For some reason, the seven Root Jonin felt their pressure multiply when they met the Black-Haired Boy's gaze, as though his eyes were an endless abyss that could swallow them at any moment.
"Hmph, seven against two. We still have a chance of winning."
But barely had those words fallen when four booming voices rang out beyond the council hall.
"Ninja Art: Four Violet Flames Formation!"
As those voices faded, a purple barrier slowly rose from the four corners surrounding the council hall of the Daimyo's Residence.
"Sasori, we'll find a way to trap them. You go save the Daimyo!"
After Sakon called out, an impatient voice came from outside.
"Damn it, interrupting my research on powered armor at a time like this."
"Release!"
Bang, bang, bang!
The sounds alone made it clear that a Sealing Formula was being released.
Inside the hall, the two sides were still facing off. Sure enough, once they heard that the Four Violet Flames Formation had been set up outside, all seven Root members began to panic.
Naruto really could not muster any interest in dealing with small fry like these.
"Now this should be entertaining. You've gone and angered a genius artist with your antics."
As he finished speaking, a red-haired youth strolled through the council hall's entrance.
Four humanoid Armored Robots followed the red-haired youth inside. They resembled armored samurai, complete with demon masks over their faces.
"Y-you're back?"
The moment Sasori saw Naruto, a smile appeared on his face.
"Yes, but I didn't expect to run into something like this as soon as I returned. If I hadn't acted in time, Haku would have died."
Naruto spoke in an even tone, but his words grated painfully on Sasori's ears.
Though he sounded casual, he was actually reproaching Sasori for allowing the