"I understand, Hokage-sama..." If anything, Lee was the only one who had embarrassed himself. He couldn't lay the blame at Obito's feet.

But as for that question, it gave him pause. For a short moment he recalled making chocolate-dipped treats with Tenten and he hummed, overcoming some of his prior awkwardness.

"I... suppose not. If I just let myself follow my natural instincts romance would not be a factor..." They were teammates, friends, not romantic whatsoever.