"Yeah, since this is a serious test and all."

"Is it difficult to use?"

"A bit. It takes up chakra, and more of my attention than not using it, since it increases the amount of feedback I'm getting from my sight."

"So you'll need back up to help you manage that. Can it get overwhelming?"

"Used to, when I first had it. I've practiced with it enough that it's not distracting anymore. Might be a good idea to spar with you guys with it active, though, so I can get used to your movements."

"The Academy teachers always set me against Ino over everyone else. We should definitely spar!"

"Sounds fun!"

"It's getting pretty late, should we do this now?"

"Up to you guys, but that works for me. Here okay?"

"Here works. Mama set everything up really well."

"Yeah, it looks like it! Do you mind sparring with swords a bit? - And for that matter can I borrow one of yours, I don't have mine with me."

She dramatically mentions towards her collection.

"Take your pick!"

"I can give it a go. Not my speciality though."

"That's alright. And thank you." She goes to look at the swords, picking one that's straight-edged - a chokuto if one's available.

There's two available. She has quite a diverse collection.

Sayuri chooses her wakizashis. 

Sora picks a katana.

"I don't think I'm going to be much good with this, so might discard it if it gets too unwieldy."

"We can definitely practice more later, if you're interested. Thoughts on spar rules?"

"Same as before?"

"Five hits each works for me. Do we want to do a free-for-all, two against one, take turns, or what?"

"I'd like to watch you and Sayuri spar first, actually. Then both of us against you?"

"That's not really fair, is it? Ganging up on on Rian."

"I don't exactly mind. It'll be interesting, fighting two opponents at once."

"I think she's more than capable. Rookie of the year, right?"

"Yeah. So, Sayuri, whoever gets five hits in first wins? - Though trying not to actually deeply cut each other, obviously."

She tests out the balance of her swords and nods.

"Let's do it!"