Konoha. Well, that explained a lot, seemed to be the majority from what she'd seen. Though she frowned at his statement, giving him another short hair ruffle. "Some people aren't meant to be shinobi, it's true, but they're just as important. Even then, if you work hard and do your best, you'll get yours soon enough. Everyone starts somewhere." A light smile, free hand resting on her hip. "I mean, I used to be in your position when I was younger."

... How did she explain this special thing. And did he just call her neesan? That... that was a new one. "Aaah. See, I'm the Raikage back home and have a special partner. He's kind of shy and quiet, though, but no one has one just like mine." No beast was like Matatabi, that much she was sure about.