20: Chapter 20 The Magic Flute PuppetAutumn is deepening.
The village was still slowly recovering from the battle, and the tense atmosphere had not eased.The undercurrents created by the power vacuum at the top made patrols even more thorough, especially the screening of suspicious persons outside the village.
Through the "tanuki" (a type of raccoon dog), Naruto vaguely learned that Root seemed to be frequently mobilized, as if they were tracking something.
Based on his memory of the plot, he roughly guessed that Orochimaru's tentacles had not been completely withdrawn due to the failure of the Konoha Crush plan.
The remnants of the Sound Ninja may still be active in the vicinity.
For him, this is both a risk and an opportunity.
He needs more eyes and more ears, to be placed further away.
That night, the moon was bright and the stars were few.
Naruto left his residence silently.Like a ghost blending into the night, he easily slipped out of Konoha's guard area and entered the outer edge of the Forest of Death, avoiding all visible and hidden sentry posts.
The possessor of Orochimaru's cursed seal is an excellent target for control, as they can obtain information about the Sound Ninja and Orochimaru, and their own tyranny can also provide considerable villainous value.
Deep in the forest, in a clearing illuminated by moonlight.
A figure was pacing anxiously back and forth.She had long, crimson hair tied into four braids, and her face was painted with purple camouflage.She was none other than Tayuya, one of the Sound Four.
She was ordered to meet another Sound Ninja who was investigating the reconstruction of Konoha, but the other party was late in arriving, which made her feel a sense of foreboding.
Konoha's defenses were tighter than she had expected, and she dared not linger.
"Damn trash, did the dogs of Konoha find out?"
She cursed under her breath, habitually touching the huge scroll with the number "three" engraved on it at her waist, which sealed her weapon—the Three Demons.
Just then, she keenly heard a very faint noise coming from the bushes on her left!
"Who?" Tayuya instantly became alert, her right hand quickly pressing on the scroll!
No one answered.
Only the rustling of leaves in the night wind could be heard.
Tayuya's eyes sharpened, and without further hesitation, she ripped open the scroll!
"Spirit Spell!"
Bang!Bang!Bang!
A flash of white smoke appeared, and three bizarrely shaped, hideous puppets—the Angry Demon, the Thorn Demon, and the Cage Demon—appeared before her, emitting a teeth-grinding crunching sound.
"Go!Drag out the rat hiding its head and tail!" Tayuya flicked her fingers, connecting the three demons with chakra threads, and controlled them to pounce on the bushes that made the noise!
The three demons brandished their claws and weapons, instantly tearing the bushes to shreds!
However, it was completely empty!
Tayuya's pupils contracted!She'd been tricked!
Almost simultaneously, a cold whisper came from behind her: "The Sound Ninja's toys are still so noisy."
Tayuya turned around in shock, only to see Naruto appear silently not far behind her, his hands in his pockets, looking at her and her three demon puppets with a cold gaze.
"A brat from Konoha?" Tayuya was startled at first, then a cruel smile appeared on her face."Perfect!Taking you back won't have been a wasted trip!"
Her fingers danced wildly, and the three demons let out shrill cries, lunging at Naruto from three different directions!Their speed was incredible, their coordination flawless, sealing off all avenues for escape!
Naruto's eyes narrowed slightly, and instead of retreating, he advanced!
The Body Flicker Technique is activated!The figure twists and turns like a ghost, narrowly escaping through the gaps between the claws of the Angry Demon and the spikes of the Thorn Demon!At the same time, the right hand's fingers are joined like a knife, and a high-frequency humming sound rises again!
"Vacuum Wind Blade!"
Screech!Screech!
Two invisible, tiny wind blades were precisely slashed out, instantly severing the chakra threads connecting the Angry Demon and the Thorn Demon!
The two puppets suddenly froze, collided uncontrollably, and their parts scattered all over the ground!
Tayuya was shocked.Her chakra threads were extremely strong; how could they be cut so easily?
She immediately manipulated the last cage demon, opening its massive cage and slamming it down on Naruto!At the same time, she retreated rapidly, drawing her magic flute "Mount Sumeru," preparing to cast a genjutsu!
Naruto snorted coldly, and facing the descending cage, he quickly slid down and sideways to avoid the area of coverage.At the same time, he delivered a sweeping kick to the cage demon's supporting leg!
Crack!The wooden legs snapped, and the caged ghost lost its balance and collapsed to the ground!
At that moment, Tayuya had already brought the magic flute to her lips, and the sharp, piercing sound of the flute was about to begin!
A cold glint flashed in Naruto's eyes; he would never give her a chance to use genjutsu!
He accelerated again, closing the distance in an instant!To Tayuya's astonishment, his left hand precisely gripped her wrist holding the flute and twisted it in the opposite direction!
"Ouch!" Tayuya cried out in pain, and the magic flute flew out of her hand!
Naruto showed no mercy, delivering a swift chop to her other wrist as she attempted to form hand seals, instantly interrupting her chakra gathering!
Despite the pain, Tayuya raised her leg to kick Naruto's lower body, but Naruto was faster and used his knee to push it away!The force of the kick sent a jolt of numbness through her calf!
In just a few breaths, Tayuya's puppet, magic flute, and physical techniques were all broken in succession!She was extremely shocked and realized that the strength of the boy in front of her far exceeded her expectations!
Madness flashed in her eyes, the black magatama seal on her neck began to spread rapidly, her skin turned gray, her teeth sharpened, and her power surged!She was about to enter state two!
But Naruto won't give her that chance!
Before her cursed seal could be fully activated, Naruto suddenly moved closer, his right hand fingers flashing like lightning, instantly gripping her neck, which was undergoing a transformation.The powerful grip not only choked her breathing but also violently interrupted the spread of the cursed seal!
Naruto didn't let up.He grabbed her by the neck and pulled her closer.His other hand was like a knife, and the black cursed runes wrapped with an ominous red light suddenly lit up!
It is more solid and sinister than when it was used on "raccoon dog" before!
"Heart-Binding Spell!"
He let out a low shout, and his fingertips, carrying a devastating mental impact, slammed into Tayuya's skin below her collarbone, near her heart!
"Ahhh—"—!!!"
Tayuya let out an extremely shrill scream, and her body convulsed violently!
She could feel a cold, domineering power, like a red-hot branding iron, fiercely imprinted on the depths of her soul!It even forcibly suppressed and covered the cursed seal power belonging to Orochimaru within her body!
Orochimaru's cursed seal seemed to have encountered its natural enemy, violently agitated and resisting.However, in the face of the more advanced and violent Heart-Binding Curse, it was defeated step by step and eventually forcibly compressed and imprisoned in a corner.Although it still existed, it could no longer take the lead!
The two curse seals coexisted strangely within her body, but the Heart-Binding Curse was undoubtedly at the top!
The process was even more brutal and painful than when controlling the "raccoon"!Tayuya's will almost completely collapsed under the collision and crushing force of the two cursed seals!
A dozen seconds later, Tayuya's spasms stopped.
Naruto released his grip.
She collapsed to the ground, as if pulled from the water, her body drenched in cold sweat, her eyes vacant and unfocused, gasping for breath.
Below her collarbone, where the fingertip touched, a very faint fox profile pattern made of simple lines slowly emerged, shimmering with a faint red glow, before gradually disappearing beneath her skin.
After a long while, her gaze slowly focused, and when she looked at Naruto, it was filled with pain from the depths of her soul and a forced submission.
She struggled to her feet and knelt at Naruto's feet, her body still trembling slightly.She instinctively covered the cursed seal on her chest with her hand.
"Master…" Her voice was hoarse and dry, filled with endless humiliation.
Naruto looked at her coldly: "Name, mission."
"Ta.Tayuya.is on Orochimaru-sama's orders.to assist in investigating the situation in Konoha." she answered haltingly.
"Orochimaru's current location and recent plans."
"The base.the Ninja Village in the Land of Fields.the recent plans.it seems that the master is preparing.a new container." Tayuya's voice trembled as she spoke these secrets, which terrified her, but the control of the Heart-Binding Curse overwhelmed everything.
Naruto listened carefully and wrote down the information.
"Continue with your original mission and report Orochimaru's every move to me regularly through the cursed seal.Do not reveal yourself without my order."
"Yes.Master." Tayu also lowered her head even further.
Naruto waved.
Tayuya felt as if she had been granted a pardon, but she dared not leave immediately.Only when Naruto turned around did she struggle to her feet, retrieve the remaining puppets and magic flute, and stagger away into the depths of the forest.
[Ding!Successfully used the enhanced "Heart-Binding Curse" on target "Tayuya," suppressing Orochimaru's cursed seal and making him an absolutely controlled unit.Gain Villain Points +500!(Reward for successfully controlling a special cursed seal unit)]
Naruto felt the new connection point in his mind, and the emotions that came through it, a mixture of immense pain and forced obedience.
The second piece is placed on the board.[Current Villain Value: 2103 points]
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