Life's Ups and Downs

"Looks like Konoha didn't suffer much damage."

Deidara said indifferently.

Ōnoki flew over to Deidara's side and tapped the section of the report concerning Shukaku.

"The key is that Shukaku appeared in Konoha."

Deidara understood at once.

"Sunagakure is in trouble."

Deidara's mind worked quickly, and he immediately thought that Konoha might retaliate against Sunagakure.

Ōnoki was thinking further ahead. Although Konoha had focused on development in recent years,

it had so many powerful experts that its strength could not be underestimated.

Once Konoha went to war with Sunagakure, it could easily develop into the Fifth Great Ninja War.

"Our spies found Konan among Konoha's combat personnel."

"Go gather some intelligence and find out what exactly happened."

Deidara had always been a member of the Akatsuki Organization. Even though the organization had not been active these past few years, he had never left it.

Naturally, it was because of his Big Brother Sasori.

Ōnoki had not mentioned this before because the Akatsuki Organization had close ties with the Uchiha.

It might come in handy someday, and sure enough, that day had come.

"Perfect. I wanted to make a trip to Konoha anyway." Deidara immediately agreed.

Because Deidara had a goal, he had spent much less time causing trouble these past few years, and Ōnoki had long since stopped restricting his freedom.

It was only because Sasori was not around that he had not felt like going out.

He had not seen his Big Brother Sasori in quite some time, and his Explosion Release had finally begun to take shape.

He wanted to share it with his close friend.

Ōnoki was more satisfied with this disciple the more he looked at him. He only reminded him, "Go early and come back early."

"Your Explosion Release still needs further refinement."

"Don't worry,