[ By reflex, she raises her arm up to protect her face. However, his knife makes a shallow cut on her upper arm, to which she reacts by sidestepping away from her opponent. She winces, and... Ah, she got hurt. The pain makes it a little difficult to hold her sword, evident by how she leans towards one side, but she's fortunate that it wasn't her dominant hand.

She laughs it off. ]

I thought you'd never strike back! But where's your Jiraiya? Ah, maybe it's because I have a soft spot for you... Well then, there's no other choice!

[ While she is stationary, water begins encircling her sword and soon, her entire body. ]

Dwell in me, Vinea!

[ There's another flash of light and this time, she herself transforms.

... YOSUKEEEEEEEEEEEE ]