She was really putting more and more effort into her performances, and she had clearly improved by a great deal.
Even Torikaze had not expected it.
Originally, Akeibi should have been the center of the group, the one who caught everyone's eye at first glance. But now, it had become Kaguya Zhai.
"That little girl must have practiced quite a bit in private."
Karatachi Yagura shook his head. "She's already thinking about competing for the spotlight just after going out. By the end, this group may well go their separate ways."
Torikaze smiled faintly. "Leaving aside how close they are, they have nothing yet. What would they even be splitting up over?"
"When they each have their own affairs in the future, it won't be too late to go their separate ways then. There's no need to worry about that now. The more outstanding they are, the better."
Their group was bound to disband someday. Mei Terumi still had to return and become Hokage, after all. Her talent as a ninja could not be allowed to go to waste.
"That's true. Then I suppose I don't need to worry. They'll disband sooner or later anyway."
Torikaze glanced at him. "It's fine to say things like that in private. Don't say it to them—it would seriously affect their mindset and the atmosphere."
Karatachi Yagura made a gesture. "Don't worry about that. I understand."
The last to take the stage was Aburame Tengen. Though he was alone and had no group, his performance was extremely popular.
Moreover, because his insect performances were so versatile, he did not need to book specific acts when performing in many places.
He could stand on stage and put on a different show anytime, anywhere.
It had become something of his personal trademark. Thus, despite having only