Let It Burn: Death [Sasuke Uchiha]

Chapter 8

Chapter Inspiration: Eon (Epic Massive Hybrid Drama) by Ninja Tracks

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Sakura and Kakashi sprang forward, moving through the array of Chakra Strings with the precision of a Sensor Ninja. It made Yuji take quick steps backwards in an attempt to distance himself. And understand for himself what was happening as his niece remained in place, not yet joining the ranks of her teammates.

"Puppet manipulation," Momo breathed. "Even we couldn't perfect it with others outside the Clan to such a degree." A smirk reached her lips. "Damn, what I would give to have been able to do that."

Finally, Hisoka broke free seconds before Sakura was about to land a blow to the head. The ground where the man once stood crumbled to pieces alarmed him. With that much-concentrated chakra, he wasn't even sure if the Resurrection Summons could handle a reformation. It would definitely render him immobile for a long period of time.

"I take it these are your teammates," Hisoka mused.

"Yes," she answered. "You should see the others."

They were formidable.

As the brothers stood side by side, the Binding Squad sealed up Momo. Taking care to stay out of the way of the fight a few feet away.

"What is your role within Konoha?" Yuji questioned. He was very interested to know what he was up against after what he had already witnessed.

"If I were to say I'd have to kill everyone in attendance," Mai said.

And it was then the former members realized what branches she could possibly be a part of with that kind of answer. Only they knew of the endless possibilities being heads of the Be Fong Clan. The brothers were the ones to assign the Clan ninja within the Leaf alongside the Hokage in order to fill their military roles. How interesting this was turning out to be.

"The puppeteer is making his final move," Hisoka stated. "There will be no holding back, no stopping until there is a victory. You know what to do."

Of course she did.

The traps were being laid and set with the twitch of their fingers. The final assaults that would decide who would stand and fall in the end.

"I've got the Third Division covered," Belva stated. To prove her point a hand shout out, catching an advance with her own chakra. "Take those two down and be done with this."

"Understood," Mai answered.

Both sides advanced, rushing forward across the field and launched into a series of strikes. The ninjas twisted and turned around each other avoiding direct hits. It almost felt like a dance. A dangerous one, as the Leaf Ninjas ducked and dodged through the complex Chakra Strings. The scrapping of blades, the panting breaths, explosions of dirt and rocks, dripping sweat from the extensive fight. Some encounters were too close for comfort for those watching. And the younger Be Fong knew she had to take it up a notch. Find a way to surprise the enemy.

As Sakura was jerked backwards from Yuji, he followed quickly only to feel a sudden presence behind him. Head whipping around it was Sai who had quickly entered the fray. A fist slammed into the man's jaw with such force it instantly came apart from the concentrated chakra. Upon closer inspection one could see rock lining the skin to intensify the impact.

"She's overpowering them," Gai breathed. It was astonishing really that the teen managed to control so many puppets at once. While taking on two very lethal opponents on top of engaging herself.