The Clay Clone's explosion was spectacular. Nearly half of the dozens of Puppets were blown apart, with 'severed limbs' flying everywhere.
At the same time, Deidara swiftly snatched Kaede back from Sasori's Puppets.
"Your presence isn't bad, but I won't agree with your opinion!"
Sasori took out a Sealing Scroll. After unsealing it, a middle-aged puppet clad in gray robes slowly floated into the air.
It was none other than the Third Kazekage!
"Can't you people just listen when someone's talking?!"
Hidan walked over, dragging his triple-bladed scythe. The charred muscles on his face and his twisted features were enough to scare anyone to death.
"Kaede, go first!"
Deidara created another massive clay bird and gestured for Kaede to climb aboard and escape.
"Brother Deidara."
Kaede gritted her teeth and flipped onto the clay bird's back.
The giant bird then slowly rose with several flaps of its wings and flew into the distance.
"If you die, that bird will be useless too." Sasori snorted. "Why throw your life away for a Jinchuriki, Deidara?"
"This is the best chance to prove my art. The two of you, come at me together, hmm!" Deidara flicked back his golden hair and casually pulled out two clay hawks.
Although they had been made according to the beast illustrations Houka had given him, they looked nothing like the original creatures.
But regardless of their appearance, what lay within them was as explosive as ever...
Boom! Boom!
Iron Sand Heavenly Wings!
Amid the terrifying explosions, endless Iron Sand spread around the Third Kazekage puppet, instantly transforming into two enormous wings that shielded Sasori behind them.
As for Hidan, that guy had an immortal body. Sasori couldn't be bothered with him.
"Bastard!!"
One of Hidan's arms was blown off, but he still sprang back to his feet