Li naturally would not let the remaining enemies off. He stretched out a hand and fiercely clenched his fist at the puppets in the air. A violent roar of wind suddenly rang out, and when they looked again, those puppets and their mounts had exploded into countless clouds of dust in midair. However, Li left one behind. After all, they still needed to enter the artificial sun.
Shikamaru had also seized the timing perfectly. Just as most of the enemies were being cleared away, he had already rushed to the last remaining enemy. Then, the Shadow Binding Technique activated, and that puppet fell completely under Shikamaru's control.
Shikamaru then controlled the puppet to form the hand seals for entering and exiting. At once, a black entrance appeared on the artificial sun, and everyone hurried inside. Only after entering did Li understand why members of the main house were forbidden from coming here.
Li was the first to enter. The first thing he noticed was that the air inside was completely different from the air outside, carrying a faint sulfurous smell for some unknown reason. Though he did not know the exact cause, anyone who had not been exposed to this air for a long time would likely place a great burden on their body by entering rashly.
It might even cause death. But then why had Toneri allowed some of his people to live here?
As everyone entered, they discovered that this place was not without defensive facilities. First, there were far more puppets inside this artificial sun than outside. They likewise rode giant birds and launched fierce attacks at the group. Meanwhile, new threats emerged from some bunkers below—people wielding anti-air Ninjutsu weapons and continuously attacking them.
In the end, however, everyone landed safely on the ground. Li immediately