That I understand. I am no stranger to war, or martial training, and I've sustained many injuries myself. You know this.

[She pauses, eyes looking right into his.]

But if I am participating as a team member, then I will not be the direct cause of their injury. Take no offense in this, but you shinobi are like children to me, and I fear that I could easily do irreparable harm to them. And that...I would not like that. It goes against my beliefs to directly cause harm to a friend. As a part of a team, I can help them overcome something without harming them myself.

Do you understand that?