And the clear display of animosity was met with a hard-edged resolve and pride that had been missing in their previous exchange, brows pinching sharply. Gone was the cheerful and friendly demeanour of simple market patron, replaced by the kunoichi and persona that had earned her the right to be called a soldier of the village.

Tossing more fuel into the fire burning within, Tenten's back straightening to add a few more centimeters of height to her frame as the young woman extended her hand intently towards the other. "I'm Tenten. Of Team Gai."