Iwagakure.
Deidara, who had seemed utterly dejected,
suddenly raised his head, a crazed grin spreading across his face.
"How could my artistic career possibly end here, hmm?!"
"My pursuit of art will never stop!"
Although Deidara had abandoned the idea of unleashing his ultimate art,
he certainly wasn't going to sit around waiting to die!
Even if the old man came today, he wouldn't be able to keep him here.
I, Deidara, guarantee it!
Kurotsuchi pressed a hand to her forehead helplessly.
"Honestly, Deidara, can't you stop causing everyone so much trouble?"
Deidara snorted.
"Hey, Kurotsuchi, you'd better stay out of my way."
"Otherwise, don't blame me for showing no mercy, hmm!"
A layer of rock encased Kurotsuchi's slender hand as she said with a grin,
"Right back at you, big brother Deidara."
"If you keep acting up, your little sister's going to beat you up."
Ryūchi Cave.
Obito looked at the unconscious little girl in front of him, momentarily speechless.
You're making me look like a fucking villain!
Exasperated, Obito raised his hand and slapped her.
Smack!
With a dull thud, his hand actually bounced back.
Obito immediately grinned. "Pretty good shock absorption."
That powerful slap instantly jolted the little girl awake.
When she saw Obito's devilish face right in front of hers,
she trembled like a leaf and said in terror,
"Please don't kill me, please don't kill me..."
"As long as you don't kill me, I'll do anything you want!"
Hearing this, Obito immediately perked up and asked emphatically,
"Anything at all? Are you sure?"
Ichikishimahime nodded frantically, saying a little bashfully,
"Really, really! I know lots of positions. Would you like to try right..."
Obito wasn't listening to her at all. He eagerly cut in,
"Then write me a poem. Anything praising how handsome I