Unexpectedly, the moment they arrived, they ran straight into Kakashi Hatake as he dodged at high speed.
Kakashi Hatake told everyone to dodge quickly, and they did so without any hesitation.
After all, Kakashi Hatake might not have been the strongest member of the entire "rescue" team.
But his influence and reputation were enough to qualify him as the leader of the "rescue" team.
They understood that if Kakashi Hatake told them to get out of the way, he probably meant them no harm.
Even those who had doubts had no choice but to trust him once they sensed the violent chakra fluctuations on the battlefield.
Everyone hastily scattered, seeking the nearest cover.
On the battlefield, deafening explosions rang out amid billowing smoke and dust, making it impossible to see exactly what was happening.
Only the enormous One-Tail Shukaku remained "unshaken," crouching quietly on the battlefield and letting the attacks strike him.
At last, the explosions subsided.
Everyone emerged from behind cover to inspect the battlefield.
Smoke and dust filled the air before them, still obscuring their vision.
Fortunately, they were now within the Land of Rain, where the steady drizzle soaked the airborne smoke and dust, driving it to the ground.
Soon, the battlefield before them became clearly visible.
The previously intact earth had been plowed into countless furrows after being "baptized" by a terrifying wave of chakra beams.
High in the sky, Deidara laughed and shouted excitedly.
"Hahaha... now that packs a punch! This is true explosive art!"
As he spoke, Deidara thrust both hands into the pockets of his black robe.
The "mouths" on his palms swallowed a large quantity of "premade" clay bombs.
"Hahaha... have a taste of my C4 Bomb!"
As he spoke, Deidara held both hands out level, and the mouths on his palms,