The Masamune being far too long to block Eva's strike at the range she was at, Sephiroth instead sharply turned towards her by twisting his upper body and blocked Eva's attack by slamming his right forearm against hers. Pushing upwards against Eva's arm to move the kanetsune away, Sephiroth then attempted to grab her arm just above the elbow. If succesful, he would twist the elbow upwards.