At this critical moment, Baro caught sight of the inclined surface of the road in his peripheral vision. He pushed hard in the opposite direction and rolled down along the slope.
Just as Baro rolled away, the bone club came crashing down.
With just one swing, the smooth ground opened a large hole, dirt flying and a thunderous roar echoing.
Baro didn't have time to marvel at the power of this master; after dodging the blow, he immediately got up, aiming to escape while the bone club was still embedded in the ground.
However, just as Baro turned around, he saw a massive fist swinging toward his face.
The master didn't attempt to pull out the bone club stuck in the ground, as Baro expected; instead, he flashed directly in front of Baro for close-quarter combat.
Years of pirate combat experience allowed Baro to barely dodge the punch, but he also lost the opportunity to escape. Helpless, he had no choice but to engage in a tussle with the master.
