"Ne, I've been studying unusual clan bloodlines for a few years. For fun I guess." It wasn't exactly an easy hobby. Mika might just be a little too forthcoming sometimes but on this topic she didn't know much more than the average shinobi.

Her boldness was a combination of confidence in her abilities and the rather silly hope that most people would like her too much to do anything nasty. Mika was definitely leaning on the side of optimism. His glance was met with a smile before she returned her focus to the road.

"Oh sorry, My name's Mika. Mika Yamada. My family owns a forge in the village...I take it you like swords." She'd seen the weapon he had, it really added to his intimidating aura.