Thanks in part to Juno's more grounded stance, Acero's sudden tug had little to no effect as Juno held firm. However, he had not anticipated the onslaught of bombs, and barely had enough time to release the line before the fire bomb exploded at his feet, sending him flying backward and once again separating him from his-er... Vermillion's weapon. Scrambling back to his feet, Juno analyzed the situation, placing both hands, one atop the other, at his hip... only to remember that he had handed off Phi and the generator to Malina. Brilliant.
Seeing as how he needed to get into a close enough engagement range, Juno circled around his opponent, trying to use the sandstorm he had incurred as cover as he darted to the side, moving for a sliding kick, and transitioning into an uppercut when he got within range.
[Aura: 72%]
[Slide kick: 4%, SHORYUKEN: 10%]