Iwagakure,
The future world's Deidara's death deeply affected Ōnoki.
He began to reflect,
"Deidara didn't hesitate to prove his art with death, yet I stubbornly believed he only enjoyed destruction."
He questioned himself, "If I hadn't been so stubborn, communicated with him better, and guided him, could he have become an exceptional talent for Iwagakure?"
Kurotsuchi commented, "Deidara-nii's final ninjutsu was truly powerful."
Akatsuchi added, "Deidara's talent surpassed mine. If he hadn't left, the Tsuchikage-sama would have been overjoyed."
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Konohagakure,
In the training grounds, the Konoha 12 were all sweating as they watched the scene unfold on the screen, their gazes fixed on Sasuke.
That kind of terrifying explosion was enough to kill anyone.
And Sasuke, what ability did he possess to escape such a fate?
Naruto's face was pale, unable to bear the thought of Sasuke's death. Although he was now recognized by many, what he truly desired was Sasuke's acknowledgment.
"Sasuke, you bastard!" Naruto exclaimed.
"If you don't return to the village after defeating Orochimaru, I swear I'll drag you back even if I have to cripple you!"
Sakura, standing beside him, was crying uncontrollably, while Hinata gently comforted her, "Sakura-chan, Sasuke-kun will be alright."
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Akatsuki Hideout,
Deidara reappeared, back to his usual self, and glared at Obito, cursing, "Tobi, this is all your fault, you uncultured swine! If I hadn't been playing around, I would have blown myself up properly!"
"Fortunately, dying for my art isn't a loss!" he declared.
Obito, feeling useless and irritated by the scolding, remained silent.
Then, Deidara grinned and asked, "Let's see who had the most pathetic death! At least I didn't lose!"
Kakuzu sarcastically interjected, "I believe you lost everything, including your pants. Sasuke wasn't killed by you at all. He still had time to capture the Eight-Tails, cause trouble at the Five Kage Summit, and kill Danzō. But what about you?"
Hearing this, Deidara's briefly improved mood plummeted once again.
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[Title: "The Demise of the Immortal Duo"]
[On their way to Konoha, Kakuzu suddenly stopped and tossed a forehead protector to Hidan. "That wound on your neck is unsightly. Use this to cover it!"]
[Hidan looked at Kakuzu in surprise. "Isn't this my forehead protector? Did you pick it up just for me?"]
["Kakuzu, you surprisingly have a good side!"]
[Kakuzu abruptly frowned. "Shut up, Hidan, hurry up and move!"]
[A slightly touched expression appeared on Hidan's face. "Hey, Kakuzu, you actually like me a lot, don't you?"]
["If you say one more disgusting thing, I'll kill you!"]
["Don't be so shy!"]
Once this scene played out, a wave of disgust washed over everyone in the Ninja World, giving them goosebumps.
They hadn't expected the Akatsuki duo to be friends. No wonder they always worked together on missions.
And within the Akatsuki hideout, everyone exchanged strange glances at Kakuzu and Hidan.
Deidara seized the opportunity to mock, "I never thought old man Kakuzu would be into fresh meat like Hidan!"
Sasori simply said, "Deidara, be quiet."
Hidan remained speechless.
Kakuzu threatened, "Hidan, if you talk nonsense later, I will kill you!"
Kisame commented, "The 'Demise of the Immortal Duo' – that's a rather interesting title!"
Hidan retorted, "Kisame, don't you dare sing your praises here! You'll be beaten to a pulp by that watermelon head behind you!"
Kisame shot back, "You're spouting nonsense! Why would I die without my demise being shown?!"
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[The image continues]
[In the petrified forest, Kakashi, Ino-Shika-Chō are lying in ambush. At the same time, Kakuzu and Hidan approach leisurely, completely unaware of the danger ahead.]
[A few minutes later, Shikamaru initiates the attack, using Asuma's chakra blades to restrain the two. He declares angrily, "This weapon is Asuma-sensei's legacy, and you will both die here today!"]
[Kakuzu asks curiously, "35 million ryō? Hmph!"]
[Hidan panics, completely helpless in his restrained state. "Kakuzu, stop talking and think of something!"]
[At this moment, Shikamaru uses his Shadow Imitation Technique to control Hidan's body, forcing him to wield his scythe and strike at Kakuzu, aiming to kill two birds with one stone.]
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Konohagakure,
A certain bearded man broke out in a cold sweat, the smoke from his cigarette wavering.
When did he become synonymous with 35 million ryō?
In Akatsuki's eyes, didn't he even have a name?
"Damn it!" he muttered.
The Ino-Shika-Chō trio were also shocked as they looked at Asuma, realizing that he would die at the hands of these two Akatsuki members.
"Damn it, those Akatsuki bastards actually killed Asuma-sensei!" Ino exclaimed.
"Asuma-sensei..." Chōji whispered sadly.
[The screen continues]
[Kakuzu easily evades the coordinated attack from Shikamaru and Chōji. Just as he feels a sense of superiority, a silent Lightning Blade from behind pierces his body.]
["How can this be?"]
[Hidan is stunned. "Kakuzu, aren't you immune to physical attacks?"]
[Kakashi explains, "I've already seen through your so-called Body Hardening Technique. My Lightning Release specifically counters Earth Release!"]
[Kakuzu praises, "You recognized my hand seals instantly. So that's it – you're Sharingan Kakashi!"]
[Ino, Chōji, and Shikamaru exclaim, "As expected of Kakashi-sensei!"]
[But in the next second, as Kakashi lunges at Hidan again, Kakuzu kicks him away, sending him crashing through a dozen trees.]
In Konohagakure, the audience fell silent.
Kakuzu was clearly pierced through the heart by their sixth Hokage; how could he still be alive?
Were these two beings truly invincible?
Beside them, Asuma grew despondent, thinking to himself, "I'm worth 35 million ryō in Kakuzu's eyes, but Kakashi is famous enough to be recognized."
"Everything is most painful when compared."
As if sensing Asuma's sadness, Kurenai approached him and offered comfort, "You are also very strong, don't be so down!"
But Asuma hesitated to continue their close relationship.
After all, in the future, he would be dead, and Kurenai would be pregnant.
This implied that Kurenai would find happiness with someone else. Getting too close to her now would only make things more complicated and painful later.
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[On the screen, Kakuzu removes his Akatsuki cloak, revealing the four masks on his back.]
[Immediately afterward, these masks detach from his body, transforming into four grotesque, black tendrilled monsters. However, the mask that was struck by the Lightning Blade earlier falls lifelessly to the ground.]
["Hidan, I'll handle things here."]
["Wind Style: Pressure Damage!"]
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