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[Belle Hibiki]

Phoenix Guard

A high-intensity "defense" that combines usage of Belle's uncanny ability to read his opponent with his immense strength. Rather than try to avoid or block oncoming strikes, Belle delivers a quick blow to his opponent's striking limb while at the same time shifting, moving himself out of the way of the hit's altered course.

Relatively weak, these hits can still numb and even damage the body if Belle hits the same spot enough times.

While a potent defense, it requires enough observation of the opponent's fighting style - enough to predict them - to pull off effectively, usually only appearing later in a fight, earning the defense its name.