Board Thread:Versus Debates/@comment-32617252-20180513035214/@comment-35409024-20180519233246

Well the Manga states it's flying in chapter 513. Akatsuchi says he gets to fly again. After searching what falls under the definition of flying, Lone is right. Flying means to move through air while under control. Onoki proves that when he was able to chase after Deidara and his bird.