Lee is a ninja affiliated with the village of Konohagakure, and is a member of Team Guy, which consists of himself, [Neji Hyuuga](https://anilist.co/character/1694), [Tenten](https://anilist.co/character/3710), and [Might Guy](https://anilist.co/character/307)—the team's leader. Unable to use most ninja techniques, Lee dedicates himself to using solely taijutsu, ninja techniques similar to martial arts. Lee dreams of becoming a "splendid ninja" despite his inabilities.