Ambush (Part 2)

After Deidara's clone's Explosive Clay lost its target, it exploded on the spot, boom boom boom boom!

One hundred spiders are equivalent to one hundred Explosive Tag, or even more. Ōnoki looked at the ground beneath his feet, his scalp tingling from the continuous explosions. Deidara, that's fierce! Although it doesn't do much damage to Lightning Release ninjas, what if there were no Lightning Release ninjas? Or what if Deidara has more Chakra in the future, and tens of thousands of spiders attack at the same time? What a scene that would be!

Seeing this from afar Deidara himself seemed inspired, a smirk playing on his lips. He also unleashed a hundred spiders, making Munashi Jinpachi's scalp tingle. He inwardly resented the Mizukage Karatachi Yagura, for creating Deidara's Mizukage clone. Now look what's happened! These hundred spiders are enough to keep him busy!

Munashi Jinpachi manipulated the Exploding Blade Shibuki, throwing out fifty Explosive Tag before running out of Chakra. In the next instant, Suikazan Fuguki appeared behind him and placed his hand on his shoulder.

Instantly, a large amount of Chakra flowed into Munashi Jinpachi's body through Suikazan Fuguki's hand. Munashi Jinpachi was stunned and exclaimed, "Big brother!"

"Stop talking nonsense and keep activating the Exploding Blade Shibuki!" Suikazan Fuguki said with a serious Munashi Jinpachi. Murei Shinichi nodded and stopped talking. He quickly activated the Exploding Blade Shibuki, sending out ten Explosive Tag in a row. Finally, he collected a hundred tags and they collided with the spider.

An even louder explosion followed. Munashi Jinpachi covered his eyes, afraid of being burned by the heat, while Deidara laughed maniacally, "Art is an Explosion, an explosion, an explosion! Ahahahahahaha!"

"What a madman!" Jinin Akebino shook his head. Ringo Ameyuri came to his side and shook her head as well. "No, he's not a madman, he's just purely excited about his own path of explosion!"

Seeing the explosion, Deidara suddenly had a flash of inspiration, his eyes lighting up! He thought of an incredibly powerful Ninjutsu! Deidara's clone looked at his main body, his expression grave; he sensed he was about to be defeated!

Deidara reached into his pocket, found the Explosive Clay, and instantly sculpted a doll. Then, using the Clay Bird, he soared into the air, shouting, "C3: Number Eighteen!"

Deidara laughed heartily and threw a doll into the air above the Mist Ninja and Sunagakure Ninja. The next moment, the small doll suddenly grew larger and then descended, letting out a terrifying scream as it landed, "Aaaaaaaaahhhhhh!"

"What kind of Ninjutsu is this?" Lin Xin felt a huge shock. He had a premonition that this Ninjutsu could not be used, or something terrible would happen!

Karatachi Yagura. Her only defensive Ninjutsu was the Water Prison Technique, but Water Prison Technique range was limited and it was impossible to encompass everyone. Moreover, he didn't believe the Water Prison Technique could stop this attack, which even he was somewhat afraid of.

Without further hesitation, Sasori produced a scroll engraved with the number three, and the Third Kazekage Puppet appeared. Chakra Threads flew out from his ten fingers. "Magnet Release: Iron Sand Barrier! Activate!" The Third Kazekage Puppet summoned Iron Sand, which was about to form an Iron Sand wall in the air.

Perhaps because Sasori acted too late, the Iron Sand wall had not yet fully formed. Number 18 landed, breaking the Iron Sand wall and landing on the ground. Sasori's pupils contracted, he recalled the Third Kazekage Puppet, and immediately retreated.

Boom! An explosion rang out, engulfing the ninjas of Kirigakure and Sunagakure, as well as Deidara's clones, stirring up layers of smoke that obscured everyone's vision. When the smoke cleared, all the Jonin and Anbu Jonin of Kirigakure and Sunagakure were Anbu. The shattered corpses and blood mist lingered, and a sweet, pungent smell spread with the wind, chilling everyone to the bone.

Deidara suddenly knelt on the ground and laughed wildly, "It's done! Ahahahaha! It's done!!!! My Explosive Clay, my Explosion Release is the strongest!" A huge crater appeared on the battlefield!

Deidara watched all this and laughed maniacally, but because his Chakra was exhausted, he was powerless to fight any longer. This move shocked Ōnoki, the Mizukage Karatachi Yagura, the Kazekage Rin, Sasori, the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, and even Kitsuchi!

"This child has extraordinary talent, he must not be allowed to live! Sasori! Kill him!" Kazekage Rin's voice cracked slightly. If Deidara were allowed to grow unchecked, just how far would his Explosion Release develop? That attack just now would probably have been enough to destroy Sunagakure! He cannot be allowed to live!

Even Kazekage Yinglin manipulated Human Puppet to charge forward!

Mizukage Karatachi Yagura was a beat slow to react, but he still gave the same order! "Members of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, those who can move, move! This kid must be kept here!"

Ōnoki seized the opportunity to destroy his own clone, and roared, "My son, Kitsuchi, protect Deidara! Even if we die in battle today, we will protect Deidara! From now on, Iwagakure will fully support Deidara in learning Explosion Release Ninjutsu! As long as he is here, Iwagakure will have a lifeline! A lifeline comparable to that of Tailed Beast!"

Ōnoki immediately flew to Deidara's side, with Kitsuchi close behind, both looking at their enemies with unwavering resolve! Today's battle made Ōnoki realize that Deidara's Explosion Release might have potential, no, it definitely has potential, no less than Dust Release.

Whether it's Dust Release or Explosion Release, they're just means to protect the village. As long as they have enough power and strength, what does it matter what kind of release it is? Ōnoki could tell that the move he just used wasn't perfect yet! Once it's perfected in the future, this one move alone will be enough to make Kirigakure, Sunagakure, Kumogakure dare not act recklessly!

This is the future of Iwagakure. He has a bright future ahead of him. Even if Ōnoki dies today, he must protect Deidara and ensure his retreat. "My son, Kitsuchi, take Deidara and retreat immediately. If I die today, upon returning, appoint Deidara as the Tsuchikage! You will assist him! Do you understand?!"

At this moment, Ōnoki had become indifferent to life and death. He felt that Iwagakure had ushered in an opportunity, an opportunity to rise again! He had to seize this opportunity! The last time, the Dong Shiren were a regret, but this time, Deidara had to be protected!

At this moment, everyone present was startled again. They looked at Ōnoki, who had handed the Third Tsuchikage's hat to Kitsuchi, and felt both admiration and fear. If Ōnoki went berserk, he might not be any less powerful than the Third Raikage!

At this moment, Ōnoki had already resolved to die. He unleashed a powerful Chakra as thick as a mountain. His topknot was blown off, and his disheveled white hair danced in the wind. An indescribable majesty emanated from his short body.

Sasori's legs trembled slightly, as did the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist. They hadn't expected the frail old man to possess such a vast amount of Chakra and such a powerful aura. Even the Mizukage Karatachi Yagura and the Kazekage Rin were silent at this moment.

The Kitsuchi lifted Deidara up, he glanced at his father and said "Take care," before turning to leave!

Deidara roared, "You old bastard! You'd better come back alive! Otherwise, I won't protect Iwagakure for you, including your granddaughter Kurotsuchi, whom I bully Tenten!" Tears welled up in his eyes. He understood that he was just a burden here. He was moved. Ōnoki's words had struck a chord with him, making him understand what responsibility meant.

"You brat, get the hell out of here! You're hindering my performance! These useless trash can't stop me!" Ōnoki laughed wildly, then slammed his hands on the ground, skipping the Hand Seals "Earth Mountain Technique!"

Apart from Ōnoki, everyone else immediately scattered. However, they discovered that the Earth Mountain Technique wasn't aimed at them, but rather blocked the road to Iwagakure, preventing them from giving chase!

"That old bastard!" Karatachi Yagura gritted his teeth. Although he understood Ōnoki's feelings, he was also annoyed!

Lin was reluctant to fight anymore; he only had one son. But seeing Mizukage's condition, he couldn't leave, otherwise he would look like a villain.

Seeing Lin's hesitation, Ōnoki began to tempt him, "The Kazekage seems to only have this one son, right? I've heard he's a genius, his brilliance is absolutely no less than Chiyo's. Heh, if he dies here today, won't your Sunagakure go crazy?"

Lin was stunned. He looked at Ōnoki with a hint of apprehension. "So what?" He was already considering retreating, but he had no reason to do so. As Ōnoki had said, their hope for Sunagakure was Sasori. If Sasori were to suffer any loss, it would be absolutely unacceptable for Sunagakure!

"If the Kazekage retreats now, Iwagakure will let bygones be bygones. Otherwise, I will take good care of your son later. I think if I fight desperately, I am 90% confident that I can take your son away! When we get to the Pure Land, I will take care of your son for you!" Ōnoki threatened without any attempt to hide his intentions.

That's right, it's a blatant threat!

Lin turned pale upon hearing this. Scorpion took a deep breath. He had heard of Ōnoki's name and knew of Ōnoki's strength, but he would not back down. Most importantly, he would listen to his father.

Mizukage Karatachi Yagura panicked, "Lin, don't be fooled by this old man's words. He's already at his limit; how could he possibly have the strength to accurately strike your son? I still have the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist here; we'll help you protect your young master!"

The Mizukage's words were a mix of truth and falsehood. He simply didn't want Rin to withdraw because it was a good opportunity to kill Ōnoki. If Rin left, even if he and the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist fought together and managed to defeat Ōnoki, it would be a Pyrrhic victory!

After much deliberation, Lin finally sighed, "Lord Mizukage, I really wanted to fight alongside you, but the Tsuchikage is right. Our village only has Sasori as the one capable of shouldering great responsibilities in the future, so... I'm sorry, we have to withdraw from this battle!"

Ōnoki laughed heartily, "Good! Lord Kazekage is a wise man, then please leave!" Ōnoki originally only had a 30% chance of defeating the two combined, but now he had a 70% chance!

Even if he can't win, he can still escape this time!

Karatachi Yagura's face turned ashen, but he couldn't say anything. He nodded, "Since that's the case, I won't try to stop you anymore. Take care!" Karatachi Yagura turned to look at Ōnoki, his eyes flashing with murderous intent. This guy's got a sharp tongue!

Lin nodded and left the battlefield with Scorpion.

At this moment, Ōnoki stood with his hands behind his back, smiling as he met the Karatachi Yagura and the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, completely at ease, displaying the demeanor of a grandmaster!