（ he gives a polite bow — in lieu of the konoha-specific gesture before a bout — and then drops back into an easy taijutsu stance. the man had gestured to him to begin just moments ago and likely that still stands. when you are uncertain of another's abilities, it is often better to be passive, let them come to you, and learn.
and so, itachi obliges him.
his right arm is heavily bandaged, yet that is the one he leads with — indicating either left-handed dominance or ambidexterity — as he steps in close and makes a right-handed open-palm strike at the man's chest. there is more speed than strength to it, whether it's blocked or lands it will not do more than lightly tag. ）
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（ he gives a polite bow — in lieu of the konoha-specific gesture before a bout — and then drops back into an easy taijutsu stance. the man had gestured to him to begin just moments ago and likely that still stands. when you are uncertain of another's abilities, it is often better to be passive, let them come to you, and learn.
and so, itachi obliges him.
his right arm is heavily bandaged, yet that is the one he leads with — indicating either left-handed dominance or ambidexterity — as he steps in close and makes a right-handed open-palm strike at the man's chest. there is more speed than strength to it, whether it's blocked or lands it will not do more than lightly tag. ）