章 50: Duel Arena Mayhem

No. 727 and No. 745 rushed at each other, ready to brawl. As they closed the distance, No. 745 was the first to swing a straight right jab toward No. 727's head, but No. 727 swiftly dodged the punch by slightly shifting to her right.

No. 727 then tried to throw her own right punch, but it was blocked by No. 745's left forearm. Seizing the moment, No. 745 threw a right hook, but No. 727 ducked low, narrowly avoiding the hook over her head.

No. 727 turned her body slightly, grabbed hold of No. 745's abdomen, and tried to grapple her, aiming to either throw or pin No. 745 down. It almost worked... but No. 745 quickly struck a blow to No. 727's unguarded abdomen with her knee during the grappling.

CRUNCH

"Gah!" No. 727 grunted in pain, feeling the impact to her midsection. The blow nearly knocked the wind out of her, making her stagger.