He actually smiled at that one, the expression reaching right to his eyes. "That's right." Now he remembered why he'd seen potential in her; it was true determination and honest dedication that he could see in the way she worked and trained, and he could respect that.. Not many kids her age had that handle on work ethic just yet.
She'd definitely be a good partner - and probably a good friend, too.

"It's important to know your limits, though. You're supposed to be the last one on the battlefield. If you use all your chakra before then, you'll be the first to fall instead."