At that moment, Ōnoki, the Fourth Raikage, Mei Terumi, and Rasa...
All wore stunned expressions after reading the information Orochimaru had provided.
They were among the best in their respective fields.
They had rarely questioned the paths they had taken in their training.
Yet the issues Orochimaru pointed out had struck them right where it hurt.
Ōnoki, in particular.
He had always been the most stubborn old man in the Shinobi World.
Now, even he had to admit that his body was developing problems.
Unless he resolved them, he would become less and less useful as time passed.
Mei Terumi, Rasa, and the Fourth Raikage had no major physical problems, but they still fell short of Orochimaru's standards.
Even the slightest flaw became magnified beyond measure under Orochimaru's scrutiny.
One example was the mental damage Rasa had suffered after falling under Orochimaru's control.
In an ordinary battle, that damage would barely count as a scratch.
But the enemies they would face next were the Ōtsutsuki Clan!
Even the slightest damage would be magnified endlessly in battle.
At the same time, that mental damage would also limit how strong Rasa could become.
Then there was Mei Terumi.
She had neglected her training because of Kirigakure's affairs.
Her physical condition was fine, but her mastery of her abilities had serious shortcomings.
Her two Kekkei Genkai also needed further improvement.
If possible, Orochimaru recommended that Uchiha Kazama use the Four-Tails' and Six-Tails' chakra to strengthen Mei Terumi.
As for the Fourth Raikage...
Of the four, he was in the best physical and mental condition.
Yet his problem was also the greatest.
His attributes had already destined him to fight on the front lines.
But the Fourth Raikage's fighting style never left him even the slightest room to retreat.
That made it easy for