Scouts near Four-Way Road.
Although they had all been driven far away and could not see what was happening inside,
the golden Susanoo in the pitch-black sky and the Dust Release that pierced the heavens were perfectly clear to everyone.
Everyone knew.
Uchiha Shamu and Ōnoki had clashed.
Although Uchiha Shamu had not made many moves, the color of his Susanoo gradually spread through the rumors.
As for that soaring white light, it was famously unique in the entire Shinobi World.
So everyone knew who the two combatants were.
Whether it was Dust Release or Susanoo, both were among the Shinobi World's pinnacle combat powers.
Detailed intelligence on them was extremely valuable.
Unfortunately, neither Hidden Stone Village nor the Uchiha Clan allowed anyone through, so the scouts could only observe from afar.
The battle between Shamu and Ōnoki did not last long.
Judging by how the final enormous cube destroyed the Susanoo, Ōnoki should have won.
But strangely, Hidden Stone Village and the Uchiha Clan did not start fighting.
Instead, each side remained in its own position, as though the encounter between them had merely been a friendly match.
But in the end, Hidden Stone Village withdrew behind the border.
The Uchiha Clan, meanwhile, stationed themselves along the Land of Fire's side of the border.
"Lord Tsuchikage, we are returning Deidara to you. Please withdraw into your territory as agreed."
The speaker was Uchiha's Third Elder, Takuya.
"Don't worry. This old man has always kept his word."
Ōnoki stood with his hands behind his back as he conducted the final negotiations with the Uchiha.
It was said that the Uchiha Clan Head had expended too much energy and had gone to "recuperate."
That was why the Third Elder had come forward instead.
The Uchiha brought out the bound Deidara.
Deidara