Wait, I Know You [Kaito, Nanashi]

He definitely had gotten more than he was expecting. As Nanashi used his sword as a springboard, Kaito instinctively turned to block her axe kick with his Asauchi. Without a moment of hesitation, Kaito drew the training sword with his free hand, keeping both weapons ready. He was ready to attack again, but she quickly zipped away with a flash of Shunpo. He couldn't keep track of her as she practically flew around the training area, keeping his swords crossed in preparation.

He noticed the gathering of afterimages to his leg, before seeing her lunge in. He leaned backward, stumbling as he narrowly avoided the uppercut, quickly bringing his weapons up to catch it between them and guide it to the side. Without many other options, he kept her staff in the cross between his weapons before suddenly and violently sliding forward and kicking her in the chest to try and knock her backwards.

He took a few steps back to catch his breath -- but, he couldn't even get that, seeing her bring a hand up and a gathering of spiritual power. He didn't know what she was going to do, but he wasn't going to wait around and find out. He quickly started sprinting forward to cover the space, before hurling the wooden sword at her head like a spear with all his might, utilizing Shunpo to flash forward with his Asauchi with a diagonal slash to her neck and arm. Even if it didn't cut, it would certainly hurt, and probably stun and distract her for a moment.

He wasn't entirely surprised for her to have blocked his attack. But, her grin was what concerned him. He could tell that something seemed wrong -- and he wasn't going to just wait around and let her talk. He needed to keep the pressure up. So, as she brought her hand down onto the bench, Kaito didn't waste time in breaking the bind with her arm.

He kicked out, aiming to push her back as he quickly and briefly utilized Shunpo to move backward, though he went a bit further than expected, using the high speed movement to try and drag the wooden sword back with him. Upon stopping, stumbling back a bit, he picked up the other weapon, keeping them ready.

He didn't really know what she was planning, but he was at least ready to try and do something about it. So, in response, he gave a small, quiet nod. He wasn't going to get up in her face and risk whatever she was doing injuring him too severely.

He noted the chain-scythe as it formed. That would be a problem -- but, it gave a bit of insight into how her powers worked. Seemed like she was able to change the material of whatever she touched -- he didn't know the specifics, but, knowing the bare bones was enough for now. However, what she said next was interesting -- her and Yojutsush, a name he could only guess was for her Zanpakuto, having their own dynamic.

She was the power, but the Zanpakuto brought the technique. Or, at least that was how he was interpreting it with what he had to go off of. In spite of how...difficult this little spar turned competition had been, the unpredictability was something that he appreciated. It gave him ideas on how to improve his own skillset, what he could use for inspiration.

But, then came the remark of him needing to think about what kind of Gotei member he was going to be. Were he to say it aloud, he had only given it a small amount of thought. His eyes turned to the ground for a moment, then to his Asauchi, then back to Nanashi.

"I have thought about it. Not much, but it's been a passing thought."

He wasn't really intending to say a lot more while they were still sparring. If she was still curious after the fact? Sure, he'd be fine with talking about it. But, now wasn't exactly the best time. However, as she lowered her stance, Kaito's grip on his swords tightened, thinking he was ready for what was coming next.

A mask suddenly appeared, snapping to her face as her spiritual power erupted.

Yeah, he wasn't ready for that. His face shifted, looking visibly concerned as he began to move to try and brace himself for whatever move she was going to do. But, in an instant, she had covered the distance between them, and Kaito suddenly found himself being kicked in the chest. Sent into the air with the wind knocked out out of him, he didn't have much of a chance to correct himself before she made her next move, wrapping that new kusarigama around him.

Just as quickly as he was sent into the air, he was torn down, slammed into the sandy ground. Even though it absorbed most of the hit, he could have sworn he felt something creak inside him upon impact. Coughing and taking in a deep breath to try and come back to his senses, Kaito lifted his head to look at her. Covered in dust, sand, and probably having several bruises come the next morning, it was pretty clear that the spar was over, with a very certain victor. There wasn't much Kaito could say right now, other than a very weak:

"...Ow..."