Being in midair from the slash Mifune couldn't dodge the pincer, and with the claw coming all he could do was raise the scabbard of his sword for protection. The impact sent him flying and he landed on his back luckily the tsuba had taken the majority of the impact, but he was still somewhat jarred. As he rose Herriman fired a projectile from his axe which Mifune opted to simply duck underneath as it flew towards him. Next he sheathed his blade and waited for Herriman's next move.