[Kurapika's hit connects effortlessly. Noah's taken aback and left with little time to react, determining that his only chance of regaining the upper hand is to go on the defensive until a proper opening presents itself.
Noah lets the sand cushion his fall and guards his front with the broad side of his blade, managing to deflect Kurapika's knife (14) in the nick of time. From this angle, he can't launch a proper attack, so Noah remains where he is and prepares to counter whatever blow comes next.]
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Noah lets the sand cushion his fall and guards his front with the broad side of his blade, managing to deflect Kurapika's knife (14) in the nick of time. From this angle, he can't launch a proper attack, so Noah remains where he is and prepares to counter whatever blow comes next.]