Lightning Release Genius

Konoha, Kirigakure's temporary lodging.

The Fourth Mizukage read the intelligence sent from the village, his expression grim.

Mei Terumi, one of his guards, saw his expression and stepped forward to ask tentatively, "Lord Mizukage, have we identified the spy's target?"

The Fourth Mizukage shook his head and put away the intelligence scroll. "Not yet."

Kisame Hoshigaki, another of the Mizukage's guards, curled his lip. "Tch. They're really keeping their head down!"

The Fourth Mizukage said, "What do you think about this Chunin Ninja Exam?"

Mei Terumi said worriedly, "The other four villages definitely won't pass up a chance to show off their strength. Konoha in particular has a steady stream of talented students at its Ninja Academy. If we lose too badly, it'll hurt morale, so we have to choose our participants carefully!"

The Fourth Mizukage nodded, then asked, "Have we found out who from Konoha will be taking part in this Chunin Ninja Exam?"

Mei Terumi immediately handed him a document and said softly, "This is the list of Konoha's participants. It may not be the final version."

The Fourth Mizukage glanced over it and sighed. "Yakumo Kurama and Sasuke Uchiha are both participating, along with Konoha's Nine-Tails Jinchuriki. They won't be easy to deal with!"

Kisame Hoshigaki furrowed his brow. "Isn't the guy who took down Raiga Kurosuki on the list?"

The Fourth Mizukage turned to him. "I remember Konoha Ninja Academy's top student is Shinji Uchiha, the one who took down Raiga Kurosuki. Why isn't he participating?"

Mei Terumi shook her head. "Even he doesn't know the reason!"

The "he" in question was undoubtedly Haku, who was undercover at Konoha Ninja Academy. The Fourth Mizukage understood at once, so he didn't ask anything further. Instead, he said, "The list of participants recommended by the village has arrived.