training.
Chiba himself had been a peerless genius.