It's a worrying prospect, and Haku wonders if he should try to eliminate Kisame here instead. His best chance to succeed would be in a swift surprise attack, but if the Hoshigaki is just another clone, he'd lose that singular advantage and find himself facing a force he can't handle on his own.

"As you might expect, I have some medical knowledge, Hoshigaki-san. I can offer you and members of your clan the discretion and care that a medic-nin may not afford you as bloodline individuals."