Scizor Pinned Down and Beaten

Scizor's expression did not change in the slightest. However, its body was covered in burn marks. Yes, it had been burned.

Eichi's expression grew somewhat solemn. He had battled quite a few Charizard along the way, and Sato's Charizard had already been extremely strong.

Even he had needed to put in considerable effort to defeat that Charizard.

But this Charizard was even stronger. The most obvious differences were its incredible speed, quicker reactions, and more powerful moves.

It was an all-around improvement. Scizor's speed advantage was steadily diminishing.

"Scizor, Agility."

Scizor hovered in the air, then frantically accelerated. A faint layer of energy covered its body, making Scizor lighter and even faster.

As it darted through the air, only afterimages could be seen. Charizard's eyes spun wildly, but it still struggled to keep up with Scizor's speed.

However, Zog was not out of options.

"Charizard, use Fire Spin to envelop yourself."

Charizard opened its mouth, and strings of sparks poured out, seemingly linked together by invisible threads as they circled around Charizard's body.

Then they burst into fierce flames, blazing like rings of fire.

In the next instant, Scizor appeared behind Charizard.

"Scizor, Fury Cutter."

Scizor swung its pincers, slashing at Charizard's back as resolutely as a blade.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

The sound of pincers striking flesh echoed continuously through the sky.

At the same time, the flames covering Charizard began spreading along Scizor's pincers the instant they made contact.

The scorching flames burned fiercely, and Scizor felt intense heat and pain.

After Charizard was sent flying, it steadied itself and turned in midair.

"Charizard, Flamethrower!"

"Roar!!"

It opened its mouth, firing another fierce stream of flames.

"Scizor, Hidden Power."

Scizor endured the pain wracking its body and opened its mouth as well, unleashing a massive Fire Pillar that collided