Jiraiya didn't want to talk anymore. Naruto and Sasuke, who had been eavesdropping from behind, also couldn't hold back their expressions.
Takemi's earlier explanation of his ideas for being Hokage was captivating. It was the same for both Sasuke and Naruto.
Naruto, of course, goes without saying. He truly longed to become Hokage.
As for Sasuke, although he had never expressed it, after talking with his parents, he also vaguely had some ideas.
Perhaps, he could try it?
This idea was still unclear, and he wouldn't even voice it, but that didn't stop him from listening more.
But when he heard later that Takemi wanted to also serve as the principal of the Konoha Ninja Academy, he couldn't hold back. Not just him, everyone looked bewildered.
'Didn't the collapse of Konoha's education originate from you?'
"Alright, we should speed up."
Takemi didn't know what they were thinking. He looked at the sky and then spoke.
"I don't know why, but I have a bad feeling, and based on past experience…"
"Going on missions with Pervy Sage and Kakashi-sensei always leads to trouble."
"…"
Land of Earth, inside Iwagakure.
Ōnoki had a restless feeling, which made him unable to focus on work.
"What exactly is going on? Why do I have this feeling?"
Ōnoki couldn't figure it out. He wondered if Deidara had caused him trouble again?
But ever since Deidara returned from Konoha, although he was still somewhat eccentric, Ōnoki had grown accustomed to it.
In fact, this 'eccentricity' seemed like normal behavior to him, at least he wasn't causing trouble in the village.
"Seriously, what's going on?"
Ōnoki stood by the window, looking into the distance. He had no desire to work at all right now. But as he stood there, he couldn't help but sigh again.
"Seriously, why can't Deidara be more like Takemi, at least to make me feel more at ease."
Takemi's strength was extremely great, and besides his strength, he was also very normal and performed exceptionally well in all aspects.
Such a person as Kage would naturally have no problems.
Deidara was indeed excellent, but his personality issues gave Ōnoki a constant headache.
He felt that if Deidara could just learn a bit from Takemi in this regard, he wouldn't have to worry so much.
"But speaking of Konoha, there's been very little information recently. They caused quite a stir in Takigakure, and they themselves seem to have been attacked…"
Ōnoki had a lot of intelligence. He knew all these things, but since Konoha didn't say much, he couldn't really ask too many questions.
Although they were allies, they needed to leave each other some space.
"However, we in Iwagakure also need to be careful. The Akatsuki is too much, and Ōtsutsuki Takeshiki…"
Ōnoki murmured to himself, and suddenly he felt an ominous aura spreading.
This made him freeze for a moment, but in the next instant, he sharply turned around, only to see space distorting, followed by a figure emerging from it.
"Obito!"
Ōnoki recognized the newcomer at a glance. His gaze instantly became solemn and dangerous.
"No wonder I had an ominous feeling. You actually dared to come here?"
"There's nowhere I don't dare to go to, and no place I can't go to."
Obito's voice was incredibly calm. He wore an orange spiral mask and looked at Ōnoki indifferently.
"Hand over the Four-Tails and Five-Tails, and we'll have peace. Otherwise…"
Dust Release: Detachment of the Primitive World!
However, Ōnoki had no intention of wasting words with Obito. Almost instantly, his hands were already covered in white light, and the rhomboid light pillar blasted towards Obito.
"It seems you've chosen the latter."
But unfortunately, the light pillar quietly passed through Obito, who nodded slightly.
"Not at all unexpected, but this is even better."
"Better?"
Ōnoki was puzzled, but in the next instant, he saw a blue Chakra appear around Obito. This Chakra continuously expanded, transforming into a half-body Chakra giant.
This Chakra giant pushed open the Tsuchikage's office, and for a moment, dust and ashes continuously fell.
"Susanoo?!"
Ōnoki recognized what this was at a glance. In that instant, a terrifying figure seemed to appear in his mind.
That aloof figure under the moonlight, that person who made him tremble with fear.
"Exactly, better."
Just then, Obito's cold voice sounded again.
"I can take this opportunity to test my strength."
...
Inside Iwagakure, Deidara looked idle, sitting there with a helpless sigh.
"How boring."
"This is so troublesome, I'd rather go play in Konoha. That damned old man won't let me leave."
"Hey, are you a Konoha ninja or an Iwagakure ninja, you bastard?" Kurotsuchi couldn't hold back, looking at Deidara with annoyance.
"It's one thing to be lazy, but grandpa specially gave you a holiday, so why are you still like this?"
Kurotsuchi was somewhat annoyed by Deidara's attitude, and she felt that his mindset was a bit off.
He constantly liked to mention Takemi, or wonder what he was doing, or think about his artistic development level.
For a moment, she even doubted whether Deidara was from Konoha or Iwagakure.
Thinking that he would definitely be the Tsuchikage in the future, it made her feel that her future would definitely be a long and arduous one.
"I'm definitely an Iwagakure ninja, but isn't it normal for me to be curious about my best friend, someone with the same artistic mindset as me?"
Deidara tilted his head, speaking with annoyance.
"Especially since he will definitely be the Hokage, it's only natural for me to pay attention to my future opponent."
"Is this concern?"
Kurotsuchi looked annoyed. She stood up, grabbed Deidara's collar, and said, "Let's go back to help grandpa with documents. Don't just sit around doing nothing."
"No, I finally have a holiday, I'm not going."
"Come with me!"
"No."
"Less nonsense!"
Kurotsuchi didn't want to continue arguing with Deidara. She dragged Deidara towards the Tsuchikage Building, which made Deidara look pained.
How did he end up with such a kouhai?
Boom!
However, as they were still bickering, a sudden roar came from the Tsuchikage Building.
This made both of them stop. Not only them, but the surrounding Iwagakure ninjas also looked up towards the distance.
"This is…"
All of them were stunned, because the Tsuchikage building actually collapsed at this moment.
A Chakra giant stood atop the Tsuchikage Building, and Ōnoki had already flown into the air.
Boom!
That Chakra giant suddenly launched an attack. A long blade made of Chakra appeared in its hand, furiously striking towards Ōnoki.
Debris flew in all directions, smoke and dust continuously spread, and the Tsuchikage Building quietly collapsed at this moment.
"What's going on?"
"What happened?"
"Damn it! Someone attacked Iwagakure?!"
The Iwagakure ninjas were all stunned, but soon they seemed to have reacted.
It was just that this kind of thing was too unfamiliar to them. They had never expected to encounter such a situation.
"Damn it, something like this actually happened, it really is…"
Deidara was also a bit confused, but soon his eyes lit up.
"Exciting and infuriating."
"What are you saying?"
Kurotsuchi didn't hear clearly, but Deidara stood up.
"Everyone, immediately evacuate the crowd, especially the civilians. Don't stay there, Kurotsuchi, you're in charge of this."
"Ah?"
Kurotsuchi was startled, but the surrounding Iwagakure ninjas immediately responded loudly,
"Yes!"
"I'll leave this to you. I'm going to reinforce the old man."
Deidara didn't mind that Kurotsuchi was still a bit dazed.
He continued, "Konoha did very well that time, I believe in you, Kurotsuchi."
As he spoke, Deidara had already summoned a clay bird. He stepped onto the bird and instantly flew towards the distance, leaving behind a group of Iwagakure ninjas who were quickly assembling, and Kurotsuchi, who watched Deidara's departing back.
"He's actually changed so much…"
Kurotsuchi murmured, her eyes holding an indescribable emotion.