Obito listened to Zetsu's confident report, a thoughtful look appearing on his face as he muttered, "There's a fighter like that in Kirigakure? Impossible. It just doesn't make sense!"
Having once controlled the Fourth Mizukage from behind the scenes, Obito knew exactly how much strength Kirigakure had.
Other than the Fourth Mizukage and Mei Terumi, who had grown up under the protection of Kirigakure's elders, Kirigakure's other capable fighters had either been ruined by him or recruited into Akatsuki.
There might be a scattered few missing-nin out there, such as Zabuza, who had launched a coup, and Raiga Kurosuki, who had defected with Kiba, one of the Seven Ninja Swords of the Mist. They could barely be considered experts.
Other than that, Kirigakure had no noteworthy fighters left. It was even less likely to have a Genin capable of defeating Sasuke after he awakened the Mangekyō Sharingan.
Zetsu said, "The other party is called 'Kirin.' He is said to be a Storm Release bloodline ninja who has mastered a Lightning Release chakra nature transformation technique called 'Purple Electricity.' There are even rumors that Kirin has learned the Lightning Release Chakra Mode passed down through Kumogakure's Raikage!"
Obito raised a brow. "That sounds more like a Kumogakure ninja."
Zetsu chuckled. "Who would disagree? Apparently, Kumogakure's Fourth Raikage is furious about it."
Sensing that things were slipping beyond his control, Obito quickly said, "Tell me everything your clone found out about these Chunin Exams. In detail."
Zetsu relayed all the intelligence his clone had gathered to Obito, point by point.
As Obito listened to Zetsu's report, his expression gradually darkened. "So many experts emerged from a mere Chunin Exam?"
Zetsu nodded. "Yes. Not only are the Five Great Shinobi Villages brimming with talent, but even the examinees from smaller shinobi villages like