Yuhi Shinku opened his eyes, a grave look flashing through them. He stopped restoring his Chakra, stood, and said, "As expected, they've caught up. Sasori is with them, too.
Aoba, are you ready? This time, we're facing Sasori and three Sunagakure ninja. It'll be tough, but we can't back down. We have to fight to the end."
Kawaki Aoba stood as well, gripping the Kunai at his waist. His gaze sharpened. "I'm ready, Sensei. No matter how strong they are, I'll fight beside you. I won't back down.
I've recovered some Chakra, too. It should be enough to deal with their attacks.
And Sensei, Sasori's puppets are dangerous, especially their poison. We have to be careful not to let them hit us."
"I know."
Yuhi Shinku nodded and looked northwest. Soon, four figures appeared at the far end of the grassland. Sasori of the Red Sands led them. The three Sunagakure ninja beside him were all puppet masters, each with a puppet at his side. Their eyes were cold, and they radiated killing intent.
Sasori of the Red Sands walked toward them, an icy smile on his face. His voice carried across the distance, thick with scorn. "Yuhi Shinku. Kawaki Aoba. You ran fast, I'll give you that. But did you really think you could escape? You dealt with my two men, didn't you? You've got some nerve, killing my people. Today, you'll pay for their lives with your own!"
Kawaki Aoba stepped forward, putting himself in front of Yuhi Shinku. He stared coldly at Sasori of the Red Sands. "Save it, Sasori! You ambushed us first. We were only defending ourselves.
Killing us won't be that easy! I cut your Chakra Threads last time, and this time I'll destroy your puppets. You'll pay for what you've done!"
"Oh? Will