Shinji was still considering the two new slots for "attendants."
After thinking it over, he realized Neji was the only suitable candidate. As for Sasuke, Kimimaro, Naruto, and the others...
Either they weren't strong enough yet to handle demons, or their loyalty couldn't be guaranteed and they might leak information.
In short, none of them were suitable for now.
"Maybe I should wait and see."
Shinji shook his head to himself.
He planned to wait until Neji's cell fusion experiments had made further progress before deciding whether to offer him an "attendant" slot.
After all, being his "attendant" wasn't exactly a pleasant job. Without enough strength, Neji could lose his life at any moment.
Choji asked, "Is the Akatsuki Organization really that powerful?"
Shikamaru curled his lip. "The fact that the Five Great Shinobi Villages need to join forces tells you just how troublesome the Akatsuki Organization is!"
"I've seen them for myself. If you ever run into them, don't even think about fighting. Just run for your lives!"
Kiba spoke with lingering fear.
Clearly, he was remembering the Akatsuki Organization members they'd encountered while trying to bring Sasuke back.
"Hmph. I'll surpass them all!"
Sasuke gave a quiet snort.
Thinking of the Akatsuki Organization's "B," whom he'd encountered in the Earth Country, Neji clenched his fists.
Tenten noticed something was off with Neji and asked softly, "Neji, what's wrong?"
Neji shook his head. "I'm fine."
Just then, Kimimaro, who had also been thinking back to "A" and "Upper Moon One," could no longer stand the boring get-together. He rose to his feet and said, "I have something to do. I'm heading back!"
Shion hurriedly said, "Kimimaro, the get-together isn't over yet!"
Kurama Yakumo murmured, "Just leave him be. He's been training like a madman lately. I wonder what got