Lee hummed, his lips forming their typical pout as he thought back. Of course, there was one thing that was bothering him that he hadn't written. The report contained only facts and this was just conjecture but...

"If I may be frank, Hokage-sama..." Lee's voice was soft and contemplative, but he didn't look the man in the eyes, fearing he would only find judgement there for his speculations. "I felt that there was a sort of desperation during the skirmish at the border. It could have been because the information I had gotten was valuable, but I feel that wasn't the case. It would have come to light sooner or later so... I feel they were very intent on stopping me there, though I am not sure why."

Then Lee lapsed into silence, feeling a little embarrassed that he had been so vague, though it was true he had no other leads to go on. It was just a hunch, a feeling, that they had pursued him farther and further than had really been necessary.