Chapter 85: Legend of the White Fang

They were Chiyo's son and daughter - in - law.

Although their Puppet Technique hadn't reached Chiyo's level, they had ten puppets in total.

All of them were modeled after the Chikamatsu Collection, but were of inferior quality.

This didn't prevent them from being actual elite Jonin.

Ten white puppets approached the Konoha Ninjas with a "clattering" sound (imitating the sound of the puppets moving).

In just one round, two Konoha Ninjas were beheaded, and three others were seriously injured.

Seeing the twin - bladed puppet coming at him, Sakumo stepped forward instead of retreating.

He dodged the attack, got behind the puppet, and cut the Chakra Threads on it with a single slash.

The white puppet crashed to the ground after losing control.

"You're way underestimating me!"

Chiyo's son's fingers danced, and the twin - bladed puppet rose again.

"Such a nuisance!"

Sakumo frowned and glanced at the Konoha Ninjas still struggling in the battle.

More and more Sand ninjas were gathering. If they dragged on, the situation would only get worse.

If he didn't clear a path for them, they'd all be trapped here today.

Thinking of this, Sakumo didn't hesitate anymore.

"Harm Gate, Open."

Green Chakra began to leak from Sakumo's body, wrapping around him. Even the glow on his Tantō turned green.

He felt the pain of torn muscles, and his whole body's bones were under great pressure.

"Seize the opportunity and get out of here quickly."

"Swordsmanship: Thunder Dragon."

Sakumo had a huge amount of Chakra and amazing speed. Using his Tantō as the head, he transformed himself into a green Chakra thunder dragon.

It not only had great killing power but also had a paralyzing effect.

The thunder dragon roared past, sweeping away all the Sand ninjas in its path and clearing a smooth way for the Konoha Ninjas.

"What kind of power is this?"

Chiyo's son and daughter - in - law were stunned for a moment, and the movements of their puppets slowed down a few beats.

The Konoha Ninjas seized this opportunity, quickly pushed back the Sand ninjas in front of them, and stepped back to leave.

After a few leaps, they disappeared from Sakumo's sight.

"I'm done playing with you."

Sakumo hasn't mastered the Eight Gates for a long time. Maintaining it for a long time would cause great harm to his body.

He deactivated the Harm Gate state, activated Flying Raijin, and vanished in an instant.

"Chase after him."

The supplies were destroyed, and if the Konoha Ninjas escaped, no one dared to bear Chiyo's anger when she returned.

The young couple took the lead in chasing out, and the Sand ninjas behind them followed closely.

Sakumo caught up with the Konoha team and reunited with the two injured.

They rushed towards the Land of Rain without stopping.

"Lord Sakumo, the Sand ninjas are chasing us."

A ninja from the Hyuga clan could already see the vanguard of the chasing Sand ninjas.

With the injured in tow, their speed was indeed a bit slow.

"How many?"

"Ten, led by that puppet - master couple from before."

The Hyuga's eyes were really useful, seeing clearly from such a distance.

"Leave some people behind and end the battle quickly."

"The rest, take the injured and continue to retreat."

Sakumo gave the order decisively, stopped walking, and left eight uninjured Konoha Ninjas behind him.

The others took the injured and continued to retreat towards the Land of Rain.

"I'll take on those puppet users."

"Take on the others."

Sakumo knew that no one present, except him, could withstand the combined attack of these two.

"Yes, Lord Sakumo." (Eight voices in unison)

Nine people concealed their figures and quietly awaited the arrival of the Sand ninjas.

Konoha had sensor ninjas, and apparently, there was also a powerful one among the ten Sand ninjas.

As they approached the forest, the Sand ninja group significantly slowed down and maintained a high level of vigilance.

When the ambush began, the Konoha ninjas leaped down from the trees. The flashes of their blades were all blocked by the ninjutsu the Sand ninjas had prepared in advance.

Even Sakumo's strike was blocked by a white puppet and ended in vain.

"Do you Konoha ninjas only know these dirty tricks?"

Chiyo's son, with flamboyant short red hair, showed a hint of disdain on his face.

"Are you proud of using poison?"

One of the Konoha ninjas couldn't help but retort.

"You're asking for death."

The battle resumed.

Sakumo faced ten puppets alone, dodging left and right without getting hurt at all. But it was difficult for him to get close for the moment.

The other Konoha ninjas were also evenly matched with the Sand ninjas, and there wasn't much difference in their strength.

As the vanguard, the Sand ninjas who could catch up were no weaklings.

After their puppets were repelled by Sakumo again, the couple felt a bit embarrassed.

"Sakumo, the older brother of Kawaki Hatake, truly lives up to his reputation."

Although this was meant to praise Sakumo, it didn't sound that way to his ears.

You little brat, who the hell are you scolding?

Sakumo raised his hand and threw a handful of senbon. Some were blocked by the puppets, and some reached the couple. They dodged by twisting their bodies.

A cold smile appeared on Sakumo's lips. This was the moment.

When Sakumo disappeared from their sight, they felt a piercing blade behind them.

Chiyo's son pulled his wife aside, and Sakumo's blade pierced through his chest.

"Go. We're no match for him."

With every word he uttered before his death, blood came out. He pushed his wife with all his might.

With wide - open angry eyes, Sasori, Dad can't go back to be with you.

But how could Sakumo let this opportunity slip?

He drew out his blade and lunged forward again, but he didn't know what kinjutsu the woman had used at this moment.

With a heart - wrenching scream, an astonishing amount of chakra erupted from her body.

As she waved her hands in extreme grief, all ten puppets came to life, and she managed to control one puppet with each finger, just like Chiyo.

"I'll make you pay with your life for my husband."

One puppet blocked in front of her, withstanding Sakumo's blow, and the remaining nine puppets launched an all - round attack on him.

"Die!"

A woman going crazy was really terrifying. At such a close distance, Sakumo could already see the explosive tags on several puppets. Judging from the quantity, if they exploded, he would definitely not survive at his current position.

Sakumo activated the Flying Raijin and left the spot.

A huge explosion sounded.

"Ah~"

As the smoke from the explosion dissipated.

The woman knelt on the ground, holding the fragmented remains of her husband, who had been blown into pieces.

Her body was riddled with holes, and all ten puppets were completely destroyed.

Looking at her dull eyes, Sakumo confirmed that she had lost the ability to fight.

The ninjas who came to help Konoha quickly defeated the Sand ninjas.

Two Sand ninjas tried to take a woman with them as they fled, but she didn't react at all.

No matter how the Sand ninjas pulled her, she just sat on the ground, wailing. She was almost crazy.

Finally, the helpless Sand ninjas had to turn around and run under the pursuit of the Konoha Ninjas.

"Let you two lovers meet in the afterlife!"

Sakumo slowly walked up to the woman. There was a hint of emotion in his eyes.

His arm holding the knife remained steady and slowly laid on the woman's neck.

At this moment, she seemed to regain a glimmer of clarity.

She stopped wailing and muttered to herself.

She hugged the severed limb in her arms tightly.

"Wait for me. I'm coming to accompany you."

The blade sliced through, and blood splashed. She closed her eyes and leaned back.

There was even a faint smile on her lips.

"Withdraw."

Sakumo wiped the corner of his eye and put his short blade back into its sheath.

He led the Konoha Ninjas to withdraw to the Land of Rain. They were safe now.

When Sakumo led the team back to the camp, Chiyo also led her troops into their own defensive line.

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