Feeling the surging, overwhelming power coming from Roland, Bardock's heart burned hot. In a flash, he tangled with Roland in battle.
Their figures kept appearing between sky and ground, countless afterimages filling the field of vision. Every exchange produced an apocalyptic effect; if left uncontrolled, the shockwaves from their power colliding would be enough to destroy a planet.
Because Planet Plant, their battlefield, would one day become Planet Vegeta, both of them held back considerably despite the intensity of their fight.
"Bardock, take my attack."
Roland's body moved at high speed. A streak of silver light flashed, and his body pierced through the barrier of the void to arrive before Bardock. His golden eyes burst with dazzling radiance, and a terrifying mass of energy condensed in his hand.
He smashed it down toward Bardock.
Facing Roland's attack, Bardock focused completely. He reached out, grabbed Roland's fist, and the terrifying energy instantly scattered into a cloud of chaotic smoke and vanished. At the same time, Bardock's other hand was already prepared, and a savage force struck toward Roland.
Bang!
The taste of blood flooded his mouth, and Roland spat out a mouthful of blood with a "wah."
The corner of his mouth twitched, and he was sent flying outright, without even the ability to resist.
Boom!
He crashed to the ground like a meteor. The earth suddenly split open, sinking into a huge crater.
Half of Roland's body was buried in soil and rock, while dense web-like cracks abruptly spread around him. He frowned, quickly pulled himself free of the rubble, then his eyes darted up, down, left, and right.
"Looking for me?" A cold voice rang out. Bardock's figure appeared right behind Roland, and he chopped down with a hand blade.
Roland lowered his eyelids, then suddenly gave a strange