"The Land of Rain's ninja development is coming along nicely. This Nagato fellow looks quite strong," the Land of Fire's Daimyo remarked to the Land of Rain's Daimyo seated beside him.
The Land of Fire's Daimyo did not understand Chakra Control or Chakra Nature Transformation, but every Ninjutsu Nagato used caused tremendous destruction and came with spectacular visual effects. He clearly was no ordinary ninja.
"Indeed." The Land of Rain's Daimyo nodded with a cheerful smile.
He suddenly felt that Ninshu was not so bad after all. At the very least, it brought him some prestige.
Even ordinary people could sense Nagato's strength, let alone the competing ninja.
"If he is also proficient in Earth Release, then is it possible that he also excels in Lightning Release and Water Release?" After giving it careful thought, Kakashi realized that Nagato likely had mastery over Ninjutsu of all five basic natures.
Aside from Ninja Master Sōsuke's Fire Release, which had defeated Hanzo with an opposing nature, the thing most praised about him was his mastery of seven Chakra Nature Transformation Ninjutsu.
Now that Nagato was learning under Sōsuke, it was not impossible for him to master multiple Chakra Nature Transformation Ninjutsu as well.
When assessing an enemy's strength, it was naturally best to estimate as high as possible. Overestimating was always better than underestimating.
What abilities does that Sage of Six Paths' eye actually possess? What Kakashi truly cared about most were the Sage of Six Paths' eyes Nagato possessed.
Just by sensing those eyes with the Transparent World, Kakashi could feel a deadly threat coming from them.
"We can only see whether Aburame Shibi and Sand Crab can force him to reveal more of his abilities," Kakashi thought as he glanced at the match list.
Aburame Shibi had drawn number three.