From Kisame Hoshigaki's perspective, his words were not merely an attempt to curry favor with Obito Uchiha.
After all.
Kisame Hoshigaki was also a "survivor" who had once narrowly escaped Uchiha Minamoto alive.
That monster, Uchiha Minamoto...
He was far more than just a strong fighter...
His speed, strength, defense, Ninjutsu, Taijutsu, Genjutsu...
Strong in every way! Not a single weakness!
On that point.
Obito Uchiha surely had firsthand experience as well.
"So, Kisame, you think we should start with the strongest and eliminate Uchiha Minamoto first? Hehe..."
Orochimaru's serpentine eyes turned toward Kisame Hoshigaki and Obito Uchiha, his tone full of amusement.
"Kisame, Obito, everyone here should be quite familiar with your 'personal grievances' against Uchiha Minamoto, shouldn't they?
"Are you certain the suggestion you just made was entirely in the 'organization's interests,' rather than an attempt to use the organization's strength to eliminate your personal enemy?"
With his intentions exposed by Orochimaru, Obito Uchiha's wrinkled face instantly tightened.
As for Kisame Hoshigaki, his sharklike face betrayed little emotion.
"Orochimaru, leave personal grievances out of this."
Pain's voice remained utterly calm.
"We're discussing Uchiha Minamoto, not Obito Uchiha."
"I'm opposed as well."
Kakuzu's green eyes swept unhappily over Obito Uchiha and the shark-faced man beside him.
"Uchiha Minamoto's strength has already been thoroughly demonstrated.
"Fighting him head-on would entail far too much risk and too great a cost.
"Rather than wasting time and energy on him, we should bypass him for now.
"Uchiha Minamoto can't possibly guard all Nine Tailed Beasts at once anyway."
"Agreed."
Sasori of the Red Sands cast his vote in favor.
"First, capture the other Tailed Beasts that aren't under Uchiha Minamoto's protection, such as the One-Tail, Four-Tails, Five-Tails, Six-Tails, and Seven-Tails.
"Once we've gathered enough Tailed Beasts, we can use their power against Uchiha