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[What connects the phrases "Rock Lee" and "dislocated knee", aside from the fact that they rhyme? Well, the two things are part of the same person after Rock Lee tried to fight off the droids when the time came to come to the moon. And why did he feel so compelled to resist them? Well, such a pain in his heart comes out soon enough. Once he finds that the journal is still on his person and is still working, he shouts into it the reason:]

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GAI-SENSEI AND TENTEN... THEY'VE GONE HOME!

Feel free to weep. Gai-Sensei never saw shame in shedding tears of youth, after all, and I am sure that they will be missed dearly. At home, they will fight on bravely.

In addition to our current predicament, I understand that it is almost Halloween. Many worlds refer to it as the 'holiday of disguise'. A very appropriate holiday for the ninja, don't you think? Furthermore... I shall honor Gai-Sensei by disguising myself as him.

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[It's odd. Lee does not feel alone, as he expected to. But he feels afraid of the very possibility of feeling that. So, there's less attention to personal space than ever - and he's seeking out friends new and old as he travels through Malnosso World. You may even find him towing around a reluctant NPC friend. He's the least impaired by the power cap as well, since all of his strength and speed is from personal training. He makes regular lap around the area in search of more companions, while constantly ignoring his knee's pain. And if you catch him on Halloween, you'll certainly find him dressed as Maito Gai. Which... does not look very different.

In Cartoon Land, he trains! What better way to make use of the complete lack of physics than to perform impossible feats and absurd spars with them? Beware as he challenges passersby into battles that will often take place in fight clouds!

In Bubble Land, he examines the surroundings and takes notes! Not to mention that he winds up going on the love-paddle rides. In fact, it almost becomes like an addiction because of the way it puts his fear at ease.

In Casino Land, he takes his hand at games of chance! With spectacular failure. And he may just need to be held back whenever he tries attacking a machine in frustration. He has better luck at the food court, where he collects all the curried dishes for himself - including all of the weirdest ones. He spends more time here after the Halloween incident.

In Junior Land, it's time to relive the most youthly part of youth! He checks out most of the attractions but focuses on the bumper cars, sparing no mercy towards his rivals. He spends time in Thrill Land and Halloween Land as well. Trying out all the death-defying rides! Being the most impatient youth in line! Murder mysteries!

He spends his offtime at a villa inhabited by Usopp, Shikamaru and Luke Triton. He may feel the need to camp out in some of their rooms on different nights, and it all builds up to the Halloween Incident: when Usopp brings him sake, the result is a drunken Lee who wrecks the villa.]

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One could say that. The god of battle has to be a vibrant person, yes?

And...he isn't? You look so much alike!

Ah... Yes! Combat is one most lively activity!

That is just because we spend so much time together! [He laughs.] Gai-Sensei always saw much of myself in him, and I do my best to live up to his standards!

Surely there can't be two people in your village with those eyebrows...

Ideally, there would be many more. Letting one's eyebrows grow wild is a symbol of true youth!

..for boys maybe.

[She can't imagine letting her own grow wild.]

Ah... I suppose it may be different for girls. I remember Izumo-san, whom I met in this world, and she kept her eyebrows very thin. [It was very attractive during his first love experiment.]

That's it exactly. I keep mine thin for a reason. It's prettier that way, and that's part of being a young girl, wouldn't you say?

Yes - the youth of young girls! I suppose that makes sense. [Although of course, the person in question took it to different level.] I apologize for not realizing the difference!

See that you remember it, then. Forgetfulness is a sign of age, not youth.[It's a fake stern voice, like she's trying to sound like Gai.]

You're right! That's why I always compile notes of what I learn, so I can remember! And I'll write this one down too! Thank you, Saori-san!

Of course, Lee. That's what elders are here to do, right? Help the youth learn.

That is correct. So you... will offer me lessons?

That would depend on what sort of lessons you'd like. I do not mind teaching, of course. If I know enough on the subject.

You know the basics of youth and age at least. Anything you saw fit to teach, I am sure that I would learn!

Well, I do have a few years on most of the people you know, that's certain.

Alright, I can do that if you would like. So, maybe the first bit of wisdom I'd like to impart would be to make sure that you properly honor your teacher's departure. Do you know how he would want you to do that?

I am not sure. Perhaps it would involve engaging my rivals in combat? And shedding tears of youth? His intentions for me were many!

Do you have rivals here?

Yes. I am very fortunate in that regard. To have both Neji and Naruto-kun here... It's more than I could have hoped for.

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