Naruto: All My Targets Are Ninjutsu.

The short sword pursued swiftly!

The blade seemed even faster than the light! With each swing, it created a sharp whistling sound and a layer of milky-white air wave!

That's clearly a sign of breaking the sound barrier!

At a critical moment.

Several more dark figures descended from the sky, wielding kunai and short swords, attempting to block the attackers' blades!

Clang!

With a crisp clang of metal clashing, two kunai and a short sword joined together to block the blade of the second puppet. It was clearly Sarutobi Shinnosuke and several other Konoha ANBU who appeared at this moment to carry out an escort mission, working together to protect Yekura behind them.

however……

The second puppet reacted remarkably quickly.

Almost the instant it was held back by several Konoha ANBU members, its blade slid to the right, slicing towards the hand of one of the ANBU members holding a kunai. The latter reacted slightly slower, and the blade grazed his tiger's mouth, blood splattering as several more flashes of light followed, so fast that the trajectory of the blades was impossible to see!

"what!"

"Such a fast knife..."

"Konoha Instantaneous Movement!"

Aside from Sarutobi Shinnosuke barely managing to steady himself, the other three ANBU members hurriedly dodged, only to be caught up by the puppet in a flash. It first raised its hand and slashed off half of one of their hands, then turned and slashed again. The other man clutched his throat and slowly fell backward, a pool of blood gradually flowing out beneath him.

"Rat!!"

The spies nearby cried out their companion's code name in a hushed voice.

Chapter 332 Ape Demon: What Does It Mean That the Enemy is White Fang? The Rain Village Visit Plan (Part 3)

At a critical moment.

A yellow hue swept in; it was the yellow sand controlled by Karyu, which chased after them and formed a curtain, separating Sarutobi Shinnosuke and the others from the sword-wielding puppet.

Taking advantage of the battlefield being divided, Sarutobi Shinnosuke and another ANBU member each grabbed a dead or wounded comrade, jumped back, and took the opportunity to adjust their breathing, change their ninja tools, and prepare for the next round of battle.

"Huh, huh..."

"Who exactly is this guy? How can he possess such incredible swordsmanship?"

So impressive that in just one exchange, four Konoha Anbu members were killed and wounded, reducing their numbers by nearly half!

It's important to know that Sarutobi Shinnosuke is already one of Konoha's top elite Jonin, comparable to Uchiha Fugaku during his three-tomoe stage. The people he selected to participate in this escort mission are all elite members of the Anbu, with even the weakest possessing the strength of a Special Jonin.

In theory, even if they encountered a near-Kage level enemy, the four of them could hold their own for a while, and even make the opponent suffer a loss through their tacit cooperation.

but……

Is it just my imagination?

"Why does this guy's movement and swordsmanship feel so familiar, like I've seen him somewhere before..."

Sarutobi Shinnosuke frowned, the same thought that Rasa had had when she heard Sasori's voice earlier. But for a moment, she was unsure.

This doubt did not last long...

puff--!

Another sharp whistling sound rang out.

But then the puppet raised its hand and swung two swords, shattering the yellow sand wall created by Garuda.

The dark clouds dispersed.

The bright moonlight filtered through the trees.

Through the swirling sand and dust, Sarutobi Shinnosuke finally saw the attacker's face clearly. His eyes widened in an instant, and he was filled with immense shock, followed by a feeling of sudden realization!

"No...impossible!"

"How could it be him? How could it be him!?"

"So it was him... Yes! That swordsmanship just now was definitely his style, and only he could use it! But... where did Sasori of the Red Sand find his corpse?!"

Under the watchful eyes of the Konoha ANBU and Sunagakure ninja.

A middle-aged man with short, silver-white hair and a lean build was seen holding a short sword, staring expressionlessly at the Konoha ninjas opposite him.

Although his appearance changed somewhat after being transformed into a puppet by Sasori of the Red Sand, his sharp eyes and the short sword he held—the same type as those of Kakashi and Mikami Yu—clearly revealed his identity.

"Minister! This person... looks like Senior White Fang!"

The two surviving members of the Dark Guard also recognized him.

"Well, it's him."

Sarutobi Shinnosuke sighed, "It's been six or seven years... I never thought we'd meet again under these circumstances."

"...White teeth?"

now.

Yekura, Karyura, Maki, and even Rasa, who was fighting against Shamon, all unconsciously tensed up and looked at the white-haired man with the sword from their respective positions, their faces filled with surprise, doubt, and fear.

A person's name, a tree's shadow.

If Mikami Yu is the most feared ninja from another village in recent times, then Hatake Sakumo was the "First White" ten years ago. In fact, in terms of reputation, he was even more famous than Mikami Yu is now.

During the Second Shinobi World War, this man single-handedly slaughtered the Sand Village forces, leaving them in a bloodbath. Even Chiyo's son and daughter-in-law, along with two promising puppeteers, were killed by his blade. The name "White Fang" was thus recorded in the Sand Village's intelligence handbook, becoming a nightmare for a generation.

At that time, there was even a saying that white teeth could stop children from crying at night.

Good thing...

That guy is dead.

It is said that he died several years ago in the internal strife of Konoha.

That's why he didn't appear in the three most recent battles.

Therefore, as a new generation of ninjas, Yekura and others had never seen this person's appearance in person. It was only when Sarutobi Shinnosuke and others mentioned it that they suddenly realized that the other person's appearance was very similar to the portrait in the intelligence manual.

"White Fang... Is this the target that Elder Chiyo has been seeking revenge on? This swordsmanship is indeed remarkable, almost comparable to Mikami Yu's."

Ye Cang narrowed his eyes slightly, making a judgment in his mind.

Hmm… Although the person before me is the true successor of the “Hatake Sword Technique” and a recognized master of swordsmanship in the ninja world, in Yekura’s opinion, he’s still a bit lacking compared to Mikami Yu. He’s fast and accurate, but the overall sense of pressure doesn’t seem as strong as I’d imagined…

Hmm, it could just be my imagination.

After all, subconsciously, I was more inclined to be the one with the white hair.

Yekura was assessing the strength of "White Fang" based on her intuition.

Rasa, Karyu, and the others were more concerned about something else: "Not only the Kage of Sunagakure, but even the corpses of Konoha ninjas have been turned into puppets by Sasori? What exactly is this guy trying to do?!"

In a sense...

Scorpion's actions were tantamount to declaring war on both major ninja villages simultaneously.

Is it really possible to go to this extent for the sake of so-called "art"? This is simply too absurd!

"Damn it..."

Sarutobi Shinnosuke gritted his teeth, looked at Sasori not far away, and took a deep breath: "Sasori of the Red Sand, do you know what you're doing! Your actions have crossed the line of Konoha! To defile the peace of the dead like this is an unforgivable crime!"

"Oh?"

Sasori sneered and retorted, "If we're talking about defiling the dead, your Second Hokage was the pioneer, wasn't he? As far as I know, his 'Impure World Reincarnation' is far more serious than my human puppets. I've heard he often manipulates the bodies of other people's relatives to make human bombs. How dare you cry wolf?"

"Besides..."

"Even if you've crossed the line, so what? The moment you saw me, you were already as good as dead. All you could do was eke out a living!"

The voice has not fallen,

Sasori multitasked, his ten fingers creating afterimages, while his left hand continued to control Shamon, creating the Sand Iron World Technique to clash with Rasa's Magnet Release.

With his right hand, he was urging the puppet of Hatake Sakumo to charge towards Yekura and his group again, unleashing a sword light as clear as the moon!

see,

Sarutobi Shinnosuke, two Konoha ANBU members, and Maki all roared and charged forward, unleashing their respective techniques. In the blink of an eye, they were locked in battle with Hatake Sakumo.

Karyura manipulated the sand, forming hands and whips to assist, attempting to bind the puppet's limbs and create opportunities for the others to deliver the final blow. He also provided close protection for Yekura, the Kazekage.

Five against one!

Although Shinnosuke and his companions are of considerable strength on average, Shinnosuke and Karura, in particular, are quite remarkable even by the standards of the entire ninja world.

However, Sakumo Hatake is a renowned Kage-level stunner who specializes in close-quarters assassination. His "Hatake Sword Technique" is incredibly skillful. Anyone slightly weaker than him will be suppressed, and if they are significantly weaker, they will be overwhelmed and in grave danger.

As for the yellow sands of Calyulia...

Compared to "White Fang," who is skilled at teleportation, he seems too slow.

Just like Rock Lee during the Chunin Exams versus Gaara, even if Karyu gave it his all and focused completely, he was always one step behind Sakumo Hatake and couldn't effectively suppress him because of the difference in their stats.

soon.

The youngest, Maki, suffered a bloody shoulder wound, half of his shoulder blade severed by a single blow. He screamed in agony and was the first to withdraw from the fight.

Another Konoha ANBU member was also injured shortly afterward.

At the critical moment, Yekura rejoined the battle, raising her hand and hurling a string of fireballs resembling miniature sun discs that hovered above her head. The fireballs, accompanied by a scorching hurricane, struck Hatake Sakumo: "Scorching Release: Corona Explosion!!"

This string of fireballs was incredibly powerful.

Even "Sakumo Hatake" had to slow his sword strike, making a defensive and retreating motion, before being engulfed by the blazing flames and disappearing without a trace.

Boom boom boom—

The ear-piercing explosions were incessant!

Huge plumes of smoke, accompanied by scorching heat, shot into the sky dozens of meters high. The residual heat ignited the leaves of trees within a radius of dozens of meters, turning the landscape into a crimson expanse.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Sarutobi Shinnosuke and Karyura retreated to a distance of over 100 meters, taking quick breaths: "Did you succeed?"

No.

Ye Cang shook his head slightly, as if he had already guessed something: "Be careful, this guy is not an ordinary human puppet. I just discovered that it seems that Sasori has added some kind of special fireproof material to its body. My Scorching Release can only temporarily hold it off, but it cannot completely destroy it."

"Fireproof materials?"

Sarutobi Shinnosuke's heart skipped a beat. He looked closely at Hatake Sakumo's body and noticed that several joints on his body were clearly a pale color, which looked neither like jade nor stone. He didn't know what it was, but it effectively blocked the spread of the flames.

Although some of the flesh and meridians on the outside were burned away by Yekura's Scorch Release fireball, the latter's movements were not greatly affected as most of his joints were undamaged. At this moment, he was holding a short sword, taking small steps, looking for another opportunity to strike.

"This……"

Sarutobi Shinnosuke hesitated.

As a ninja of the Sarutobi clan, he was skilled in fire-style techniques and had just considered using flames to destroy the puppet's structure, thereby disabling its fighting ability.

If even the Blazing Release bloodline, which combines wind and fire, can only achieve such results, then there's no need to try ordinary fire-type ninjutsu, as they are unlikely to break through the defense.

Sakumo Hatake under normal circumstances is already terrifying enough, but now, with this peculiar "constitution" added to the mix... if not handled properly, these Konoha Anbu members, along with the Sunagakure delegation, will likely perish here!

"There's no other way..."

Sarutobi Shinnosuke took a deep breath, knowing that it was time to fight to the death. He bit his thumb, quickly formed several hand seals, and then pressed his hands to the ground: "Summoning Jutsu!"

White smoke exploded.

Accompanied by the spell patterns spreading outwards, a burly ape demon with flowing white hair and a Konoha headband appeared in the arena, looking around majestically.

"It's Shinnosuke... Long time no see, you've grown taller since last time. Did you call me out at this time to deal with some troublesome opponent? Could it be these Sand Village ninja?"

The ape demon spoke in a muffled voice, casually glancing around, but his expression froze when he saw the white-haired puppet opposite him: "This is..."

"Ah, it's him, Hatake Sakumo."

Sarutobi Shinnosuke sighed, "There's no time to explain. In short, Sakumo-senpai was turned into a human puppet using despicable means, and now he intends to kill the Sunagakure delegation that just formed an alliance with us. Lord Enma, please transform into the Golden Cudgel and lend me a hand!"

"Also, Ugly Ox, Tiger and I will try to create an opportunity for you later. Find a chance to use the Summoning Jutsu to send a message to the village, reporting the situation here, and asking the Hokage to send reinforcements as soon as possible!"

—Normally, it's impractical to send reinforcements from the village after a battle has already broken out. By the time the enemy arrives, it'll be too late. But Konoha now has a "Flying Thunder God"...

"...Oh, okay."

The undercover agent codenamed "Ugly Ox" nodded in agreement.

Enma followed Sarutobi Shinnosuke's gaze and glanced at Yekura and Rasa, feeling a little confused.