Stars exploded behind Byakuya's eyes as he was viciously headbutted. He had just enough time to think figures that Oowada's skull would be that thick before the pain in his head was replaced by the blunt attack to his stomach.

Damn. The gang leader had a mean uppercut, that much was entirely undeniable at this point. The blonde chided himself for the weak noise that snuck its way out of his throat at the impact, but didn't allow him much time to feel upset before placing both hands on Mondo's shoulders and pushing down. He brought a knee quickly and solidly into his classmate's lower abdomen, a strike that would have been centered in Mondo's crotch had Byakuya been less hasty and more used to fighting at all.