Trade

When Chen spotted him immediately, Kisame was not particularly surprised. It would have been surprising if Chen had failed to notice him.

What he had not expected was that, as an obscure Genin from Kirigakure, he would have his identity recognized at first glance.

Could it be because of his outstanding looks?

No, that could not be right either. Kisame considered himself rather ordinary-looking, at most a little handsome...

After thinking it over, he stopped dwelling on it and grinned. "I never expected someone like you to know my name."

Kisame glanced at the unconscious girl.

Mei Terumi was connected to this man somehow, so it was not too strange that he knew about Kisame as her teammate.

But as if Chen knew what he was thinking, he shook his head. "I know you, and it has nothing to do with Mei Terumi or anyone else. It is simply because of who you are."

"You excel at Water Release Ninjutsu, and your Chakra reserves far exceed those of ninjas your age. Like Mei Terumi, you have concealed your true strength."

Kisame's pupils suddenly constricted. He had always thought he had hidden it well. It seemed this "sir" had been watching him for quite some time.

Chen smiled. "Relax. In a village like that, not standing out too much is indeed a wise choice.

"You are obviously far more cautious than this little girl. You would not choose to take risks, yet today you followed her here to find me... Let me think..."

"You certainly did not come because you were worried about Mei Terumi's safety.

"I know a little about Kirigakure's methods of cultivation. Even if you and she are friends, you would help with ordinary matters, but if danger were involved, you would absolutely stay out of it."

"Yet