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If possible, Kumogakure would absolutely never want to expose a place like Giant Turtle Island.

But reality always came with surprises. These Konoha ninja had truly come out onto the vast sea to search for some mysterious island. They might have spent years searching in vain, yet a mere accident could lead them to an unexpected treasure.

"What should we do? We're not enemies right now, and forming a temporary alliance is highly likely. It really isn't the time to clash with them, but we can't casually expose Giant Turtle Island's secret either."

The appearance of foreign ninja on Giant Turtle Island would be a tremendous loss for Kumogakure.

Over the years, Kumogakure had painstakingly established all kinds of facilities on Giant Turtle Island. It served as a training ground for Jinchuriki and other ninja in need of training, as well as an excellent place to hide important items.

Once exposed, Giant Turtle Island's value would undoubtedly be greatly diminished. There was no better final refuge than one nobody else even knew existed.

Unfortunately, from this day onward, all of that became a thing of the past.

What was more, in a place beyond the perception of Giant Turtle Island's guarding jonin, Motoi, a monster suddenly appeared near the island. Its upper body was that of a shark, its mouth full of razor-sharp fangs, yet it possessed arms, legs, and a tail fin.

"What an unexpected find. I never thought there would be such a bountiful little island here. I wonder what this place has that made these Konoha ninja, who are currently hunting Kakuzu and Hidan, set aside their mission and remain on this island instead. Perhaps there will be an unexpected gain..."

Kisame Hoshigaki, fused with Samehada, had been following the Konoha ninja for quite some time. Out