The alertness is hardly a surprise given their profession, especially in light of Temari being short one sense now.

"As well as can be expected," Chouji replies, admitting, "It's a lot to get used to." But he still has a ready smile available for her, because he appreciates what Temari did. She put in the effort to read lips even in that small image, and she gave him time and space to meet his team. Plus, with his teammates here, it's easier to be optimistic.

"I've gotten information in bits and pieces from everyone else. Is there anything in particular that you think I ought to know?" One thing that has been very clear throughout his day so far is that everyone sees situations a little differently and emphasizes different things when questioned. And some people have shared information relevant to his team, while others have kept to a broader scale.