I Must Bear the Burden of the Entire Team's Survival

As one of her favorite characters from the Original Story Hokage series in her previous life, Hinata is quite knowledgeable about Deidara.

Deidara died at the age of nineteen, which is considered an untimely death.

This year, he should only be sixteen years old.

Deidara has a simple and straightforward personality, but his behavior is unruly, crazy, and even a bit cruel.

Despite his seemingly insane nature, Deidara is able to calmly consider tactics and analyze situations during battles, demonstrating a rather rigorous tactical mindset.

Judging from their strength, Hinata feels that she has a relatively high chance of winning in a one-on-one fight.

After all, Deidara no longer had an aerial advantage. Even a ninjutsu of the level of 'C4 Garuda' could be seen by Hinata's Byakugan. She could simply raise her distance to avoid the coverage area of those miniature bombs.

If Hinata were to unleash her full chakra while simultaneously protecting her body with Senjutsu Chakra, even if Deidara were to self-destruct, he might not be able to harm Hinata.

Only...

Hinata glanced at Kakashi and the other two.

If Deidara uses a wide-range ninjutsu like 'Garuda' or 'self-destruction', Kakashi and his two companions will be doomed.

The only way to break Akatsuki's aerial advantage is to kill Deidara before he can unleash a large-scale ninjutsu.

Even if he has a powerful move, he won't be able to use it.

Few in the Shinobi World can match Hinata in terms of combat rhythm and the speed at which she can unleash ninjutsu.

The Gentle Fist moves don't require Hand Seals, are you scared yet?

Having analyzed the strengths and weaknesses of both sides, Hinata was starting to feel more confident.

"Under these circumstances, I had no choice but to shoulder the responsibility for the survival of the entire team."

Hinata slowly stood up, turned to look at Kakashi, and said seriously, "Teacher Kakashi, don't worry! I will definitely bring you back to the village alive!"

"Hey! Big sister, aren't you eating?"

"I'm not eating anymore, I'm going out to gather some information..."

After hesitating for a moment, Hinata couldn't help but remind her, "But you two shouldn't eat it all. At least leave some for me. I'll be back soon."

The Wind God asked in a simple-minded manner, "Big Sister, do you need us to go with you?"

"Thank you! But I don't need it for now."

"After all... this is an aerial battle!"

After leaving the cave, Hinata her Byakugan, absorbing Natural Energy to enter Sage Mode. Under the influence of Natural Sensing, the four Akatsuki were virtually impossible to hide from.

"They've split into teams!"

"I've been completely underestimated!"

Considering Hinata and the others' combat strength, the Akatsuki's squad's search was actually a fairly reasonable tactical arrangement.

However, they obviously couldn't imagine that Hinata had developed a new ninjutsu in just one hour.

Or perhaps it would be more appropriate to call it a 'new use of the Twenty Gods Vacuum Attack '.

Having identified the direction of Deidara and Sasori of the Red Sands, Hinata quickly ran towards them.

"Hmm..."

Kakuzu and Hidan's team defeated Hinata's team of Shadow Clone, and the remaining two teams of Shadow Clone shouldn't be able to hold out for much longer.

Perhaps they will soon realize that all the teams currently in action are just Shadow Clone, rather than the real body being mixed in with the Shadow Clone to confuse the situation.

"However... Sage Mode is probably still a secret in the Shinobi World!"

If the four members of Akatsuki didn't know about Sage Mode, they would assume that the real body wouldn't be too far from the Shadow Clone.

This is common sense, and it is based on this common sense that the four members of Akatsuki fell for Hinata's scheme.

In the forests of the Land of Rivers, Deidara and Sasori of the Red Sands also found another group of Shadow Clone.

Are they the real ones?

Deidara was somewhat uncertain.

Sasori of the Red Sands said calmly, "Whether it's his true form or not, we'll find out by testing him."

Sasori of the Red Sands had already taken out the Human Puppet of the Third Kazekage. Iron Sand overflowed from the Human Puppet's mouth, condensing into tiny Senbon needles that filled the air. Then, like a torrential rain, it swept towards Hinata and her group.

"Magnet Release - Iron Sand Drizzle"

'Bang bang bang—'

Hinata and her group in the forest were undoubtedly blown apart by the Iron Sand Senbon, without even having a chance to struggle.

"Is it still Shadow Clone...?"

Sasori of the Red Sands turned to look into the distance and said calmly, "Based on the traces we found earlier, if Kakuzu and the others also found Shadow Clone, then only one team remains... They're quite lucky!"

Deidara chuckled, "Brother Sasori, hold on tight!"

Not far from the two, Hinata hid behind a large tree, observing Deidara and Sasori of the Red Sands's movements through her Byakugan.

"Only one group left!"

"But this distance..."

Hinata had a bit of a headache.

The Akatsuki members remained vigilant, and even when operating in separate teams, they did not maintain significant distance from each other.

While being feared by the enemy proves one's strength, it also makes it more difficult to launch a surprise attack.

"Once they make their move, Kakuzu and Hidan will arrive to provide support within a minute and a half at most..."

"Hidan can't hit aerial targets, but Kakuzu's ninjutsu can... as long as the position isn't too high off the ground."

"Therefore, Deidara will definitely fight at low altitudes to create a tactical environment that allows his teammates to provide support."

Having analyzed the general situation, Hinata no longer hesitated, and chakra wings instantly materialized behind her.

Hinata flapped her wings a few times and slowly lifted her feet off the ground.

Hinata had practiced flying techniques before, but since it was a ninjutsu she had just mastered, Hinata couldn't fly at will.

Furthermore, meridians and acupoints need to be simulated within the wings...

It is extremely difficult to control.

Hinata sensed for a moment, then gathered Chakra Fist in her hands.

Absorbing Natural Energy requires remaining in a 'still' state, but chakra wings move on their own, so they cannot absorb Natural Energy.

However, the Chakra Fist is different.

Hinata's arm was moving, which caused the Chakra Fist to move.

Therefore, for Hinata, the Chakra Fist is in a relatively static state.

Just like the two Toad Sage standing on Jiraiya's shoulders when Jiraiya uses Senjutsu.

To others, Jiraiya and the Toad Sage appear to be moving, but to Jiraiya, the Toad Sage appears to be relatively still.

Therefore, Hinata can only use her Chakra Fist an extension of her body, absorbing Natural Energy and guiding it into her body to maintain Sage Mode.

This 'maintenance' method only consumes chakra at the beginning, but as long as the 'maintenance' state is stabilized, the consumption of chakra is almost negligible.

'Huff huff...'

With a powerful flap of her wings, dust billowed up from the ground, and Hinata instantly soared into the sky, flying rapidly towards Deidara's Clay Bird.

To enhance the surprise of her attack, Hinata also increased her flight speed to the maximum by spraying chakra from the soles of her feet.

In just a moment, Hinata flew behind the Clay Bird, a small bulge appearing on its chakra wings...

"Immortal Technique - Mountain Breaker!"

A dazzling Chakra Ray shot out instantly, striking Deidara's left arm before Deidara and Sasori of the Red Sands could react, blasting the Clay Bird beneath their feet into fragments as well.

"Cut!"

Hinata pouted.

It was their first time in an aerial combat, and they actually missed!