Chapter 188: Danzo's Misunderstanding.

  "Boom!!

The extremely unstable exploding fireball collides with iron sand, wood release, and explosive clay. Deidara, who is in the sky, laughs out loud at this sight. He loves the art of explosion the most. This level of explosion is definitely not simple in terms of power.

The exploding fireball is a Fire Release used with chakra that carries the power of the lightning element. Although it appears to be a Fire Release, or a fireball, its nature is extremely unstable and could explode at any time. Moreover, its power surpasses Deidara's explosive clay.

"Hmph, just a mere Fire Release, but trying to resist...

  Danzo watches as the exploding fireball comes into contact with his own wood release, and the corners of his mouth can't help but rise crazily. With the full support of White Zetsu, he feels that his level of wood release is already comparable to Senju Hashirama, and his wood release also has the ability to absorb chakra just like Senju Hashirama.

Even Uchiha Madara's Fire Release would find it hard to resist this level of wood release, let alone Sasuke, a child who has just activated the Mangekyou Sharingan. How could he possibly withstand it? Moreover, it's not just wood release, but also Deidara's explosive clay and Sasori's iron sand. These techniques are not something that Fire Release can withstand. 

"Boom! Boom! Boom!

Without waiting for him to think more, the collision has already erupted. The flames and Deidara's chakra ignite the explosive clay at maximum power, directly causing an extremely terrifying first wave of explosions.

Deidara laughed, laughed very happily. His explosive clay is afraid of Lightning Release, but it is not at all inferior to Fire Release. The current situation is still quite good.

  But soon, due to the explosion of the explosive clay, it directly ignited the lightning element in the exploding fireball. The originally unstable lightning and fire directly reacted with each other, causing the exploding fireball to explode on the spot, and it was a continuous high-power explosion.

"Eh, what kind of art is this?

Deidara's expression gradually became confused. He knew that the explosive clay would explode, but he didn't know why Sasuke's fireball would explode continuously, and the power was so fierce, which obviously violated his common sense.

In addition,

  The exploding fireball is made by chakra containing the power of the lightning element, so it is Senjutsu. The power of the Senjutsu explosion directly suppressed Sasori's iron sand attack.

  As for this, Sasori just frowned slightly. Although he felt a little upset, he didn't say anything.

'Tsk, has Deidara's explosive clay run out again? What a nuisance.'

  "Boom! Boom!!

Continuous explosions sounded, and the tendrils of the wood release were directly blown apart. Danzo's proud chakra absorption ability was completely useless at this moment. He felt that what his tendrils were absorbing at this moment was not Fire Release Ninjutsu, but terrifying explosives, explosives with continuous blasting ability.

It can't be absorbed, it can't be absorbed at all, the tendrils haven't started to absorb the chakra and they were blown away!

  "Is it that guy?

Danzo's gaze unconsciously looked towards Deidara in the sky. He knew that Deidara's ability was to make powerful explosives with explosive clay, but what he didn't expect was that the power of this explosive clay bomb was so strong.   

  Before, Danzo heard Deidara say that the first wave of explosions in Konohagakure was caused by him. He didn't believe it at the time, but now when he looks at it, it seems quite possible! He seems to really have this ability!

'This child is so terrifying, he must not be left for the future!'

  He never doubted that it was Sasuke who did it. The reason is too simple. When explosive clay and Fire Release are mixed together, will there really be outsiders who think that the explosion is Fire Release and not explosive clay? It is more in line with the common sense of normal people that the explosion is explosive clay.

  Moreover, even if Fire Release has explosive power, it would only burst once or twice after being sprayed out. There's no way Fire Release could continuously explode so many times with such great power. Does this look like Fire Release?

Danzo, watching the explosion, couldn't help but start to ponder and reflect.

What's the matter with these people? Isn't their goal to capture Sasuke? If that's the case, they don't need to use a technique that would hinder me. They should be actively cooperating with me!

But why? Why did they do this? There must be a special reason!

White Zetsu possessed my body, giving me great power and Wood Release. But at the same time, it caused a strange change in my mentality, making me more greedy, wanting to completely own this power.

  And these guys...

They probably noticed all of this. Although I didn't express it directly, they still understood the reality that they had to knock me down. So they let Deidara take action, using his explosive clay to suppress my Wood Release.

Although, now it seems like the three of us are suppressing Sasuke together, in reality, I've been the only one on my team from the beginning. The members of the Akatsuki are unstable teammates. They've never considered me one of their own. If I do something out of line, that guy who seems to only use Magnet Release puppets would probably suppress me immediately.

It seems that the Akatsuki is also a place full of intrigue. I've seen the essence of everything. This level of indirect deterrence, huh, it's really undisguised.

After reaching the "correct conclusion", Danzo of course wouldn't communicate with his "good teammates". He would just consider these people as enemies on his own. Once there's a slight problem... or an opportunity...

  "This Fire Release is too powerful, it's just like Uchiha Madara back in the day. No, he might even be better." White Zetsu evaluated the Fire Release in front of him.

"Is that so? It is indeed very strong."

Danzo, with a cold gaze, watched the explosion in front of him. He wasn't surprised at all when White Zetsu called the explosion of the explosive clay a Fire Release explosion. Because he knew very well that suppression should never be put on the surface at any time. Face-saving projects must be done well. It's better for everyone this way.

"Eh, did you know that was a fire explosion? I thought you didn't know. After all, this is the first time I've seen this kind of situation. This Fire Release is really rare." White Zetsu asked in surprise.

"Mm, it is indeed very rare."

  Danzo calmly replied.

Keep pretending, keep acting, making it seem like it's real. Do you think I can't understand your true intentions? I understand, I can fully understand. But it's precisely because I can understand these things that I won't feel surprised or shocked or refute you.

Because I know...

Once I fall into your trap because of these refutations and doubts, then I'm in danger. At this critical moment, I absolutely won't be careless!

Sasori of the Red Sand, who has a powerful Magnet Release puppet but hides his strength, Deidara, whose power is enough to blow up Konohagakure, and the leader of the Akatsuki who pushed Konohagakure together with Naruto. This Akatsuki is really not simple. It's too dangerous to be with them.

  But I need power!

I need a place to stay!

(End of the chapter)

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