At the start of the game, the two girls, a bit distracted, found it hard to get into the right mindset as the referee signaled the beginning.


    The atmosphere in the ring felt oddly off right from the start.


    Typically, both yers would quickly fall into their rhythm and begin tentative strikes after the referee announced the game. However, the twopetitors remained motionless for several seconds.<fn0381> The rightful source is find(?)ovel</fn0381>


    Meanwhile, a male spectator shouted, “Aurora, what are you doing just standing there? Go take down that Japanesepetitor!”


    “Come on, Aurora, it’s time to bring home the victory for our country!”<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    “Oh, Aurora, that Japanese girl looks nice. Please promise me you won’t hit her too hard, OK?”


    Aurora felt overwhelmed by thements.


    This match was the highest-levelpetition she had ever participated in, yet the energy in the arena felt strangelycking.


    Determined to shake off the distractions, she approached Nanako Ito and said, “Excuse me, Miss Ito, I’m sorry!”


    With that, sheunched herself forward, delivering a sharp punch aimed at Nanako Ito.


    Nanako Ito, fully aware of the challenge, remained alert and prepared for the encounter.


    She understood that overpowering Aurora was not an option. The strength difference was too significant, and even if she tried to be assertive, it wouldn’t be enough. Her strategy was to focus on defense first and look for openings to counterattack, aiming to score points technically from the referee. Even if she lost, she needed to avoid aplete defeat.


    With remarkable speed, she retreated, transforming her hands into palms to meet Aurora’s punch. As soon as their hands connected, she quickly used Aurora’s force to propel herself further away. In an instant, she sessfully nullified Aurora’s attack.


    Aurora was taken aback; she hadn’t anticipated Nanako Ito utilizing such a soft yet effective technique to deflect her powerful strike, leaving her pleasantly surprised!


    Nanako Ito’s method revealed her exceptional experience.


    A punch, when executed with enough speed and strength, can be incredibly forceful and dangerous.


    In any confrontation, if you attempt to absorb the opponent’s power directly, you must endure all of that force.


    It’s akin to a fast-moving vehicle colliding with a solid wall; the upants of the car cannot withstand the tremendous impact as their bodies m into the steering wheel at the moment of the crash.


    However, rather than trying to absorb the blow directly, using a softer approach can be quite effective.


    Imagine an airbag deploying between a person and the steering wheel during a collision.


    The soft, resilient airbag effectively cushions the body while dissipating the force of the impact.


    This strategy is crucial!


    Nanako Ito’s ability to read the situation in an instant and respond with her soft palm technique to mitigate the force truly impressed Aurora!


    This moment underscored the value of experience and quick reflexes. Aurora recognized that Nanako Ito undoubtedly excelled in both areas.