"Wind Release!"
The masked monster behind Kakuzu opened its mouth and spat out compressed wind blades. They carved showers of sparks from the Lightning Barrier, but it did not break.
Kakashi landed to Sasuke's left, Lightning Blade chirping in his palm.
"The barrier can hold, but Kakuzu has a considerable amount of chakra."
Hiashi raised his palm, his Byakugan locking onto the densely packed black threads inside Kakuzu.
"He has more than one core inside him. His chest, his back, his left shoulder, his right abdomen, and another moving inside a mask."
Neji added,
"Each core has its own independent chakra flow."
Sasuke lowered the Long Sword.
"Five hearts."
The expression on Kakuzu's face finally changed.
Hidan had just been kicked away by Guy. At those words, even his curses caught in his throat.
"Kakuzu, this brat's laid all your secrets bare?"
Kakuzu did not respond to Hidan. His green eyes fixed on Sasuke.
"Konoha couldn't possibly know this."
Sasuke raised a hand, and the recording officer immediately turned the camera toward Kakuzu.
"Kakuzu, a rogue ninja from Takigakure, has long used the secret technique Earth Grudge Fear to steal other people's hearts and extend his lifespan. He also possesses ninjutsu of multiple attributes."
He looked at Kakashi.
"Add these charges: illegal bodily modification, serial murder of ninja, and leadership of a transnational illicit enterprise."
Kakashi readily took out the Record Scroll.
"Understood."
Hidan swung his scythe furiously.
"Kakuzu, what are you waiting for? Kill them!"
Kakuzu said in a low voice, "Shut up. He knows our techniques."
Hidan pointed at Sasuke and cursed.
"So what if he knows? I'm immortal!"
Sasuke finally turned his gaze toward Hidan.
"The Jashin Cult's Death Controlling Possessed Blood requires the target's blood."
The arrogant expression on Hidan's face cracked.
Sasuke continued, "After collecting