Try as he may, Mike's punching himself in the gut really didn't do much. For starters he only had 2 Strength, which for his 12 Vit was something he could barely feel. Also when one hits themselves its harder to put all of their strength into it, try as hard as Mike may. Ren just inwardly rolled his eyes, ignoring the foolishness that was Mike's apparent attempt at masochism and announcing that he was going to start literally taking blows, which was idiotic and suicidal. Of course while he waited for the others to apply their stats, test out whatever, and give their replies for what they wanted to do now Ren was in thought, trying to figure something out, putting his large amount of Int to work.