Despite it being many weeks since he had last managed to enact his strict training regimen, Private Doppo Orochi had not forgotten a moment of his extensive training in Karate. Letting his rifle clatter to the floor, Orochi leaped over the charging Guts and landed softly on his feet. Before Guts could stop and turn, Doppo directed a harsh kick to the base of Guts' knee. As Guts involuntarily fell into a kneeling position, Doppo took advantage of his momentum and drove his fist upwards into the base of Guts' neck, effectively incapacitating him.

The red mist of pure instinct faded from Doppo's eyes as Guts crumpled like a wayward Slinky, and he quickly snatched his forlorn rifle up from where he had left. Carefully checking for any damage, Doppo once again directed his rifle at Guts. Feeling alive for the first time in a month, Doppo could barely contain the smug satisfaction in his voice.
"Stay down, Roamer. Don't make this any worse for you."