The Akatsuki Organization members were unusually silent.
Hua Yu, Hashira, Deidara, and the others were all somewhat downcast. Especially after witnessing the Sage of Six Paths' power, they felt even more powerless.
They felt that they were still far too weak.
Shino Aburame, who had arrived late, especially looked helpless and hesitant.
In that battle, his insects had been the most powerless. They had no way to fight back, and even some people's casual attacks could wipe out all of his insects.
It was simply terrifying.
Even Hinata had already surpassed him by far. Clearly, he was the weakest among them, perhaps even no longer fit to remain on this team.
In his view,
among those who usually trained alongside Xuanyu, he could only barely compete with Rock Lee. He probably could not even defeat Might Guy.
It seemed that
he needed to unlock his Inner Space and raise his insects in swarms. Only then could he keep up with Xuanyu's footsteps.
After returning this time, he had to train hard.
Deidara, Jugo, and Kimimaro were also silent. Over the past few years of training, they had challenged Xuanyu as well. Although they had never won, they had believed that they had at least not fallen behind.
But after witnessing what had just happened, they finally understood the gap between themselves and Xuanyu.
If Xuanyu fought them seriously, they would not last even a single move.
They had to grow stronger, stronger, stronger!
That was what everyone in the Akatsuki Organization was thinking at that moment. At the very least, they had to keep up with Xuanyu and not be left too far behind.
"You still have many ways to cultivate and increase your strength in the Shinobi World, such as Sage Mode." Xuanyu looked at them, his tone firm.