Sanzo's arms were shaking with the effort to jerk the knife up into him. Even so, he could feel his grip on the Smith & Wesson and knife weakening. Takasugi's fingers were digging into his wrists, drawing blood and putting pressure on the nerves and muscles there.

His fingers jerked. With a thunk the weapons fell, hitting the floor with a solid thunk. Sanzo surged again, aiming his knee at the same spot, even as he tried to roll out from under him.