Nori jerked the staff up to knock Kisame's strike off course, watched his opponent's bulk and grip shift to adapt to his lower height as he moved, subconsciously circling his opponent in a slow study and search for openings.

"Ain't got much choice when you're my height." And when he was trapped into an honest fight. No, he relied more on ambush attacks and dirty tricks most of the time. He led most of his pursuers on merry chases because that was where he excelled.

Guess it's time to get serious.

Nori swung forward, weaving his staff between them in maneuvers both offensive and defensive in nature, a solid power and surprising flexibility behind each swing.