-- better, immediately, and without the distraction of cluttered intent it was much easier to see where her technique needed improvement and where it was solid. Balance was good, even with the added encumbrance of weapons she wasn't accustomed to, which meant it would be a good basis for training.

Speed wasn't bad, either: Sasuke had to bring up both kunai again to deflect the blades, meeting each one with a clash of metal and shoving her back. There was something interesting about her style that he couldn't quite put his finger on, almost as if she expected something more than movement to follow each movement, but he'd have to ask about that later.

For now, he followed that shove with a straightforward kick to her abdomen, testing to see how she would block now.