These three people are naturally Nagato, Konan, and Hiruko.
They virtually arrived here at the same moment using projection.
After Nagato arrived, he first scanned the crowd, then focused his gaze on Kisame and spoke to him: "Welcome to join the Akatsuki, the Seven-swords Ninja of Hidden Mist Village, Hoshigaki Kisame."
"Akatsuki? Is that the organization's name?"
Kisame asked.
When White Zetsu and Black Zetsu came to find him, they did not reveal the specific name of the organization.
The name of the organization cannot be casually divulged and is only useful to the core members within.
In other words, the external non-official members probably don't even know that the organization's name is Akatsuki.
Kisame could tell that Akatsuki has a very strong level of secrecy; Setting aside the Hidden Mist, the ninja villages of the other great nations basically know nothing about this organization.
"Yes. Since you've joined Akatsuki, you're one of us now, and your matters are our matters."
Nagato said this.
"Don't get me wrong, I'm just here to see what can be done because there's nowhere else to go. If Akatsuki can truly bring more meaning to me, let me look forward to it. I hope it won't be too boring. If it's too boring, I don't want to be restricted by you."
Kisame snorted, seemingly maintaining a pessimistic attitude about the future.
"Rest assured, we won't make you feel bored."
Nagato affirmed.
He had already learned from Black Zetsu that Kisame is highly sensitive to the word 'trust.'
Due to his two instances of betraying superiors, it could be said that this is a significant hidden pain within his heart.
To make him believe in Akatsuki, it seems like it will take a long time to blend in.
"Well, can we trust on the strength aspect?"
The one who suddenly spoke up, interrupting the exchange between the two, was Hiruko, who had remained silent after arriving here.
Black Zetsu replied: "We can guarantee his strength. His ninja techniques are very suitable for capturing Tailed Beasts and Jinchuriki."
This is also what he values about Kisame.
That Great Sword Shark Skin has a good suppressive effect against Jinchuriki and Tailed Beasts.
When combined with other members, it can easily reach the point of capturing Tailed Beasts.
Orochimaru curled his lips, his voice somewhat sinister: "I heard that the current Fourth Mizukage of Hidden Mist Village Karatachi Yagura is the Three-tailed Jinchuriki of Hidden Mist, seemingly like the Eight-tailed Jinchuriki of Hidden Cloud, able to perfectly control the Tailed Beast. He is a strong Perfect Jinchuriki."
He looked at Kisame with an inquisitive gaze, seemingly confirming the authenticity of this information.
Kisame hesitated for a moment and then nodded, acknowledging the truth of this information.
"The Fourth is indeed a Perfect Jinchuriki, arguably the strongest ninja in Hidden Mist. Even my Great Sword Shark Skin can't restrict him much."
Kisame admitted frankly.
In single combat, he is indeed no match for Yagura.
Most critically, by Yagura's side are the Anbu Guard, Ao, Terumi Mei, and the newly joined Genius Hozuki Mangetsu...
It can be said that getting close to Yagura is very difficult.
The Five Kage are indeed powerful, but the Jonin Guards protecting them can't be underestimated either.
"No, don't underestimate yourself, this information alone is already of high value."
Nagato said this.
Seeming to perceive Kisame's doubt, Black Zetsu explained: "I forgot to mention that our organization's plan has three phases. The second phase involves capturing Tailed Beasts, and Hidden Mist Village's Fourth Mizukage Karatachi Yagura will inevitably become our target for capture. If possible, we hope you can provide more information about that Mizukage."
Is this what they call turning loyal? Kisame snorted inwardly.
Indeed, things have come to this point.
"After I left, it's estimated that the person replacing me as one of the Fourth's guard choices is Hozuki Mangetsu from the Hozuki Clan."
"Estimated? So it's uncertain?"
Orochimaru asked.
Kisame nodded helplessly, saying: "Yes, but the possibility of Hozuki Mangetsu becoming Yagura's new guard is greater."
"After all, he's called a genius ninja, Hidden Mist won't abandon such a person."
Sasori also spoke up.
Hozuki Mangetsu from Hidden Mist, called a genius ninja by Hidden Mist, is skilled in using seven ninja blades, including the Great Sword Shark Skin that Kisame holds.
He can be said to be one of Hidden Mist's most celebrated genius ninjas of the current generation.
Such a talented young man, even they have heard of.
With Kisame's confirmation, this talented young man is surely not a simple character.
"So, he's similar in nature to Konoha's Hatake Kakashi?"
The one who spoke this sentence was Hiruko.
When Orochimaru heard Kakashi's name, his brows furrowed imperceptibly but he said nothing more.
"Besides, there is a Byakugan Ninja by the Fourth's side, named Ao."
"Byakugan!?"
The information Kisame shared stunned everyone.
Nagato's eyes widened.
Byakugan?
Isn't that Konoha's Kekkeigenkai?
Moreover, since the Hyuga Clan strictly controls the Kekkeigenkai, there's never been news of other ninja villages' ninjas possessing the Byakugan.
What's going on?
While everyone was pondering wildly, Kisame said: "About over ten years ago, the Hidden Mist Village secretly conducted a plan to capture a Hyuga Main Family Ninja. That plan succeeded, which is why Hidden Mist possesses the Byakugan."
Upon hearing this, Nagato, Sasori, and Konan turned their gaze towards Orochimaru and Hiruko.