Naso the Cruel's balanced stance reads Mustang's defensive approach perfectly — a 5% tactical edge!

R1: Mustang darts in like a viper, both blades thrusting at Naso the Cruel — Naso the Cruel barely feels it, adrenaline surging.

R1: Naso the Cruel advances in perfect formation, blade snapping at Mustang but Mustang times a half-step back perfectly.

R2: Mustang whirls both blades in a screaming arc at Naso the Cruel — a scratch that will barely scar.

R2: Naso the Cruel uses the shield boss to stagger Mustang then follows through striking home as Mustang fights through the shock.

R3: Mustang crosses the twin swords and rakes them across Naso the Cruel though Naso the Cruel registers the hit, resolve unshaken.

R3: Naso the Cruel uses shield feints to create openings against Mustang punching through as Mustang tries to disengage.

R4: Mustang spins low and brings both edges up into Naso the Cruel though Naso the Cruel parries at the last instant.

R4: Naso the Cruel uses shield feints to create openings against Mustang and Mustang doubles over momentarily from the blow.

R5: Mustang spins low and brings both edges up into Naso the Cruel and Naso the Cruel feels their edge slipping away.

R5: Naso the Cruel uses the shield edge to split Mustang's guard then cuts striking home as Mustang fights through the shock.

R6: Mustang circles and strikes from the blind spot at Naso the Cruel but Naso the Cruel turns it aside for only a glancing graze.

R6: Naso the Cruel charges like a bull, shield first, blade finding Mustang and Mustang staggers back a half-step, jaw clenched.

R7: Mustang finds the weak point — a CRITICAL blow that tears through Naso the Cruel!

R7: Naso the Cruel demonstrates textbook form, shield protecting as the blade strikes Mustang though Mustang deflects most of the impact.

R8: Mustang rolls under Naso the Cruel's guard and slices upward with both blades though Naso the Cruel parries at the last instant.

R8: Naso the Cruel rides momentum forward, crashing into Mustang with shield and blade driving Mustang to one knee before they recover.

R9: Mustang circles and strikes from the blind spot at Naso the Cruel though Naso the Cruel grimaces, the damage is slight.

R9: Naso the Cruel uses the shield to pin Mustang and stabs viciously and Mustang gasps, the wound deeper than expected.

R10: Mustang spins clockwise and carves into Naso the Cruel though the strike connects, Naso the Cruel is unmoved.

R10: Naso the Cruel locks shields with Mustang then twists and stabs finding its mark as Mustang absorbs the punishment.

R11: Mustang carves a deadly pattern, harrying Naso the Cruel with twin edges yet Naso the Cruel maintains focus through the pain.

R11: Naso the Cruel plants the shield and slashes at Mustang's exposed limbs — barely a mark, Mustang holds the line.

R12: Mustang rains down a storm of cuts upon Naso the Cruel yet Naso the Cruel keeps rhythm and composure.

R12: Naso the Cruel delivers a shield punch that rattles Mustang before cutting finding its mark as Mustang absorbs the punishment.

R12: Mustang stumbles, legs giving out — it's nearly over.

R13: Mustang sidesteps and counter-slashes at Naso the Cruel from the flank but Naso the Cruel times a half-step back perfectly.

R13: Naso the Cruel overwhelms Mustang with unrelenting shield-and-sword pressure punching through as Mustang tries to disengage.

R14: Mustang times a perfect dual thrust at Naso the Cruel's exposed ribs yet Naso the Cruel shows no weakness from the contact.

R14: Naso the Cruel turns the shield flat and slams it into Mustang before cutting and Mustang buckles slightly under the impact.

R15: Mustang dances inside Naso the Cruel's guard and opens a cut finding the gap in Naso the Cruel's armor perfectly.

R15: Naso the Cruel grinds Mustang down with a short, brutal thrust though the strike connects, Mustang is unmoved.