“Everyone who is foolish enough to object to her, along with the ones behind our detainment and the attack both, of course. There may be some collateral, especially if she brings out some of her more visible techniques, but not much.”

Kisame said that with visible relish, happily imagining the reckoning Nanako would rain down on the fools behind this. But for now, he could see that restlessness, and he was about done with waiting.

“Shall we prepare for her arrival? I’m tired of talking myself.”