Let Me Show You the Cruelty of the World

Kong Fei's Pokémon was a Persian.

Eichi activated Bug King Eye.

Noctowl Aptitude: Outstanding Level: Late-stage Gym Leader (57)

Persian Aptitude: Outstanding Level: Late-stage Gym Leader (58)

As expected of top-tier Trainers—their Pokémon were at least late-stage Gym Leaders.

"Match begin!"

Although Noctowl was flying in the air while Persian could not, putting Persian at a disadvantage...

Kong Fei believed he could still defeat Noctowl with Persian.

"Persian, Shadow Ball!"

Persian gave the Noctowl in the sky a contemptuous grin.

Then it opened its mouth, exposing its sharp teeth. Purple energy rapidly gathered into a Shadow Ball like a vortex, visible to the naked eye.

The energy within was deep and dangerous as it shot toward Noctowl in the sky like a cannonball.

Sensing the danger, Noctowl immediately flew away.

Yasushi's expression was serious. No one knew what he was thinking.

"Noctowl, Double Team!"

Noctowl flipped through the air, flickering as countless clones split off in midair.

The Shadow Ball struck one clone after another, each one shattering into fragments and vanishing into the air.

"Persian, continuous Shadow Balls!"

Persian opened its mouth again, firing Shadow Ball after Shadow Ball.

"Noctowl, send them all back."

The Shadow Balls hit the clones one by one, shattering them all. Only one Noctowl remained.

But eventually, one struck the real body. Noctowl did not panic in the slightest.

It slammed its wings heavily against the Shadow Ball before it.

Bang!

The Shadow Ball did not explode. Instead, it was slapped back, catching Persian off guard and striking it.

Bang!

An explosion erupted, blasting Persian backward.

"Noctowl, Air Slash!"

Noctowl spread its wings and circled through the sky. With a sweep of its wings, two white wind blades formed an X in the air and shot toward Persian on the