From the middle guard position (1) bring the left hand up and to the right just above the head, at the same time the right hand pivots at the wrist and rises with the left hand (2). The sword should be brought up into position (2) with enough force to deflect the opponents blow up and away from you.
Pull the left hand down and toward the left of your waist pivoting the right hand down with it (3). You should make a slashing motion across your opponents body from their left shoulder down to their right waist.
