Charmeleon and Rockruff wanted to attack Sasori's real body but were almost hit by Poison Needle.
"Magnet Release: Iron Sand Tetrahedron!"
Sasori knew Kakashi and the others had deep affection for their Summoning Beasts, so he deftly controlled the Third Kazekage to throw a tetrahedron-shaped iron sand in Rockruff's direction.
Rockruff dodged sideways, thinking it had evaded the attack, but the tetrahedron-shaped iron sand surprisingly curved and continued to stab at Rockruff.
"Quick Attack!"
Seeing this, Kakashi unleashed his remaining Chakra without hesitation, transforming into a bolt of lightning to slice through the iron sand.
Sasori had been waiting for this moment.
Silently approaching, Sasori decisively struck Kakashi with Hiruko's Tail Spike.
At that moment, Sasori, who usually wore a calm expression, broke into a wild laugh.
Because he was finally going to avenge his deceased parents.
Originally, he thought there was no one to avenge White Fang's suicide, but unexpectedly, there was still another like him—a child who happened to meet him while participating in the competition.
Clang!
At this moment, Kakashi ran out of Chakra and exited the Breath of Thunder Chakra Mode, but he still maintained the Transparent World state, instantly raising the White Fang Short Blade to block the attack.
Sasori revealed a hint of regret, as Hiruko's Poison Needle had run out during the previous battle, otherwise, at that distance, Kakashi would have surely died.
Regretting internally, Sasori's hands didn't slow at all as he swung Hiruko's puppet arm heavily at Kakashi's body.
Bang!
Kakashi's figure was sent flying, crashing through two big trees before being caught by the hastily arriving Nohara Rin.
The furious Rockruff generated a large boulder above Sasori's head.
Boom!!
The boulder smashed to the ground. Such a move would be too difficult to hit unless assisted by teammates or in a sneak attack.
"Heh, are you very angry? But my pain surpasses yours." Sasori retreated in a flash, recalling the warmth given by his parents before their deaths, his face turned cold.
Originally his life was so blissful: if he showed even a hint of hunger, even when it wasn't mealtime, his mother would personally cook for him.
At night, he would always fall asleep first because his parents would tell him bedtime stories until he dozed off.
As he grew and began sleeping alone, his parents would still cover him with a blanket late at night.
Sasori once thought he had a good sleep posture and wouldn't kick off the blanket, realizing only after his parents passed that he woke covered because they tucked him in while he slept.
The beautiful memories in his mind continuously transformed into murderous intent within Sasori's heart.
He swung his gleaming Tail Spike to assault Rockruff; Rockruff dodged with Quick Attack, intending to retaliate with Thunder Fang, but Sasori saw through it. Fortunately, Nohara Rin's timely support prevented Rockruff from being grazed by the poisonous Tail Spike.
At this time, Milotic finished healing Kakashi and sprayed Water Gun at Sasori.
Seeing this, Sasori immediately retreated; a Puppet Master must not risk using his real body, unless the Puppet Master's body itself is a puppet.
"Let's see how long you can hold out." Sasori sneered inwardly.
Had his real body not been focused on attacking Kakashi just now, neglecting Obito and Charmeleon, they would have died by the Third Kazekage's hands.
Now Kakashi has mostly lost his combat ability, and Obito and Charmeleon are being driven back under the Third Kazekage's offensive; Milotic was hit by his deadly poison.
The advantage is his!
"Rock!"
Rockruff looked at the injured Kakashi, then at Sasori who disregarded it, and reached the peak of its desire for strength.
At that moment, it was dusk, and all that remained of the blazing sun was the last glimmer of twilight.
Though in the midst of battle, Rockruff was inexplicably drawn to that twilight glow.
The sunset shone upon Rockruff, and the energy of the dusk gathered continuously on Rockruff.
"Awoo!"
Rockruff couldn't help but howl, and then its entire body burst forth with a dazzling brilliance.
PS: This chapter is 6k, another update will follow soon, but the timing is uncertain.
I recommend you brothers read tomorrow, and avoid staying up late if possible.