A puppet can live without itself, but cannot live without a master. Just like the puppet master's highest guiding principle when fighting, the purpose of all puppets is to protect their masters.
To Red Sand Scorpion, he was no longer a human being, but also had no owner... Until Haruno Sakura awakened him again.
"Why don't you believe in the puppet's intentions anymore?" The girl looked at the fragment of the scroll with regret.
"Because I realize that death is like a lamp going out." The uncle said softly.
"... What a painful realization." The girl muttered, raising her eyebrows. "But do you have nerves, or is it phantom pain?"
The uncle touched his core and looked at the girl with a faint smile. "Girl, do you want to give it a try? Uncle Miao provides free services and you will be bound to a lifetime contract."
"... I'm sorry, I should remember that the old man can't afford to be hurt..."