Deidara is a bit of a handful.
Uehara Naraku heard this guy belittling him from a distance, and instinctively frowned: "Don't be too lively, it's easy to get killed."
"Is this the attitude of an intern towards a full member?"
Deidara haughtily stood on the white clay giant bird, slowly flying next to Uehara, hugging his shoulders and said: "If you beg me, maybe I will help you catch those two people on the ground, intern!"
"…"
Uehara Naraku tilted his head.
Is this Deidara still not fully awake?
Last time, next to the corpse of Hanzo of the Salamander, Deidara offended him and Konan with his words. Honestly, if it weren't for Deidara being a newcomer, his grave might already be sprouting grass by now.
This guy, who would be killed by Uchiha Sasuke in the future, dares to provoke him?
"Shut up, Deidara!"
Sasori of the Red Sand loudly stopped their conflict. He knew the relationship between Uehara Naraku and Konan; Sasori knew how much that woman spoiled her little disciple.
He didn't want his new teammate to offend people indiscriminately.
Though Deidara talks a big game, he is still quite competent as a teammate.
Sasori of the Red Sand looked up at the two in the air and softly asked: "Uehara, how could Konan let you come out on an adventure?"
"Hey hey hey, I'm a ninja!"
Uehara Naraku, with black lines across his forehead, glanced at Sasori of the Red Sand, his gaze slowly moving and lingering on Orochimaru and Yakushi Kabuto, as if he had seen a rare treasure.
Maki on the ground had a look of despair in his eyes.
Who would have thought that after running and escaping, they would encounter enemies again?
Along the way, Uehara Naraku had been trailing behind them like a cat chasing a mouse; Maki could only lead Gaara on a hurried march, ready at all times to fight desperately.
When Maki saw someone fighting in the desert, he thought they might have encountered ninjas from the village, and immediately rushed over hoping for support.
But the ninjas here were enemies too.
Is there anything more hopeless than this?
However, when Maki saw the Reanimation Body standing next to Orochimaru, his face immediately turned to surprise and joy: "That's the Third Kazekage, sir!"
Though unknown why the missing Third Kazekage would appear here, for Maki at least, it represented a glimmer of hope for escape; the Third Kazekage should likely be on their side!
And if the Third Kazekage could truly return, it would be extremely fortunate both for their escape and for The Hidden Sand Village!
After the Fourth Kazekage's recent death, The Hidden Sand Village is quickly going to face an awkward situation without a suitable candidate for Kazekage.
Never thought the Third Kazekage would show up.
This was the ninja hailed as the strongest Kazekage, perhaps there was hope for the revival of The Hidden Sand Village?
After the Fourth Hokage died in the neighboring Konoha, Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen temporarily stepped in; surely their The Hidden Sand Village could do the same!
"Is he a village ninja?"
The Third Kazekage heard Maki's voice, looked up to see the ninja headband on Maki's head, and also saw the red-headed little boy beside Maki, whose gray face showed a strange expression.
On one side is Sasori, the village's rogue ninja.
On the other side is Orochimaru, one of the Konoha Sannin.
Despite not knowing why they are fighting, the Third Kazekage understood the principle that if the city gate catches fire, the fish in the moat will suffer.
Even though Orochimaru and Sasori of the Red Sand might not decide a winner soon, they could easily deal with a passing Hidden Sand Ninja.
"Orochimaru."
The Third Kazekage's eyes slightly moved, opening his mouth to address Orochimaru: "Let's make a deal! I may temporarily not break free from your control, but you must help cover this Hidden Sand Ninja and his child to leave..."
The Third Kazekage did not initially want to interfere.
As it turns out, Maki and the village child were being pursued, so he couldn't stand by idly.
"That's a high difficulty."
Orochimaru looked at the Third Kazekage, holding back as he spoke: "But it must be you who will cover me and Kabuto, and take them away together."
Having encountered Uehara Naraku, Orochimaru had no desire to stay here; the Reanimation was still experimental and prone to going out of control, what if they ran into Pain?
But since the Third Kazekage actively chose to cooperate, it could be manipulated.
Orochimaru also wanted to see what powerful combat abilities the Third Kazekage could exert after Reanimation, or perhaps by relying on the Undying Body, he might have a chance to fight against Pain?
The Third Kazekage was slightly more at ease.
The Third Kazekage's gaze shifted to Gaara beside Maki, speaking in a deep voice: "Hey, why bring a child for an assignment? When the battle starts soon, you take the child and leave immediately, I will cover you!"
"Third Kazekage, sir!"
Maki, carrying Gaara, dashed over and hesitated without revealing Gaara's identity, instead saying: "Third Kazekage, sir, won't you return with us?"
"I am already dead."
The Third Kazekage shook his head, voice a bit low, continuing: "Now I'm a revived deceased controlled by Orochimaru, this time I can help you, but next time I might be your enemy."
Upon hearing the Third Kazekage's explanation, Maki felt somewhat hopeless.
The Third Kazekage did not know Maki's inner thoughts, just continued asking: "What's the village's current situation? Who is the Fourth Kazekage?"
"The village's condition is okay for now..."
Maki's face appeared heavy; The Hidden Sand Village's days can hold out for a while, but following the Fourth Kazekage's death, future days will certainly be difficult.
Upon mentioning the topic of the Fourth Kazekage, Maki finally gritted his teeth and spoke: "Fourth Kazekage is Rasa... Two days ago, he died in the Land of Rain, protecting us."
The Third Kazekage: "…"
Orochimaru: "…"
Yakushi Kabuto: "…"
This news is a huge scoop.
It might very well ignite the Fourth Great Ninja World War!
"Hey hey hey, don't be so consumed with grief and hatred."
Uehara Naraku landed beside Sasori of the Red Sand, looking at the group opposite, his eyes almost couldn't contain his laughter: "I have Rasa's body with me, why not take it out and let you reminisce?"
These people can complete so many side quests!
Even just Maki himself, has a side quest!
Not to mention important characters like Orochimaru and Yakushi Kabuto, each Konoha Sannin has no shortage of missions.
Maki raised his finger at Uehara Naraku, explaining in a deep voice: "Third Kazekage, sir, it was this guy who killed Lord Rasa..."
"No way, this intern can kill a Kazekage too?"
Deidara descended from the sky, his face showing some bizarre astonishment, moments later he smiled lightly: "Ha, truly can't underestimate anyone, looks like everyone in Akatsuki is a monster! Someday I should try it too..."
Is this Deidara a dog?
How does he change his face so quickly?
Uehara Naraku glanced meaningfully at Gaara, softly saying: "Wanting to kill a Kazekage is actually quite simple, eventually, you'll have the opportunity."
"Uehara, you really killed Rasa?"
Sasori of the Red Sand was a bit surprised, slowly controlling Hiruko to look at Uehara, speaking in a deep voice: "After the battle ends, give me Rasa's body."
Uehara Naraku shook his head and said: "Give me a reason."
Sasori of the Red Sand snorted, feeling some dissatisfaction inside, but after thinking about the two people behind Uehara, neither of whom he could beat.
Sasori paused, and still spoke to explain: "His Magnet Release Gold Dust can provide us with a lot of money, Konan will agree."
"Tsk..."
Uehara Naraku clicked his tongue, tossing the Sealing Scroll to Sasori.
Sasori of the Red Sand's reason was quite adequate, even he couldn't refute it, after all, apart from Reanimation, only Sasori's human puppet could maximize its use.
The most important point is, after taking what Uehara gives, would Sasori dare to turn face and not let him hunt down Orochimaru?