Shindai had originally wanted to destroy the core powering the Dragon Vein in this factory, but Sāra stopped him.
Destroying it forcefully would cause the Dragon Vein here to lose control and explode.
Sāra scanned the area, murmuring, "It should be here somewhere..."
"I found it!" Sāra pointed forward. "Take me there! I'll be able to cut off the Dragon Vein's power!"
The spot where Sāra pointed had a sealing formula drawn on the ground.
"Okay, just hold on tight!"
Naruto Uzumaki scooped Sāra into his arms with a princess carry.
Shindai couldn't help twitching at the corner of his mouth watching this.
Couldn't he have just used Iron Sand to support her? Why go for the princess carry?
Wasn't that flirting? What even counts as flirting then?
Naruto jumped down carrying Sāra, and Shindai followed closely behind.
After dodging patrolling puppets, the trio reached the seal location.
Sāra said to Naruto and Shindai, "Please step back a bit. I'll sever the Dragon Vein's power."
Shindai and Naruto stood at the periphery of the seal waiting.
Sāra knelt at the center of the sealing formula, clasping her hands together tightly. "In the name of the Queen, I command you—cut off the Dragon Vein torrent and suppress its power!"
Sāra spread her hands apart, and a purple energy sphere appeared at the center of the sealing formula. From Shindai and Naruto's perspective, this purple orb looked exactly like an eyeball—it absorbed the entire array.
The Dragon Vein power driving the factory was now cut off, causing all the machinery to stop operating.
Sāra stood up and said, "That should be alright now. I've completely severed the Dragon Vein flowing into the factory."
"That's great! Quick—"
Before Naruto could finish his sentence, numerous purple chakra threads emerged, connecting to the puppets within the factory.
Even newly-produced puppet components began reassembling themselves into a complete puppet.
An Lushan descended above them. "Your Majesty, what are you doing in such a place?"
Sāra's heart skipped a beat. "An Lushan!"
Both Shindai and Naruto glared at An Lushan.
"So this rotund guy is An Lushan. Guess Loulan has quite the knack for fattening pigs after all."
Ignoring Shindai's mockery, An Lushan bowed respectfully toward Sāra.
Sāra's expression turned serious. "I've already stopped the flow of the Dragon Vein. I won't allow you to use this power for war anymore! As your Queen, I command you—halt development of the puppet techniques immediately and release the suffering people right away!"
Since Sāra had already figured things out, An Lushan no longer pretended either. "Oh?"
"So you already know this much, huh? Then I can't let you live any longer. A puppet will be more than enough to take your place—now that my puppet army is complete, I no longer need your power over the Dragon Vein."
The surrounding puppets were closing in on Shindai's group.
Naruto Uzumaki instructed Sāra, "Sāra, take everyone and escape quickly! I'll handle that guy! Hurry!"
"Right!"
Sāra left Naruto Uzumaki and Shindai, preparing to lead the enslaved people out of here.
Naruto Uzumaki joined Shindai in taunting An Lushan, saying, "You really are Gatai, huh? You've gotten pretty fat too. Just like my Aniki said, Loulan really knows how to fatten pigs."
An Lushan snorted coldly, "You Konoha ninjas again putting foolish ideas in the Queen's head. Haven't seen each other in six years, have we?"
Naruto scoffed, "Hmph, for me, it feels like we met just yesterday! Though I'm not sure when you turned into a pig, but as long as you're Gatai, I won't spare you! My Aniki's Magnet Release technique completely counters Puppet Techniques!"
Shindai's chest puffed out proudly.
An Lushan sneered, "Gatai? I forgot that lowlife's name ages ago! I am now a minister of Loulan! Lord An Lushan! Uh..."
Suddenly, an iron sand blade pierced through An Lushan's chest from behind.
Shindai's Kannazuki appeared behind An Lushan.
While An Lushan was ranting, Shindai had already started manipulating the iron sand, gathering it discreetly behind him. Once formed into Kannazuki, he immediately stabbed straight through An Lushan.
Naruto shouted excitedly, "Great job, Aniki! That was amazing! Although my distraction wasn't bad either, right?"
Naruto noticed Shindai secretly controlling the iron sand, so he started provoking An Lushan to prevent him noticing Shindai's iron sand attack.
However, Shindai showed no sign of happiness: "You're celebrating too soon, Naruto. This guy is a puppet, or rather, he's transformed himself into one. Besides Sasori, there's actually another disgusting freak like this."
Looking closely, Naruto realized that no blood had spilled from An Lushan's pierced chest.
Shindai formed Hand Seals: [Iron Sand Coffin!]
Kannazuki disintegrated back into iron sand, wrapping around An Lushan's body, compressing it while infiltrating the sand into his system, attempting to paralyze him.
However, An Lushan erupted with powerful purple chakra—the *Dragon Vein*'s power—that sent waves of iron sand flying from his body.
His severely damaged body instantly regenerated: "In Loulan, my power is limitless! Your Magnet Release is nothing but a low-grade jutsu!"
Shindai clenched his lips, thoroughly infuriated inside. Was practically every Tom, Dick, or Harry able to resist his Magnet Release now?!
Sāra, who was trying to flee, was forced back by the puppets.
Shindai, Naruto Uzumaki, and Sāra were surrounded by a large group of puppets.
An Lushan cackled, "I already told you! My puppet army is complete—you're not getting away!"
Naruto Uzumaki said to Sāra, "I'll lead the way—break through as fast as you can!"
Naruto Uzumaki took out and unfurled a Scroll.
[Summoning Jutsu!]
A cloud of smoke appeared, revealing a stunningly attractive woman who looked almost identical to Naruto.
Even Sāra couldn't help but stare because...this incredibly sexy woman was barely dressed at all.
Shindai's eyes immediately sparkled with excitement. "Naruto, this wouldn't happen to be..."
"That's right! She's your creation, Naruko No.6!"
Since Naruto Uzumaki didn't know how to control puppets, he reached out and pressed a button on the back of Naruko No.6's head.
As soon as her red eyes lit up, a calm, synthesized female voice announced, "Combat mode activated."
A ninja sword appeared in Naruko No.6's right hand, while a Device formed in her left.
Swinging her blade fiercely, Naruko No.6 struck down the puppets with incredible intensity. From her sword techniques, Shindai instantly recognized Kakashi's style.
While cutting through enemies, Naruko No.6 simultaneously raised her left hand, releasing Ninjutsu from her Device that blasted directly into the puppets.
The effect was impressive—one or two techniques could destroy an entire puppet.
Shindai became extremely excited, exclaiming, "Naruto, did I develop Scientific Ninja-Ware in the future?!"
"This isn't the time to talk about that!" Naruto shouted back. "Sāra, quickly follow Naruko No.6 forward!"
"Got it!"
Sāra ran close behind Naruko No.6 toward the front.
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