Her eyes widen as she realizes that you've anticipated her attack. Before she can react, you launch yourself forward and slam your shield into her midsection, sending her flying back several feet through the air. She crashes into one of the training dummy targets with enough force to send it spinning out of control, finally coming to a stop on its side.

Tatsumaki coughs violently, struggling to catch her breath as she climbs shakily to her feet. "I admit defeat,"

she grumbles, still glaring at you. "But don't think this means I won't be watching your back." Her eyes narrow as she studies you again, her expression unreadable. "And don't forget, I expect great things from you now that you're in S-Class. Show me what you're really made of."

With those final words, Tatsumaki turns on her heel and storms off once more, leaving you standing there, feeling a mixture of pride and trepidation wash over you.