Chapter 171: Don’t Want to Deviate from the Norm

Chapter 171: Don’t Want to Deviate from the Norm

Chapter 171: Don't Want to Deviate from the Norm

When Deidara regained consciousness and cautiously squinted around, he found himself lying in a grand hall, surrounded by a group of strange old men who were curiously inspecting him.

He instinctively tensed up.

No way. Could this really be happening? While he considered himself an artist, he always adhered to mainstream values and had no interest in the obscure and deviant hobbies of some niche artists. Whenever he encountered them, he would use explosions to cleanse the art world of these malignancies.

Could this be a backlash for his actions?

Deidara was deeply worried.

At that moment, he overheard a conversation between several of the strange old men:

"I must say, this boy has smooth skin and a look that fits our characteristics well. He really is one of us!"

'Who is one of you!' Deidara thought furiously.

"Then let's keep him here. He can help us propagate our lineage."

'Am I going to be used as a breeding tool?' Deidara felt a chill run down his spine.

"No, this boy looks rather unruly. I doubt he would comply so easily."

"Then we'll beat and scold him until he obeys. After all, discipline breeds obedience."

'Discipline...' Deidara fell silent.

"If it doesn't work out, we can just bury him."

'Use and then dispose of me?' Deidara couldn't hold it in any longer.

"You shameless old bastards! Go to hell, all of you! Hmm!"

Deidara, seething with rage, sprang up and prepared to take them all down in a surprise attack. However, he quickly realized that while he could move freely, his chakra was completely sealed, preventing him from using his abilities. His bold stance quickly turned awkward as he froze in place.

In a sense, this single-mindedness was its own form of purity.

Now, with his attention back on the situation and everything clearly laid out, Deidara began recalling the past more clearly.

He remembered how Morinaga always rambled about some glorious clan while Deidara was crafting his clay bombs.

Yes, it was the Hagoromo clan.

However, since Morinaga never clarified which characters made up "Hagoromo," Deidara had never taken it to heart.

Even when the term "Hagoromo Gengetsu" frequently appeared in the ninja world, it had never triggered his memories until now.

As he listened to the ongoing conversation, everything finally clicked for Deidara.

Hagoromo Gengetsu!

This young man before him was indeed Hagoromo Gengetsu!

Deidara was certain now.

Only someone of Gengetsu's caliber could have such overwhelming power.

And all these people around him were members of the Hagoromo clan.

No, he himself was part of the Hagoromo clan.

"I'm actually a Hagoromo? The same Hagoromo as Hagoromo Gengetsu? Not bad, the characters look quite artistic! Fits me as an artist. Hmm."

Realizing this, Deidara's first reaction was to appreciate the artistic nature of the name "Hagoromo."

Next, he heaved a sigh of relief:

"This means I don't have to deviate from the norm. Hmm!"

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