What direction would you take this Ficus Benjamina?

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Inherited a Ficus Benjamina last year. It was overgrown and badly in need of a prune so I decided to air layer and chop. Recovery went great and the tree seems to be healthy and vigorous.

My intentions were to attempt to bonsai this beast. However, I am having a tough time trying to figure out what to do with the cluster of trunks and reconsidering if that is the best/most interesting path forward. Any input on styling or options would be greatly appreciated!
 

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I would prune as aggressively as I thought I could while still keeping it healthy. Making sure to let it recover fully between pruning sessions and making sure to prune the roots too. See what the future brings.
 
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