At this very moment, a squad of Iwagakure ninja led by Yan Shou had arrived at Naruto and Sasuke's location.
After hearing Yan Shou's words, the other Iwagakure ninja also spoke in indignant, solemn voices.
"Lord Yan Shou is right!"
"We who have already died absolutely cannot bring shame upon Iwagakure again. This time, even if we die, we must destroy that man's plan!"
The resolute voices coming from the Iwagakure crowd made Sasuke and Naruto in the distance freeze slightly.
Hearing them, a trace of confusion appeared on Naruto's face beneath the Tailed Beast Chakra shroud, while a thoughtful gleam flashed through Sasuke's eyes as he muttered in a low voice.
"Just as I thought... these guys are being controlled by someone..."
While the two of them were still stunned, the Iwagakure ninja in the distance suddenly moved, rapidly forming all manner of Art Seals with their hands.
"Earth Release: Hundred-Fissure Mountain Earth!"
"Earth Release: Earth Spear Thrust!"
As their voices fell, countless sharp earthen spears suddenly shot toward Naruto and Sasuke.
Seeing this, Naruto instantly flashed in front of Sasuke. A smile curled across his lips as he glanced back at Sasuke and said confidently.
"Don't worry. Leave this one to me!"
As he spoke, Naruto suddenly swung his arm!
In the next moment, the red Tailed Beast Chakra that had wrapped around his arm stretched like rubber and lashed through the air, intercepting every earthen spear flying toward them.
A flicker of surprise passed through Sasuke's eyes at the sight, while the Iwagakure ninja in the distance also exchanged astonished looks and discussed among themselves.
"I didn't expect Konoha's brat to be this capable. In that case, he should be able to survive under our command."
At that moment, Yan Shou, standing at the center of