[quote=Kurisa]
Shou watched Rio, all his concentration put into everything, he was relying less on sight and more on sense of smell and hearing. In the Academy Shou was taught that against a much stronger opponent sight would let you down, Shou then gripped his Zanpakuto tighter and then saw Rio disappear, he then went to his sense of hearing before hearing a twig snap behind him, he threw his body into a spin so he could turn as soon as possible to try block any incoming attack, however he barely managed to dodge the chop Rio went to give him, thankfully she didn't follow up with another attack but still. Shou then landed back on the floor and slid back a little, he took his left hand off his Zanpakuto then pointed his index finger at Rio and fired a Hado 4, he aimed this to hit he right shoulder. Knowing she was stronger meant he didn't have to really worry about wounding her badly but he'd actually try, it may shock her, in turn creating some form of even small respect for Shou...
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[u]Rio Okotaru Darishimo[/u]

Shou dodged the first attack, a good start. Within Rio's mind, she began noting down key things that she had observed. [i]'Dodging the first attack shows his ability to think fast... However, he did have time to prepare himself... Atleast he didn't panic.'[/i] A Hado was aimed her way and due to her calm state, she managed to make a move, simply turning her body to the side, narrowly missing the blast yet it did catch onto a piece of her clothing. Extending her left index and middle finger with her arm raised, the same Hado Byakurai was shot back at Shou before he had expelled all of the Hado he had preformed so the Hado she shot back would interrupt his attack. It was of a low strength, only enough to give Shou a small bruise if hit. [i]'Let's see what he'll do...'[/i]