Chapter 108: Someone Can Easily Defeat the Two of You?
Byakuya didn't answer but flickered to Deidara's side.
With just one palm strike, he flattened Deidara and rescued Gaara.
Until the moment of his death, Deidara never imagined he would be defeated so miserably.
He had originally thought that with his strength, even if he couldn't defeat Byakuya, he could at least retreat safely.
However, reality proved that before Byakuya, he didn't have the slightest power to resist.
In this battle, Byakuya displayed powerful strength that shocked everyone.
They knew that this mysterious and powerful being would become a strong ally for Hidden Sand Village and Konoha Village.
On the other side, Uchiha Itachi and Kisame fled back to the Akatsuki base and told Pain about Byakuya's intervention.
"What? Someone can easily defeat the two of you?" A hint of shock was revealed in Pain's voice.
He knew the strength of Uchiha Itachi and Kisame; ordinary Ninjas were simply no match for them.
Yet, this time they had been defeated so miserably, which was truly hard to believe.
Uchiha Itachi nodded. "That's right, that person's strength is extremely powerful. We were simply not his match."
"Furthermore, he seems to care a lot about Gaara and even claimed to be Gaara's master." Kisame added.
"Gaara's master?" Pain's brow furrowed even tighter. "Could it be that legendary Byakuya?"
"Byakuya?" Uchiha Itachi and Kisame were both startled upon hearing this. "Could he really be that Byakuya?"
"If that's the case, then things have become troublesome," Pain said in a deep voice. "Our original plan was to capture the Nine-Tails, but now it seems we must deal with this Byakuya first."
However, while Pain and the others were discussing their strategy, Hidan and Kakuzu also returned with the Five-Tails Jinchuriki.
"Lord Pain, we have successfully captured the Five-Tails!" Hidan said excitedly.
However, when he saw the solemn expressions on Pain and the others, he couldn't help but be stunned. "Did something happen?"
"The plan to capture the One-Tails failed, and Gaara was rescued by a man named Byakuya."
Pain said deeply, "This Byakuya is powerful; we must handle this carefully."
"Byakuya?" Hidan and Kakuzu were both shocked. "Is it really that legendary Byakuya? I didn't expect him to have arrived at Hidden Sand Village."
They had heard of Byakuya's name before and knew he was an extremely powerful and mysterious figure.
They hadn't expected that the Akatsuki's operation would actually draw out such a powerhouse.
"No matter who he is, as long as he dares to interfere with the Akatsuki's plans, he must die!" Kakuzu said coldly, a flash of killing intent in his eyes.
"Hmph, Deidara and Sasori have both been captured by the enemy. Don't you all plan to save them?" Kakuzu snorted.
"Of course we have to save them, but..." Kisame paused and said, "Byakuya's strength is unfathomable. We'd better not easily come into conflict with him."
"Then are we just going to watch helplessly as Deidara and Sasori are killed by the enemy?" Kakuzu roared angrily.
"Of course not."
Pain suddenly spoke, interrupting their argument. "We must find a way that allows us to retrieve Deidara and Sasori without having a direct conflict with Byakuya."
"How is that possible?" Kakuzu sneered. "Byakuya is so strong; we are simply not his match."
"Perhaps we can negotiate with him," Konan suddenly suggested.
"Negotiate?" Everyone was stunned and looked at Konan.
"That's right. We can propose conditions, using ransom or other things to exchange for Deidara and Sasori."
Konan explained, "This way, we can retrieve them while avoiding a conflict with Byakuya."
"How can we do that!"
Kakuzu was the first to object. "Our Akatsuki Organization has never had the habit of bowing to others!"
"Then do you mean to sacrifice the lives of Deidara and Sasori for the sake of so-called face?"
Konan countered, "In my view, their lives are more important than anything."
"You..." Kakuzu was momentarily speechless, not knowing how to respond.
After a moment of silence, Pain finally spoke: "Konan is right. We cannot sacrifice our comrades for the sake of face."
"Let's do as Konan said. We will set our terms and exchange Deidara and Sasori for a ransom."
"Yes, Lord Pain."
Everyone responded in unison. Although they felt somewhat unwilling, they knew this was the best option available for now.
Thus, Konan volunteered, suggesting that she be the one to negotiate with Byakuya.
"Me? Is that appropriate?" Konan asked in surprise.
"You are the only female in the Akatsuki Organization, and your diplomatic skills are relatively smooth. It's most suitable for you to go," Pain explained.
Konan nodded, accepting the mission, and headed alone to Byakuya's location—the Hidden Sand Village.
When Konan arrived at the Hidden Sand Village and saw Byakuya, she couldn't help but be slightly taken aback.
Originally, she thought Byakuya would be an older, majestic, and solemn person, but she didn't expect him to be a youthful, handsome young man.
"Are you Byakuya?" Konan asked tentatively.
Byakuya nodded and looked Konan over. "You're from the Akatsuki Organization, right? What business do you have with me?"
"I have come by Lord Pain's order to negotiate with you," Konan explained her purpose. "Our Akatsuki Organization is willing to pay a certain ransom to get Deidara and Sasori back."
"Ransom?" Byakuya smiled slightly. "I'm not short on money, so you might as well save it."
"Then what exactly will it take for you to release them?" Konan asked with some anxiety.
Byakuya fell silent for a moment before slowly saying, "Actually, I don't have much interest in Deidara and Sasori."
As long as you guarantee that you will no longer infringe upon the Hidden Sand Village or the people around me, I can consider releasing them."
"This..." Konan hesitated slightly, unsure if Byakuya's words were trustworthy.
However, to save Deidara and Sasori, she chose to believe Byakuya. "Fine, I represent the Akatsuki Organization in agreeing to your terms. I hope you keep your promise."
During this period, he had already obtained the ability entries of Deidara and Sasori through the Check-in system.
Furthermore, because of their abilities, he had further expanded quite a few of his own skills.
For example, the power of explosions was stronger, and the forms of explosions were more varied.
Another example was the improvement of Puppet Jutsu, as well as all sorts of strange and unusual puppets.
These were the things Byakuya had been most interested in during this time.
As for the method of obtaining entries, it was very simple; he just needed to be close to the target.
So, without realizing it, he had already acquired many abilities.
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