"Oh, an air disc? That sounds really useful! I don't know if any of our ninja have wind jutsu that would work so well for catching people." He is still very impressed by Ikki's abilities, given her age. Chouji was in the Academy at that point in his own life, and he wasn't exactly the most impressive student.

He shakes his head and chuckles at the description of Lee. Lee's bravery is the kind of stubborn courage that constantly skirts the line of foolhardy, and his dedication makes every situation a potential training opportunity. "You're right," Chouji agrees simply.

"We have." And Chouji nods immediate agreement. He doesn't even want to think about being here without his teammates, and while they've been here without him so long? He wouldn't willingly be anywhere else right now. "I know what you mean. I'm glad that I'm not here on my own, and that I'm here for them now, even if I arrived a little late." More than a little, really.