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That's a risky move, going for his sword like that, but he's got the situation under control! Nobody messes with that sword!

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I remember this page very specifically - I wanted to draw a roll like that, but no matter how many times I tried, I just couldn't manage, so I looked to a very specific reference. I was a huge fan of the Pokémon anime (back when it was good), and I recall Ash Ketchum doing a roll like that to avoid some bedrill in the fourth episode of season one ("challenge of the samurai") - If you happen to watch it, you'll note a startling similarity between Chester's roll and Ash's one.