"What is it?"
"A Kirigakure rogue ninja named Kisame Hoshigaki arrived in Wave Country two days ago. Apparently, Miss Konan referred him."
As she spoke, Uzumaki Suika cast a curious glance at Nagato.
Naruto looked over as well.
Nagato nodded calmly. "The situation in the Land of Rain was rather critical at the time, so I had the members leave first."
A look of understanding appeared on Naruto's face. He then asked Uzumaki Suika, "Is Kisame still in Wave Country?"
Uzumaki Suika nodded. "Mr. Zabuza was responsible for contacting him at the time. After they met, Kisame joined the Konoha Military Police Force. He's currently out on assignment with Mr. Zabuza."
"This..."
Naruto still had a deep impression of Kisame Hoshigaki. This was a ruthless man who had his own summoned beast eat him alive just to protect intelligence.
"Then let's leave it at that for now. Kisame is quite strong, and his joining will be good for Wave Country as well."
"However, there's something I need you to notify Kaho about."
"What is it?"
"Tell Kakuzu to have his fleet keep a close eye on Sunagakure's intelligence these days."
Konoha sealing off the village was understandable, but Sunagakure showing no reaction whatsoever to the movements in the Land of Rain was rather unusual.
Uzumaki Suika nodded at that. "Understood. I'll notify Mr. Kakuzu right away."
"Mm. Go get to it."
"Then I won't disturb you any longer, sir."
With that, Uzumaki Suika left.
Nothing else happened along the way. The two chatted pleasantly all the way to the hospital.
Yakushi Kabuto was also stunned for quite a while when he saw Nagato's eyes.
"How is he?"
Naruto asked Yakushi Kabuto.
Yakushi Kabuto had already spent some time examining Nagato and was now looking through the examination report.
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