Chapter 106.2 : Sasuke's Power!

On the Other Side

Uchiha Sasuke had been tirelessly tracking and searching for Deidara, finally catching sight of his figure amidst the pursuit.

For Sasuke, this presented an opportunity he couldn't afford to miss.

Thus, he arrived at this location, determined to intercept Deidara.

"Uchiha Sasuke, it's you!"

Deidara immediately spotted Sasuke and recognized him.

"Where is Uchiha Itachi?" Sasuke demanded.

"Why should I tell you?" Deidara retorted arrogantly. He despised being spoken to in such a manner, finding Sasuke's attitude unsettling.

"If you won't tell me, I'll make you," Sasuke threatened, his tone icy.

"Hahaha, who do you think you are? You dare to threaten me! You may want to kill me, but I want to kill you. Golden List told me that the person Itachi loves the most is you. If I kill you, won't Itachi be devastated? That guy has always been cold and ruthless. I wonder what he'll feel when he learns of your demise?"

"Moreover, I'll broadcast your demise to everyone, showcasing the greatness of my explosive art!"

With that, Deidara initiated the live broadcast.

In Golden List's live room:

[Deidara: Haha, everyone, Sasuke and I are about to engage in a life-or-death battle. Join me in my live stream! 

[Gaara: Deidara and Sasuke are facing off?

[Fourth Raikage: A showdown between two missing-nin, this will be entertaining!

[Terumi Mei: I'm tuning in to watch!]

Soon, countless ninjas flooded into Deidara's live stream, witnessing the confrontation between Sasuke and Deidara.

Meanwhile, Hoshigaki Kisame was with Itachi when they stumbled upon Deidara's live stream.

"Itachi, Deidara has encountered your younger brother. Deidara seems quite formidable. Aren't you concerned about Sasuke?" Kisame inquired.

"There's nothing to worry about," Itachi replied, his expression unchanged.

Yet, deep down, he harbored concerns, trusting Sasuke to emerge victorious.

The battle commenced, but it quickly became evident that it was heavily one-sided, with Deidara dominating the encounter.

Deidara unleashed a barrage of explosive clay, seemingly overpowering Sasuke.

However, with a swift gesture, Sasuke summoned countless thunderbolts, obliterating the explosive clay.

"Lightning Style, My Explosive Clay Is Restrained!" Deidara exclaimed, realizing the gravity of the situation as his expression shifted.

He hadn't anticipated the extent of Sasuke's mastery over the Thunder Fruit, controlling lightning on such a grand scale.

Unforeseen.

Sasuke vanished from sight.

Teleportation!

Utilizing the electric field, his body transformed into lightning, darting across the battlefield.

"Chidori!"

Empowered by the Devil's strength, coupled with the Thunder Fruit and his Lightning Style Chakra, Sasuke's Chidori transformed into a black vortex, tearing through space and impaling Deidara in a single strike.

Despite his severe injuries, Deidara was not yet defeated, only badly wounded.

"Damn it, how did you become so strong?!" Deidara exclaimed, shocked.

The spectators in the live broadcast room were equally astounded.

[Kakashi: Sasuke's Chidori was a technique I taught him, but his Chidori has evolved significantly. The black energy seems to be a blend of demonic bloodline limit and Thunder Fruit power, surpassing even my Raikiri!]

[Hoshigaki Kisame: I underestimated Sasuke. This ability is truly extraordinary!]

[Darui: It bears resemblance to my Black Lightning Style, yet its essence differs.]

[Uzumaki Naruto: Sasuke has truly grown!]

[Haruno Sakura: Wow, my future husband is incredible!]

[Gaara: Sasuke has become immensely powerful. I look forward to facing him!]

"You're not my match, Deidara. Tell me, where is Uchiha Itachi?" Sasuke demanded.

"Why should I tell you, you little Uchiha brat!" Deidara retorted angrily.

In response, Sasuke unleashed the maximum power of Thunder Fruit.

"Then witness my true strength!" Sasuke declared as the power of 200 million volts enveloped him, transforming him into a towering figure resembling Thor.

With the fusion of demonic power and Thunder Fruit, Sasuke became a black god of thunder.

In this formidable state, Sasuke unleashed a colossal Chidori that tore through the sky, striking Deidara head-on and sending him crashing to the ground, shattering the clay giant bird in the process.

Boom!

The earth quaked as trees were obliterated, leaving destruction in its wake.

Sasuke, resembling both a god and a demon, strode through the void with overwhelming presence, striking fear into onlookers.

Meanwhile, Deidara lay near death, defeat seeming inevitable.

"Deidara, reveal Itachi's whereabouts, and I may spare your life," Sasuke offered.

"Sasuke, I have one last trick to show you—the true art of explosions!" Deidara's face contorted with madness.

In the next moment, he consumed copious amounts of explosive clay, channeling vast amounts of chakra into his chest.

His body began to swell ominously.

It was about to detonate—the ultimate move, a final desperate gamble—the Self-Destruction Ultimate Explosion Art!

In the bustling live broadcast room, numerous ninjas marveled at the spectacle of an explosion spanning a radius of ten kilometers, reducing everything in its vicinity to ashes.

Within the Golden List live room:

[Deidara: Hahaha! You've witnessed it all. This is the epitome of explosion art. Even though I'm dead, that guy who dared to challenge Sasuke is surely toast!

[Sasuke: After dealing with someone as insignificant as you, I didn't even need to resort to the Sharingan. You were no match for me.

[Deidara: You may have defeated me, but aren't you dead as well?

[Manda: Sasuke, I'm cursing you up and down! You expect me to shield against Deidara's self-destruction?

[Aoda Did Manda survive yesterday's explosion?

[Manda: I'm hanging on by a thread, but I feel like I'm being dragged into the afterlife. I could use a nice, long nap in Ryūchi Cave... for eternity.

[Gamabunta: Hahaha, Manda, luck really isn't on your side!

[Deidara: How is this possible? That was my ultimate explosion art! Sasuke, why aren't you dead?

[Hidan: Deidara, you really know how to cause a commotion! Hey, at least you wiped out a million snakes. Those were Orochimaru's summoning beasts; you've still got some skill!

[Fourth Raikage: I'm regretting not having Thunder Fruit's power. With that, I'd be unstoppable!

[Kakashi: Thunder Fruit is undeniably formidable, but the demonic power Sasuke has is equally potent.

Karin and the others swiftly utilized Sasuke's blood to summon Manda. As Manda opened its jaws, Sasuke emerged unscathed.

In truth, Sasuke could have withstood self-destruction using his demon powers and Thunder Fruit abilities, but it wasn't necessary. Besides, Manda had become insubordinate, making it convenient to dispose of it with Deidara's self-destruction.

Moreover, he was currently on a mission and didn't wish to sustain serious injuries.

"Are you alright, Sasuke?" Karin, Suigetsu, and the others inquired.

"I'm fine," Sasuke replied casually.

"What's our next move?" Jugo asked.

"We continue our search. We'll establish a base and track down the Akatsuki. I refuse to believe I can't find Itachi!" Sasuke declared.

Konoha.

Danzo found himself taken aback as he witnessed Sasuke's confrontation with Deidara.

"Today's Sasuke is immensely powerful. If he were to activate the Mangekyō Sharingan, one can only imagine the extent of his strength," Danzo mused to himself. "When I encounter Sasuke in the future, I must make a swift retreat."

Hoshigaki Kisame, too, acknowledged Sasuke's formidable might. Casting a glance at Uchiha Itachi, he sighed inwardly but remained silent. It was conceivable that Itachi might face Sasuke in the near future.

As time passed, the ninja world seemed relatively tranquil. Yet, the specter of Obito's leadership of the new Akatsuki loomed, destined to disrupt the fragile peace. Meanwhile, Sasuke tirelessly pursued Itachi, but the elder Uchiha remained elusive.

"It appears Sasuke's confrontation with Itachi won't occur anytime soon," Yasao remarked with a wry smile.

In the original narrative, Itachi's impending demise prompted him to reveal himself, allowing Sasuke to fulfill his revenge. However, with the rejuvenating effects of the angel's heart, Itachi's lifespan extended, altering the course of events. It seemed Itachi intended to meet his end at Sasuke's hands eventually, but not yet.

As months slipped by, anticipation mounted for the imminent announcement of the new list.

This day marked the unveiling of not one, but two lists, sparking excitement among countless ninjas eagerly awaiting their rankings.

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