Were there any changes to the power scale in the story when Itagaki left Team Ninja or is it the same as usual?

[WingZeroRequiem]

Do you notice any similarities and differences regarding the power scale of the character's strengths and weaknesses in the storyline once Itagaki left or is it the same as usual? What do you notice same or different? Which scale for your favorite character did you not like the most? For the most part, the strength of the characters in the gameplay are different from the storyline as any characters can beat powerful ones from the plot perspective.

 

[deathofaninja]

Team NINJA made Hayabusa look like the GOAT after Itagaki left. Made Kasumi & Ayane look weak.