"Sorry to ask for so much. The Shifters make this different from fighting at home." His body and his hair were normally effective enough. Chouji tended to be his team's weapon, aside from judicious use of thrown knives and explosives. Those were more frequently Shikamaru's doing than Chouji's.

He examined the wall of swords, finally indicating one. His preference was for plain and utilitarian, and though he was certainly strong enough to manage a broadsword or similar weapon, he'd rather something a little bit smaller. Nothing that would get in his way when it wasn't in use. "Could I see that one?"