Although it had transformed into a Sage Body and opened the Eight Gates, this clone was ultimately just a fragile infant. Neither its physical strength nor its chakra reserves could compare to those of a genin who had just graduated from the academy.
The clone's various abilities might have looked intimidating, but an infant's body simply could not wield the power a Six Paths-level being should possess. Thus, even with Yin-Yang Release and Truth-Seeking Orbs—two great Six Paths-level weapons—it was no match for an ordinary ninja.
Furthermore, the Yin-Yang Release within its body had mainly evolved from the Yang Release chakra of the Asura Bloodline, so its nature still leaned toward the true energy of a body cultivator. It possessed tremendous power in strengthening the body and physical attacks, but had no remarkable effects on the spiritual side. Although Yin-Yang Release could freely shift between Yin Release and Yang Release, it could not complete the qualitative transformation from extreme Yin to Yang in a short time. Therefore, the Rinnegan had not awakened, and the clone's eyes remained Eternal Mangekyo.
However, with the support of Yin-Yang Release chakra, Nawaki's cultivation in qi would progress much faster. He was no longer far from condensing his Yin Spirit and awakening the Rinnegan.
Though this clone that had transformed into a Sage Body could not bring Nawaki an immediate increase in strength, it possessed limitless potential and had already paved the way for him to enter the Six Paths realm. Even if he did nothing from this point onward, he would steadily reach the Six Paths-level in a little over a decade, once this clone successfully grew to adulthood.
This gave Nawaki the basic ability to protect himself in the future Fourth Shinobi World War, ensuring that he would not be reduced to a