Under the watchful eyes of the many Akatsuki members, Hiruko settled down.
If he did not, he would die.
After their clash just now, Hiruko had also recognized his place: not among the very best, but better than most.
Against ordinary Kage-level experts, he held an advantage. But compared to true Super-Kage powerhouses like Nagato and Might Duy, the gap was still enormous.
If absorbing two Sages isn't enough, then I'll absorb three! Hiruko gritted his teeth inwardly.
Once he absorbed the last Slug Sage, he should be able to step into the Super-Kage level, no matter what. By then, it would be uncertain who truly called the shots in the Akatsuki!
"Have you finally calmed down? I was starting to wonder whether your brain had turned into a snake's and a toad's." Nagato slowly lowered his hand.
Hiruko wore a gloomy expression. "I know what to do. This was merely a spar between members of the organization. There was no need to turn it into a complete falling-out."
Naruto looked disdainful as he turned and walked away.
Hiruko hesitated, but did not follow his partner. Nagato was staring at him intently.
He might not even be able to continue teaming up with Naruto in the future. He could only make plans slowly.
Thus, the farce came to an end.
After being brutally beaten, Hiruko gave Might Duy one last look, his expression complicated as he looked at this junior.
Might Duy, the village's lifelong joke of an eternal genin, had actually reached such heights... To possess Super-Kage strength through taijutsu alone was simply absurd.
That outrageous taijutsu could even shatter fully formed ninjutsu, forcibly breaking through the range of his Scorch Release through sheer brute force.
"My apologies, Senior. Your mind wasn't quite right just now, so I had