some deep quote about sparring, idk

Hattori did not expect the boy to win, it would be enough for him to simply hold his own, to not crumble at the first sign of adversity. And to his credit, he reacted well, Hattori watched the shifting of his weight, the adjustment to his posture, how he side stepped with little energy wasted. But he did not try to retaliate it seemed, biding his time? Patience in a fight was a good, valuable virtue, but inaction was something he ought to watch out for. That it wasn't simply enough to dodge and weave, that he had to press the attack even at the risk of being countered himself.

Hattori whipped around, matching his sidestep to shove back into the yearlings personal space, up close and personal, his teeth making to grab for his closest ear. Simple, precise and to the point.