"Black Hunters?"
Sarutobi Mirai's expression changed drastically.
She stared in disbelief at the puppets charging toward them, shrouded in black cloaks.
If she remembered correctly, these were the monsters that had appeared a year and a half ago and attacked Konoha's ninja village.
Clack, clack, clack!
The sound of the puppets' joints echoed as they opened their mouths and spewed out a swath of silver glints.
Sarutobi Mirai's expression changed sharply as she forcibly drew upon the chakra within her.
"Wind Style Chakra Mode!"
Bang!
A hazy blue chakra rapidly surged from within her body, forming a Wind Style chakra cloak over her skin.
At the same time, Sarutobi Mirai's physical abilities and perception skyrocketed. Holding the Chakra Blade in hand, she slashed directly behind her.
Bang!
The incoming poisoned needles were sent flying at once.
Her body spun sharply, and like a coiling dragon, she swept her right leg toward the attacking puppet.
Bang!
The puppet was knocked flying.
At the same time, the Chakra Blade in Sarutobi Mirai's hand flew from her grasp.
Boom!
The puppet she had sent flying was pinned down.
The powerful Wind Style chakra violently blew apart half of the puppet's body.
It collapsed onto the ground.
"Teacher Mirai, watch your back!" Wasabi Izuno cried urgently.
Sarutobi Mirai's expression shifted slightly as she hurriedly turned around.
These puppets had no human presence, and their movements were erratic, making them impossible to track in such a short time.
More importantly, the sheer number and variety of the puppets far exceeded everyone's expectations.
The attack a year and a half ago had caught Konoha's ninja village completely off guard.
Bang!
The ground burst open as a massive puppet centipede over ten meters long erupted from beneath the earth.
The instant it emerged, it opened its gaping