Chapter 51 : Cloud-nin Attacks
Kankuro and Temari, who were brewing soy sauce in the distance, nearly dropped their jaws.
Gaara—so terrifyingly powerful—was overthrown in an instant.
Just how strong was this guy named Haruto Itsuki?
After a moment of shock, the two immediately launched an attack on two of the enemy ninja before dashing back toward the battlefield in a hurry.
As Haruto exchanged words with Naruto, a sudden gust of wind kicked up sand and dust. Puppets burst from the ground. The largest one engulfed Gaara before vanishing underground. The others unleashed poison fog and fire-style blasts, forcing Haruto and the others to retreat—then self-destructed in a burst of flames.
Haruto glanced at the fleeing Kankuro and Temari, uninterested in chasing.
His mind was elsewhere.
Gaara...
After Gaara disappeared underground, Naruto stepped in front of Haruto.
"Sorry, boss."
Haruto ruffled Naruto's hair with a smile.