C236 The Happy Bandit(1)

The two adversaries faced off, each rooted at one end of the clearing, the tension between them palpable. The mountain breeze stirred the surrounding trees into a chorus of whispers, while leaves fluttered and spiraled to the ground, setting the stage for a clash of titans.

Before the leaves could settle, the man let out a thunderous cry, "Watch out!" His legs, coiled with stored energy