"But even the brightest don't learn or develop new kata without either facing an enemy that forces a change or watching someone perform it!" She liked it when the youngsters developed new kata, though. Kept things fresh, and gave her something new to learn too!

"Most of the time, anyway." She amended, and hummed to herself for a moment. "But it is a useful skill for a Hoshigaki!"

She tapped her cane twice on the ground in between a step, thinking on the ways it could be of use. A Hoshigaki who had learned to be subtle would be useful. Now she only had to guide Kisame in the right paths. He was still too young to see everything with perfect clarity after all and needed guidance sometimes.