Force_of_Nature
[12] Conqueror
Hitomi has a lot of strings that require a directional input mid-string and/or a button hold. The added complexity to her move set (as easy as it may be to pick up and play her), puts her in the intermediate tier along with Ayane. Mainly for reasons of timing.
Hmm... I find the mid string 6's to be the funnest inputs to hit and pretty much become second nature after a couple sessions in the lab. The only problem I find with Hitomi is that you pretty much need to memorize at least 3/4 of her moveset to beat a competent opponent and counter holds are her worse enemy.