"That's good, catching someone valuable will improve our commission significantly." The woman in the kimono suddenly launched forward, gripping the wooden sword with both hands.
Despite wearing geta sandals, her movements were incredibly quick, the rhythmic sound of the geta striking the ground creating a unique timing.
Mina and Ronnie, seeing their attempts to communicate failing, immediately gave up their illusions, and as soon as the woman moved, they also moved simultaneously, one left and one right, to confront her.
Acting as one, Mina and Ronnie hesitated not at all, moving almost in sync, a testament to their many years of mutual understanding.
They both wielded short blades, which, despite their shorter reach, were far more formidable up close than a wooden sword.
The three women clashed in the alleyway.
