Naruto: Konoha’s Trickster, Starting as the Seven-Tails Jinchūriki Chapter 642 642: The Fierce Assault of the Serpent Clan

Facing Kakuzu's miserly nature, Kabuto couldn't care less—after all, he'd just get the money from Muren Uchiha or Zetsu anyway. But Kakuzu was indeed important to him, being his source of inco. For the sake of future research funding, Kabuto charged straight in.

"Red Secret Technique: Performance of a Hundred Puppets!"

Kabuto extended his right arm forward. Amidst a series of cracking sounds, his arm began to transform. In the blink of an eye, the entire limb had changed into a ring-like object. Visible chakra swirled within its surface. This was a modification Kabuto had made to himself using the puppet techniques left behind by Sasori.

Imdiately after, Kabuto drew a scroll from his other hand and opened it. A succession of puppets erged from within. These puppets wore crimson robes, their forms bizarre and grotesque, and their weapons equally strange. It was a complete and utter demonic dance.

"Huh? Puppets?"

"That shouldn't be possible. That bastard Sasori was supposed to be an experintal subject for Orochimaru, right?"

"Where did this puppeteer co from?"

Kazuyama Gekkō, still gathering natural energy, kept his eyes fixed on the battlefield. Suddenly, a horde of puppets appeared. His eyes widened in disbelief. He couldn't understand. Scorpion of the Red Sand was supposed to be near death. How could another puppet master suddenly appear? And was that the Third Kazekage?

Iron Sand began condensing in the sky, forming geotric shapes that hurled toward the aerial Yulín.

"Where did this Iron Sand co from?"

"And it's poisoned..."

"Pfft!"

As a snake, Yulín was highly sensitive to toxins. Her Senjutsu energy wasn't for show either; she instantly recognized the obstructing force was laced with deadly poison. Unfortunately, such attacks were largely ineffective against her. Though her flight wasn't ordinary, lacking much maneuverability, her years of training gave her an edge. The chakra surging within her allowed her to dodge mid-air with ease.

Simultaneously, a flicker of annoyance crossed her eyes. All these years, she'd been the undisputed queen of the Ryūchi Cave. Besides the Three Snake Princesses, who dared challenge her?

"Scale Strike!"

With a furious shout, more scales transford into streaks of light hurtling downward, their sheer force even suppressing the Iron Sand from earlier.

This offensive maneuver caused a flicker of astonishnt to pass through Kabuto's eyes.

"She deflected my Iron Sand so easily?"

"No wonder they fear her."

"Pity, it still doesn't et my standards!"

"Go forth, my puppet legion!"

"Iron Sand Realm!"

The puppets launched a full-scale assault, while the Iron Sand in the air transford once more, morphing into countless spikes hurtling toward Yulín. Managing both fronts simultaneously was no challenge for Kabuto.

With Kabuto's arrival, Kakuzu's situation improved slightly. After all, though Kinrin was formidable, she couldn't withstand a swarm of puppets clinging to her. These puppets were like old farrs clearing land, wielding weapons and hamring away at her body.

"So annoying!"

"Korin, Seirin, stop watching the show!"

Kinrin, already hot-tempered, grew increasingly irritable from repeated setbacks. Seirin chuckled behind her, then joined the fray.

"Snake Technique: Corrosive Venom."

The venom spewing from her mouth transford into long, green serpents that slithered toward the puppets. These toxins possessed extre corrosive properties. Even the slightest touch would dissolve a puppet into a pile of green sludge.

Korin's attack, however, was straightforward and unadorned—she simply swung her tail. Wave after wave of sonic pressure slamd into the puppets, instantly reducing the ordinary ones to shards.

"Damn it, those damn snakes!"

In that mont, Kabuto suddenly recalled his forr sensei, Sasori of the Red Sand—the man who loathed snakes to the extre. Now he thought he understood a little. Snakes like these were truly detestable!

"Damn puppet brat, don't hold back!"

"Combined Ninjutsu! Pressure Damage! Searing Migraine!"

Kakuzu's sea of flas engulfed the entire arena once more. Simultaneously, he roared at Kabuto, furious to find the brat staring blankly at such a critical mont! It infuriated this veteran ninja to no end.

Kabuto snapped out of his trance at Kakuzu's roar. He tore off his upper garnts, revealing a modified physique. Another scroll appeared in his hand, which he slamd forcefully against his chest.

"No need for reminders!"

"Puppet Technique! Crimson Fla!"

Kabuto raised his other hand, a cannon-like appendage sprouting from his palm. In the next instant, a torrent of intense flas erupted from it. The sheer power was staggering, blasting past Kakuzu in front of him and slamming heavily into Kinrin.

"Damn brat!"

"I'll tear you apart!"

Suddenly roasted by fire—though the damage wasn't severe, the humiliation was excruciating. Kinrin instantly went berserk.

"Kinrin! Snap out of it!"

"Soundwave Strike."

Just as Kinrin was about to lose control, a cold, piercing voice cut through the chaos. The next instant, a visible shockwave slamd into Kinrin's head, snapping her out of her near-rage state.

"Ugh! Korin, could you be less rough next ti?"

"I won't lose control!"

Korin didn't buy it. Among the four sisters, Kinrin was the quickest to snap. Seeing the signs of her impending rage, Korin had acted decisively to stop her. After all, losing control on a battlefield like this was pure suicide!

"Give a break. Don't you know what a ss you are?"

"Serpent Magic—dusa's Gift!"

Seirin joined Kinrin's side. After her taunt, she unleashed her own power. A torrent of venom erupted from her mouth, swiftly coalescing into a colossal python as massive as herself. Composed entirely of deadly poison, it attacked in Seirin's stead.

anwhile, Kazuyama Gekkō had identified the Puppeteer.

"Who'd have thought it'd be this guy?"

"I thought history had changed. Thought I'd never see him again."

"Is this the corrective force? Must it push him into the spotlight?"

Watching Kabuto's body transford into a puppet, Kazuyama Gekkō felt this world's corrective force was truly formidable. Wasn't this guy supposed to be doing research with Orochimaru? Now look at him, switching careers to play with puppets under Sasori of the Red Sand??? What kind of ss is this?

"Tagitsuhi, are you ready?"

"The main event is about to start!"

Kazuyama Gekkō's Hive Mind had already spotted two figures approaching from the distance—or rather, one individual and a squad. None other than Muren Uchiha and Nagato. Seeing the island completely transford into a battlefield, a flicker of impatience crossed their eyes.

"The main event hasn't even arrived yet, and you think a bunch of snakes can cause trouble?"

"Kazuyama Gekkō, you're far too arrogant!"

"Summoning Technique!"