Ears Gone Deaf

The dark green poisonous mist was still running rampant through the forest. Sasori controlled the three remaining puppets and quickly retreated deep into the Forest of Death without looking back.

After he and Obito retreated to a safe area, Kakashi raised his hands to form Hand Seals, drew on the remaining Chakra in his body, and took a deep breath.

"Wind Release: Great Breakthrough!"

A violent gale swept across the entire area, scouring the forest. The thick poisonous mist was instantly blown away and rapidly dispersed over the woodland.

In just a few seconds, the view that had been obscured was clear again.

Once the mist had completely cleared, Sasori, who was retreating in the distance, was fully exposed to Kakashi and Obito.

The Shadowkhan that had just re-formed around them all locked onto Sasori's direction of retreat and were about to pursue and surround him.

But just as they were about to move, Kakashi raised a hand in front of them, stopping the entire Shadowkhan pursuit.

Dozens of Shadowkhan stopped as one and turned toward Kakashi, seemingly waiting for his explanation.

Beside him, Obito also deactivated his Two-Tomoe Sharingan. The crimson faded from his eyes, leaving black pupils once more.

"Why won't you let them pursue him?" He frowned and looked at Kakashi in confusion, a trace of unwillingness in his voice.

Sasori had nearly killed Rin just now. To Obito, that was a true blood feud, and he had already added Sasori to his must-kill list.

He's practically begging to die!

They clearly had the chance to pursue him with the help of the Shadowkhan. There was no reason to let him go.

Kakashi's gaze first swept over Sasori as he grew more distant, then he turned to look at the unconscious Rin, his expression calm.

"Right now,