Maiko was following behind Kai and Serenai, checking to make sure no one sneaked up on them as they entered the village. he took off his Amegakure headband and was wearing his cloak to not draw attention them. he hoped that Kai and Serenai were not wearing things that made it obvious that they were ninja from the republic. 

[i]"Maiko, remember to be on your guard, i sense that Konoha has Kurama and Matatabi which means they have Jinchuuriki"[/i] Isobu told him.

"I will make sure nothing bad happens, just relax. i will also be on the lookout for any information on the true nature of the republic" Maiko replied.

[i]"I know but don't do anything stupid, you won't be a great shinobi if you're the enemy of both the reoublic and Konoha."[/i]

Maiko sighed and said to his Bijuu, "I know that, but the fact that i have been lied to my whole life shows that things aren't as they appear and I have got to know the truth behind the hostility between Konoha and the Shinobi Republic."

He looked around at the people of the village and saw a few chunin walking around the area, and he tried to keep a low profile and prayed they didn't become suspicious of him, Kai and Serenai. when Kai stopped suddenly, Maiko wondered what was wrong, but he didn't want to get close and not make things look even more suspicious.