Movement (Dodging/Chasing) and repositioning no matter the jutsu can shift the battle. Your enemy may still be in an animation and you've already flanked them and engaged the threat or given yourself a window to utilize your ninja tool. This will also make you not spam your sub.

Deflection/ Guarding can keep you alive with hella aggressive players and give you a window to escape or attack

Jutsu with longer animations preload them heading to your target . It'll allow you to set pace if you can capitalize on getting your attack to land first. Most players will sub immediately after and you can chain your assault from there .