*Kisame in Kakuzu’s room*
Kisame: Thanks for stitching up my arm for me, Kakuzu-san. Guess my sparring with Hidan got a little out of hand.
Kakuzu, teasing: You couldn’t have done me a favor and cut his head off? Tsk; some friend you are.
Kisame: Came close to it a few times but that guy is surprisingly good at dodging.
Kakuzu: Just my luck. What I wouldn’t give to have a different partner. The one you have would be ideal. He —
*the lights suddenly go out*
Kisame: Oh dear … Kakuzu-san, did you pay this month’s electric bill?
Kakuzu, indignantly: Do you have any idea how high it was?! Spending that sort of money is absolutely ridiculous. Anyway, sit still, I’ll go and get some candles so I can finish this up.
Kisame: That won’t be necessary. *yells out* Itachi!!
*Itachi walks cautiously into the room*
Kisame: Yeah. As you can see, the lights went out, and Kakuzu-san needs to finish the stitching on my arm. I was wondering if —
Itachi: *closes his eyes briefly, and then opens them as wide as they’ll go* SHARINGAN!!
*the entire room glows an ominous red, and Kakuzu suddenly starts seeing strange, otherworldly creatures projected onto the wall*
Kakuzu: Are … are you using gengetsu right now?
Itachi: Sorry; it’s getting to be involuntary.
Kakuzu, to Kisame: You know, on second thought, having Hidan as my partner isn’t as bad as I thought. Or as terrifying.