The Core of Controlling Puppets!

Yuhi Shinku naturally heard his disciple's shout, but he did not respond.

All of his focus was concentrated on the battle before him.

Facing the pincer attack of three puppets, he did not panic in the slightest. His hands rapidly formed seals as chakra surged wildly through his body.

"Wind Release: Wind Dragon Bullet!"

He suddenly opened his mouth, spraying forth an extremely compressed blade of wind that transformed into a roaring azure wind dragon and shot straight at the needle-launching puppet.

The wind dragon was astonishingly fast. Before the needle-launching puppet could even react, it was sent flying by the direct impact. Its body came apart midair, its fragments scattering across the ground.

"One down."

Yuhi Shinku spoke softly, but his gaze did not relax as he swiftly turned toward the cannon puppet.

The puppet's cannon muzzle lit up again, clearly gathering power for an even stronger attack.

"Hmph, the destructive power of Wind Release truly lives up to its reputation."

There was a trace of unwillingness in the puppeteer's voice, but he did not retreat. Instead, he took another scroll from his waist.

Amid a puff of white smoke, a fourth puppet appeared on the battlefield.

This puppet was pitch-black from head to toe and wielded an enormous scythe. The blade faintly emitted the stench of venom.

"A poison puppet?"

Yuhi Shinku's brow furrowed slightly. He could sense the dangerous aura emanating from this puppet.

He quickly stepped back and formed seals again, preparing to meet this new challenge.

At the same time, Kawaki Aoba finally drove back the Sunagakure ninja before him. Panting heavily, he turned to look toward Yuhi Shinku's battlefield.

A trace of determination flashed through his eyes as he muttered, "Sensei, I won't let you fight alone."

He tightened his grip on the short