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A radiant sun rose slowly in the east, its light spreading across the land.

Deidara basked in the warm sunlight, yet his body was as stiff as a block of ice as he stood frozen in place.

Akatsuki?

Why was it Akatsuki?!

Weren't you supposed to invite me into the Abyss? Hmm!

"What's wrong?" Yuki Kanpyo asked with a beaming smile.

Under the sunlight, the Ice Crystal Mask on his face shimmered brilliantly, nearly blinding Deidara.

"It's nothing. I just think..."

Unable to complete his Undercover Mission, Deidara forced a smile. "I just think the name Akatsuki sounds a little strange, hmm."

Seeing Deidara like this, Yuki Kanpyo became even more convinced he was a double agent trying to infiltrate the Abyss. He couldn't help giving a strange laugh. "Heh heh heh. It does sound strange the first time you hear it. Listen to it a few more times and you'll get used to it, right?"

"I... guess." Deidara felt awkward.

"By the way, I don't know your name yet, kid," Yuki Kanpyo said.

Deidara really was just a kid. Though he was insane, cruel, and powerful, he was only twelve years old.

"My name is Deidara. I'm an Iwagakure Rogue-nin and an Explosion Release Ninja, hmm," Deidara introduced himself briefly.

"Excellent!"

Yuki Kanpyo gave another strange laugh. "Akatsuki is just missing a talent like you. You'll fit right in!"

"Let's hope so, hmm."

Deidara could already imagine how awkward it would be when he saw Konan again. He wished he could run away right then and there.

But then he remembered that Yuki Kanpyo could fly too...

That's why I hate shinobi who can fly the most!

That old geezer Ōnoki, Konan, and this bastard Ice Style Ninja!

Hmm!

Hanfu then took Deidara back to the Daimyo Mansion in