Dust Release: Detachment of the Primitive World Technique!
A brilliant white light erupted in the desert sky, and Deidara immediately dodged.
The white light struck the ground, and in an instant, the earth below let out a thunderous explosion. The ground was unable to withstand such power, and a bottomless giant crater appeared in the blink of an eye.
"Tch, as expected of Dust Release, the power is really immense."
A drop of cold sweat appeared on Deidara's forehead as he muttered, looking at the giant crater below.
But soon, he looked at the Second Tsuchikage in the sky with extreme displeasure.
"Hey, old man, you could at least give a warning. If I die, there won't be a Fourth Tsuchikage."
"You idiot!"
Veins popped on the Second Tsuchikage's forehead. He couldn't understand why Ōnoki had chosen such an idiot for Tsuchikage.
Could it be that Iwagakure had no one else?
Admittedly, he had to admit that Deidara was indeed good, after all, he could even learn Dust Release.
Such talent was hard to find!
But was his brain a bit too messed up?
"Damn it, I'm Edo Tensei. My battles are all instinctual. How can I give a complete and timely warning?"
"Then that's your problem."
Deidara, not sure who he learned it from, was becoming more and more venomous with his words.
"You can't even resist Edo Tensei, is this really a qualified Tsuchikage?"
"..."
"Moreover, even if you can't completely resist, at least fly a little slower so I can hit you."
"..."
"I said slow down, you hateful bastard!"
Deidara's face was full of displeasure. The Second Tsuchikage's movements were too agile, making it impossible for him to catch up. Even if he occasionally got close, he was forced back by the other party's Ninjutsu. He might even be directly hit by Dust Release and killed on the spot. Fortunately, his control over clay had reached a masterful level, so dodging in the air was no problem at all.
"Tsk tsk, Zombie, it looks like your future Tsuchikage isn't very qualified."
Below, the Second Mizukage's mustache twitched as he spoke with a mischievous grin.
"Do you want me to try harder and just eliminate him, so that little brat Ōnoki can choose another one?"
"You shut up!"
The Second Tsuchikage roared in extreme displeasure, but at this, Deidara's eyes lit up.
"Now's the time!"
Dust Release: Detachment of the Primitive World!
Without the slightest hesitation, Deidara immediately stood on his flying bird and unleashed his Dust Release.
"You idiot! I told you my attacks are from instinct, not under my control."
But the Second Tsuchikage was furious, his face flushed with anger. Even though he wasn't looking at Deidara, his body had already automatically formed hand signs.
In an instant, the light of Dust Release shone again, and two torrents of scorching white light collided fiercely in the sky. The vast shockwave continuously spread in all directions, affecting even those fighting on the ground with its surge of energy.
"What an idiot."
However, the Second Mizukage didn't care at all. He stood within the shockwave's radius, laughing heartily with indifference.
"Do you want me to help you clean house? That way, I can add another Tsuchikage to my record, and you can use this to make that brat Ōnoki choose a suitable person again."
Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet Technique!
But as he spoke, Mei's attack quietly launched. A huge water dragon fiercely blasted in all directions, which made his face turn dark.
"Hey, Fifth Mizukage, what are you doing? Didn't I tell you where I am? How come you still haven't found me?"
"Sorry, I..."
Mei knew some information about the Second Mizukage. After all, this Second Mizukage was a legendary figure in Kirigakure. Although he imitated the Second Hokage, Tobirama, he at least established the Kirigakure Ninja Academy and laid down a great deal of fundamental principles.
Even the Anbu and the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist were created during his era, and all of this laid a solid foundation for Kirigakure.
Even after Obito's chaotic interference, Kirigakure was able to recover, precisely because of his achievements back then.
Facing such an opponent, Mei was both respectful and somewhat helpless, as this Mizukage's combat abilities were incredibly great.
"Tch, don't apologize to me. You're also a Mizukage, and you better hurry up."
The Second Mizukage's face was dark. He rubbed his temples and continued to speak with displeasure.
"In war, taking out the strongest first is common sense. Don't let me die less quickly than that damned zombie, that would be your dereliction of duty."
"..."
Mei was somewhat speechless. She realized that this Second Mizukage was also quite a 'character.'
However, she quickly took a deep breath. She didn't want her predecessor to feel embarrassed, that wouldn't be good.
Sand Waterfall Funeral!
On the other side, Gaara soared into the air above the sand. He continuously waved his right hand, and yellow sand swirled and rose under his control. In an instant, a huge whirlpool had already formed beneath Rasa's feet.
Yellow sand permeated, and in the blink of an eye, it formed a tornado that engulfed him.
"Hmph!"
But in the next instant, the tornado of yellow sand shattered, and Rasa stood amidst the sand, his hands rapidly forming hand signs.
"Gaara, where is the One Tail inside you?"
Although Rasa was forming hand signs, he was also observing his son. He naturally sensed his son's indifference, but he didn't care about that, he cared more about the One Tail.
"Could it be that Konoha..."
"Not Konoha. Konoha wouldn't be interested in the One Tail."
Gaara looked at the sand mixed with gold dust, coming at him from several directions. He just gently shook his head.
In the blink of an eye, as these sand grains approached, they were blocked by the yellow sand from his gourd.
"That's... the Akatsuki?"
Rasa's expression was somewhat grim, but his body continued to control the sand. Under his control, the gold dust permeating the air automatically converged, pressing down on Gaara with great force.
"Now, these matters have nothing to do with me anymore."
Gaara's expression remained unchanged. In fact, his eyes became even more indifferent.
The flying sand beneath his feet carried him rapidly backward, but at the same time, he gently waved his hand.
Buzz—
Yellow sans overflowed, and a surge of yellow sand rose in front of Rasa, instantly covering him completely.
"How is this possible?"
Rasa's face showed surprise as he spoke incredulously.
"This whole area has been mixed with my gold dust, how could sand silently come to my side?"
"Because your capacity determines everything about you, including your failure."
Gaara was as indifferent as ever, and around him, the gold dust had been separated at some unknown point, leaving only his yellow sand.
"I already know everything you did back then, whether it was regarding my mother or Yashamaru."
"You—"
Rasa spoke, somewhat dumbfounded, but the words reached his lips and he didn't know what to say.
"I became Kazekage precisely to put an end to all of this."
But Gaara continued to speak. More and more yellow sand gathered behind him, slowly forming a human figure.
"My mother always loved me, but you lied to me. Yashamaru, my most trusted uncle, also attacked me under your orders for a test. Even in death, he was still deceiving me. All of this is because of you. You plunged me into darkness, you pushed me to the brink."
As he spoke, the figure behind him had fully condensed, and this figure, formed of yellow sand, also contained a different kind of Chakra.
"Is that you, Karura?"
Rasa looked at the figure in a daze. At this moment, he felt as if he couldn't speak. He knew his wife had never hated Gaara for his difficult birth, but he couldn't accept it. However, he hadn't expected Karura to do such a thing.
"Even in death, you still wish to protect Gaara."
"So, I became Kazekage for no other reason than to understand all of this."
Gaara continued, his eyes growing even more indifferent.
"I will protect the village, but I will never forgive you, not for my entire life."
"..."
Hearing this, Rasa became even more dazed, especially feeling Gaara's heartfelt denial and indifference.
An indescribable feeling echoed within him. He opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but at this moment, he couldn't utter a word.
"Tch, what a boring family drama, what a boring Sunagakure."
The Second Mizukage on the side looked at this scene with disdain, but just as he was about to continue his mockery, he suddenly froze.
The next moment, whether it was him, or Deidara and the Second Tsuchikage in the sky, or Mei, as well as Gaara and Rasa who were currently fighting. They all stopped involuntarily, then looked up into the distance.
"What is this?"
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