The Battle Between Grandmother and Grandson, Part Two

Just as Scorpion's tail was about to pierce Sakura's forehead, Granny Chiyo controlled the Chakra Threads and restrained Scorpion's tail, which was only one centimeter away from Sakura's forehead.

Chiyo had originally planned to have Sakura take the opportunity to shatter Hiruko, but sensing something was wrong, she knew something was amiss and quickly controlled Sakura to retreat. Just as Sakura retreated, Sasori of the Red Sand's tail broke free from Chiyo's control and stabbed down towards Sakura, slicing past Sakura left side, and a strand of hair fell down.

Chiyo asked worriedly, "Sakura, are you alright?"

Sakura was still shaken. If Chiyo had been even a fraction slower, she would have been stabbed. Thankfully, she had managed to dodge the attack. Sakura shook her head and said to Chiyo, "Granny Chiyo, I'm alright."

Sasori of the Red Sand said with some regret, "Unfortunately, it's still a little short. But Grandma, you used the Manipulating Attack Blades, and while I was using my scorpion tail to defend, you managed to attach the Chakra Threads to it. It was only with great difficulty that I noticed." As he spoke, he flicked his scorpion tail and instantly appeared in front of Sakura.

Chiyo moved her hands slightly, and Sakura, holding Kunai in her right hand, blocked Sasori's tail and continued charging towards Sasori of the Red Sand.

Seeing that Chiyo had seen through his attack again, Sasori of the Red Sand thought to himself, "Damn it, it seems like this will never end as long as the old woman is doing it. I need to find a way to deal with her first." With a flick of his tail, he quickly stabbed at Sakura's back.

Sakura seemed to anticipate the scorpion tail's attack and continued charging forward. Just as the scorpion tail was about to strike, she leaped into the air, easily dodging its attack. At that moment, Hiruko extended a cylinder from her right hand and shot it towards Sakura in mid-air. The cylinder split open mid-air, releasing countless poisonous needles that shot rapidly towards Sakura.

Chiyo's expression tightened. Sakura was still in the air and couldn't dodge much, so Sasori of the Red Sand's timing was perfect.

However, Chiyo's hands moved so fast that they became mere afterimages. Sakura, as if on flat ground, performed various difficult maneuvers in the air, narrowly avoiding all the poison needles. When she landed on the ground, she stumbled and almost fell.

Chiyo breathed a sigh of relief when Chiyo saw that Sakura had safely dodged the attack. Suddenly, a blur flashed by, Chiyo felt a sense of danger approaching. Startled, she dodged backward. It turned out to be Hiruko's scorpion tail, which took advantage of Chiyo's attention being on Sakura to attack Chiyo.

Seeing that it had missed Chiyo, the scorpion's tail continued to stab at Chiyo. Chiyo displayed a speed beyond her years, quickly retreating and instantly reaching a safe distance.

Sakura saw Chiyo being attacked, but she was too far away to help her in Chiyo. She decided to use a diversionary tactic and rushed towards Sasori of the Red Sand.

Seeing Sakura charging towards him, Sasori of the Red Sand tilted his head back, unleashing dozens of poisonous needles at Sakura. Sakura gripped her kunai Kunai, nimbly dodging the needles. Those she could Kunai avoid, she deflected with her kunai. In the end, Sakura barely managed to avoid all the needles.

Seeing this, Sasori of the Red Sand's right hand split open, and several more poisonous needles shot out. Sakura was unable to dodge them and could only watch helplessly as the needles shot towards her.

Suddenly, Sakura felt a pulling force on her body. Knowing it was Granny Chiyo's control, Sakura didn't resist and retreated backward with the pull, narrowly avoiding the poison needle.

Having dodged the dangerous attack, Sakura looked behind her and saw Chiyo standing there, slightly panting. Sasori Tail was in front of her, but it didn't move at all, clearly controlled by Chiyo's Chakra Threads again.

Chiyo said, "Sakura, go! Smash that puppet!"

Sakura nodded, her eyes resolute, and charged towards Sasori of the Red Sand.

Sasori of the Red Sand controlled its tail, but the tail Fudō. Sasori of the Red Sand said, "That wretched old woman..."

Sakura rushed to Sasori of the Red Sand's side, shouted, and punched Hiruko. Bang! With Sakura's Chakra Enhanced Strength, Hiruko shattered, and countless parts scattered in all directions.

A figure flashed and retreated ten meters away from Sakura, turning its back to Sakura and Chiyo. At the same time, it pulled over a black trench coat and draped it over its shoulders.

Sakura stared curiously at the figure, wanting to know what Sasori of the Red Sand's true form was like. Sasori of the Red Sand moved his hands slightly, and his right arm on the ground flew up, disintegrating in mid-air, shooting countless poisonous needles towards Sakura.

Sakura was startled and had no time to react. Fortunately, Chiyo's attention was on Sasori of the Red Sand, and she managed to control Sakura to do several backflips, avoiding all the poison needles.

Chiyo looked at Sasori of the Red Sand and said, "My grandson, it's been so many years since I've seen my beloved grandson's face. Won't you turn around and let me see him?"

Sasori of the Red Sand slowly turned around, removing her hat as she said, "As expected of Granny, the one who taught me puppetry is not to be underestimated."

Chiyo said, "Really, the puppet game ends here."

Sasori of the Red Sand removed his hat completely, revealing his unchanging face, and said, "Chiyo, do you think you can defeat me so easily?"

Chiyo and Sakura both stared at Sasori of the Red Sand in surprise. Sakura thought to herself, "Sasori betrayed Sunagakure 20 years ago, how come he's still so young?"

Sakura asked Chiyo, "Granny Chiyo, what's going on?"

Chiyo murmured, "What's going on?" Chiyo stared blankly at Sasori of the Red Sand's young face.

Sasori of the Red Sand smiled slightly, "What is it, Granny Chiyo?"

Seeing Chiyo staring blankly at him, Deidara continued, "After all, it's been over 20 years since we last met."

Chiyo said, "Scorpion, you..."

Sasori of the Red Sand said, "I have something good that I've always wanted you to see. It's my masterpiece, but unfortunately it was destroyed by Uzumaki Hane. I spent a lot of effort to restore its appearance, but it has lost its value as a collectible." As he spoke, he took out a scroll from his person.

Sasori of the Red Sand slowly unrolled the scroll, summoning the puppet inside. It was a puppet created by Sasori of the Red Sand using the Third Kazekage, but unfortunately it was destroyed by Uzumaki Hane last time. Unexpectedly, Sasori of the Red Sand restored it. I really don't know what his purpose is.

At this moment, Sasori of the Red Sand watched Chiyo with great interest, anticipating her reaction to the puppet.

As expected, Chiyo recognized the Third Kazekage at a glance, staring at the puppet in shock, and said, "Sasori, you..."

Sakura looked at Chiyo with some confusion and asked, "Granny Chiyo, what is this?"

Chiyo took a deep breath and said, "That's the Third Kazekage."

Sakura exclaimed in surprise, "The Third Kazekage..."

Sasori of the Red Sand said, "That's right, this is a puppet created using the Third Kazekage."