Teacher Tong Chuan said, "Since neither of you has any objections, get on the field and prepare to battle."
Da He walked onto the Battle Arena with his head held high and chest out. He felt like a general marching off to war.
Eichi smiled and returned to his original spot. He was a little curious about Da He's family background. What kind of upbringing had shaped such a personality?
The two stood on the Battle Arena, facing each other.
Eichi voiced the question in his heart. "Classmate Da He, why did you challenge me? I'm especially curious about that."
Da He said arrogantly, "Because you're strong and a worthy opponent. I want to become the strongest in Class One, so I'll defeat every opponent I consider capable."
"I see," Eichi said. "But have you considered that you might not be my opponent?"
Da He remained arrogant. "I can't possibly lose."
Eichi shook his head inwardly. He had encountered who knew how many people who were this confident in themselves. Every time, their ending had been the same.
Teacher Tong Chuan, acting as the referee, announced, "We'll have a simple three-versus-three battle."
"Each side may use three Pokémon. The match will end when all three Pokémon on either side have lost their ability to battle."
"Now, both sides, release your Pokémon."
Da He and Eichi took out Poké Balls at the same time and threw them.
Eichi's Joltik appeared on the ground once more.
Da He, meanwhile, sent out a Kangaskhan.
Out of habit, Eichi swept it with Bug King Eye, and most of Kangaskhan's information appeared before him.
Kangaskhan
Aptitude: Outstanding
Level: Intermediate Veteran (30)
At a glance, Eichi knew Da He's family was quite wealthy. Kangaskhan were an extremely rare species of Pokémon, and the odds of finding