"This drug is amazing!" Kana exclaimed.
Heat poured from her skin in thick waves of mist, wrapping her like a personal sauna.
bang!
When she threw a punch, it sounded like a small-caliber gun going off.
It was a good thing Jun wasn't in the motel, and the place had solid soundproofing.
bang!
Another one echoed.
Though it sounded like a gun, it wasn't actually as strong.
The noise came from the air compressing on impact and creating friction against the skin.
"What is that technique?" he asked, genuinely curious.
"This?" Kana paused, looking at her hands.
"This is called Ki Utilization. To be honest, I only reached this level after taking that drug. Before that, I could hardly release any at all outside my body."
"So you used that to boost your strength before?"
She nodded. "Yes, strength—and also when I want to defend a part of my body."
Raising her arm, she showed how the veins along her wrist swelled slightly.
"See? If I do this, I can even stop a stab wound."