"Eternal art?"
Naruto frowned, his eyes filled with confusion and anger. "Turning yourself into an emotionless puppet—can that even be called art? True art should be the beautiful memories created with companions, the conviction to fight for the people important to you! Not becoming a cold, lifeless monster like you!"
Sasori's expression instantly darkened. "What do you know?! Brats like you have no idea what the true essence of art is! Today, I'll show you what true eternal art really is!"
He manipulated his puppet body, and his arms suddenly extended as they reached for Naruto. Sharp claws gleamed coldly from his fingers.
Naruto hurriedly dodged backward while forming hand seals with both hands. "Nine-Tails Chakra Mode!"
The chakra around him became even denser, golden fur covering his arms as his strength and speed increased tremendously.
He charged straight into Sasori's attack and smashed his fist into Sasori's arm. The two collided with a loud Bam!, and the powerful shockwave shook the surrounding trees.
"I didn't expect you to be able to wield the power of a Tailed Beast."
A flicker of surprise crossed Sasori's eyes, but it was quickly replaced by coldness. "Still, it's not enough."
His body suddenly split into countless small puppets, which surged toward Naruto like a tide.
Watching the swarm of small puppets rush at him, Naruto felt no fear at all. His hands rapidly formed seals. "Wind Release: Rasenshuriken!"
He hurled the Rasenshuriken forward. Massive wind blades ravaged the puppet horde, shredding small puppets one after another.
But Sasori had far too many small puppets. Though the Rasenshuriken was immensely powerful, it could not wipe them all out.
"Naruto, I'll help you!"
Seeing this, Haruno Sakura immediately rushed forward. Chakra gathered in her hands as she slammed a palm onto the ground. "Mystical Palm