VIP Area.
Watching Sasuke's Susanoo rampage across the arena, venting its fury without restraint, the Fourth Kazekage asked, "Is there any need for this fight to continue?"
Since he had no idea whether Kirin had received any other instructions from Hyuga Kagami, Itachi, disguised as Hyuga Kagami, remained silent for the moment.
Likewise, Karatachi Yagura, the Fourth Mizukage, who knew Kirin was a member of the organization, said nothing and merely watched the arena in silence.
The Hokage and Mizukage's silence surprised the other three Kage present.
Whether it was Second Pillar, who had just awakened his Mangekyō Sharingan, or Kirin, who possessed the Storm Release bloodline limit and had mastered Purple Electricity, both were undoubtedly outstanding members of Konoha and Kirigakure's younger generation. By all rights, the Hokage and Mizukage should have immediately stopped this vicious battle, which clearly risked spiraling out of control.
Iwagakure's Rest Area.
Kurotsuchi smiled and teased Deidara. "Haha, you're screwed. Let's see how you deal with Konoha's Mangekyō Uchiha later!"
Deidara, usually so unruly and carefree, had turned serious as well, with a rare look of earnestness on his face.
Sasuke, when he had merely mastered Purple Electricity, had posed some threat to him, but was still within the range of opponents he could easily handle. But now that Sasuke had awakened the Mangekyō Sharingan, things were completely different.
Whether it was the Mangekyō Sharingan's genjutsu or the nearly flawless Susanoo, which combined offense and defense, both were exceptionally troublesome.
"Fine. I'll have this Second Pillar pay a little interest first for the grudge I hold against Flame Demon of the God Organization for causing me trouble. They're from the same clan anyway!"
Before long, blazing fighting spirit ignited in Deidara's eyes.
Proud as he was, he had no fear of a mere pair