Meanwhile, Guy, Rock Lee, Tenten, and Hyuga Neji also spotted from afar the enormous mushroom cloud formed by Deidara's C18 explosion.
"What an incredible explosion!"
Rock Lee clenched his fists, staring excitedly at the gigantic mushroom cloud as he clicked his tongue in amazement. "What kind of ninjutsu could cause such a powerful explosion?"
A bead of cold sweat appeared on Tenten's forehead. "Guy-sensei, should we change direction so it doesn't affect our mission? Things don't seem peaceful up ahead."
Hyuga Neji directly activated his Byakugan, his powerful gaze shooting forward like lightning.
Guy stood with his hands on his hips. Under the sunlight, his eight pearly white teeth gleamed so brilliantly they were almost blinding.
"Neji, what did you see?"
"It's too far away. I can't see anything." Hyuga Neji shook his head, but there was a trace of confusion in his eyes. It seemed like enormous branches were swaying over there. Was it an illusion?
"Youth should never retreat! Guy-sensei, Tenten, Neji, no matter what lies ahead, we should charge forward bravely!" Rock Lee suddenly shouted.
"That's right! Well said, Lee!!"
Guy's eyes reddened as he looked at Rock Lee, his blood boiling with passion.
Rock Lee immediately dropped to his knees. "Guy! Sensei!!!"
"Lee!!!"
The master and disciple immediately embraced and burst into loud sobs.
Tenten and Hyuga Neji stood to either side, exchanging looks with extremely awkward expressions.
It wasn't their first time seeing this, but it was still so embarrassing to watch.
At the battlefield.
The right half of Black Zetsu's body once again extended enormous tree roots. As each root grew thicker and longer, countless branches sprouted from them, transforming in an instant into a vast forest that tangled toward the owl and fat bird in the sky.
Standing on the owl's back,