If This Is Your Trump Card, I'm Disappointed

A side mission?

Kuzo paused for a moment, then smirked.

So, there was another way to earn system rewards besides survival bonuses?

That was new.

And now, there was no reason to hesitate.

His gaze shifted toward Sasori, a hint of amusement flickering in his golden eyes.

With the full power of his **Bankai**, defeating an incomplete Sasori wouldn't be a problem.

Sasori, however, remained expressionless.

"You may only have the chance to laugh for now," he said coldly.

"By the way, I'm quite interested in the technique you just used."

"So, I've decided… to end this quickly."

As soon as he spoke, Sasori raised his hands.

The chakra threads at his fingertips shimmered—

And in an instant, **countless black iron sand particles** surged in front of the Third Kazekage puppet.

Kuzo's smile didn't waver.

"Oh, what a coincidence."

"I was thinking the same thing."

With that, his fingers pressed against the hilt of his sword.

And in one smooth motion—

He **drew** the silver blade at his waist.

**Zanpakutō—Shinsō.**

Sasori's gaze flickered.

"Tch… so that's the sword with the extending blade?"

"Fine. Show me what it can do."

Kuzo chuckled, lifting the weapon and pointing the tip toward Sasori.

"You might regret saying that."

**"Shoot him, Shinsō."**

*Whoosh!*

In an instant, Kuzo's **Reiatsu** erupted.

The seemingly short sword—

Suddenly **extended** at blinding speed!

A sharp flash of silver light shot forward—

Crossing dozens of meters in the blink of an eye, straight toward Sasori!

His eyes widened.

**?!**

**So fast!**

He had barely expected the attack to come without warning.

But his reflexes kicked in—

And the Kazekage puppet moved instantly.

**Iron Sand Wall!**

A thick barrier of **compressed iron sand** formed in front of him.

The deadly silver blade struck the wall—

And for a moment, it seemed to hold.

Then—

*Boom!*

The wall **shattered**.

Shinsō pierced through effortlessly—

And in the next instant—

**Slash!**

Blood sprayed.

Sasori's left arm **was severed**.

His expression darkened.

In the blink of an eye, his opponent had already recalled the blade.

The sword shrank back, returning to Kuzo's hand—

As if nothing had happened.

Kuzo tilted his head, watching Sasori with a smirk.

"As expected from a high-level opponent. You managed to react just in time."

"Looks like **Shikai alone won't be enough** to finish you off."

Sasori's gaze turned sharp.

"That sword… it was strong enough to cut through the Kazekage's iron sand defense."

"The power is impressive."

"But its **speed and accuracy** still leave much to be desired."

"If this is your best technique… "

Sasori's voice turned cold.

"Then I'm disappointed."

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