Lee continued panting and took in the man's words, accepting for what they were. It was true he was unused to this level of harsh heat. And his water canteen was running low and lukewarm.

He nodded, still trying to catch his breath. "S-sure. Thank you, Kankuro-san."

Straightening up, Lee allowed himself to follow the Suna-nin into the village proper. Even a few shadows that passed over them cast from the buildings felt amazingly cool on Lee's heated skin.