Whether in the power of ninjutsu or combat experience, Orochimaru was far stronger than Rasa. After all, Orochimaru was slightly older than Rasa and had been a leader during the Second Shinobi World War.
Fortunately, Chiyo joined the battle from the side, giving the previously overwhelmed Rasa a brief chance to catch his breath.
"The outcome has already been decided."
The moment Orochimaru returned, victory was bound to belong to Konoha. As a fence-sitter, the Hidden Sand Village could not possibly commit every one of its ninja to a fight to the death with Konoha.
During the period when the Third Kazekage had vanished, the Hidden Sand Village had inevitably entered a decline. It was precisely during that period that its surrounding neighbors began sending out ninja.
If they fought Konoha to the bitter end now and caused the village's overall strength to decline, it would be an unimaginable disaster for the entire ninja village.
"What a pity I can't kill that boy. A Konoha genius would be far too helpful to Konoha's future."
Chiyo, standing at the center of the battlefield and controlling her puppets, noticed Muzan crawling out from beneath the sand. Her gaze narrowed slightly.
"Kazekage, I'll leave Orochimaru to you for now!"
"I need to deal with that brat from the Hatake Household!"
Chiyo knew that if this continued, the Hidden Sand Village would certainly be the side forced to surrender. But before that, Muzan had to be killed, whether for personal reasons or for the greater good!
Muzan had to die!
Shanye Song and Muzan, positioned along the edge of the battlefield, watched Chiyo rush toward them. It was hard to imagine such speed from an old woman.
"My lord, please leave quickly."
Shanye Song stepped in front of Muzan, kunai already in hand as