Iron Body: Savage Charge! Kaki's blood and vitality surged as his body expanded into an inverted-triangle physique that exuded immense intimidation. He charged straight at Longinus.
Shave: Extreme-Speed Slash! Gion perfectly integrated Shave into her swordsmanship, giving it both offensive power and speed. The sword light unleashed by the famed blade Golden Konpira was terrifying, as though it could slice through space itself.
Paper Art: Sludge! Facing their sudden combined assault, Longinus abruptly compressed his body until it was as thin as paper, executing a perfectly timed dodge.
Gion and Kaki clearly had not expected Longinus to use Paper Art to such an extent. Unable to pull back in time, they continued rushing forward with their remaining momentum.
As the three bodies aligned in a straight line, Longinus's paper-thin body instantly returned to normal. He thrust out both index fingers at once, one to each side, and even the air let out deep sonic booms under the strain.
Finger Pistol: Iron Body Jade!
Kaki's clumsy body and Gion's slender frame were sent flying in an instant. One crashed into the mountainside, while the other fell into the sea.
"Cough, cough..." Gion leaped out of the water, choking on several mouthfuls of seawater. Half dejected and half admiring, she said, "I failed again, as expected. Longinus, you really are a born strong individual. I wonder when I'll be able to become as strong as you?"
"That's enough for today!" Longinus said. Then he noticed that Gion's clothes had been soaked through, clinging tightly to her skin and fully outlining her exquisite, graceful figure. Beneath her delicate collarbones was enticing fair skin, half-concealed and half-revealed, carrying a different sort of allure.
"Put this on." Longinus casually took off his coat and handed it to her.
"Ah? Th-thank you!" After hesitating for a