Anya observed through her Sharingan and saw a massive chakra mass already gathered within Sasori's body. This force exceeded even the tailed beasts she had seen before, and it was extremely chaotic. As more chakra was absorbed, what remained inside Sasori gradually became uncontrollable.
Fortunately, Sasori had plenty of puppets. The overflowing energy could be evenly distributed among them, preventing his body from exploding.
Seeing this, Anya couldn't help but sigh and said, "Honestly, you're being too greedy."
"Hmph," Sasori grunted with a chuckle. "Big Brother Kurotsuchi, since you're here, the remaining Ryumyaku energy can go to you. I'm almost at my limit."
"No thanks," Anya refused.
Sasori asked in confusion, "Why not take it? This chakra is enormous. Once you obtain it, your strength will surely skyrocket."
"The power is indeed great, but it's not suitable for me," Anya said, clearly weighing the pros and cons in an instant. "This chakra is too chaotic. Completely absorbing it into my body is unrealistic. Even more difficult would be fusing it with my own chakra. If I absorbed it, I'd only regress in strength."
She continued seriously, "But for you, Sasori, I doubt anyone in the world is better suited to handle it. You're distributing the power across your puppets, forming a flowing whole. In the future, you can spread this energy to your puppets for battle. Damaged puppets can also be restored with it. The impact on your main body won't be significant."
"That's exactly right," Sasori replied, "which is why I haven't left yet. I wanted to absorb as much as possible."
"Sit still," Anya instructed as she stepped forward and began inscribing cursed seals onto Sasori's body. One by one, countless cursed seals were inscribed over his body. As the final stroke was completed, Anya's hands began forming hand seals.
Once the seals were complete, a powerful sealing force surged into Sasori. With one hand pressed against Sasori's abdomen, the countless recently inscribed cursed seals entered his body. The previously restless Ryumyaku energy, now enhanced by the seal, became bound and gradually transformed into a yellow dragon-shaped stream of energy that slowly drifted.
Sasori, who had previously worn a pained expression, exhaled heavily and relaxed as he said, "Haa… Much better. Thanks, Big Brother Kurotsuchi."
Seeing this, Anya spoke up, "Increase the absorption speed. I have something to discuss with you."
"Alright," Sasori readily agreed and increased his absorption speed. The Ryumyaku energy from underground rushed rapidly into his body. As the power surged in, Sasori could feel his chakra rapidly rising. Yet no matter how much it grew, it never overwhelmed the seal.
Unable to resist asking, Sasori questioned, "Big Brother Kurotsuchi, what kind of sealing technique is this? It's incredibly strong."
"It's from the Uzumaki clan. Mine is just channeled through a formation—it's somewhat of a shortcut compared to traditional methods. If a real member of the Uzumaki clan used it, the sealing power would be even stronger."
As she spoke, Anya couldn't help but feel envious of Little Pepper's endurance and physique. If Little Pepper fought the Raikage and activated the Nine-Tails, she might be able to wear him down until he collapses from exhaustion.
Within half a day, the Ryumyaku energy had been completely drained by Sasori, leaving this place utterly barren and desolate, unlikely to show signs of life for a long time.
After releasing the barrier, Anya carried the two of them onto the Hawk Puppet and began explaining her plan.
She had barely finished half her sentence when Mabui shouted in shock, "What did you say? You actually want to control Sunagakure through the Third Kazekage? That's impossible—he's already dead!"
Mabui was stunned speechless by Anya's boldness.
"Why not?" Sasori had already grasped Anya's intentions. His eyes flickered as he clearly considered the feasibility of this plan.
"Megatron, you're planning to use [Spirit Transformation Technique], aren't you?"
"That's right." Anya summoned the Third Kazekage, then used [Division Technique] to enter it.
The puppet's previously lifeless eyes suddenly lit up as its mouth opened and spoke, "How is it? Can you tell any difference between me and a real person?"
Mabui's mouth dropped wide open, unable to believe what she was seeing with her own eyes.
Sasori's eyes brightened as he said, "Very realistic indeed, but the eyes and voice still need work. Your mannerisms also require more practice."
As expected, Anya smiled and said, "That's exactly why I came looking for you. We only have one day left—the ruins already bear plenty of my traces. But if I don't return to the village for too long, this excuse might get exposed."
"Alright, I'll teach you." Knowing their time was short, Sasori started immediately instructing her on everything related to the Kazekage—his past in the village, hobbies, catchphrases, and all.
Anya listened extremely carefully before starting to practice. If unsatisfied, she would start over again. This was a huge risk that allowed no room for mistakes.
Watching all this unfold from the sidelines, Mabui knew deep down—the sky over the ninja world was about to change, and that day wasn't far off.
The three found a spot not far from Sunagakure Village and began training intensively throughout the entire day.
Finally, Sasori nodded, "Good enough. I think there won't be any problem—but once you enter Sunagakure, there's still one person who needs special caution."
Anya's gaze flickered as he knew precisely whom Sasori meant. "Rasa, right?"
Sasori solemnly nodded, "Exactly. Previously, I had absolutely no idea that the Kazekage secretly trained a disciple. Had Kumogakure's assault not been so fierce, I suspect he would've continued hiding in the shadows. As for how he usually communicated with the Third Kazekage—I don't know."
Anya replied with unwavering confidence, "No worries. Now that he has revealed himself, his threat level decreases significantly. He might even turn out to be useful leverage now."
"Then it's up to you," Sasori said, full of faith in his Big Brother Kurotsuchi.
Once they'd finished preparations, Anya looked at Mabui standing nearby, eyeing her from head to toe.
Mabui felt uncomfortable under his stare and irritably asked, "What is it?"
Anya pulled out an outfit and simply said, "Change into this."
Glancing at the clothing, Mabui noticed immediately how new and high-quality the fabric appeared. Her expression betrayed desire and surprise as she asked, stunned, "Where did you buy this? Is it specially gifted for me?"
"From now on, you're the Queen of Loulan (the ancient kingdom of the Western Regions). Naturally, your attire should reflect nobility."
As Anya spoke, Mabui's hand, which had been reaching out moments ago, froze midair. "You want me to act alongside you? I can't do it. I don't know how."
Anya insisted stubbornly, "Just try it on first. If it doesn't suit you, we'll forget about it."
With no choice, Mabui reluctantly slipped into the elaborate outfit.
The creamy white gown draped elegantly over her form, not too flashy, highlighting a gentle and graceful charm. The subtle hue complemented Mabui's dark skin perfectly, giving off a soft charm that immediately drew everyone's eyes.
Anya and Sasori glanced at each other briefly and bowed together. "Greetings, Your Majesty."
Mabui sighed softly, muttering to herself, "I knew it."
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