Black, Iron Sand spikes, centered on the Third Kazekage, swarmed towards Naoki Senju in a chaotic yet dense net-like formation, seemingly an inescapable trap.
Moreover, these black Iron Sand, condensed into spikes, are extremely powerful. They penetrate the quicksand layer without any hindrance and embed themselves deeply into the more solid rock layer. The densely packed Iron Sand spikes also reinforce the surrounding sand layer, so there is no longer any need to worry about being swallowed up by the quicksand at any time.
Naoki Senju shook his slightly reddened fist, abandoning the idea of throwing another punch. As Taijutsu, he still preferred Ninjutsu to taijutsu.
" Wood Release · Wood Locking Wall."
The seemingly fragile, semi-enclosed barrier made of tree trunks blocked the indestructible sand -Iron Sand Wall Iron Sand World Method, which was then instantly destroyed despite suffering heavy damage.
However, the shattered Iron Sand Wall did not collapse. Instead, it dispersed back into smaller Iron Sand, which, under Sasori of the Red Sands's control, coalesced into sharp spikes and attacked Naoki Senju from behind.
Transforming a living person into Human Puppet can preserve their Ninjutsu, Chakra, and even Kekkei Genkai, but their strength will eventually decrease. If the Third Kazekage himself were to fight, he wouldn't even need any Ninjutsu; with just a thought, the Iron Sand would condense into the shape he desired.
However, Human Puppet Technique also has some advantages, such as greater control over the battle situation. Puppet masters do not only control a puppet; when necessary, the puppeteers themselves can also fight.
Those who transform themselves into Human Puppet, like Sasori of the Red Sands, possess combat power that is no less than that of the best puppets.
Accompanying the several Iron Sand spears was a scorching flame, its power no less than that of a B-rank Fire Release Ninjutsu. The source of this Fire Style attack was the puppeteer, Sasori of the Red Sands.
Sasori's ten fingers were connected to the chakra threads that controlled the Third Kazekage Chakra Threads, but his palm had become a dark hole from which the scorching flames shot out.
Sasori of the Red Sands's fire attack arrived even before the tree trunk, the scorching flames baking it. When the temperature of the flames reached its peak, burning a layer of charred marks on the surface of the tree trunk, the Iron Sand spear, the killing move, finally arrived, destroying the barrier formed by the tree trunk with almost overwhelming force.
"Now! Iron Sand World Method!"
Within the spherical Wood Release barrier, the Iron Sand World Method erupted for the second time, even more densely, leaving no room for evasion. In such a confined and cramped environment, Sasori of the Red Sands was confident that even the Lightning Release Armor of the Kumogakure would not be able to withstand the Iron Sand World Method!
But after landing a successful blow, Sasori of the Red Sands's expression grew even more serious. Something was wrong, very wrong! There shouldn't have been no trace of bloodshed. Even if it wasn't fatal, shouldn't it at least have caused some injury?
"This is the Third Kazekage's Iron Sand Technique? It doesn't seem that impressive."
Sasori of the Red Sands's battle instincts gave a frantic warning. Just as Sasori of the Red Sands took a step back, the Wood Release barrier, riddled with holes, exploded. Black Iron Sand spun rapidly around Naoki Senju. The Iron Sand, controlled by the Third Kazekage, began to 'rebel' and broke free from the Third Kazekage's control.
According to Sasori of the Red Sands's research on Magnet Release, there is only one possible scenario for the current situation: Magnet Release Kekkei Genkai far exceeding that of the Third Kazekage. It should be noted that even when fighting the Third Kazekage's Impure World Reincarnation body, the Human Puppet was not suppressed in terms of Magnet Release.
This scene was quite shocking. The Third Kazekage's control over the Iron Sand was almost completely stripped away. Countless Iron Sand swirled around Naoki Senju, resembling a black sandstorm that instantly devoured all living things.
Sasori of the Red Sands quickly understood the reason, but only after understanding the reason did he appear even more invincible.
"This must be the effect of the One-Tail Chakra. The Magnet Release of Sunagakure is based on the One-Tail One-Tail 'Chakra, but you've managed to completely master Chakra in such a short time!"
After completely mastering the Chakra of the Tailed Beast, even if one cannot transform into Tailed Beast Transformation at will, one's strength will undergo a tremendous change. According to Sasori's intelligence, one of Akatsuki's targets, the Five-Tails Jinchuriki, can also achieve this, and has even mastered the Lava Release Kekkei Genkai.
There are many things you don't know, but you'll never have the chance to find them.
A powerful and oppressive Chakra was rapidly approaching; the most troublesome enemy was about to arrive on the battlefield. Naoki Senju decided to save time and deal with Sasori of the Red Sands first.
" Magnet Release: Iron Sand Drizzle!"
Naoki Senju pressed down with one hand, and a storm of Iron Sand rained down on Sasori of the Red Sands. While the Iron Sand World Method developed by the Third Kazekage was visually stunning, it was too troublesome and easy to dodge. Sometimes, the simpler and more brutal the Ninjutsu, the better it is.
In fact, when the Third Kazekage was alive, he also wanted to squander his Chakra as freely as Naoki Senju, but unfortunately, his strength did not allow it. If he used such a dense Iron Sand Drizzle once, his Chakra would probably be completely drained.
The power of Ninjutsu is directly proportional to the Chakra it consumes. In order to unleash this Ninjutsu, Naoki Senju directly extracted most of the One-Tail Shukaku's Chakra. Shukaku is currently lying paralyzed in a half-dead state, and it is estimated that it will take at least half a day to recover.
One-Tail the Magnet Release Ninjutsu had cost Chakra most of his chakra, Sasori of the Red Sands was barely holding on. His puppet body, Hiruko, which was being used as a shield, was covered with hideous dents. But this was only the first wave of attacks. Sasori of the Red Sands's life's work was probably not going to last much longer.
When the second wave of intense attacks arrived, the Hiruko had withstood three fatal attacks for Sasori of the Red Sands, finally couldn't hold on any longer. Its steel-forged body was completely pierced through, and Sasori of the Red Sands was directly exposed to the attack range of the Iron Sand Drizzle.
However, Sasori of the Red Sands, who was prepared, unfolded the puppet scroll and took out a puppet he used for practice, holding it in front of him.
Three seconds.
This was the duration the puppet could sustain itself; it crumbled into fragments in just three seconds.
But Sasori of the Red Sands saw hope in it, a hope to survive; his eternal art should not end here.
"It's alright, we can make as many puppets as we want. Red Secret Technique: Performance of a Hundred Puppets!"
One puppet after another was used as a disposable shield by Sasori of the Red Sands. Three seconds, two seconds, three seconds... the number of puppets was rapidly depleted. Even though Sasori of the Red Sands was wealthy and had an inexhaustible supply of puppets, he was starting to feel the strain. At this rate, he could only hold out for a maximum of three more minutes before the puppets were exhausted!
Perhaps sensing that Akatsuki's finances were about to suffer another major blow, Pain's Deva Path to join the battle, incidentally preventing a potential financial collapse for Akatsuki.
" Shinra Tensei!"