Naruto: Hyuga Warlord

The puppets wielded by Elder Chiyo were treasures passed down from Monzaemon of the Sunagakure Puppet Technique lineage—the legendary Chikamatsu Collection.

As one of Sunagakure's founding elders, Elder Chiyo truly could control one puppet per finger, just like the saying goes. These ten puppets worked in perfect coordination, launching combined attacks and performing synchronized ninjutsu. In previous ninja wars, she had used this incredible skill to literally take on a thousand opponents at once—single-handedly wiping out an entire small ninja village numbering over a thousand.

But Sakumo Hatake was different.

Whether it was his famed swordsmanship, unpredictable Body Flicker Technique, or his unbreakable Lightning Release body strengthening, the White Fang's reputation had been forged through countless high-stakes missions and bloody battles.

Moreover, the White Fang had gained true renown during this very Great Ninja War—by defeating Sunagakure ninja!

So when they faced each other, there were no words—only an all-out fight remained.

Yet while individual valor mattered, one must also consider the broader tide of war. Especially now, amidst this chaos, even the smallest advantage could snowball into an unstoppable avalanche.

And Kai Sahiga Jonin, the former commander of Sunagakure's Border Forces who had fallen to Hyuga Soushu, was precisely that final straw.

"Commander Sahiga!"

Tegan Jonin, the exhausted Chief of Staff who had desperately tried to turn the tides, fell silent in shock.

Noticing his reaction, the already panicked Sunagakure ninja followed his gaze—just in time to witness Hyuga Soushu's decisive strike, and the commander's remains reduced to ashes by Uchiha Mahiru's Fire Release technique!

This sight snapped the last thread of hope in the Sunagakure ninja's hearts!

Like a mountain crumbling, the Sand ninja—who had only begun to retreat and still fought bitterly—were suddenly washed away like sandcastles caught in crashing waves from Konoha, collapsing utterly and beyond recovery.

Furthermore, with Shirakawa Namiko and Yechame Hamako leading their elite units to expand the encirclement and intensify the assault, and Danzo riding a massive summoned beast to wreak havoc across the battlefield, the remaining two thousand Sunagakure ninja scattered like frightened rabbits within moments.

However, while lower-ranking ninja might flee, Elder Chiyo, as a village leader, could not!

It wasn't just about pride. More importantly, although Sakumo Hatake was retreating step-by-step under the coordinated assaults of the Chikamatsu Collection, he remained composed throughout. His occasional counterattacks dazzled with deadly brilliance—if one faltered for even a moment, death would follow instantly.

Thus, when Hyuga Soushu approached with Uchiha Mahiru and his personal squad ready to finish her off, Elder Chiyo found herself cornered without escape—even if she had wanted to make a strategic withdrawal.

Hyuga Soushu wasted no time. He quickly ordered the two Tokubetsu Jonin under his command to lead their respective squads in a flanking maneuver, while five Chunin-level teams acted as security forces, dispersing the panicked Sunagakure deserters fleeing in disarray.

His direct squad? Might Duy was still too young and inexperienced to help, so he was sent off to deal with the retreating troops. The other three joined Elder Chiyo in surrounding Sakumo Hatake completely.

"So, it's you, brat?"

At that moment, Elder Chiyo also halted her puppet assault against Sakumo Hatake. After recalling the ten puppets back to her side, she glared at Hyuga Soushu with a pair of old eyes filled with murderous intent.

"It was you who killed my descendants!"

"It was me!"

Hyuga Soushu gave a slight nod and replied calmly, "Just like how I killed that high-ranking officer from your village earlier. Both of them died from headshots."

"Don't worry, they both passed away peacefully without any pain. After all, that's just what I, as a Konoha ninja, should do."

He slowly raised the torch pole in his hand and pointed it straight at Elder Chiyo ahead. "How about saying 'thank you'?"

Crack!

Elder Chiyo instantly felt as though the strings controlling her sanity had snapped entirely.

After all, who could possibly endure such provocation?

"Puppet Technique: Tri-Force Suction!"

Still starting with the familiar trio of puppets—Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha—the three puppets floated into the air simultaneously, opening their respective hidden mechanisms and unleashing a fierce suction force toward Hyuga Soushu!

"Water Release: Water Dragon Jutsu!"

Kosuke Maruboshi, old and wise, quickly completed the unique hand seals using his specialized method, then inflated his cheeks and spat out a massive water dragon aimed directly at Elder Chiyo!

"Puh!"

With enhanced suction power, the water dragon surged forward even faster, instantly sweeping through the triangular formation created by the three puppets!

"This..."

Elder Chiyo never expected that her once-invincible technique would actually be countered in this way, but she was experienced enough to immediately flick her fingers, prompting the puppets to activate a secret jutsu.

"Puppet Technique: Machine Light Shield Seal!"

Using the puppets as mediums, Elder Chiyo transformed her chakra into a shield and forcefully blocked the Water Dragon Bullet attack!

However, besides Hyuga Soushu and the other two, there was an even more dangerous Sakumo Hatake watching hungrily from the sidelines!

And enemies stuck in defensive positions with limited mobility were exactly the kind of targets Sakumo Hatake liked best to eliminate!

[White Fang Sword Style: Lightning Slash!]

A streak of white lightning shot up from behind Elder Chiyo, catching her off guard with ear-splitting speed!

[Sealing Jutsu: Roaring Lion Maw Seal!]

Elder Chiyo quickly yanked out a scroll, unfurling it just as Sakumo Hatake came charging from behind, releasing a lion's head-shaped chakra projection!

Sakumo Hatake immediately stabilized mid-air, then vanished again into a shadowy blur!

This was also the most feared aspect of Konoha's Legendary White Fang—not only was his piercing ability unmatched, but his movements were so unpredictable that no one could follow his trail!

But even during this brief distraction, Uchiha Mahiru's Fire Release Ninjutsu followed closely.

[Fire Release: Great Dragon Fire Technique!]

The thick and refined fire dragon easily shattered Elder Chiyo's chakra shield. At the same time, Yamanaka Toshimichi, the Tokubetsu Jonin under Hyuga Soushu's command, activated his family's inherited secret jutsu.

[Mind Body Switch Technique!]

[Power Strike!]

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[Jump Slash!] 

Hyuga Soushu launched his attack as well! 

With the skill's boost, he surged forward to a position above Elder Chiyo and smashed one puppet to pieces. Then he activated [Tiamat]'s ability— 

[Crescent!] 

Although the red ripple of destruction didn't inflict serious damage on the battle-hardened and incredibly resilient Elder Chiyo, it did cause her body—already struggling to break free from the Yamanaka Clan's Secret Jutsu—to shudder violently. 

Yet even so, in the absence of control, the other nine puppets still launched an elaborate and relentless assault against Hyuga Soushu! 

[Counter Storm!] 

With a furious shout, Soushu raised a Wind Barrier to block all incoming attacks from the puppets, then immediately followed up with— 

[Ignite!] 

"Aaaaaaaargh!" 

Even with unbreakable mental fortitude, Elder Chiyo could no longer endure the Ignite effect while still under the influence of the Yamanaka Secret Jutsu! 

Blackish-red flames engulfed her entire body, signaling that she could no longer endure the torment. 

Even Toshimichi Yamanaka—who was maintaining the Secret Jutsu—felt the soul-searing heat, forcing him to end the technique immediately to avoid unnecessary additional harm to himself. 

Yet even with the mind-control technique released, Elder Chiyo had already lost the strength to counterattack. 

No mortal could summon chakra under such sudden and dire conditions to mount another attack. This was simply the weakness inherent in flesh and blood. 

"Bang!" 

Amplified by the skill's power, Soushu struck the finishing blow with one hammer strike straight to the head—killing the woman revered as Sunagakure's ninja flower, whose very presence—even when withered—could still guide the sands forward. 

"Just like that?" 

Witnessing this scene, Sakumo Hatake couldn't help but feel stunned. 

But Soushu had no time to care about anything else. 

His gaze had already been drawn toward the defeated Suna ninja retreating in disarray. 

"Pursue! Unrelenting pursuit!" 

Waving an arm forward, Soushu led his battle-thirsty subordinates in charging after the disoriented Sand forces who scattered like headless flies! 

In this world, nothing felt more satisfying and easygoing than taking enemy heads!

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