"Froakie, I choose you!"
After hesitating for a moment, Ash ultimately chose Froakie.
Ceruledge was certainly powerful, but his Froakie was no weakling either!
It was still anyone's game!
"Froakie, Water Pulse!"
The moment Froakie took the field, Ash immediately commanded it to attack.
After nodding at Ceruledge, Froakie launched its attack.
Seeing Froakie charge over, Ceruledge nodded in return.
Both of them had trained under Iron Valiant.
The difference was that Froakie had not only trained under Iron Valiant, but also under Crawdaunt.
No matter how one looked at it, they could be considered fellow disciples.
After exchanging greetings, the battle between fellow disciples officially began.
Facing the incoming [Water Pulse], Ceruledge stylishly swung one of its blades.
[Bitter Blade]!
Steam rose into the air. Behind the steam, Ceruledge flicked its blade and stared intently at Froakie.
"Froakie, Aerial Ace!"
Ash once again commanded Froakie to attack, while Lu Ze was not idle either and likewise ordered Ceruledge to strike.
"Encore, Bitter Blade!"
Purple flames burned along Ceruledge's blades as it collided head-on with the charging Froakie.
The two Pokémon clashed, their blades ringing again and again.
The two Pokémon were roughly equal in strength.
Froakie had been taught by Iron Valiant and Crawdaunt, while Ceruledge had received guidance from Iron Valiant and Sirfetch'd.
Their battle was incredibly swift. With every swing of their blades, a single lapse could put either one at a disadvantage.
While Ash could not clearly make out the battle with his naked eye, Lu Ze could see it clearly after activating his Aura.
Bang!
With a crisp sound, Froakie blocked Ceruledge's attack.
Both Pokémon smiled, but they quickly exerted force with their arms and pulled apart again.
"Froakie, Water Pulse!"
Ash waved his hand again. Froakie leaped into the air and repeatedly hurled [Water