A sea of puppets came surging toward them.
They filled the entire sky, darkening the landscape in an instant.
When Naruto and Neji emerged from the underground tomb, this was the scene that greeted them. There was no need to explain it to Naruto. Thanks to his Byakugan, Neji could easily tell that every enemy approaching them was a lifeless puppet. Even the flying creatures below were puppet weapons made from special metals and mechanical technology. Under the light of the artificial sun, their metal surfaces reflected a cold gleam, and an ominous aura radiated from their bulky frames.
"They're all puppets!?"
Neji's pupils widened as he spoke, visibly shocked.
"Well, there's only one living person left, after all. This is probably the young master's special way of welcoming me."
Naruto lifted his eyelids slightly. A faint golden eyeshadow showed at the corners of his eyes, and a brilliant glow appeared deep in his pupils.
"In that case, let's clear out these insignificant pests first!"
Senjutsu Chakra burst forth in an instant.
"Right!"
They launched straight into battle.
"Boom!"
Naruto shot forward.
He raced toward the hundreds of puppets crowding the sky. The moment they spotted Naruto and Neji, brilliant lights flashed in their metallic eyes.
"Whoosh!"
"Whoosh!"
"Whoosh!"
"Whoosh!"
They plunged down at tremendous speed.
Weapons rose in their hands.
"Zzzzzzzzzzz!"
Blinding flashes of light flickered.
"Rumble!"
Ruthless beams of laser fire shot toward them.
"Bang! Bang!"
"Bang!"
"Thud!"
The beams tore through the air.
Naruto nimbly dodged them.
They all slammed into the ground and the abandoned village buildings instead.
The blasts erupted with tremendous force.
Dust and rubble flew everywhere.
These beams packed destructive power comparable to B-rank jutsu, perhaps even a little stronger. A mere graze would leave an ordinary ninja dead or injured. Even Naruto,