[Them]

On the edge of the Hidden Cloud Village in the Land of Lightning, a deep cave hidden among towering mountains became Sasori's secret base for meticulously repairing the Third Kazekage's puppet.

Under the dim light, Scorpion's fingers moved like a nimble dancer, leaping and darting between the puppet's intricate joints. Every touch was precise, demonstrating his unparalleled mastery of puppetry.

During the previous battle with Sunagakure, this puppet was severely damaged. If it weren't for its exceptional physical qualities, it would have been reduced to fragments like ordinary puppets.

"Tch, we've waited so long and still no news. These Konoha ninjas are really unreliable..."

A hint of displeasure appeared on Sasori's handsome face. Ever since they parted ways in Sunagakure, Sasori had been following Fengtian's instructions and had been lying in wait around Kumogakure for a long time.

This infiltration lasted for dozens of days!

During this time, Sasori not only thoroughly investigated the terrain layout of Kumogakure and the pattern of guard shift changes, but also became very familiar with the daily behavior of his target—the two Yukimon.

This information, like intricate puzzle pieces, is gradually constructing the perfect action plan in his mind.

Thinking of this, a cold smile appeared on Sasori's lips. He gently stroked the cold metal surface of the Third Kazekage puppet, as if having a silent conversation with it.

However, the next moment, after sensing the two familiar chakra streams at the cave entrance, Sasori once again regained his indifferent expression.

"How slow, these Konoha ninjas..."

"Especially the other one, who claims to be able to move in an instant like Shisui, is surprisingly slow..."

Scorpion looked at Fengtian and Zhishui walking slowly towards him, curled his lip in dissatisfaction, and said sarcastically.

However, before Shisui could retort, Fengtian looked at Scorpion with a face full of apology and said:

"Sorry, sorry. I had some backup plans in Konoha, so it took a little time..."

After Fengtian finished speaking, seeing that Scorpion was still slowly repairing his puppet, the corners of his face slightly turned up, and he continued:

"To express my apology, I'll take responsibility for repairing the puppet..."

"You?"

Upon hearing this, Scorpion raised his head and looked at Fengtian with disdain.

His words were full of skepticism; he really couldn't believe that a mere Uchiha clan kid could be proficient in puppet repair techniques.

However, when faced with the doubts, Fengtian simply shook his head slightly, then switched his eyes to the [Mangekyou Sharingan] and confidently said:

"It's simple, I'll just change the cause and effect."

As Fengtian finished speaking, a strange power of cause and effect enveloped the damaged Third Kazekage puppet.

That mysterious power of cause and effect was repairing the Third Kazekage puppet at a speed visible to the naked eye, so fast that Sasori, standing to the side, was utterly astonished!

Scorpion stared wide-eyed at what was happening before him in disbelief.

Under his gaze, the Third Kazekage puppet was rapidly repaired by the power of cause and effect released by Fengtian's Mangekyou Sharingan, as if time had reversed and all damage had been erased.

"What... what kind of ability is this?"

Scorpion's voice trembled slightly; he had never seen such a miraculous and efficient repair method.

Fengtian smiled, his eyes flashing with the intricate patterns unique to the Mangekyou Sharingan. He clapped his hands lightly, signaling Sasori to bring out the remaining fragments of the Hundred Puppet Technique.

"This is a unique ability of my Mangekyou Sharingan: Reversing Cause and Effect!"

"Many seemingly impossible things can be accomplished by changing the cause and effect of things, including repairing puppets."

Fengtian explained, his tone filled with pride.

Although Scorpion was shocked, he remained indifferent on the surface. He took out the remaining fragments of the [Hundred Machines Training] and placed them on the ground, awaiting Fengtian's next move.

Fengtian activated the Mangekyou Sharingan once more, and that strange power of cause and effect surged again, enveloping the remains of the Hundred Machines Training.

With a faint mechanical hum and flashes of light, the shattered puppet parts began to recombine, gradually restoring their original appearance.

"This...this is truly unbelievable!"

A complex emotion flashed in Sasori's eyes. He had thought that his mastery of puppetry was unmatched, but now he had to admit that the Uchiha boy in front of him possessed a powerful force that he could not comprehend.

"Alright, Scorpion, your puppets are now fully repaired. We can begin the next step of our plan."

Fengtian put away his Mangekyou Sharingan, his tone full of confidence.

Scorpion was silent for a moment, then slowly nodded.

He then took out a map he had made himself over the past few days, which detailed the defenses around the Hidden Cloud Village and the locations where the two Yukimono brothers frequently operated.

After carefully examining the map, Shisui and Fengtian nodded in satisfaction and gave Scorpion a look of approval.

Upon seeing this, the latter curled his lip arrogantly, though he remained outwardly indifferent, he was actually overjoyed inside.

Fengtian stared at the map, his finger lightly touching his chin, lost in deep thought.

Time seemed to freeze at that moment, until he slowly raised his hand, his gaze firmly pointing to several key locations on the map, and began to outline a bold and meticulous action plan.

Soon, in less than half an incense stick's time, Fengtian had revealed his plan in detail to Scorpion and Shisui.

The ingenuity of the plan and the boldness of the strategy moved the two people present, but what followed was deep worry.

Shisui broke the silence first, his voice carrying a hint of barely concealed worry:

"Fengtian, this plan is too risky."

"The strength of Kumogakure is far beyond that of Sunagakure; their combat power is absolutely unimaginable to us."

"If we are not careful, the three of us may be plunged into an abyss of no return."

Scorpion also unusually expressed his concerns, his words calm and direct:

"Zhi Shui is absolutely right; the risks and rewards of this plan are extremely disproportionate."

While we will reap enormous benefits if we succeed, the consequences of failure are equally unbearable.

Faced with their concerns, Fengtian simply shook his head.

Since the second tailed beast was absorbed into the Gedo Mazo, the power of cause and effect within him has been significantly enhanced, allowing him to perceive more and deeper information.

He could clearly sense that several familiar and powerful auras were gradually approaching.

"I have no other choice; this is currently the fastest way for us to collect the Tailed Beasts. If we don't speed things up, I'm afraid..."

"【them】…."

"It's coming..."