"Leader, that brat Uzumaki Naruto is growing at a startling speed. My Shoten Ninja was actually taken down by him in a single blow," Kisame said in a deep voice as he faced Pain Tendo. "Moreover, Uzumaki Naruto is currently operating together with three Jinchuriki."
"The fact that Uzumaki Naruto managed to defeat Kakuzu and Hidan is proof enough of his formidable strength. Still, Kisame, I am somewhat surprised that he could finish off your Shoten Ninja in a single strike," Pain Tendo said in a grave voice. "It seems this Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, Uzumaki Naruto, is no longer so easy to deal with."
"What are the leader's next instructions?" Kisame asked, noting Pain Tendo's tone.
Chapter 56