He watches the item disappear with open curiosity, but doesn't ask. "I use a spear." Given his short arms...

"I can hit things better - I'm not a dog-sized target like Koromaru, so the reach helps. And I can do kicks off of it when I need to. Right now my only weapon-like attack also hurts me. It's stronger than my normal stab with an actual weapon, but... not ideal, obviously."