Kisame's expression went sharp-smiled with interest when the kunai appeared. This one had been trained. And then to sheer delight when the staff appeared.

Instead of disengaging completely, though, Kisame switched to a two-handed grip and angled the blade so the curve caught against the place where the head of the mace was attached to the staff. For a flicker of a second, he held still, and then pushed. Strength was one thing everyone expected from a Hoshigaki, and Kisame was stepping up in intensity. It was so rare he got to stretch his skills!

"Now this is a fight! Watch and learn, kids. This is what all of you are missing in battle."

The fact that there were all ages represented, many of them with the look of seasoned ninja, didn't seem to deter Kisame from making that comment. It got grumbles, but no one spoke up to argue.

Kisame held his position, defensive for once, and waited to see what other surprises were in store.