Chapter 10: The Beast Cage
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In the vast expanse of the desert, a convoy trudged forward with great difficulty against the relentless wind and sand. Judging by their attire, they were clearly Konoha shinobi. The large carts they were escorting were loaded with supplies and water destined for the frontlines.
(A quick note: Reflecting on the entire Naruto anime, one can notice that the technology in their world is somewhat skewed. While advanced in certain areas—like Orochimaru's laboratories—it remains grounded in a backdrop where communication is mostly shouting, and travel is primarily on foot. Although the anime doesn't delve deeply into its world-building, careful observation reveals hints of industrialization. Hence, for now, we'll adhere to the manga's depiction of technology and civilization. As for Boruto, well, that doesn't count as reference material. For instance, since camels are never shown in depictions of Sunagakure, we'll assume the carts here are human-powered.)
"Something's up!" A vigilant Konoha shinobi at the front of the convoy suddenly warned. His eyes widened, veins bulging prominently around his temples. His pupils turned a milky white—it was clear he was from the Hyūga clan.
The convoy came to an immediate halt, with all the shinobi assuming defensive positions.
Before long, amidst the swirling sands, a shadowy group seemed to be charging toward them. The piercing wind carried a faint sound, akin to the creaking of a well's pulley.
Several Konoha shinobi decided to strike first, hurling kunai and shuriken into the approaching dust cloud. However, there were no cries of pain—only a few dull, chopping sounds, like blades striking a cutting board.
As the dust settled, the sight that greeted them left everyone stunned.
Standing at the forefront were ten puppets, each uniquely designed and clad in white. Behind them, hundreds of Sunagakure shinobi armed with various weapons surged forward like a storm, crashing into the convoy.