Heh, ONLY one person says something like: "Once again Ninetendo... Blah blah blah", and then the trio start to comment, one after the other...
How about just sticking to the topic?
Anyway, I actually do wonder how important the leaf will be as a mode of transport? I really loved the deku mask's temporary flying capabilities in Majoras Mask.
This is just a guess, but I reckon that the baton (takuto) will be used to determine whether or not the deku leaf can be used at certain times. I noticed a gauge of some sort, so maybe it's a measure of the wind. Or maybe Link will have the capability to manipulate the behaviour of the wind at any given moment. I guess each little capability will be unlocked througout the game, via the aid of songs?
Ah, don't you just love guessing (and getting it totally wrong once you find out

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