"Looks like the battle is going well, hmm!"
Before long, some of the Kumogakure ninja began fleeing under the combined pressure of Sasori's attacks and the heavy casualties among their comrades.
By the time Deidara flew back from Kumogakure, most of its ninja had scattered. Only a small number, organized by Tsukiyo Raisan, were still attacking Sasori.
"How did it go?"
Seeing Deidara return without any explosions sounding from Kumogakure, Sasori, who was familiar with his fighting style, looked over at him.
"All the civilians in Kumogakure have been evacuated. These ninja are the only ones left. The Fourth Raikage arranged an escape route for the civilians before heading to the Land of Lightning, hmm!"
Deidara felt no regret over the civilians' departure. After all, he simply liked explosions; blowing up the weak held little interest for him.
"Sasori, my man, can I start now? Art needs an audience, after all."
While Deidara and Sasori were talking, Sasori's weapon cut through Tsukiyo Raisan's skin. As the poison took effect, Tsukiyo Raisan collapsed helplessly to the ground, his gaze fixed on his beloved Kumogakure.
"You can start."
Sasori surveyed the battle. The physical fitness of the Kumogakure ninja certainly pleased him. Once this battle was over, his stockpile would gain a new batch of Lightning Release Nintaijutsu puppets.
With those puppets bolstering his forces, Sasori would have more confidence the next time he faced Sasuke.
As soon as Sasori finished speaking, Deidara pressed his palms together and began the detonation.
"Art is an explosion! Take a good look at Kumogakure's downfall!"
Boom! Boom, boom! Boom, boom, boom!
Kumogakure stood amid mountains, where sound echoed easily. That was also why the Land of Lightning bore its name.
Now, explosions erupted throughout Kumogakure. Their thunder echoed endlessly through the valleys, and Deidara laughed