Nani_ses_efektianime | High Speed |

Suddenly, a high-pitched, shimmering sound effect rang through the air. A bright red aura flared around Jiro’s body, and his eyes widened to the size of dinner plates.

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For a heartbeat, there was total silence. Jiro’s smug grin faltered. "What? That’s impossible! I didn't feel a—" nani_ses_efektianime

"Nani?!" is almost always used when a character realizes their opponent is vastly more powerful than they expected.

Jiro stepped back, wiping sweat from his brow. "It’s over," he sneered, adjusting his leather jacket. "I’ve hit you a dozen times. You should be nothing but a pile of dust by now!" Jiro’s smug grin faltered

In the neon-soaked streets of Neo-Tokyo, a low-level thug named Jiro thought he had finally cornered the city’s legendary protector, Ken. Jiro lunged forward with a flurry of strikes, his fists moving faster than the eye could follow. He landed a dozen blows directly on Ken’s chest, each one echoing with a heavy thud .

Ken stood perfectly still, his eyes closed. He didn't even seem to be breathing. Then, slowly, he opened one eye and spoke the words that have chilled villains for decades: (You are already dead.) I didn't feel a—" "Nani

Jiro shrieked, his voice cracking with pure disbelief.