Two of their three-man cell were close-range fighters, and Sasuke himself wasn't so much long-range as mid-range by necessity. When Obito joined them in a fight things changed, but until they got better at their teamwork when it came to taking on a large group, they needed something to draw the enemy to them -- willingly or not.

If she could make this, it would be absolutely useful. And a few days for turnaround time was better than he'd expected -- he pushed the drawing over to her side of the counter, pleased.

"I'll be in the village at least until next week. Let me know when you're ready and I'll test it with you."