[Seemingly from nowhere, massive, leathery hands reach out and grasp the vines snaking around Rock Lee's leg. They belong to a huge rock-like creature standing beside him now, its skin a dusty dirt-colored tan.]
Hold still! [it says in a deep, slow voice, smiling at the boy.] I can snap these off, but I don't wanna hurt you in the process either.
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Hold still! [it says in a deep, slow voice, smiling at the boy.] I can snap these off, but I don't wanna hurt you in the process either.