Pakur worked hard, sniffing under the gaze of the Shadow Clone.
However, after a short while, Pakur, aside from looking dizzy from the stench of corpses, had no idea what to do.
At this moment, Pakur cautiously looked at the Shadow Clone and asked.
"Yuuki-sama, what do you need me to do?"
The Shadow Clone was also a bit speechless; he had just been thinking, are talking Ninja Dogs really that amazing?
They don't need any information; they can do whatever they want just with their nose?
Facts proved that the Shadow Clone thought too much; a Ninja Dog is not a Howling Celestial Dog after all, it doesn't have tracking capabilities for a thousand miles.
Kakashi also looked at the Shadow Clone, knowing that Yuuki should have other information.
The Shadow Clone didn't hide anything and directly stated the accurate information.
"Mr. Pakur, you can try to find a special scent; the target might carry the smell of metal or wood."
"Understood, leave it to me!"
Pakur recovered from the overwhelming smell and started sniffing vigorously everywhere again.
Kakashi, on the other hand, grasped the key information provided by the Shadow Clone.
Metal? Wood? Could it be a Puppet Master?
At this moment, Kakashi was completely certain that the target of this operation would definitely not be the mysterious person who caused the Nine-Tails Disturbance!
Zabuza had no thoughts at all; at this moment, what came to his mind was how to demonstrate his formidable strength when encountering an enemy.
After all, that was a powerful force approaching Yuuki-sama!
Pakur didn't take too long.
"Found it! The scent is a bit faint, but it can still be tracked!"
Pakur's tone was full of confidence at this moment, and he then glanced at the three of them.
"Everyone, please follow!"
Immediately, Pakur began to move continuously in a certain direction.
At this time, Sasori, in a certain cave, didn't know he was being targeted.
Sasori was still concentrating on processing the corpse he had just acquired.
Ever since he embarked on the crooked path of Human Puppets, Sasori had been rushing headlong, going further and further down the wrong road.
Human Puppets have their limits.
To a large extent, it depends on the Ninja's strength during their lifetime; in some aspects, there might be an overshoot, but overall, even if they are stronger, it's not by much.
The principle of Human Puppets is very simple: preserve the Ninja's Chakra system from their lifetime, and replace useless skin and muscles with wood or metal.
This way, Sasori can use his own Chakra to utilize the special Ninjutsu and Kekkei Genkai of the Ninja before they were made into Human Puppets.
Discarding the Ninja's fragile body, Ninja tools and poisons can be added.
Therefore, most of the Human Puppets in Sasori's hands are stronger after modification than they were in life.
However, Sasori's most prized work, the Third Kazekage Puppet, was slightly weaker than he was in life.
The corpses of Kage are difficult to obtain, and even the corpses of Jonin are quite hard to get.
Ever since Sasori modified himself, his goal had shifted from pursuing quality to primarily pursuing quantity.
Unable to create hero figurines, Sasori could only continuously increase the number of minion figurines.
Just as Sasori was doing now, and as the number increased, Sasori's craftsmanship became better and better.
Sasori felt that as long as he continued, he would eventually make a breakthrough.
But Sasori, who was busy with his handiwork, suddenly stopped his movements.
Someone's coming!
Most likely Konoha Ninja!
Sasori, who had stolen many Chunin corpses from the Konoha camp, naturally wouldn't think that Konoha would be completely unaware.
It's just that the Konoha Ninja seemed to have arrived a bit faster than expected.
The reason Sasori did this was also due to the lack of high-quality materials.
He stole Chunin corpses from the Konoha camp because Jonin corpses would never be kept in the camp.
And Genin, they don't qualify to be Sasori's collection!
Intentionally leaving a few traces was just to collect some good materials before leaving.
Sasori, who had stopped his movements, put everything into a scroll.
A somewhat grating sound echoed through the cave.
"Konoha Ninja, I've been waiting for you for a long time!"
"Pakur, are we there?"
Kakashi asked softly.
At this moment, the Shadow Clone, along with Kakashi and Zabuza, arrived at a small hillside, and a hidden cave appeared before their eyes.
"That's right, that unique scent is coming from this place, and there's also a faint smell of corpses."
After saying that, Pakur jumped onto Kakashi's shoulder, clearly his mission was complete, and the upcoming battle had nothing to do with him.
The Shadow Clone had the same idea.
The Shadow Clone said to Kakashi and Zabuza with a smile on his face.
"Kakashi-senpai, Zabuza-senpai, the next battle is up to you two; I'll go call for support!"
Immediately, the Shadow Clone used several Shunshin Jutsu in succession, appearing on a large rock 100 meters away.
At the same time, he had already pulled out a signal flare, ready to call for people at any time.
The reason he didn't call now was for fear of scaring Sasori away; it was better to wait until the fight started.
This series of actions by the Shadow Clone truly stunned Kakashi and Zabuza.
This was completely different from the battles they usually encountered, even in Hidden Mist Village, where camaraderie was extremely weak.
Never had anyone so openly told others to go first while retreating to the side, looking ready to bolt at any moment before a battle.
What else could this be but messing with your teammates' mentality!
The same thought appeared in both their minds again.
Is this how important people do things? There are indeed many things worth learning!
The two exchanged glances, seemingly understanding each other's thoughts, and nodded slightly in unison.
However, their tacit interaction was soon interrupted.
Sasori's figure slowly appeared at the mouth of the cave.
A hunched body, a fierce face, and even a creaking sound occasionally as he walked.
Kakashi and Zabuza were not inexperienced youngsters; they instantly understood that the figure before them was a puppet.
The true operator must be hidden in the shadows.
The two immediately adopted a combat stance, fully focused, and their own aura was also clearly displayed.
Kakashi and Zabuza simultaneously sensed each other's aura.
So strong!
So fast!
As expected of the strong ones praised by Yuuki-sama (Your Excellency)!
Kakashi and Zabuza exchanged glances, simultaneously developing a hint of recognition for each other, but more so, a sense of rivalry arose.
You're good, but I'm stronger!
And Sasori, inside Hiruko, looked at Kakashi and Zabuza in front of him, feeling the aura emanating from them, and a long-lost excitement arose in his heart.
Two good materials, indeed; perhaps there's a considerable gap compared to the Third Kazekage, but this is double!
Sasori, operating Hiruko, spoke in an inhuman voice.
"How interesting, Konoha Ninja, Kirigakure Ninja, you who were fighting to the death not long ago, can now gather together!"
"However, it just makes things easier for me!"
Sasori became completely excited; it wasn't easy! Finally, good stuff came out!
But then Sasori's face turned pale with shock.
"Uchiha Tomoki! Why are you here!?"
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