Unshakable

Jisoo moved first.

Her whip lashed out, the chain slicing through the air like a viper.

Ryu didn't flinch. He didn't even raise an arm. The steel links slammed against his shoulder—

CLANG!

The impact rang out like metal on metal.

Jisoo's eyes flickered with amusement. "Huh."

She twirled the whip back, fingers tightening around the handle. "Y'know, when I heard about you, I figured you'd be tough. But this?" She clicked her tongue. "You're really a brick wall, huh?"

Ryu rolled his shoulder. Barely felt that.

"It's called Iron Body," he said, voice calm. "Try harder."

Her grin widened. "Now that's an invitation."

She flicked her wrist. The whip snapped forward, but she didn't aim for the same spot. Instead, the chain curved mid-air—

Twisting. Redirecting.

Going for his legs.

Ryu shifted his stance. Fast. Efficient. His foot planted firmly as he braced for the strike.

CRACK!