"It's actually him?!"
"I never thought the school would call even him back."
"Teacher Gong Shi is one of the strongest people in our academy. Last time Teacher Ai challenged him, and he defeated her with just three Pokémon."
"Classmate Ying Shi is in trouble this time."
Eichi looked at the newcomer. The moment Teacher Gong Shi appeared, he brought with him an overwhelmingly powerful presence.
This presence was far stronger than that of the previous three teachers. One look was enough to tell that he was an exceptionally powerful Trainer.
Eichi was observing Teacher Gong Shi, and Teacher Gong Shi was observing him as well.
A week ago, he had received a call from Director Liu, asking him to come to the academy and battle someone.
That had displeased him somewhat. What kind of person would require him to serve as an opponent?
He had thought that if this opponent failed to satisfy him, he would definitely go make trouble for Director Liu.
Yet he had not expected this opponent to truly give him a surprise. He knew all three people from the earlier battles. Though they were weaker than him, none could be underestimated.
Yet all of them had been defeated by Eichi.
With that in mind, he said, "Classmate Ying Shi, my name is Gong Shi. You can call me Teacher Gong Shi."
"I watched the previous battles backstage. Your strength is very impressive."
Eichi smiled. "Thank you for the praise, Teacher Gong Shi."
Teacher Gong Shi nodded. "Then let's skip the nonsense and begin."
As he spoke, he pulled a Poké Ball from his pocket and threw it.
The ball opened, and a streak of white light shot out, taking shape on the ground.
It appeared to be a horse Pokémon. As the white light faded,