"Lord Fourth!"
A group of elite ninja came to Rasa's side and warned him nervously:
"My lord, the higher-ups have analyzed his true identity and concluded that he's Sasori. His exterior should also be a puppet, with his real body certainly hidden inside."
Rasa said, "Of course I know that. Have Lady Chiyo and Lord Ebizo been notified?"
"They have."
"Good. Attack together and finish this quickly! Avoid damage to the village as much as possible, and tell the rescue units to evacuate the civilians!"
"Yes!"
Under Rasa's calm, comprehensive leadership, Sunagakure's offensive and defensive operations proceeded in an orderly fashion.
The attack units had completely surrounded Sasori, leaving no gaps.
The rescue units were also doing everything they could to evacuate the civilians and prevent innocent people from being caught in the fighting.
Rasa kept his eyes fixed on Sasori. Just as he was about to act, a tremendous noise suddenly came from nearby.
Boom!
Flames shot into the sky from the village's northwestern corner, which had been leveled. Clearly, a powerful bomb had blasted it.
"Rasa! I'm your opponent! Keep ignoring me, and I'll flatten Sunagakure! Don't believe me? Try it!"
"That was just the opening act. Now I'm going to unleash my C3! Hmm!"
High in the distant sky, Deidara stood on a large bird, shouting threats.
His words were no empty talk. A white clay figurine had already appeared in his hand.
"This is bad!"
Rasa was alarmed. Looking at that mysterious figurine, he knew full well the power it contained. If Deidara successfully detonated it, the entire village would likely be destroyed in an instant.
"That damned blond brat!"
On one side was Sasori, the enemy who had murdered his teacher. On the other was a terrorist who acted without restraint or regard for the