Only these two Three-Tomoe Elite Jonin from the Uchiha Clan managed to keep pace with Hatake Sakumo. At this critical moment, acting on Hatake Sakumo's signal, they intercepted the Sunagakure elites attempting to protect their captain, thus creating an opening for Hatake Sakumo.
Immediately afterward, Hatake Sakumo unleashed his ultimate sword technique, transforming into a streak of lightning as he surged forward. At the same time, his blade, White Fang, flashed repeatedly, batting away a barrage of hidden weapons erupting from the puppets.
The captain and vice-captain of the Sunagakure Puppet Corps were none other than the parents of Sasori of the Red Sand—the very figures who would later assassinate the Third Kazekage and ignite the Second Shinobi World War. Facing the charging Hatake Sakumo, though they had long been on guard, the moment it came down to it, the two realized that their seemingly thorough preparations had still underestimated their opponent. More crucially, the enemy's speed was simply terrifying.
Chapter 35