Mutual Defeat

Eichi carefully observed the Hitmonchan across from him, analyzing his opponent's weaknesses.

Teacher Agu smiled from the other side. "Classmate Ying Shi, you're quite strong. I underestimated you a little, but this is as far as you go."

"This match should end now."

"Hitmonchan, Focus Energy."

Hitmonchan stood still and took a deep breath. Yellow energy seemed to rise across the surface of his skin.

"Heracross, use Horn Attack."

"Yaklu!"

Heracross beat his wings and charged toward Hitmonchan.

"Hitmonchan, High Jump Kick."

Hitmonchan paused, then instantly vanished from the spot. The speed he unleashed in that instant was too fast to follow.

Eichi's eyes narrowed. He had gotten faster.

Heracross also looked grim as he searched for Hitmonchan's trail.

When his eyes failed to find him, he quickly reacted and activated his sensory power.

His sensory power spread out, and a figure appeared amid the haze—it was Hitmonchan.

In the next instant, Hitmonchan appeared before Heracross.

His right leg bent as he drove his body upward.

The entire sequence was crisp and efficient, without a single unnecessary movement. It was unbelievably fast.

"Heracross, Brick Break!"

Of course, Heracross was not slow either. He exploded into motion in an instant, swinging both arms down at Hitmonchan's knee.

However, he was still a little too slow. Brick Break did not display its full power.

He only had time to unleash a fraction of its force.

Bang!!

Heracross felt a tremendous force surge through his arms, and they immediately went somewhat numb.

His body was sent flying uncontrollably.

Hitmonchan, meanwhile, felt a powerful force block his knee.

"Heracross, use Pin Missile!"

"Yaklu!"

As Heracross was flung away, he mobilized the energy within his body. The air stirred as energy gathered, forming sharp Light Needles one after another.

Their tips aimed at Hitmonchan as