Board Thread:Theories and Speculation/@comment-30168130-20170319171713/@comment-25122992-20170319173744

Not sure about Yahiko, since we've barely seen anything related to his abilities. We only know about his Water Style affinity and possible kenjutsu skills, but nothing more. He really was a major authority for the initial Akatsuki group, but it doesn't necessary mean his authority was based on his superior power level.