Kendo Ranking Test ( 4 )

'I didn't think that she'll suddenly use Men-Kiriotoshi-Men at that moment…' Stella couldn't help but grin after realizing how good Vinete was. 

From Vinete's Mu no Kamae to suddenly switching to Jodan and pulling off that move, everything happened so swiftly and if Stella didn't plan to dodge in the first place, she'll certainly get hit on her head and it could be the end of the battle. 

Luckily, she still has good footwork as she was only hit by the sword lightly though it looked like a clean hit on her shoulder. 

"Continue!"

Shiori announced as the two returned to their Shizentai. 

This time, Stella did not allow Vinete to dictate the pace of the battle. 

From Chudan no Kamae, Stella switched to the most defensive style in Ittouryuu, Gedan no Kamae, or the Earth Stance! This is the complete opposite of Jodan where the sword is lowered creating a great threat from being attacked at such a difficult angle.