Inside the cave.
Rin Nohara was protected inside a Sand Iron sphere, and Firelight, attempting to smash it open with a punch, was instead pricked by its sharp spikes.
Looking at his right hand, bleeding from several punctures, Firelight was furious: "Watch me blast it open with Ninjutsu!"
Firelight formed hand signs, intending to forcibly break open the Sand Iron sphere.
Black Zetsu immediately stopped Firelight: "Are you crazy? We want to get information about Konoha from her mouth. What if you accidentally kill her? Are we going to try to catch her again? The other side must be on guard now, it'll be hard to catch her again!"
Black Zetsu was still planning to use Rin Nohara to lure Obito.
If Firelight accidentally killed her, how could they lure him? Who would lure him? Would it be Daishi, whose consciousness he controlled? Or would it be this not-so-smart Firelight who would lure Obito?
Firelight angrily said: "Then what should we do now? This kid is hiding in the ball, and we can't forcibly blast it open, so how do we get information?"
Black Zetsu thought for a moment, then bluffed: "Maybe her companions will come to rescue her. How about this, we'll set up traps first. If those kids really come, we'll try to catch them using the traps. If we can't catch them, at least we still have this kid hiding in the ball as a backup.
If we catch one of those three kids, then this kid won't be needed, we can just kill her.
I think our target should be that kid with the sunglasses and the slicked-back hair, because that kid looks very unintelligent, and the other two look much smarter than him, so the probability of getting information from him should be very high."
The not-so-smart Firelight nodded in agreement: "That makes sense. That slicked-back kid does seem much dumber compared to the one with the mask and the shrewd-looking black-haired kid. So, let's do as you say."
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"The necklace I gave you is an identifier. When opened, a small summoning scroll will pop out. Because it's opened by Chakra, it will automatically summon the Sand Iron from the scroll. And after the Sand Iron identifies the necklace, this Sand Iron will automatically form a spherical Sand Iron shield to protect the person wearing the necklace.
So, as long as Rin activates the device on the necklace, she will be protected by the Sand Iron shield. If the enemy tries to attack the Sand Iron shield, the Sand Iron will automatically retaliate.
Rin, being protected, won't be tortured and is temporarily safe. So, we just need to take advantage of this time to rescue Rin."
Shindai explained the function of the necklace to Kakashi and Obito.
Obito, feeling a huge weight lift from his throat to his chest, gave Shindai a thumbs up: "Shindai, it's truly you! I didn't expect you to be so cautious!"
Kakashi's brows were deeply furrowed as he speculated: "What if the enemy uses Ninjutsu to try to blast open your Sand Iron shield? A small summoning scroll can't hold much Sand Iron, so the protective strength must be limited, right?"
Shindai said seriously: "Indeed, as Kakashi you said..."
The huge stone that had just fallen to Obito's chest now returned to his throat, and he anxiously said: "Then what do we do?! What if they accidentally injure Rin inside when they try to blast open your Sand Iron shield?"
Shindai soothed Obito: "I know you're very anxious right now, but don't be. You also asked what would happen if Rin inside was accidentally injured, so don't those two Stone Ninja have the same concern? What they want is information, and they are also worried about accidentally killing Rin. After all, if Rin dies, they won't be able to get any information. So they won't act recklessly.
Therefore, we need to approach them carefully now. Once we get close to them, I can remotely use my Third Eye on Rin's Sand Iron shield to confirm Rin's condition, and then formulate a battle plan!"
Kakashi agreed with Shindai's speculation; the Stone Ninja wanted information, and they shouldn't act recklessly before getting it.
However, Obito was still very worried, unable to get the stone from his throat back down to his chest, and urged Shindai and Kakashi to hurry and rescue Rin Nohara together.
After a period of travel.
Shindai, Obito, and Kakashi arrived at the tree trunk outside the cave where Daishi, Firelight, and Rin Nohara were located.
Obito and Kakashi simultaneously looked at Shindai.
Shindai formed several hand signs.
An eye appeared on the surface of the Sand Iron sphere protecting Rin Nohara inside the cave.
Shindai, pressing his left eye, observed and said: "I see her, Rin is fine. She activated my device and is now protected by the Sand Iron shield. However, those two Stone Ninja are also inside the cave. It looks like... they are setting up traps."
Obito impatiently said: "Then let's go! Let's rescue Rin!"
Kakashi scolded: "Idiot! Calm down, didn't you hear what Shindai said? They're setting up traps inside, aren't we just walking into a trap by going in?
I understand your desire to save Rin. Shindai and I also want to save Rin immediately, but especially at times like this, we must not rush. We must rescue Rin with the smallest cost, not only save Rin but also have to save you, understand?!"
Obito's mouth opened and closed, then he lowered his head and whispered: "I'm sorry, I'll calm down."
Black Zetsu inside the cave had already noticed the eye on the Sand Iron sphere and immediately took out a Kunai, shooting it at the eye.
Black Zetsu reminded Firelight: "They're here, get ready! The target is that slicked-back kid!"
Firelight, after strapping two blades to his arms, replied: "Okay!"
Outside, Shindai released his hand from his left eye and said solemnly: "They found my Third Eye. I'll try to control the Sand Iron sphere first."
After forming hand signs, Shindai placed his hands on the ground, attempting to magnetically pull the Sand Iron sphere out.
Firelight and Black Zetsu saw the Sand Iron sphere move, and Firelight immediately used Earth Release Ninjutsu to fix the Sand Iron sphere in place.
Black Zetsu said to Firelight: "Firelight, you go try to lure them in! I'll watch this Sand Iron sphere!"
"Okay!"
Firelight left the cave to try and lure Obito and the others into the trap-filled cave.
After Firelight left, Black Zetsu slightly narrowed his eyes, looking at the Sand Iron sphere.
In Black Zetsu's opinion, Firelight was definitely not coming back, and Obito and the others might not even enter the cave.
Black Zetsu placed his hands on the ground, and several tree roots emerged from the ground, firmly securing the Sand Iron sphere.
After that, Black Zetsu formed hand signs.
"Ninjutsu: Camouflage in Hiding Technique."
Black Zetsu once again became invisible, turning transparent before quietly leaving the cave.
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