Werther and Jin Hu's teamwork went beyond mere understanding.
That seemingly simple sword strike and gunshot were the result of precise calculations by both men.
Werther first determined Jin Hu's position, then gave him a subtle hand signal indicating where he would clash with Dragon.
After receiving Werther's signal, Jin Hu began calculating the wind speed, air humidity, bullet travel time, and more.
Jin Hu hadn't fired after Werther engaged Dragon. He had pulled the trigger the moment Werther charged.
Werther surged forward, and the bullet sped through the air. Over a distance of one kilometer, its flight took a considerable amount of time.
Werther sensed the bullet the instant it left the barrel. What he did next ensured that it would hit Dragon.
Werther spread a large amount of Observation Haki around Dragon, disrupting his senses.
Sword met spear. The bullet pierced Dragon's body, and Werther struck again, slicing off half his hand.
It took far longer to describe than to happen. All of it unfolded in just five seconds.
Werther had initially aimed for Dragon's head, but Dragon blocked with his arm. In the brief instant Werther severed his hand, Dragon dodged the sword.
Jin Hu made no further move after that shot. It seemed he was waiting for his chance.
"Who's the sniper? There's no way I wouldn't have heard of someone that good."
Though badly wounded, Dragon kept his composure. His expression remained fairly calm.
"The man who'll kill you."
Werther had no intention of betraying his teammate by giving away Jin Hu's identity.
Dragon was about to speak again, but Werther's sword was already coming at him.
Clang.
Sword Aura flew in every direction as Werther and Dragon fought. Gravely wounded, Dragon was beginning to struggle against him.
Worse, a sniper in the distance could