Sabaku-gun

The puppet army, Sabaku no shōgun, are mass-produced by the Puppet Brigade organization to serve as a vital Defense Strategy for the village, strategically employed to safeguard Sunagakure from attackers and minimize casualties. These versatile puppets, controlled by a select group of puppeteers, play a crucial role in compensating for the village's shortage of shinobi. Under normal circumstances a single puppeteer can effectively manage multiple puppets, with the typical limit being around ten at once.

But thanks to the sharp and skilled minds, a new puppet has been created or rather a hundred of them. These puppets allow the user to control their movements through will alone. This efficient coordination is made possible by attaching specialized charms onto or into the puppets in advance. These puppets also possess a limited ability to autonomously engage opponents,though the ability to react to their opponent's movements is limited. The effectiveness of this technique hinges on the presence and integrity of the control tags; if removed or damaged, the puppets become just as lifeless as any normal puppet.

Shishiō Shirogane, however, demonstrates an extraordinary level of mastery over this puppetry technique. He can unleash hordes of these puppets upon his opponents, overwhelming them with sheer numbers. Furthermore, Shishiō possesses the unique capability to disassemble and merge these puppets as the situation demands. Although the individual bodies within his puppet army exhibit a wide range of characteristics, including age, gender, build, and attire, they generally share common traits. Their hair tends to be a striking shade of purple, while their skin and clothing are predominantly black. Adorning each of them is the iconic skull mask characteristic of Shishiō's puppetry style.

## **Arsenal**

The weaponry and concealed mechanisms of the Sabaku-gun puppets are ingeniously designed to align with their colossal and formidable presence. These imposing puppets primarily rely on sheer physical might and martial prowess to engage any opponent seen by Sunagakure.

\*Colossal Fists: These puppets boast colossal, devastating fists capable of delivering bone-crushing blows and unleashing fierce taijutsu skills. Their immense power can easily shatter defenses and incapacitate opponents with brute force.

\*Arm Extensions: To entrap opponents effectively, some of the Sabaku-gun puppets are equipped with the ability to extend their arms, forming a formidable cage-like structure. This maneuver allows them to ensnare enemies, restricting their movements and creating an advantageous position for further attacks.

\*Explosive Arsenal: While entrapping foes, certain puppets in the Sabaku-gun arsenal can launch small but potent bombs from their mouth. This surprise tactic adds an element of ranged destruction to their already formidable melee capabilities, catching adversaries off guard and inflicting significant damage.

\*Large Broad-Swords: Some Sabaku-gun puppets wield massive broad-swords, which, while imposing and capable of cleaving through enemies with ease, slightly diminish their overall dexterity. These swords are formidable weapons that, when wielded by the puppets, can cut through opponents and obstacles alike, making them deadly adversaries in close-quarters combat.