Lee blinked, still rather unbelieving. But this was really happening. He knew because there was a throbbing in his shoulder and chest around his wound, the pain letting him know this was no genjutsu or dream.

"Then... then I shall! It sounds like you will be a great challenge and I am always willing to push myself!" In fact, Kisame looks pretty intimidating, but Lee was the student of Maito Gai. Surely he wouldn't be the easiest target either.