Sasori's Thoughts

Senyo had to admit that Deidara was a genius through and through. Not only had he mastered Kekkei Tōta, revered as the most difficult art in the Shinobi World.

What Ōnoki had been unable to innovate upon for decades, Deidara had accomplished in just a few years.

Truly remarkable.

If he devoted himself wholeheartedly to improving his combat strength, he might have become an expert capable of standing on his own.

No, Deidara was already an expert capable of standing on his own.

But perhaps that was impossible. Without his artistic sensibilities, Deidara would not be Deidara.

Sasori had taken in all of Deidara's Dust Release just now, and admiration likewise appeared in his eyes.

Whether in terms of destructive power, consumption, concealment, or visual appeal.

Deidara's Explosion Release was flawless.

Even though it was only a prototype now, its potential for expansion in every aspect was clear.

Now that his parents had been revived, Sasori was no longer as obsessive as he had once been. He no longer pursued eternal life.

And after working in Konoha for so long, he had grown calm and objective in his pursuit of art as well.

Sasori knew Deidara had the temperament of a child. At a time like this, he certainly would not hold back his praise.

"Deidara, your talent truly is exceptional. I think very highly of your Explosion Release."

Hearing both Senyo and Sasori acknowledge the technique he had developed.

Deidara looked immensely pleased with himself.

He was still thinking about what Senyo had discussed with him earlier, so he bid them farewell directly.

"Explosion Release still isn't very stable. I need to keep refining it. I'll head back first and tell the old man about this war against Sunagakure."

"I'll come back again, yeah!"

Deidara was the sort who