After hearing Kenichi out, Matsudaira smiled. "Or they may have already set a trap and be waiting for us to walk right into their ambush.
Just like with Dan Katō before, Sunagakure's commander should be Chiyo's grandson, Sasori. Over the past month, he's made quite a name for himself as Sasori of the Red Sands."
"We'll need to question the ninja in front of us for details. If Sasori has set an ambush, all the better. We won't have to worry about them changing positions.
"With Susanoo, we're the perfect counter to Sunagakure's Puppet forces. Puppets mainly rely on concealed weapons and poison to hurt people. This is our chance to show what we can do and make a name for the Uchiha," Kenichi said.
Kenichi hauled up the half-conscious Sand Shinobi. The Mangekyo Sharingan in his eyes slowly turned, and a single glance was enough to hypnotize him.
"Tell me how Sunagakure's forces are deployed up ahead."
"A large number of ninja from the Puppet forces are hidden up ahead, under Captain Sasori's command. I only know where Sasori is.
"I don't know the numbers or positions of the other Puppet forces."
Kenichi nodded and ended the man's life.
"Sasori seems to be a cautious ninja. We all need to be careful," Matsudaira said.
Everyone nodded. Kenichi said, "I'll scout ahead and see what Sasori of the Red Sands has arranged."
Space rippled, and Kenichi vanished.
Matsudaira and Fūka led the team onward. Deep in the forest, half of Kenichi's body emerged from space atop a great tree. He looked around.
He saw large numbers of Sand Shinobi emerging from their hiding places and laying fresh traps throughout the forest. A handsome red-haired boy calmly directed the Sand Shinobi as they worked.
Kenichi knew at a glance that the