Rapidash Walking on Waves

"Battle begin!"

At the referee's command, Rapidash and Sharpedo moved at the same time, while Sato and Flint's orders followed immediately after.

"Flame Charge!"

"Aqua Jet!"

Rapidash stomped the ground hard, instantly arousing a large amount of smoke and dust that concealed its body. When it charged out again, it was completely enveloped in scarlet flames, rushing fiercely toward Sharpedo.

Sharpedo's movements were far more straightforward. Its charge did not slow in the slightest as it was directly wrapped in a large amount of water, its speed surging as it met Rapidash without hesitation! Boom! A blue and a red figure collided in the middle of the field. The meeting of cold and heat produced a large amount of white vapor, making the entire arena humid and stifling.

What seemed like an ordinary clash was actually this terrifying! After all, both sides were Pseudo-Elite Four Level Pokémon, entirely different from the Elite Level battles of the past.

"Encore, Flame Charge!" Flint, now immersed in battle, was in high spirits and seemed ready to bulldoze his way through the entire match.

Yet he had specifically ordered Rapidash to use Flame Charge. Every use increased its speed, nearly leveling the advantage granted by Sharpedo's Speed Boost Ability.

Clearly, despite seeming impulsive, Flint had long studied Sato's information and had most likely guessed that he would lead with Sharpedo.

I can't follow your rhythm. Sato muttered softly before Commanding loudly, "Hydro Pump, interrupt it!"

"Shark!"

Sharpedo opened its large bloody mouth, and a powerful, rapidly spinning Hydro Pump whistled out. In the blink of an eye, it had already reached Rapidash.

"Neigh~~~"

Seeing that the Hydro Pump was close at hand, there was not the slightest hint of panic in Rapidash's eyes.

Drawing on its abundant combat experience, it adjusted the force of