The small number of students who had come out merely to have fun and satisfy their curiosity turned and left. Those who were genuinely interested in Heiduo's Gym Battles and wanted to learn the combat techniques of a Top Trainer stayed behind.
Sometimes, a person's future achievements were decided in inconspicuous moments like this. That was what it meant to see the whole from the smallest detail.
Of course, the future was uncertain. No one knew how many of the students who left were geniuses who could surpass others with just a little learning and training, or how many were fools simply drifting through life.
"This time, the problem was still yours. But it was only a lack of experience, and your constitution was too weak. Why were you dodging such a tiny bit of fire and light? It wouldn't have exploded on you."
Traditional Trainers had such poor constitutions that he truly did not know what to say. During a battle, if you closed your eyes while your opponent kept theirs open, the winner and loser were obvious at a glance.
"Also, do you need me to send out a third one?"
Heiduo handed the choice over to Chong Jin, whose expression kept changing. Both Weavile and Raichu had little stamina left. If Chong Jin wanted to take Raichu down, Heiduo did not mind letting Raichu remain on the field.
But at the same time, Heiduo did not mind teaching him what it meant to be a soft persimmon that could not be squeezed.
"..."
Chong Jin was deeply conflicted. If he wanted to win, Raichu and Weavile would have to fight sooner or later. But winning a Gym Challenge was not the goal; earning the Gym Leader's recognition was.
Otherwise, even if you won, it was useless. Of