The Clay Bird flew straight toward Itachi. With a wild grin on his face, Deidara chewed clay in the mouths on his palms, then dropped it.
"Spread out and take on your opponents."
Itachi gave the order decisively and hurled the longsword in his hand, sending it grazing past Deidara's shoulder.
"Well, well, your Sharingan doesn't seem all that impressive."
Although Deidara mocked him, he avoided looking directly into his Sharingan and brought his hands together.
"Katsu."
The clay had turned into tiny spiders and crawled beside Itachi. It swelled in an instant, the light of an explosion beginning to flare.
Itachi did not answer him. The corners of his mouth lifted slightly, and then he vanished.
"Flying Thunder God Slash."
Watching from inside Sasuke's stomach, Izuna felt a twinge in his kidney at the sight.
Damn Tobirama. Why did he teach Itachi such an obnoxious move? Seriously...
This is infuriating. He clearly has the same template as my Nii-san, yet he went and learned Tobirama's moves.
Sitting upright on a sofa and looking quite comfortable, Tobirama calmly took a sip of lemonade. His lips curved slightly as he watched the scene before him and nodded in satisfaction.
Very good. Little Itachi has already grasped the essence of my Flying Thunder God Slash.
All he needs now is diligent practice. He has a promising future.
As for Izuna, heh, his expression must be quite a sight right now.
Itachi appeared beside the longsword, quickly caught its hilt, and slashed at Deidara's body.
No, this doesn't feel right.
The instant Itachi felt something wrong, he left the bird. Deidara's body gradually turned into explosive clay and exploded along with the large bird beneath him.
"What a shame."
Deidara appeared beside Hiruko. Though he spoke of regret, the excitement in his eyes