He flashed him a smile, though it was a bit less carefree before, a tad sharper due to recent stress. It was no less genuine though. "Like I'd miss seeing my genin down there. I have people here I'm personally invested in, and no way was I going to miss them getting their promotions."

He paused, looking sideways with a smirk. "I wouldn't be surprised if the other jounin of your group wasn't here looking into the same people, actually." He glanced off to where the man in question was with the young Daimyo, since the Kage had their own little box, then looked back. "Buuut, either way, no way would I miss this."