"Certainly not," Ryozan replied frankly. "The kunai has superior attack capabilities for close range combat. The very factors that make my sword dangerous at mid-range also limit its efficacy once you get in close. The speed and power of a sword increases as you approach the tip while the area down by the sheath and my arms can to little harm. The kunai is a short weapon and, unlike the sword, can be used very close to one's body. So, if you can find a way to advance past my attack zone, you will have the advantage. I can think of three basic ways to accomplish this: a defense that can withstand the anticipated attack, neutralizing my attack capabilities, or maneuvering around my attack radius. Choose a strategy according to your strengths, and according to what you perceive are my weaknesses." With that, he entered his iaijutsu stance once again and waited for the attack.