If he succeeded, he would realize his ambitions; if he failed, he would be consigned to eternal damnation.
But he had no way back now. He could only stake everything on one desperate gamble.
Meanwhile, inside the Hokage Building, everyone was still discussing the capture plan.
Suddenly, Tsunade rushed in from outside, her face grave as she said, "Lord Hokage, bad news! While patrolling the village, we discovered many suspicious people moving about. They're also gathering in secret—it looks like they're about to launch an attack!"
The Hokage's heart tightened at the news. "It seems the Daimyo of the Land of Wind has launched his rebellion ahead of schedule! Everyone, act immediately according to the plan we made earlier! We must stop them and protect Konoha!"
"Yes!"
Everyone answered in unison, then promptly left the Hokage Building and led the ninja to deal with the coming attack.
Kawaki Aoba followed Kakashi as well, leading a squad of ninja to defend the village's key locations.
Upon hearing Haruno Sakura's words, Sasori's fingers suddenly tapped the scroll much faster, fury churning in his cold eyes. "War? With just a few Konoha ninja like you, you dare speak of settling things with Sunagakure?"
He abruptly raised his hand, and the scroll at his waist unfurled with a whoosh.
Several strangely shaped puppets leaped from the scroll and landed amid the ruins beside him, their joints clicking mechanically as they radiated a chilling killing intent.
Seeing this, Haruno Sakura swiftly formed hand seals. Chakra gathered in her palms, and a pale green glow wrapped around her fists. "Senior Sasori, your puppet technique is indeed renowned throughout the Shinobi World, but Konoha's ninja are not so easily bullied.
Since we dared to come here, we're confident we can make Sunagakure understand the consequences of attacking