"What is the Anbu doing? Hurry up and find that brat for me!"
The entire Tsuchikage Building began to tilt, and a terrifying crater appeared on the massive rock wall behind it, caused by an explosion.
Moreover, even the foundation at the bottom of the Tsuchikage Building had suffered severe damage, affecting the magnificent and awe-inspiring building and causing it to tilt to one side.
Standing on the rooftop of the Tsuchikage Building, the Third Tsuchikage, Onoki, was venting his anger, with terrifying Chakra erupting from his small body, making the surrounding air heavy and suffocating, akin to being trapped in a bog.
"We're very sorry, Tsuchikage-sama, we'll go capture Deidara immediately!"
Feeling the towering fury of the Tsuchikage, the Hidden Rock Anbu Ninjas didn't dare retort and quickly dispersed, intending to swiftly capture the culprit responsible for the Tsuchikage Building's damage, awaiting the Tsuchikage's punishment.
"Honestly, all of them are so useless. How can I entrust the position of Tsuchikage to the next generation like this?"
Watching the Anbu scramble away, Onoki's eyes held a thick dissatisfaction.
"Father, even if you're angry, it won't help. The most important thing now is to capture Deidara. Regardless, this explosion at the Tsuchikage Building can't be brushed off as a joke this time."
The tall Kitsuchi approached, also noticing the commotion at the Tsuchikage Building, prompting him to come over.
The massive roar, like an enemy assault, exploded around the location of the Tsuchikage Building, yet no sign of an enemy attack was seen; thus, there was only one answer.
It was the trouble-seeking brat from the Hidden Rock Demolition Squad named Deidara who was responsible.
He was a disciple of his father, the Tsuchikage, Onoki, using the Hidden Rock Village's Forbidden Technique, based on clay, capable of using Explosion Ninja Techniques akin to a Kekkeigenkai.
At only eleven years old, he was already a widely recognized genius ninja in the village.
Yet, his ability to stir trouble was directly proportional to his genius.
On multiple occasions, he experimented with explosives in the village, inciting much dissatisfaction among the villagers; this time, nearly blowing up the Tsuchikage Building with an attitude and personality undeniably callous.
"He must be harboring resentment for my prior decision to confine him... Honestly, why can't his personality be more reserved? If he doesn't change his bad temper, he'll eventually slip up because of it."
Although Onoki's tone was filled with displeasure, it also contained a sense of concern.
No matter how mischievous, the individual was still his prideful disciple. If he could lead him on the right path, he would surely become a pillar of the Hidden Rock Village in the future.
Furthermore, he might even inherit his position as Tsuchikage.
Unfortunately, his personality has a significant flaw; he isn't calm enough, susceptible to being provoked and disadvantaged in battles.
"Trying to correct his troublesome artistic personality is no simple task."
Kitsuchi sighed.
Onoki snorted and said, "Forget it, the matter of arresting him has already been handed over to the Anbu. Has Han's whereabouts been found?"
The Five-tailed Jinchuriki, Han, went out on a mission and has been missing for about three months.
This incident has caused great concern among all the Hidden Rock high-level officials.
At the time, even during the Five Kage Summit, Onoki rushed back from the Land of Iron just to handle the case of the missing Five-tailed Jinchuriki.
"Sorry, we only found some traces, but there's no link between the intelligence, unable to form clues to point fingers."
Kitsuchi spoke honestly, sharing the investigation results.
Though the Hidden Rock Ninjas are still secretly investigating, given the passage of time without any news, Kitsuchi knows there's no hope of retrieving the Five-tailed Jinchuriki Han.
Killed, Tailed Beast taken, that's the only outcome Kitsuchi envisions.
"That's truly strange. Han's disappearance time is very close to the timing of the Five Kage Summit. Instinctively, I suspect it was orchestrated by the Land of Demons."
"But, the Land of Demons and the Land of Wind had just ended their war shortly before, and the trio of Chiba Hakushi wouldn't have had time to commit crimes, given that the Land of Demons, like the Five Great Nations, was preparing to participate in the Five Kage Summit."
Kitsuchi rationally analyzed.
"I'm merely suspicious, after all, the Uchiha Clan of Konoha has already collapsed, leaving only a lone seedling, while the Uchiha Ninjas of the Land of Demons are still numerous. Especially Uchiha Ruri, who awakened the Mangekyo Sharingan, using those eyes could effectively suppress the Tailed Beast Power."
There are few methods to deal with Tailed Beasts, but not none; Sealing Techniques, Wood Style, Sharingan are some of the most effective methods.
Moreover, Han himself is a formidable Jonin capable of controlling the Tailed Beast to some extent. With Wood Style absent, ordinary Sealing Techniques and Sharingan can't target Han effectively.
"If that's the case, then Uchiha Itachi is the most suspicious."
Kitsuchi's expression turned serious.
"That brat who wiped out his clan?"
Upon hearing Kitsuchi say this, Onoki secretly nodded.
Indeed, even though Uchiha Ruri holds special power to suppress Jinchuriki, back then, the Land of Demons had just ended a war and was preparing for the Five Kage Summit and couldn't spare time to cause chaos in the Ninja Realm.
However, Uchiha Itachi is different; as a Renegade Ninja, his whereabouts are a mystery. Wiping out the Uchiha Clan proves his extraordinary strength, likely having awakened the Mangekyo Sharingan, exerting powerful force against Tailed Beasts.