>>279858700
nu-uh. I think they should have gone with a stab instead and slipping on the mud so he'd let go of the sword (prevents impalement instakill) and land on top of her (bonus fanservice for the lewd lady and a cool scene of her coughing blood on his face)
or yeah just show that the sword is insanely sharp and chips the shield - I know it would be ridiculous but yes thats exactly the point, the sword IS ridiculously sharp.