Naruto: The Information Broker from the Uchiha Clan

Sora nodded: "Your ultimate art may indeed reach the level of a single blow, but art shouldn't be gone after the explosion, don't you think?"

"Shh!"

The next moment, Sora's figure appeared instantly behind Deidara.

"I forgot to tell you, when you were dragged into the illusion, I had already inscribed the Flying Thunder God technique on your body."

"So... if you still refuse, then I have no choice but to ask you to die."

The warning from behind made Deidara's forehead bead with sweat; at that moment, he could clearly sense the killing intent emanating from behind him.

If I don't agree, I will definitely be killed in the next second.

And the terrifying power within illusions!

How can it be?

How could a human possibly achieve that level?

"I... I agreed."

As soon as he finished speaking, Uzumaki Sora turned around with a smile: "The first new member is done. Next, let's go to the Land of Hot Springs to find the second one."

After leaving the temple, Deidara couldn't help but tug at the seemingly easy-going Juzo Biwa beside him: "What exactly does your organization do?"

Juzo frowned and thought for a moment before replying, "For peace?"

???

Deidara was stunned. Was this answer meant to fool an idiot?

They'd grab someone, beat them up without a word, recruit them, and then leave with their followers. Then they'd claim the organization's purpose was peace? What a load of bull!

After thinking for a moment, Deidara asked again, "Is that guy very strong?"

Following his gaze, Juzo Biwa smirked and replied, "You've been involved in terrorist activities for the past two years and you don't even know this kind of information? The Battle of the Sea of ​​the End was fought between Sora and Uchiha Kumo of Konoha."

The Sea of ​​Ending?

Deidara, who had been stunned for a moment, was instantly dumbfounded again.

He felt that he had been very brave just now. He was probably the only one who could survive after being called red-haired.

After thinking for a moment, Deidara tugged at Kakuzu's sleeve again: "By the way, I just heard you mention a partner? Who will be my partner in the organization in the future?"

Kakuzu chuckled and turned to Deidara: "I don't think you'd want to be my partner, since I just killed my partner recently. You... which one do you want to be?"

Which one?

Has he killed several of his partners?

What kind of mental illness is this?

Unable to contain himself any longer, Deidara retorted sarcastically, "Although I've only just joined the organization, if I were to team up with a senior like you, it's hard to say who would kill whom!"

At this moment, Sora, who was walking in front, turned around and said, "Don't worry, your partner won't be Kakuzu. Given that guy has a penchant for killing his teammates, this time we've found him someone who can't be killed."

"Speaking of which, Deidara, your personality and abilities should get along quite well with that guy Tobi."

hooligan?

Deidara, seeing that Sora had replied, quickly stepped forward and asked, "Senior, who is Tobi? What's his personality like? Does he know anything about art?"

Kong held Deidara's face with one hand: "Anyway, you should get along quite well. As for art and stuff, he can at least plant some landmines for you."

Deidara nodded, then asked, "Senior, someone with your fighting strength has joined this organization. Just how powerful must the leader of Akatsuki be?"

Kong chuckled and replied, "You'll find out once we find the second guy and go back. But I think you've got the potential to be a chatterbox..."

Juzo, who was standing to the side, said, "Abi is just as talkative. The two of them teaming up together will definitely not be boring."

Kakuzu chuckled lightly: "A powerless guy teaming up with an apprentice is just something to avoid getting bored."

Once again mocked, a white centipede made of explosive clay suddenly coiled around Kakuzu.

Deidara said, "Frankenstein, if you talk like that again, I'll kill you right now! Don't think that just because I just joined, I won't dare to kill you."

"Senior Kong can testify for me here that it was you who provoked me first..."

Kakuzu chuckled lightly: "Do you really think something like this can kill me? Or... do you think everyone in the organization is as useless as you?"

The sarcastic remark enraged Deidara, who immediately detonated the clay.

"drink!"

"boom!!!"

A sudden explosion rang out, and Kakuzu, who was covered in centipede clay, was instantly submerged.

However, when the dust settled, Kakuzu was still standing there unharmed.

"Looks like you really want to die!"

Kakuzu, equally enraged, was about to make a move when a voice rang out, instantly silencing him.

……

Chapter 216: Deidara's Resentment

“Kakuzu…”

Uzumaki Sora's voice rang out, instantly stopping Kakuzu, who was about to make a move.

One by one, the monstrous tentacles retracted, and the masked monster emerged from behind it and fell to the ground.

Kakuzu looked at Uzumaki Sora and asked, "If a newcomer attacks a senior first, can't I teach him a lesson?"

Uzumaki Sora slowly walked forward and picked up a mask. With a slight force in his palm, the mask shattered instantly.

"The distant past has made you distrust all your companions, and you killed several of your longtime partners when you considered them a burden. But Deidara will not be your partner, and I don't want to take on any more missions to find people... Do you understand?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Kakuzu stared intently at Deidara in front of him.

Having destroyed one of his own hearts, he'll get his revenge sooner or later!

"Only explosions are true art! Stitches, why didn't you die in the explosion just now?"

As he spoke, Deidara made a face at Kakuzu.

Kakuzu clenched his fists but ignored him.

Uzumaki Sora chuckled and said, "Just like Juzo, if you can't find his weakness quickly when it really comes down to it, it's really hard to say who will win or lose."

Kakuzu paused for a moment, then replied in a deep voice, "Your intelligence indicates that I can't defeat this brat? It's just an exploding clay. You're underestimating my combat experience, aren't you?"

As he spoke, Kakuzu looked at Deidara: "The Iwagakure's explosive squad, disciples of the Third Tsuchikage, Onoki. Their explosive clay does indeed resemble the Iwagakure's Explosion Release kekkei genkai..."

"But the hand seals he formed when he detonated the clay were Earth Release seals. In that case, there might be another possibility for his exploding clay!"

At this point, Deidara was already somewhat bewildered.

With wide eyes, he stared at Kakuzu: "Not only did you not die from the explosion, but you also talk so much... Senior Sora, how do you know so much about me?"

Ignoring Deidara's complaints, Kakuzu continued, "If it weren't for Sora just now, I wouldn't be able to confirm it. But now I'm certain that his explosive clay isn't a bloodline limit like Explosion Release, but a special secret technique."

"Explosion Release is a fusion of Earth Release chakra nature transformation and Lightning Release nature transformation, making it difficult for bloodline limits to counter. However, if it's just a single Earth Release secret technique, then Lightning Release will be its natural counter!"

After Kakuzu finished speaking, Deidara simply hung his head.

Uzumaki Sora, standing to the side, glanced at Deidara and chuckled, saying, "Looks like you can't keep being so reckless. If you keep provoking Kakuzu, he might sell your information all over the black market. Then, if you get killed one day, you'll have no recourse..."

Deidara paused for a moment, then looked up and smiled, "You are all seniors. I'm just a newcomer who recently joined the organization. I just wanted to show you all my art. What do you think? Is it good?"

Kakuzu snorted coldly: "I'm not that bored to betray the organization's information. Whether it's the leader or you, I have no confidence in winning."

Juzo Biwa, standing nearby, patted Deidara on the shoulder: "Don't worry, as long as the organization has time to protect you, and you don't have a foul mouth, you'll be fine."

Deidara glanced at Juzo, nodded, and replied, "I could guess, after all, you've set such a good example right here."

These words left Pipa speechless.

They call me "senior," but why does it sound like such a compliment?

The Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, who once struck fear into the hearts of their enemies on the battlefield, seem to have never regained their former glory since being reduced to a trio by a Konoha genin.

At this moment, Sora glanced at the sky, waved, and the group continued on their way to the Land of Hot Springs.

……

Three days later, at the border of the Land of Hot Water, under the cover of night.

Pipa Juzo stirred the campfire, and the grilled fish stuck around it were now emitting a fragrant aroma.

"So why are we in such a hurry to get going? This is the first time in more than half a year that I haven't stayed at the hot spring resort in the town."

These words prompted Kakuzu to glance at Juzo: "Have you been on a mission or on vacation for the past six months?"

Juzo glanced at him and said disdainfully, "So Sora was right, following you guys really means you'll go hungry nine times out of three. Even helping to find people this time didn't bring the same treatment as before..."

Uzumaki Sora chuckled and said, "The next target's whereabouts are very unclear. The information from White Zetsu is that he's currently still in the Land of Hot Springs. If we don't hurry, it'll be too troublesome to keep chasing after him every day."

Deidara, who had just taken a bite of grilled fish, suddenly realized what was happening. After looking at the three of them, he asked, "Um... could I partner with Sora-senpai? It sounds like such an artistic idea!"

Juzo rolled his eyes at him: "Is that because of art? It's because the grilled fish in your hand doesn't taste good, isn't it?"

Deidara scratched his head and then asked, "Is our organization poor? But with everyone's strength, no, with Senior Sora's strength, you should be able to make a lot of money with just one or two missions, right?"

Sora gestured to Kakuzu: "Here, this is our organization's treasurer. He knows best how much money the organization has, but don't even think about asking him for money. He's notoriously stingy."

Seeing Kakuzu's unfriendly gaze, Deidara lost interest in continuing to ask about money.

After a long pause, he turned to Vortex Sora and asked, "Senior Sora, what is the organization's purpose? Is our ultimate goal... something artistic?"

This question made me think for a while.

Art?

Whether it was Obito or Black Zetsu's ultimate goal, they both needed to collect the Tailed Beasts at the beginning.

Following his own script, the explosions, this so-called art, are probably just an extra for Deidara's Patrick Star.

After a moment of thought, Kong replied in a deep voice: "To eat the explosive clay with the mouth on your chest, CO, right? An explosion with that kind of power can indeed be considered art, and ultimately our goal is for that art to continue to bloom."

Blooming continuously?

Deidara recalled the scene that had occurred in the illusion: the unparalleled half-heaven wooden figure, followed by thousands of giant hands crashing down.