Rimuru catches Hinata's melt slash.

「I will not lose! Even if my opponent is the invincible Hero. I will defeat you and I will advance beyond you! Take this, Melt Slash!!」(Hinata)

Hinata challenged the Hero to a match with the fastest, strongest technique she has
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Inside Thought Acceleration, the exchange between Wisdom King Raphael and I ended instantly.
And, invoking Covenant King Uriel’s Absolute Defense, my left hand caught Hinata’s sword.
Astonished, Hinata opened her eyes wide.
That was so. In my life, that was the fastest strike.