Part of this was to show that Kiri wasn't going to hide from the world, so Kisame had to be on guard and pay attention to the politics and manners more than he would otherwise. They'd made sure to send some genin to this exam, and that those genin were ready, so he was here to watch his villagers--so strange to think that, however temporarily--as well.

At least the hat shielded his eyes, even if he'd declined the robes. Kisame was only an acting Mizukage, after all, and he was still one of the Seven first, so Samehada came with him. There were formalities, though, and so he had guards. But Kiri was entering a new stage, so he also was a guard, for their new daimyo, and it pleased him to break tradition.

Kisame mingled, letting himself be seen and willing to talk with anyone bold enough to approach.