Chapter 80: I Did It

Takahashi saw the fist coming for his face, but he couldn't dodge in time. It connected squarely, cracking his jaw under the brutal impact and sending him sprawling backward.

For a moment, he lay there, staring blankly at the sky, completely stunned. But that shock quickly gave way to rage as he scrambled to get back on his feet.

"Raaaaaaaaaaaagh!"

A guttural scream tore from his throat, and an intense aura began surging around him. The energy radiating from his body was so oppressive that Nagisa could feel its force, keeping her at bay. But before he could launch another attack, she struck again, her fist driving hard into his stomach.

Takahashi tried to block, but her punch was too fast and powerful, slamming into his gut and forcing all the air out of his lungs.

"Guaaah!"

His body couldn't take any more. His knees buckled, and he collapsed to the ground, gasping for breath.