Sasuke re-evaluated: Usopp was maybe only toned down about a half from Rock Lee. But Rock Lee was useful, even if he was something of a character -- and it wasn't as if Sasuke had any right to complain about the people he worked with being characters.

Actually, now that he thought about it, he'd never worked with anyone who wasn't.

At any rate, it was good to see that Usopp was more or less confident in his abilities. Even more annoying than do-gooder types were allies without confidence; insecurity resulted in faltering at key moments. Sasuke smirked again, more obviously amused this time, and soaped up quickly and efficiently before rinsing off one last time.

"I'll warn you again that Itachi is dangerous," he said, on a more serious note. "If he's making alliances, I doubt he will make a point of hurting anyone, but he's not to be trusted."