While making a fire, there was a slight rustling in the nearby trees, and Kisame couldn't help but look up, seeing a familiar half-hidden face.
A strange person self-proclaimed as 'Zetsu'.
The true identity is an intelligence officer serving a certain organization, divided into Black Zetsu and White Zetsu.
Lately, this guy has been seeking him out almost more frequently than the Hidden Mist's pursuit teams.
"You guys again, didn't I say before? I'm not interested in joining any organization, so stop bothering me."
Kisame's tone seemed impatient, with a clear intention to dismiss them.
"Don't be so cold, we came with sincerity, you know."
It was White Zetsu who spoke.
Most of the time, Black Zetsu is the silent one, which makes him dangerous.
"Then you should know, that renegade ninjas like me can never join a second organization. Like a ninja who repeatedly betrays his superiors, the end can never be good."
Kisame said pessimistically, with a hint of self-mockery.
The so-called persona building was a skill honed during espionage training in the Land of Demons.
The purpose-driven cultivation of an assumed personality, capable of being switched on at any time.
To master this training, he went through a lot of hardships in the military intelligence agency of the Land of Demons.
"Indeed, first you betrayed your superior Suikazan Fuguki, then the Mizukage's trust, becoming a notorious S-class renegade ninja... If you don't join a group to keep warm, you might die at the hands of the Hidden Mist pursuit squad."
It was Black Zetsu who spoke.
His words always hit the mark, as if he could see through people's hearts, completely contrasting White Zetsu's playful smile.
On that completely black face, it's hard to see anything else.
"Your intelligence gathering ability is indeed terrifying."
Kisame gazed deeply at his counterpart.
"Our organization doesn't recruit the mediocre; every ninja who joins has a skill. You too possess this talent. I've heard you can fuse with your Ninja Blade, transforming into a Tailless Tailed Beast."
"You certainly know a lot. But still, I have no interest in joining an organization or anything like that. Can you let me have some peace?"
Kisame said.
"You plan to live such a dull life? What motivated you to defect from your village?"
Black Zetsu asked.
"That's none of your business."
Kisame's expression stiffened, appearing a bit angry, as if something had been touched.
"You're a lone wanderer, and surviving alone in this harsh world is difficult. Since the Hidden Mist Village can't accept your presence, why not try a new identity, survive in this world, and find your life's meaning?"
"Life's meaning? The more you speak, the more absurd. Does such a thing even exist in the ninja world?"
Kisame laughed at it, seeming very disdainful.
"Oh, there is. Our organization is committed to achieving world peace, gathering a group of powerful allies, but we currently lack sufficient combat strength. Your joining is indispensable."
Black Zetsu revealed more information, seeing that meaningless talk could not move Kisame's heart.
This person has betrayed his superiors twice, and before leaving the Hidden Mist Village, he assassinated the Daimyo of the Land of Water, arguably the most vicious renegade ninja in the village's history.
Right now, Kisame is amid life's confusion; faced with such disorientation, a ninja who has lost his life's goal must be guided from elsewhere.
Black Zetsu has seen too many ninjas who lost their way in the Ninja Realm.
You could say ninjas are all of this kind.
"Hmph, world peace... such a childish game."
"Anyway, aimlessly wandering like this, you have no goals, right? You might even find more joy in it. How about joining and trying it out? If dissatisfied, you can leave voluntarily."
Black Zetsu spoke persuasively.
Kisame fell silent, not answering the question, seemingly seriously considering the pros and cons of this matter.
Black Zetsu didn't push too hard.
In the Ninja Realm, every S-class renegade ninja has a proud heart.
For instance, recruiting Orochimaru took a lot of effort to get him to join.
These guys are not easy to deal with, they are a group of dangerous beings.
Gathering these dangerous renegade ninjas together requires absolute power suppression, otherwise it's impossible.
But Black Zetsu is extremely confident in Nagato's power; having merged with the Rinnegan, inherited all of Madara's legacy, he could arguably be the strongest ninja in the Ninja Realm today.
In a one-on-one battle, no one can defeat Nagato.
This, Black Zetsu never doubted.
Thus, recruiting these dangerous renegade ninjas will ensure they obey, thanks to Nagato suppressing them from above.
Bidding farewell to Kisame, Black Zetsu already noticed the hesitation and struggle in his heart.
Next, just a bit more probing is needed, and someday, Kisame will relent and join the organization.
With just Orochimaru and a few others, capturing the Tailed Beasts could never be accomplished.