expectations

In the moments before, where both stood still, Hattori couldn't help but wonder what sort of approach Usagi would favour. Shinobi fighting methods were tried and tested, honed throughout the generations and yet Usagi had not been raised by Hattori's kin. Who knew what skills and techniques he had picked up along the way, whether he relied on instinct or practice was yet to be seen.  

Shifting his weight, the Hohei dashed forward upon deft paws and pivoted on his paws, a crimson marked leg lashing out like a whip. So he liked to kick then, not a technique Hattori often fell back on but he imagined it had taken some opponents by surprise. And often in battles that was enough to gain footing and press the attack further, to seize victory for their own.

Grounded and resolute, Hattori did not attempt to duck out of the way of the kick. He wanted to know for himself how hard the hit would land and whether he could give pointers to aim for a more impactful target. The paw thudded against his first few ribs, just slightly missing the meat of his shoulder. For anyone else it might have knocked the wind out of them, but for reasons Hattori was still unaware of his bones were stronger than most. Reinforced and able to take more of a beating, it seemed. He felt it, of course, he wasn't unfeeling but it certainly wasn't enough to break the Kiacho's stride.

Now it was his turn.

Barging forward with his right shoulder, Hattori aimed to slam into the heft of Usagi's back right thigh. In the worst case scenario for the Hohei, he'd stumble and maybe trip onto his rump. In the best he'd dodge it, all spry and light on his bunny paws. Or perhaps there was a middle ground, they'd have to wait and see.


Hanzō vs Usagi for spar
Round 1/2
Age: over 1
Size: Dire wolf
Build: Medium
Offensive Battle Accessory: Tanto
Defensive Battle Accessory: Shinobi cuirass
Companion 1: Asian Golden Cat, Male - Battle - Boosted
Companion 2: Mountain hawk-eagle, Male - Battle - Boosted
*Companion 3: Akita, Male - Battle - Boosted
Mutation 1: Enhanced vision - Perception
Mutation 2: Antelope horns - Offensive
Mutation 3: Reinforced bones - Defensive
Skills: Master Fighter & Master Hunter
Specialty: Bloodletter