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Deidara summoned his enhanced C2 Giant Dragon but didn't rush to attack. Instead, he ascended, heading out of the Mist Village.

"Yagura, this place is far too cramped. Let's find a more spacious area to let loose, shall we?"

"You arrogant traitor!" Yagura's voice thundered. "Outside the Mist Village lies the vast sea—that's my domain! You dare fight me there?" His lips curled into a sneer. "You've already lost!"

As a perfect Jinchūriki, Yagura maintained full control over...

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Although he hadn't stepped out of the Mizukage building earlier, Yagura must have gained a rough understanding of the battlefield. Yet, now that he stood face-to-face with Deidara, his composure was unnervingly calm, as if the person before him wasn't even worth his attention.

Deidara didn't waste time. With the Mist Village crawling with unpredictable variables—including Obito and Black Zetsu lurking in the shadows—it was best to wrap things up quickly.

"C2 – Swarming Wasps...

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Curious, he turned his head to find that Nagato and Yahiko had already zoned out.

After hearing Konan's words, both Nagato and Yahiko instinctively held their breath, excitement and nervousness swirling in their hearts.

Who did Konan like more?

Konan, no longer wearing a teasing smile, put on a serious expression and spoke with a straight face.

"Although I have feelings for both Yahiko and Nagato, I obviously can't marry two people at the same time."

Hearing this...

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I hope Jiraiya can find a good ending in this life, Obito thought to himself.

Jiraiya had loved Tsunade all his life.

Yet, because he was just a step too late back then, he missed his chance.

Finally, he had worked up the courage to make a bet with her.

But Tsunade, who always lost when gambling, won this time.

Of course, there might have been another explanation:

Perhaps Tsunade had never won a single bet, because deep down, she was gambling ...

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Amegakure.

Inside Yahiko's room, a deep, hearty laugh rang out.

The laughter, carefree and unrestrained, could be heard from quite a distance.

It belonged to none other than the white-haired man who could silence a crying child with his mere presence—the ever-charming Jiraiya.

Holding a cup of sake in hand, he beamed.

"Ah, nothing beats a little drink after wandering the world. This is the life!"

Yahiko quickly lifted his own cup and rais...

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Grass Country Strategy

At the thought of this, Black Zetsu forced a faint smile and addressed Setsuna.

"A temporary setback paves the way for future success. A momentary loss is but a step toward ultimate victory."

"Setsuna-sama, you need not dwell on this matter."

"We can head to the Land of Grass first, retrieve that vessel, and reassess our next steps."

Setsuna glanced at Black Zetsu with mild surprise.

After a moment of contemplation, s...

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The next day.

The villagers and shinobi of Konoha were left in shock as they read the morning newspaper.

The headline clearly declared: Shimura Danzo, leading Root ninja and the entire Shimura Clan, defected from Konoha but were annihilated overnight.

Just yesterday, news of Danzo's scandal had made waves. And that very night, he and his clan were completely eradicated.

The efficiency of it all took everyone by surprise.

But after the in...

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A clang!

A crisp metallic sound echoed as the kunai, reinforced with steel, snapped cleanly in half, leaving not even a scratch on the impenetrable Susanoo.

"Impossible..."

Danzō's face contorted in disbelief. He had infused the kunai with Wind Release chakra, capable of extraordinary cutting power. Yet, it was utterly ineffective.

Could its defense truly be this strong?

Before Danzō could process his thoughts, Mirai controlled Susanoo's hand ...

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She couldn't stop Akira, who possessed the power of intangibility!

But Uchiha Hikaru was not someone who gave up easily.

"Amaterasu!"

In the next instant, clusters of black flames appeared out of thin air, igniting the ground and forming a barrier to obstruct Akira, who was pursuing the tailed beasts.

"Useless!"

As Akira's calm voice rang out, two enormous Kamui shurikens sliced through the air, heading straight for Hikaru.

Her countermeasures proved effect...

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"Hahaha… This feeling! It's simply too exhilarating! Now disappear, all of you!"

From the head of a crimson Susanoo, Hikaru's wild laughter echoed through the battlefield.

At that moment, a figure suddenly materialized in front of Fugaku and Shisui's Susanoo.

The scene left Akira utterly dumbfounded.

"A fully formed crimson Susanoo? And who's that girl in the Akatsuki cloak? Where did she come from?" Akira struggled to process what was happening.

But as the mas...

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Whoosh!

Faced with the surging waves, Itachi certainly didn't plan to brute-force his way through.

As a genjutsu specialist, Itachi also possessed notable mastery of fire-style techniques. However, against such an overwhelming scale of water-style ninjutsu, his fire-style was simply no match.

To forcefully counter it, he'd have to rely on Susanoo. But unlike his foolish little brother, Itachi wasn't one to recklessly waste his ocular powers, blinding himself after j...

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Kirigakure

The night of defection loomed ominously. While the village appeared calm on the surface, the oppressive atmosphere betrayed the truth—a quiet before the storm, so stifling it felt as if it could choke the very air.

By this point, the once-secret plan for defection had become an open secret. The Blood Mist faction knew the opposition planned to defect. Likewise, the opposition knew the Blood Mist faction was aware of their intentions.

Thus, the h...

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"Impossible!"

That was Mei's first reaction. The Fourth Mizukage under genjutsu control? But he's a perfect Jinchūriki! Did that mean even the Three-Tails inside him was also being controlled?

Deidara didn't argue, even as someone who knew the entire storyline as a transmigrator, he found it unbelievable. Let alone anyone else.

"That aside, don't you think the Fourth Mizukage's behavior is too abnormal?" Deidara asked.

Abnormal? Of course, it was!

Before becomin...

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"While it's flattering to have someone as beautiful as me interested in you, you'd better stay on guard."

"Because now, I'm getting serious!"

Despite possessing two Kekkei Genkai, Mei Terumī never relied solely on her unique gifts. On the contrary, her mastery of basic ninjutsu was extraordinary. Even without her bloodline limits, she was still a formidable kunoichi.

"Water Style: Water Dragon Jutsu!"

A massive water dragon surged forward, snapping toward the airborne...

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A fight?

Mei's response surprised everyone. Could this alluring woman actually be a battle maniac?

"Kisame's strength is something I recognize," Mei said, her sharp gaze scanning the group. "But as for the rest of you... I'm not convinced. If you want my support, you'll need to prove you're capable. Without sufficient power to back it up, your plans would be nothing but futile sacrifices." Her expression was serious, eyes steady as they locked onto them.

Kis...

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After the general agreement on defecting was reached, the next priority was obtaining the Explosive Blade. Arguably, this was even more critical than the defection itself, as it was essential for progressing Deidara's skill tree. Without unlocking Advanced Explosives Mastery Level 2, stronger techniques would remain inaccessible.

"The Seven Ninja Swords were all returned to the village's custody after Mangetsu Hozuki's death," Kisame explained, his tone laced with a hint of frustration....

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The group eased their guard slightly. Since the newcomer was none other than Hoshigaki Kisame, a rogue ninja, he wasn't entirely trustworthy. However, his presence indicated that Deidara and his companions weren't aligned with the villages' authorities.

"Kisame, what brings you back to Kirigakure?" asked a ninja from the Hozuki clan, his tone suggesting the two knew each other.

"Gengetsu, I'm not the one in charge this time. You should direct your questions to him." Kisame gesture...

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After arriving in Kirigakure, the four used Transformation Jutsu to disguise themselves as ordinary civilians and gathered at an inn.

"How should we proceed with this operation, Deidara?" Kisame asked, his tone casual but his gaze indicating a readiness to follow orders.

Deidara paused to think. Now that he was here in Kirigakure, the oppressive atmosphere was palpable. The Blood Mist policy didn't only target those with kekkei genkai, it also dragged countless ordinary shinobi in...

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"System, why didn't I earn any shock points from Haku earlier?"

Could it be that he's not impressed by my art? Deidara wondered aloud, puzzled.

The system's voice echoed in his mind:

[Host, you've reached Level 10. You can no longer earn shock points from individuals below the level of Elite Jonin.]

What?! How could this be!

Deidara had been planning to cause a spectacle during his tr...

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Zabuza sneered coldly. He wasn't some inexperienced rookie ninja. If Deidara's ability revolved around explosions, then wouldn't making himself impossible to see solve the problem?

"Hidden Mist Technique!"

The signature jutsu of the Mist Ninja Village. Even Raiga Kurosuki had used the same strategy when facing Deidara's explosive powers.

A dense, chakra-infused white mist began to spread, enveloping the grasslands and the surrounding forest in an impenetrable shroud.

T...

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"What a poor country."

"I heard some big-shot tycoon named Gato rules this place. Why don't we relieve him of his ill-gotten gains for the organization? We've got four days to kill anyway," Deidara suggested.

"It's not that simple, Deidara."

Sasori glanced at him, his tone carrying a trace of warning.

"These tycoons are different from the usual rogue-nin or wanderer groups we deal with. Their connections are deeply entwined with political leaders, nobles, and even daim...

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"Konan, you shouldn't have done that!" Nagato's voice carried a hint of frustration even after Obito had left.

Konan, however, remained unfazed by Nagato's attitude. After all, they had been through life and death together as comrades.

"Nagato, I'll personally remind Deidara and Sasori. You don't need to worry."

"They'll understand in time," Konan added, her tone calm and measured. She didn't need to say much, because she knew Nagato too well. A few concise words were all it...

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Within a secret base in the Land of Rivers, the members of the Akatsuki gathered once again for a new round of discussions.

"You've all done well recently, the organization's growth has been rapid," Nagato summarized after the group's initial exchanges.

Of course, it's growing fast—when you have multiple Kage-level subordinates working under you, what wouldn't move quickly?

"What's our next target?" Kakuzu asked, cutting to the chase.

"The Land of Water. Kirigakure."...

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"How could it come to this?"

Rin collapsed onto the ground, overwhelmed. She had never once questioned her beliefs. To her, the village was justice itself, an unquestionable truth. Yet, the reality revealed to her was unbearably cruel.

Deidara, exuding an air reminiscent of Orochimaru, extended his hand politely and said, "It's precisely because we've seen the harsh truth of the shinobi world that our organization strives to create true peace."

"Come, join us."

"For th...

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"Deidara, you're too slow!"

By the time Deidara returned to the city, the sun had already risen above the eastern mountains, its golden rays piercing through the darkness, bringing warmth and light.

The corpses of Sarutobi Tendou and Zoey lay side by side on the ground, lifeless and cold.

"Is this the gift you've brought me?" Sasori glanced at the four captives. Among them, Rin trembled with fear.

"Only the one from the Hyuga clan and the bug user are somewhat interest...

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"Retreat!" Tendou ordered decisively.

"Do you think you can escape?"

Sasori pulled out a scroll. With a flick, several puppets emerged from the seals, blocking the Konoha team's retreat.

"Nani?!"

"So the puppeteer is inside that puppet!"

As Sasori began controlling additional puppets, Hyūga Kazuto finally noticed the chakra threads, pinpointing Sasori's true location.

This explained why Sasori rarely manipulated multiple puppets while using H...

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The second round of the fierce clash was over.

Realizing that Deidara was no pushover and couldn't be taken down in one blow, Tendou swiftly adjusted his tactics.

"Fire Release: Fire Dragon Flame Bullet!"

If the Transformation Jutsu is the basic skill every Genin must learn, then the Flame Bullet

Techniques are mandatory knowledge for any Jōnin.

Whether it's the Fire Dragon Flame Bullet, Water Dragon Bullet, or Earth Dragon Bullet, these B-rank jutsu are amo...

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"Ugh... that hurts!"

Deidara tumbled down onto the main street, driven by the force of the explosion. His right shoulder hit the ground hard before he rolled twice more, finally coming to a stop. Yet, the danger was far from over.

Behind him, a male ninja with pure white eyes appeared, his movements composed and precise. Raising his hand, he spoke in a calm, almost detached tone.

"Gentle Fist: Eight Trigrams Sixty-Four Palms!"

Crap!

Deid...

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"Hey! What's with all the kowtowing?" Deidara shot an exasperated look at Maruta.

"Please, Deidara-sama! Accept me as your disciple!"

"I'll work hard and become strong!" Maruta cried out, forehead pressed firmly to the ground.

"Fine, fine! You can work at the Matsuzaka Branch of the organization," Deidara said, waving his hand dismissively. "But if you want to get stronger, that's on you. I'm not a teacher."

"Thank you!" Maruta's eyes sparkled with gratitude as tears s...

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Junko finally decided to take a gamble. Despite her name and innocent appearance, she had grown up in a noble family and possessed an innate sense for politics.

Why would these two mysterious individuals want her involvement? It was simple: they intended to use her name. At the very least, she could become the nominal leader of Matsuzaka City. But if she refused, and these two triumphed, she'd end up with nothing.

Power wasn't something Junko particularly cared for. However, with ...