Athos had once been a member of Kumogakure for a few years time, those it had been a time since. He recalled enough, though, to get them closer to their destination. The bird reacted to soft pats and rubs the redhead was giving her here and there to control where she was going. He listened to everyone but started with Ray, seeing Keito was trusting in what Athos would decide,"While your idea is good, what Shinkiro said is right as well. I mean, it used to fight dragons. I think it can tell the difference between a real or fake Goat Roper. Or, I think it's a safe guess to make." He closed his eyes for a minute before taking a deep breath, running a few thoughts through his mind. He was silent as they moved through the air, but only for half a minute.
"Alright, this is how it'll go down.. Because I know what both Keito and Ray are capable of, I'm going to take Keito on the distraction team with myself. The plan is going to be nice, simple, and clean-cut. Shinkiro, your idea sounds great. With your eyes, it shouldn't be hard at all to find it's heart. I want you to still aim for the heart,"He threw his gaze over to Ray,"But let Ray fill his chakra into the weapon. His Bakuton will ensure your attack was the kick it'll need to do serious damage to something this size. Maybe even try to let him get a few in. We are almost there, you may want to do that sooner instead of later.. Ray, besides that, you'll be the defense of the defense. I trust that you'll be find enough no to get your ass crushed but I your ass if Shinkiro's ass."
Taking a breath or two to himself, he would continue to speak,"Keito and I will, of course, keep his attention. If this thing likes to eat Goat Ropers, I'm assuming that it likes to eat Goats, too. So I've got a goat that would like to avenge it's brethren." Internally there was a scoff from the beast that resided in his stomach,"So, while I do that. Keito will hit him hard with me. Things may get slimy but we will be fine. Plans go sour, remember that. If things don't go nearly as planned as we want, just remember to keep a cool head. Or it could kill us all."