Semifinals! Jing He vs. Cynthia!

"To me, Teacher Jing He is practically unbeatable. His ace Gengar hasn't even taken the field yet!"

"Isn't Miss Cynthia's Garchomp fierce? That Dragon Rush of hers—sheesh, it could forcibly tear through Trick Room."

"I think Mr. Sakaki is the one truly hiding his strength. At least we know Teacher Jing He's ace is Gengar, but who knows what Mr. Sakaki's ace is?"

"Wataru! Champion Wataru's Dragonite is just as unbeatable, okay? What's more... it might even be able to Mega Evolve!"

After Kikuko's battle with Sakaki Boss ended, the Top Four lineup was officially decided. As the audience dispersed beneath the night sky, they were already looking ahead to the upcoming Top Four matchups.

Everyone had someone they supported.

Even Sakaki Boss, whose reputation had not been particularly notable before the competition began, had made it all the way to the Top Four, surpassing so many Champions and Elite Four members. As a Gym Leader, he had already gained a huge number of fans and plenty of attention.

And as a mature man with a stern appearance and a steady, forceful battling style, Sakaki Boss had become the object of many young girls' admiration.

Mature men were always alluring, after all.

Mato was in danger!

With the Top Four decided, there was no need for a draw due to the tournament's A and B bracket format.

Jing He vs. Cynthia!

Wataru vs. Sakaki!

The battle lineup was now clear.

Naturally, the audience was filled with anticipation for the Top Four battles.

Jing He was actually quite looking forward to Wataru and Sakaki Boss's battle too, much like Wataru and Sakaki's battle in the Special Chapter.

But the moment he remembered that he still had to battle Cynthia, Jing He's mood immediately became a little less pleasant.

Even though it