LN1 - 9 - Mask blocks Zaktan

“A problem you will no longer face, Toa,” replied the Piraka. “That is, once I have removed your head from your shoulders.”

Zaktan made another thrust, this one checked by the power of Tahu’s Mask of Shielding. The Piraka laughed. “So you hide behind your force shield? Is this the mighty Toa that villains must quake before? I suppose it is true, then – the Toa with the longest careers are those who master the art of running and hiding.”

Tahu’s common sense told him he was being baited, and not to respond. But a glance down the slope revealed that Gali and Kopaka had both fallen. The sight filled him with rage and a determination to wipe that sick smile off the Piraka’s face. He dropped the shield.

(...)

Dodging a thrust, Tahu leapt on top of a boulder, only to have Zaktan’s next slash split the rock in half. Tahu turned his fall into a maneuver, somersaulting in midair and slamming both feet into the startled Piraka.