In all honestly, this isn't a lineup that i like :P
For your main's mystery, I think you would be better off using the one that has the interrupt. It's pretty dangerous to have your control ninjas in moves 3 and 4, because they can be easily countered by your opponent. Shikamaru ain't going to help you out much if he's already immobilised by your enemy :P
I also dislike the excessive use of shields, and I honestly think you'd be better off with the second standard attack. But to me, offense is the best defense, and I don't see the point in prolonging fights - they only serve to make life hell for both yourself and others, particularly in Sage Battlefield.