[Shuda is hardly a slow fighter by any means. His reaction time is swift, but not swift enough to realize what Haru is planning and then alter his own actions to respond to it.
He's partway into whirling around to face Haru head-on when the blow connects, knocking him forward a few steps and cutting a shallow slash into his back. Although it stings, it's not a serious injury, and he'll be able to heal it before he leaves the Battle Dome anyway.
When he turns his head to Haru once he regains his footing, there's a smile on his face.]
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He's partway into whirling around to face Haru head-on when the blow connects, knocking him forward a few steps and cutting a shallow slash into his back. Although it stings, it's not a serious injury, and he'll be able to heal it before he leaves the Battle Dome anyway.
When he turns his head to Haru once he regains his footing, there's a smile on his face.]
You're getting better.