[Kisame's mouth twists at the nickname, but he doesn't comment. No point in arguing; the kid remembered him eventually, at least. He still keeps most of his attention on the sword, holding back a grin at the subtle insult.]

I'm surprised I haven't. Shinobi would make the perfect soldiers for this little war, and with the power these royals have...

[He lets the sentence hang, still not quite over being raised from the dead completely. Impure World Resurrection was one thing, but being truly alive again? He'll enjoy it, but it makes him uneasy to think about the power these kings and queens wield at the same time.]

But it doesn't mean they aren't here, eh? It is easy enough to remain quiet and anonymous, gathering information in the shadows.