[ The weapon does indeed impress, as does the efficiency of Hijikata's blow. He'll have to ask about it when they have a moment. But right now, the mantis on the left has rounded on them.
The Master Chief may struggle with social interaction, but there is one thing he is very, very good at. One thing he was literally designed to do. And that thing is battle.
He opens fire, a quick burst of gunshots impacting the target's chest. They're less effective than he'd hope—but no matter. The Chief redirects fire to its legs, causing it to stagger. Then he lunges forward.
What happens next may quite literally be a blur. John moves too fast for a human, strikes too hard. Within a moment, he scales the creature, leaping from legs to arms to head, and snaps its neck. ]
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The Master Chief may struggle with social interaction, but there is one thing he is very, very good at. One thing he was literally designed to do. And that thing is battle.
He opens fire, a quick burst of gunshots impacting the target's chest. They're less effective than he'd hope—but no matter. The Chief redirects fire to its legs, causing it to stagger. Then he lunges forward.
What happens next may quite literally be a blur. John moves too fast for a human, strikes too hard. Within a moment, he scales the creature, leaping from legs to arms to head, and snaps its neck. ]