She nods, still looking pleased, and considers the question. On one hand, she'd like to be in the finals herself, but there were obstacles that prevented that this time.

"They will be interesting to watch and to analyze the fighting styles of the participants," Naoto answers at last. It will be good information. She might end up opposing some of them on missions someday, though she hopes not. As much as Naoto wants to be tough and a good ninja, doesn't doesn't want the kind of war that might end up becoming.