Right after Sasori let out that shout, the single lonely puppet beside him suddenly multiplied as if by magic, becoming seven in all!
These six puppets were distinctly different from the original humanoid puppet.
Aside from the puppet standing beside Sasori to protect him and two others that looked somewhat human, the remaining three puppets looked nothing like people at all.
The roles of these six puppets were clearly divided. Two of them charged straight at Itachi Uchiha, obviously launching an attack against him.
Each of the two puppets had its own specialty. One excelled at long-range poisoned needle attacks, firing its needles at Itachi Uchiha like a torrential storm, making them impossible to guard against.
The other specialized in close-quarters combat. Its movements were swift as lightning, and every strike carried tremendous force.
The other two puppets stood to Sasori's left and right, their task being to protect him.
After all, for a puppeteer, their own safety was paramount. Puppets were merely tools.
As for the final two puppets, the instant they appeared, they flashed across the battlefield once before vanishing like ghosts without a trace.
There was no doubt that Sasori had arranged for these two puppets to carry out assassinations and set ambush traps.
The remaining Third Kazekage puppet was free to move around the field, able either to protect Sasori or attack Itachi Uchiha.
Yet, faced with such carefully arranged tactics, Itachi Uchiha, who possessed the Mangekyō Sharingan, showed not the slightest hint of panic.
His visual prowess far surpassed that of ordinary people, and Sasori's every movement was fully within his sight.
After a thrilling, brief, and fierce exchange, the atmosphere on the battlefield became exceptionally tense.
At that critical moment, Itachi Uchiha keenly caught a fleeting opening. Without hesitation, he fixed his gaze in