Hahaha probably completely unintentional, because Kisame's track record is awful in that respect.

I love the idea of two students. Kisame would be all "what did I do (this time) to deserve this?!" Also maybe a way to strengthen relations between Suna and Kiri? (Kisame is going to be pushing for an envoy-ship to Konoha solely because he wants to spar with Obito, so it'd be funny if he got saddled with students because "well you pointed out we need better public relations")