[He grins and gives a small salute.]

I'll help in any way I can, Leader! There's big welcome gatherings for the newbies coming in and I'm always on the lookout for people I know there, so I'll be sure to spread the word of Mekakushi Dan to people I meet.

[Get them cracking while the pan's hot, he figures. They'll be more eager to join if they've just been brought. Putting them in an article will be good too.]