But ahead of the sound, a fraction of an instant earlier – Shichika had reacted. Deciding not to move, to stay where he was, he noticed the color of the tatami – and instantly leapt before he looked. Pretty much by reflex. Working every muscle of his body, he spun his waist for a backspin spinning kick –
“Kyotoryu – Yuri!”

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