Akame put down the blade in her hand and watched as Kurome and Boney rushed forward. Deciding against charging in blindly, she stayed where she was, intending to assess the opponent's strength first so she could provide support at any moment.
Kurome's blade connected with the man, but the immense resistance caused her to stall, locking her in a deadlock. Swiftly leaping into the air, Boney delivered a side kick straight toward the man's head.
The tip of Boney's boot grazed past Kurome's tilted shoulder, the rushing wind fluttering her hair, yet her expression remained unchanged. Years of joint training and combat had long since made them familiar with each other's most compatible fighting styles.
Chapter 97