I thought it was battle without preparations. Orochimaru dont have dead bodies with him all the time.
Dude, Gaara who had that huge, flying mass of sand for his dispossal couldnt catch Deidara. Whole Team Gai couldnt catch him when he was on earth, had no arms and almost no chakra. Not to mention, that they were about 2 metres from him.
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<- Deidara was able to react to Sasukes shunshin. True, it was Tobi who was his target, but Deidara already jumped before Sasuke could reach any of them.
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<- Even on C2 dragon he was able to dodge that.
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<- Even in a pinch like that he was able to survive.
Orochimaru has no chance to hit him with Kusanagi.
Could Manda fly? I dont dont thinks so. Manda is just big target for Deidaras C2.
Naruto, and I think you should re-read the manga.
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<- Even in very hard situation, Deidara is able to come out with splendid plan in a matter of seconds.
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<- If it wasnt for Chidori Nagashi, Sasuke would end up dead. Orochimaru never showed tactic skills like that.
Deidara is Kage-level shinobi who is extremely hard to kill, has powerful offence and great mind.
He was able to win that battle becuase of Sharingan and his Raiton jutsus. Orochimaru has none of that.
So is Deidara.
Nope. It is Orochimaru who had nothing against Blondie. Deidara on the other hand can obliterate Orochimaru with C3 and C4, give his some serious injuries with C2. Going by feats from manga, Deidara is like Orochimarus natural enemy, sannin dont dont stand a chance.