Deidara

Deidara is a missing-nin from Iwagakure and a member of Akatsuki in Naruto. He captures tailed-beast hosts using explosive clay sculptures formed through mouths in his palms.

Deidara's explosive art in Akatsuki

Proud, theatrical, and obsessed with the idea that art exists in a single explosive moment, Deidara seeks recognition for his philosophy. He is especially angered by Sharingan users who seem unimpressed by his work.

Clay techniques, artistic rivalry, and self-destruction

Deidara molds chakra-infused clay into flying creatures, mines, clones, and large-scale bombs, including techniques that attack at microscopic scale. His partnership with Sasori contrasts temporary and eternal art, while his final battle with Sasuke ends in self-destruction driven by wounded pride.