High above, Sasori of the Red Sands' mecha hovered.
Its sensors clearly detected Elder Centipede's energy readings soaring—and the direction it was aiming.
Sasori glanced at Sunagakure, then "looked" down at the off-road vehicle struggling through the dust and the young figures inside it.
"End calculations. Tactical change: total annihilation."
With a sweep of the mecha's arm, he hurled out a huge scroll inscribed with intricate summoning runes. It unfurled rapidly in midair!
"Summoning Technique: Red Secret Technique Gundam, Mountain Range!"
BOOM!!!
The desert shook violently just ahead of the off-road vehicle. The sand bulged, then exploded as a colossal figure rose from the ground!
It was a giant humanoid puppet over a hundred meters tall! Made entirely of unknown dark-gold and deep-gray metals, its hard, imposing lines made it look like a giant warrior from ancient legend.
It bore no gaudy ornamentation. Every part of its design spoke of raw power and defense.
Heavy wedge-shaped armor covered its shoulders. Its arms were as thick as temple pillars, and its legs stood firm as mountain roots.
Its head was a simple wedge-shaped structure, with cold blue light shining from its eyes.
In its hands it held a massive Ship-Splitting Sword nearly as tall as itself, its blade as broad as a door. No light gleamed along it—only a deep, settled killing intent.
"Wh-what is that?!" Boruto pressed himself against the car window, dumbstruck. The enormous metal giant was every bit as intimidating as Elder Centipede in the distance.
"That's Master's Mountain Range Gundam puppet!" Child Emperor's voice rang with excitement and pride. "It's usually used against Tailed Beasts or gigantic Summoning Beasts! I can't believe Master brought it this time!"
Elder Centipede seemed to sense the threat. The purple energy cannon gathering in its mouth abruptly swung toward the newly