Kisame's expression was quite a sight after he received Zou Hyuga's reply. He took a deep breath, then returned to the Temporary Camp.
Although the mission's demands were outrageous, deep down, he also yearned to become Mizukage.
After all, what ninja did not want to become the leader of his own village?
Zou Hyuga was not the only one who thought that way. Though Kisame was not good with words, he could still sense the subtle thoughts of his subordinates.
Whether deliberately or not, they kept nudging him toward running for Mizukage.
If he became Mizukage, they would also be entrusted with important positions.
Their brief rest soon ended, and the squad set out again.
On the way back to Kirigakure, Shinnō tried to escape several more times, but Samehada caught him every time and ruthlessly devoured the chakra in his body.
After years of exposure to natural energy, it had become the strongest ninja blade.
Left with no other choice, Shinnō looked at Kisame and said, "Kisame, we belong to the same organization. Can we talk?"
"Samehada..."
Kisame ignored Shinnō and instead had Samehada continue draining his chakra, keeping him weak at all times.
After several rounds of this, a vicious look appeared in Shinnō's eyes. "Aren't you afraid I'll expose Akatsuki's spy in Kirigakure?"
At those words, Kisame slowly stopped walking. He smiled and shook his head. "You're a member of Akatsuki. No one will believe you."
With that, Kisame lowered his head and continued on his way.
Shinnō's expression froze. He had never expected the usually honest-looking Kisame to have such a cunning side.
Given Kisame's current standing in Kirigakure, and the fact that he had captured an Akatsuki member like him, even the truth would be dismissed as slander.
Even if suspicions arose, the ANBU around