While Qingyun was making arrangements for Sanzu Amado, Deidara had been asking around for news of Qingyun ever since arriving in the Land of Fire.
However, Qingyun had done nothing particularly noteworthy in recent years, so hardly anyone knew where he was. On top of that, Deidara was a rogue ninja from Iwagakure, which made him stand out in the Land of Fire, where even bounty ninjas were now exceedingly rare. His search had not gone smoothly.
After searching for several months, Deidara decided to head straight to Konoha.
Meanwhile, Nawaki was just about to lead an ANBU squad out on a mission.
After years of growth, Nawaki had become a ninja capable of holding his own. With his powerful Water Release and tough body, he fought with overwhelming ferocity. He would unleash a barrage of Water Release techniques first, then, if an enemy closed in, immediately use the Indestructible Diamond Body Divine Art to become a little golden man. Ignoring his enemy's attacks, he would swing his fists and pound away.
Moreover, back when Orochimaru was still in Konoha, he had taken Mitaraishi Anko as his student. Since he was busy with research and had no time to teach her, he had handed her over to Nawaki for training.
Over time, Nawaki and Mitaraishi Anko had developed feelings for each other. They had married three years ago and had an adorable son, who was now over three years old, carrying on the Senju Clan's bloodline.
Nawaki had just led his ANBU squad out of Konoha when he saw Deidara descend from the sky.
Seeing a ninja wearing an Iwagakure forehead protector with a horizontal slash through its center appear before him, Nawaki immediately shouted, "Who are you? What business do you have in Konoha?"
With his childish temperament, Deidara