Reshiram's Performance

Facing Zacian's appearance, Takenaka Hanbei looked delighted.

What he failed to notice, however, was that Raikou on the field had become somewhat uneasy.

Although he had no idea what kind of Pokémon the one opposite him was.

She gave him a feeling similar to Ho-Oh.

Raikou narrowed his eyes slightly as he watched Zacian. His back instinctively arched as he warily guarded against her movements.

After Zacian entered the field, a flash of light swept across her body.

Attack stat stage rose by one!

At that moment, Takenaka Hanbei did not notice the change in Zacian.

He was still thrilled that Tang Yunqin had handed him a victory.

What a delight.

"Raikou, Extreme Speed!"

Takenaka Hanbei swept out his hand and commanded Raikou to attack.

But to Lu Ze and Zamazenta watching below the stage, that decision was idiotic beyond belief.

Zacian—if you used a long-range move against her.

Something like Discharge or Charge Beam.

A move meant to stop Zacian from getting close would have been fine.

But you used Extreme Speed to charge straight at Zacian?

Well, considering you don't know Zacian.

There was no point saying anything more. Just watch Raikou get brutally beaten.

A cold sneer appeared on Zamazenta's face as he watched Raikou rush to Zacian's side at incredible speed.

"Bang!"

The instant Raikou reached Zacian, he was sent flying backward.

To the audience, he even seemed to fly faster than he had charged in.

Zacian's current form was finally revealed.

With a Sacred Sword now protruding from her forehead, Zacian gazed arrogantly down at the flying Raikou.

Anastasia, the Russia contestant, was stunned for a moment before hurriedly releasing Keldeo from her Poké Ball.

"Is that one of you Swords of Justice too?"

It was no wonder Anastasia asked. Judging by the power of