Chapter 164

Kaito and Shisui soon arrived in the dense forest to the east of Konoha. As they walked forward, Kaito's face seemed quite strange.

He always felt as if he had overlooked something or forgotten some important matter.

Unfortunately, he thought for a long time but couldn't recall anything, so he decided to simply stop thinking about it.

After all, there were only so many things happening in Konoha. With this thought, Kaito and Shisui quickly found the location of Kakuzu.

At this moment, Kakuzu was still honestly waiting in the forest. The only difference might be that this place no longer retained any shadow clones.

"I thought you guys had forgotten about me."

Seeing Kaito and Shisui approaching, Kakuzu immediately stood up. His eyes, like green beans, scanned over them.

His tone sounded somewhat annoyed, but his heart was filled with sighs.

These guys, including Kaito, really were bolder and more impressive than he had imagined!

During his time in Konoha, he had been waiting for the start of the mission, but as it happened, Kaito and the others had embarked on another mission.

A mission that made Kakuzu shudder, but was also filled with inexplicable emotions.

They had actually managed to change the dynamics in their ninja village. They had impeached the Shadow, and most importantly, they had succeeded!

While Kakuzu had no interest in such power struggles, this incident made it hard for him to ignore.

After understanding everything, his heart was truly touched.

He found that the Uchiha clan and himself were so similar in the beginning. He had been betrayed in Takigakure and ended up a rogue ninja.

The Uchiha were subjected to unprecedented exclusion and targeting in Konoha. Wasn't this a kind of betrayal by the village to the clan?

But his fate was different. He was out of the game, forever a rogue ninja of the Takigakure, and from then on, he trusted no one. His only belief was money.

But the Uchiha were different. Under the leadership of Uchiha Kaito, they changed their strategy and approach. They used rules and means to resist.

They sent those who oppressed and betrayed them one by one to the pure land, and they actually transformed from being suppressed and marginalized people to one of the village's leaders!

This change, this success, truly shocked and enlightened Kakuzu.

He was wondering if he had had someone like Uchiha Kaito to help him back then, or if he had had the same ability as Uchiha Kaito.

Would he then be wandering in the ninja world now, trusting no one, carrying the name of a rogue ninja?

Although he didn't regret his choices, encountering such events still filled him with countless emotions.

"How could we forget you? You know, it's just that there's been a bit too much happening recently."

Kaito didn't know that so many realizations had surged in Kakuzu's heart. He shrugged and spoke helplessly.

"The tasks that needed attention have been mostly taken care of. Strictly speaking, the Security Department may not be short of funds, as we have many plans to carry out.

However, we won't stop selling weapons either. You just need to know that more and more people are bound by shared interests with you."

"So, is this a good thing then?"

Kakuzu looked at Kaito with a somewhat playful gaze, but he quickly became serious.

"Also, congratulations."

"Oh?"

Kaito raised his eyebrows, then he spoke with a laugh.

"I really didn't expect to hear those words from you. But if you could give us some discounts, say, lower commissions, I think I would be happier."

"Dream on. You guys have already taken the lion's share, and you still want to deduct from my money. It's good enough that I'm not asking you for more."

As soon as money was mentioned, Kakuzu's expression immediately changed. His attitude was undeniably serious.

"Alright, I was just kidding. We wouldn't do that, and there's even the possibility of giving you more."

Kaito didn't continue to joke about Kakuzu's sensitive topic, he spoke directly.

"After all, as more people become responsible, it's normal for you to pay more. However, let's wait until business is going smoother."

"Let's set off tomorrow then. I'm afraid the Bear Country has been waiting for quite a long time."

The moment Kakuzu heard the word 'pay more', his spirit lifted immediately, and he actively suggested.

It's evident that his work enthusiasm was really high, after all, he could cross anyone, but he would absolutely never cross money.

"Alright, I'll go on this mission with you."

What kind of people does Kaito like best? Those with high work enthusiasm, but setting off tomorrow seemed a bit too hasty.

After all, he still had many things that needed to be handled a bit, so he directly shook his head.

"But let's set off a week from now. Prepare well, as I have things that need to be dealt with."

"A week later, I got it."

Although Kakuzu wasn't quite comfortable with Kaito's week-after-week approach, he couldn't argue since Kaito was the boss.

Of course, he also understood that Kaito is now standing at the peak of Konoha's power. Although Jiraiya was the Hokage, could he really make a difference?

The answer was obviously unlikely, so Kaito probably has a lot to do, and Kakuzu just needed to wait quietly for arrangements.

After handling the important matters, Kaito also talked a lot with Kakuzu, such as some issues regarding the Akatsuki organization.

He had basic intelligence on every member of the Akatsuki, as well as a general understanding of their combat abilities.

However, he didn't know much about external bases of the Akatsuki, as these things were never depicted in the original works.

Just because they weren't depicted doesn't mean they don't exist. How could an organization full of high-level rogue ninjas not have some basic ninja bases?

In addition to this, there were some details about the inner workings of the Akatsuki that he wanted to know.

Kakuzu, true to his nature of 'money talks', didn't hesitate to share information since he felt that being with Kaito had more prospects than being with Nagato.

The three of them talked for quite a while before this conversation came to an end, and Kaito gained quite a bit from it.

"Are you very worried about this organization?" After Kaito and Shisui left the forest, Shisui couldn't help but ask.

"Of course, Itachi is in there, as is Orochimaru. I can't possibly take an organization like that lightly."

Kaito nodded seriously. Although he was very strong, he never thought he was invincible.

At least he didn't think he could handle everything calmly when surrounded by a bunch of powerful guys.

After all, he wasn't Uchiha Madara.

"By the way, you should have carried out this experiment before I leave."

Kaito pondered for a moment before saying.

"Being here would allow me to better understand your situation, and also ensure your condition. That would put me more at ease."

"Is that so?"

Upon hearing this, Shisui nodded and then spoke very seriously.

"I understand. I'll tell the people in the lab tomorrow and we'll start as soon as possible..."

....

Shisui had been waiting for a long time for this experiment.

The benefits of this experiment to them were self-evident, even to the entire clan.

But Shisui was always puzzled about one thing, that he had never seen Kaito perform similar experiments.

Neither Shisui nor Uchiha Fugaku understood this point, but they could feel the surging power emanating from Kaito!

Even though the power within Kaito was somewhat different from theirs, the essence of this power had not changed.

Moreover, they could vaguely sense that the power within Kaito was stronger and greater than theirs, which they simply couldn't compare to.

This only increased their confusion. Could it be that Kaito already possessed a similar power and only let them try it because he knew this?

This question had been lingering in their minds, but they didn't have the mindset to ask about it. As far as they were concerned, they would trust Kaito no matter what he did!

After everything was arranged, Kaito followed Shisui and Fugaku to the inside of the lab just a few days later.

As a result, Kaito realized that he hadn't been paying particular attention to this lab.

The last time he came, the lab was already well decorated, but this time he noticed significant changes again.

The location was still the same, and the lab was the same one as before.

But inside, there were bright lights and a white, minimalist aesthetic, as well as necessary ventilation ducts and lab equipment.

The design was far superior to the labs of Orochimaru and Danzo as depicted in the animation. Kaito even noticed various sterile laboratory facilities.

Was this just a clan's lab?

Kaito thought that it wouldn't be a problem to claim this as a lab led by Konoha!

"You've done a good job here, but the budget must not have been small, right?"

Kaito said to Shisui and Fugaku, who were already lying on the bed ready for the experiment. Then he turned to look at a container.

The container was obviously in a sterile isolation state, and it contained an amputated arm missing some fragments.

Frost was on the amputated arm, indicating that it was in a frozen state, and the people here had taken very good care of it.

Besides, Kaito saw many people working on various research projects in small labs separated by transparent glass screens.

Everything seemed orderly and professional, which made Kaito swallow hard.

So many pieces of equipment, so many experimental projects, how much would the budget be?

"I'm not sure, but the gold we brought back last time is almost gone."

Uchiha Fugaku had always been keeping an eye on these matters, and he and Shisui had clear divisions of labor.

Shisui was always in charge of handling matters related to Kaito, including but not limited to reconnaissance, information gathering, and even combat.

On the other hand, Fugaku handled many logistical matters. Whether it was the security department or this lab, it was mainly Fugaku who helped manage it for Kaito.

It could be said that both of them were Kaito's right-hand men, and their roles were irreplaceable. They had indeed relieved Kaito of a lot of pressure.

But now Fugaku's words made Kaito look a bit unpleasant. That was gold, and it would be worth even more if converted into money.

And now, in such a short time, it was all gone?

Sure enough, conducting experiments was like feeding a gold-eating beast. Before you even knew where the money was going, it was all gone.

"Is that so?"

Ye Luo twitched the corner of his mouth, and in the end, he could only nod helplessly.

"I see. It seems that agreeing to Kakuzu was right. We really should take action. Otherwise, we will run out of money."

"It's indeed running out, but I'm afraid we'll have to trouble the clan leader again this time."

Uchiha Fugaku nodded, then looked somewhat apologetically at Kaito.

"It seems Shisui and I can't take action, but I think we should be able to recover quickly this time."

Fugaku's words led Shisui to nod in agreement. After all, with the experience from before, they felt they could handle it better this time.

Kaito could not deny their confidence, as they had already endured it once from their perspective.

So their bodies would inevitably have a higher level of tolerance, which means they won't suffer as much while adapting, and recovery time will be less.

However, the dosage is clearly going to be increased this time, and it remains to be seen whether they can really handle it that easily.

And reality proved Kaito's thoughts right, as these two were soon unable to laugh under the increased dose injection.

Their bodies began to turn red, as if they had a fever, and they began to sweat.

At first, the sweat only gathered on their foreheads, but in the blink of an eye, it had covered their entire bodies.

They looked as if they had just been pulled out of water, and it was hard to imagine that they looked perfectly normal just a minute ago.

"Did they overdose?"

Kaito had also activated his Mangekyo Sharingan at this moment, his eyes focusing on the two men in front of him, and he asked directly.

"How are they doing, what are the data like?"

"Clan leader, the data looks stable, but their physical reactions are very strong."

The voice came from a girl, which made Kaito turn his head. To his surprise, it was Uchiha Izumi.

There was a hint of worry in Uchiha Izumi's eyes, but she still seemed calm.

"However, we have upgraded our equipment this time, so we can better monitor their current condition.

In addition, we have done a lot of work over the past year, simulating many possible scenarios, and we have also purchased ample medicine.

So we are confident to deal with any situation, please rest assured, clan leader."

Well, now he finally knew where all the money had been spent.

Hearing the girl's tone, Kaito couldn't help but nod silently. He was satisfied with such a confident attitude.

It was clear that this group of people had been working hard and diligently over the year, which gave Kaito more confidence in letting them study under Tsunade.

Although he had already decided on this, he was still worried about the talent and attitude of his people.

In fact, for Kaito, talent is secondary, the most important thing is the attitude.

If you learn something without a good attitude, even with the best talent, you won't be able to grasp it clearly.

Fortunately, while the talent of the people he recruited might be hard to gauge, their attitude definitely satisfied Kaito...

...

The experimental reactions of Shisui and Uchiha Fugaku were much stronger than expected, but after observing for a day, Kaito was basically at ease.

Although their condition was very poor, there was no problem with their bodies. They were in the process of being transformed by the white blood cells.

This process was painful and the transformation was slow, after all, they couldn't have a system like Kaito's at first glance.

They could directly undergo the fastest, and also the safest transformation under the protection of the system - of course, the pain Kaito experienced was indescribable.

After temporarily confirming that they had no issues, Kaito let his worries go and went home for a good night's rest.

The next morning, Kaito didn't report to the security department, but went directly to the medical department to see Tsunade.

His purpose of seeing Tsunade was simple, to confirm the things he had already mentioned, and to see Tsunade's attitude.

"So urgent, are you conducting some kind of experiment?"

Tsunade couldn't help raising her eyebrows when she heard the purpose of Kaito's visit, and then directly asked.

Sending people to study here is not strange, but the phased comprehensive number of people is so large, it's hard not to attract Tsunade's attention.

"Is it strange that a clan does some experiments?"

But what Tsunade didn't expect was that Kaito admitted it so directly, without even a thought to cover it up.

"Is it strange that each clan produces its own soldier pills, antidotes, and things to dissolve bodies to prevent Bloodline Limit from being studied?

Not to mention drugs, even the research of ninjutsu, seals and the like are not few. What's so strange about us doing some experiments, has there been another villager missing in the village?"

Kaito's words left Tsunade somewhat speechless, but after some thought, she could only nod.

Indeed, such a thing was not strange for the major clans, not to mention, Konoha itself had its own laboratory.

And coincidentally, this laboratory was set up under the medical department, which could be said to be under Tsunade's management.

Actually, experiments were not a big deal, but there was a bottom line for doing experiments, which was human experimentation.

As a medical ninja, Tsunade always understood the importance of human experimentation, but understanding was one thing, acceptance was another.

After all, this involved a lot of complex things such as morals, human relations and so on. Wasn't her teacher, Sarutobi Hiruzen, caught up in this?

"Alright, I know, you have experience in impeaching my teacher, but don't forget the reason."

Tsunade is smart, after a little thought, she didn't bother to continue talking, she nodded directly and said.

"Give me the list when it's time, and the content you need to learn as well, but I'll tell you first, there are some things I might not know either.

Secondly, I won't take care of all of you in class, after all, you're not my disciples, if you don't learn, you just don't learn, understand?"

"Thank you, Lady Tsunade." Kaito nodded with a smile. This was already the best outcome, and he was very satisfied.

"By the way, I don't want to discuss the panic you and Jiraiya caused in Konoha, but there is something I want to ask you."

Tsunade sat in front of her desk with a faint smile, looking at Kaito, then she directly asked.

"You let Jiraiya come over to ask me how to deal with those three clans, do you think that's appropriate?"

"Lady Tsunade, do you think it's appropriate?"

Kaito looked at Tsunade with a smile, and gently spread his hands and said.

"You are the person the Hokage trusts the most, and you have a more long-term view of some issues than the Hokage.

And I've said that the education you've received will not limit you to temporary rights and wrongs, isn't it?"

After saying this, Kaito turned around and left the Hokage's office, leaving only Tsunade sitting there.

After greeting Shizune waiting at the door, Kaito leisurely headed towards the security department.

However, when he returned to the security department, he realized that he had forgotten something, which made his face change instantly...

...

"Suddenly I feel like I haven't been out for a long time."

Walking on the road to the Land of Bears, Kakuzu spoke out in a moment of reflection, while Kaito gave him a strange look.

How long had this guy been caught and brought to Konoha by him? Was it even two months? And he already had this feeling?

But Kaito didn't say anything, after all, Kakuzu was indeed running around the whole ninja world before he was caught.

Now he has been grounded for so long, and if he complains a bit, Kaito doesn't see a problem with that.

Actually, Kaito himself somewhat felt the same way, after all, he used to be a mission ninja.

Now he has gone directly from being an executor to management, the sudden change in identity meant he didn't have many opportunities to run around anymore, which made him feel a bit uncomfortable.

But thinking about it, the most unfortunate one is probably not himself, but Shisui.

Shisui was now dutifully lying in bed, unable to move at all. Thinking back to his previous grandiloquence, Kaito felt like laughing.

The more arrogant he was before the experiment, the more decadent he was after. This was simply a perfect model of direct proportion.

But as Kaito was laughing to himself, he couldn't laugh anymore, and then his face turned slightly red, and he simply kept his head down and said nothing.

"What's the matter with you?"

Walking by Kaito's side, Kakuzu naturally noticed the change in Kaito's expression, which made him quite curious.

Didn't this guy just seem quite happy? How come he changed his face so quickly?

"Is there a problem? If it's about something within your Konoha village, I can wait another month."

"No, I just thought of some embarrassing things."

Kaito sighed softly, then turned his head to look seriously at Kakuzu.

"Speaking of which, what do you think of Jiraiya?"

"Jiraiya? Isn't he your Hokage? You should respect him, even if he's acting."

Kakuzu was rather helpless about Kaito's question. Jiraiya seemed to be a puppet-like existence, and there was nothing good to say about his recent ascension.

If he said something unpleasant, Kakuzu was also worried that Kaito would be upset. After all, Kaito was his patron, and if Kaito was unhappy, Kakuzu would also be unhappy.

After thinking about it, Kakuzu could only answer based on his normal understanding.

"He's an excellent ninja, but also one who doesn't abide by the so-called ninja code. But because he's powerful enough, it doesn't matter much."

"So, have you read his books? Like those interesting ones that lean towards love between men and women."

Kaito seemed very serious at this moment, he turned his head to look at Kakuzu and asked.

"And, what do you think of him writing such books?"

"Are you crazy? Why would I give money to that guy?"

Kakuzu looked at Kaito with a puzzled face. He really couldn't figure out what Kaito meant. Could it be that he wanted to impeach Jiraiya again?

"As for him writing books, let him write. When one's strength and status reach his level, doing something out of the ordinary is not a big deal.

Besides, you guys in Konoha are backing him up, basically as long as he doesn't commit any heinous crimes or like his teacher, there won't be any problems."

Kakuzu's answer could be said to be very straightforward, and it was clear that he always had a long-term view.

However, Kaito found his answer somewhat hard to articulate, because he felt he didn't seem to get the point he wanted.

But thinking about it carefully, it seemed that this guy did provide an answer, which was that as long as you are strong enough and your backing force is large enough, you'll be fine!

But the problem was that his whole answer was a macro answer for everyone.

What Kaito wanted was actually a micro answer from an individual level.

He felt that maybe he asked the wrong person. Shouldn't he ask Tsunade instead?

However, thinking about the complex relationship between Jiraiya and Tsunade, he decided it's better to save his breath. It would be a case of asking but getting no real answer.

"Ah, how could I be so careless."

Thinking of this, Kaito couldn't help but rub his temples.

Recalling the awkward encounter with Yaneko in the security department, that gaze as if looking at an incurable pervert, really gave Kaito a headache.

By the time he figured out what had happened, he was already thoroughly bewildered, and he didn't even know how he got through those days.

He always felt that people were talking behind his back, even though he knew Yaneko would never reveal it, this feeling really made Kaito understand what social death meant.

Although before he crossed over, he hadn't cleared his computer, and all the browsing history was still there.

But after all, he was no longer in that world, and upon careful thought, let others think whatever they want. At most, he would feel a bit embarrassed and that would be it.

However, now, he had personally written something not suitable for all to see, and it just so happened that his best friend of the opposite sex had seen it.

This world-shattering feeling was something Kaito couldn't put into words. If there was a comparable feeling, it might be waiting for your father to finish a parent-teacher meeting.

Thinking of this, Kaito couldn't help but sigh again, and Kakuzu at his side couldn't bear it any longer.

"Maybe we should go back. You seem strange now."

Kakuzu said somewhat torn, but eventually, he made up his mind.

"There will always be chances to make money, but being distracted might lead to mistakes. I'd rather we complete our tasks properly than have our income reduced because of your mistakes."

"Don't worry, it won't affect our mission. Even if we have to fight now, it won't be a problem."

Kaito shook his head. His heart yearned for a battle right now to release his embarrassment.

As for returning to Konoha, that was something he didn't even want to think about!

He had finally escaped the most embarrassing moment, and now if you asked him to go back, he might as well fight with you.

What he hoped for now was to stay out for a month or two, to avoid some embarrassment, which would be the best option.

But how could a mission possibly last so long? Kaito also felt helpless.

However, he soon thought of something and couldn't help but touch his chin: "What route do you think we should take to the Land of Bears?"

"We directly enter the Land of Rain, then pass through it." Kakuzu said as a matter of fact: "Are you worried about meeting the people from my old organization? Don't worry, we won't go to their village."

"No, what I mean is, we go directly from the Land of Grass into the Land of Earth, then from the Land of Earth into the Land of Bears." Kaito pondered for a moment before finally speaking softly.

"Are you crazy?" Kakuzu was stunned by this news: "You are a high-ranking official of Konoha. If you are discovered, it will be a big trouble."

"It's fine." Kaito shook his head, finally sighed softly: "I personally add one... five hundred thousand Ryō to you. How about that?"

"Really?" Kakuzu's eyes lit up at this sentence: "Deal!"

...

At the border of the Land of Earth, in an abandoned temple, the majestic statue of a deity watched over everything within its hall, instilling a sense of awe in those who gazed upon it.

Temples of this kind were plentiful across the Five Great Nations. Although the history of ninjas only spanned a thousand years, the history of mankind had been passed down for an unfathomable amount of time.

In ancient times, when extraordinary abilities were not widespread among humans, those who possessed such powers were considered gods.

This belief persisted even up to modern times. Even Otsutsuki Hagoromo, the Sage of the Six Paths, was designated as a sage due to his extraordinary powers, rather than his belief in 'Chakra linking all people and promoting mutual understanding.'

In the center of the temple, a teenager, who appeared to be around thirteen, was sitting cross-legged in front of a mural depicting a celestial being.

His face was full of zeal, his hands continuously forming hand seals, accompanied by a strange chewing-like noise.

"Excellent, a new piece of art is about to come into the world. This time, they will experience real art. Yes!"

The young boy mumbled, his eyes glowing with excitement.

Suddenly, he seemed to sense something and abruptly raised his head.

The temple doors were pushed open, and four figures slowly entered the temple under the sun, their black attire adorned with red clouds leaving a strong impression.

"Four of them, all look tough. Could they be the pursuers sent by the old man? But it doesn't seem likely."

The boy's eyes narrowed, an obviously unfriendly expression appeared on his face, then he shouted.

"Who are you? Why are you here?"

"Is this the guy?"

Sasori looked at the kid in front of him and shook his head lightly. His voice, however, remained as cold and rigid as a corpse.

"Why recruit such a guy? This kid has some spirit, but he looks like he's going to die young."

"Don't you think it's a good thing? If he dies, you'll have a new puppet to use, won't you?"

Orochimaru licked his lips on the side, his words sounded like he was fanning the flames. He didn't care about these details at all.

He didn't really want to participate in this mission, but it was a joint operation, so he had to.

He still needed the organization to fund his research.

After all, he had found the direction of his research and understood what kind of power some terrifying entities possessed. But experiments required money.

Therefore, he did not leave the Akatsuki and establish a Village Hidden in the Sound on his own. After all, that would waste too much of his funds.

His words raised Kisame's eyebrows, and Sasori gave him a glance. The expression of the kid they were supposed to recruit had also turned dangerous.

Fortunately, at this moment, Uchiha Itachi spoke with an emotionless face: "This is the organization's order, and I believe there must be a deeper meaning to it. Moreover, this guy's abilities could be helpful to us."

"Recruit me? You guys... wait?"

The blonde boy was slow to react, but he also noticed the content of their conversation. His gaze turned somewhat odd.

"Do you know my ability? So, you should know who I am. But then who are you?"

"Kid, I know about you. Your name is Deidara, originally a genius ninja of the Stone Village, and a proud disciple of the Third Tsuchikage, Ōnoki."

Kisame, with a giant sword slung over his shoulder, started speaking with a slight smile. But his shark-like face made his smile quite eerie.

"But due to your private experiments and your inability to bear Ōnoki's discipline, you ran away from the Stone Village to here.

Recently, there have been many explosion incidents in the surrounding countries, including the Land of Earth. Is that your masterpiece?"

"It seems you know quite a lot."

The boy referred to as Deidara remarked, a smile then spread across his face.

"How about it, isn't it great?

You're not wrong. Those are all my works. Presenting my works to people and letting them see the true art is what I pursue."

"Works, art?" Kisame questioned again, looking at the kid in front of him as if he were insane.

Unfortunately, Deidara seemed oblivious to this. Instead, his eyes lit up at the mention of the topic.

"That's right, artworks, those are my works!"

Between Deidara's clasped hands, a white object appeared, looking like a spider made of clay.

Looking at the spider in his hand, which began to move slowly due to chakra, he couldn't help but speak with pride.

"Do you see it? These refined lines, these lifelike expressions, it's simply an artwork!

But my art is far more than this. My work has fluidity and shape.

And it can explode, which is my favorite thing.

Because the explosion elevates it, and finally embodies the original intention of my work. I can only feel art at the moment of this elevation.

Yes! Art is an explosion!"

As he spoke the final sentence, he was completely engrossed in some sort of frenzied excitement. The mouth in his hand opened wide, revealing a fanatical smile.

"…" A cold sweat dripped down Kisame's forehead. Finally, he shook his head and chose not to speak.

After all, when you chat with a lunatic, you can never outtalk them.

Uchiha Itachi was silent at this moment, truly not understanding why they were recruiting this seemingly deranged guy.

Meanwhile, Orochimaru was still enjoying the show, with no intention of intervening.

However, Sasori was seriously observing the clay spider, and finally spoke in a low voice.

"Interesting, but you're crazy. Explosions are momentary, while true art lasts forever.

Forget it, it's hard to explain to someone like you. Let's beat him half-dead and take him away. Persuasion is really too difficult."

Itachi lightly nodded, too lazy to engage with the lunatic. So he took a step forward and spoke indifferently.

"Indeed, it's hard to explain. I'll do it, it will be faster."

As he spoke, one of his eyes changed, the three-tomoe Sharingan slowly spun, revealing a bloody and bewitching glow.

"That pair of eyes... Sharingan, huh? Is this guy the outcast?" Deidara murmured under his breath, becoming vigilant: "He wants to make a move!"

Itachi indifferently looked at Deidara, and then calmly said, "If I win, you join Akatsuki. On the other hand, if you win... Forget it, there's no such possibility!"

"You dare to underestimate me, outcast."

Deidara said angrily, clutching the clay spider with one hand and reaching into the ninja tool bag on his side with the other.

The big mouth on his hand swallowed the clay, quickly forming new works.

"Prepare to die, my ninjutsu is supreme art."

As he spoke, another hand quietly went behind him. A white clay centipede crawled out, eerily creeping down as if it had life.

Almost simultaneously, he threw the clay pig in his hand, his face flashing with excitement: "Get ready to experience art."

"Ha!"

Uchiha Itachi's shadow jumped backward, and the spider in the air exploded with a bang.

Like high-density explosives, amidst the roaring sound, dust filled the air, a hole was blown into the temple wall, and the entire temple shuddered.

Uchiha Itachi turned agilely at the moment of the explosion, landing elsewhere, still watching him with an emotionless face.

Suddenly, a clay centipede bizarrely appeared on the wooden floor, binding Itachi like a snake in an instant. Deidara let out a triumphant chuckle.

"Heh, acting all mighty, I thought you were incredibly strong, but is this all you've got?"

However, at this moment, Kisame's somewhat mocking voice came from the side.

"Kid, do you want to blow yourself up?"

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