Overwhelming Victory

Xinhai's Combusken fearlessly charged toward its opponent, then leaped into the air. Its right leg was likewise infused with all its Fighting energy as it shot toward the airborne opponent like a meteor!

The two Combusken collided in midair!

Bang! Bang!

Two heavy, muffled impacts rang out almost simultaneously!

After Xinhai's Combusken fell to the ground, it staggered to its feet. Its right leg trembled uncontrollably, and pain showed on its face.

Brawly's Combusken, meanwhile, could no longer hold itself up after landing and collapsed unconscious.

The referee immediately stepped forward to inspect it, then raised his flag. "Brawly's Combusken has lost its ability to battle! Therefore, the first round goes to challenger Xinhai Bai Mu's Combusken!"

"Thanks for the effort, Combusken. Come back and get some rest." Brawly fell silent for a moment, then slowly recalled the fallen Combusken, a complicated expression on his face.

He gently rubbed the Poké Ball and sighed softly. "What astonishing growth... Xinhai, and your Combusken too. To reach this level in barely more than ten days... it looks like I'm going to lose today."

Xinhai also breathed a sigh of relief. After recalling Combusken, he replied, "You flatter me, Brawly. Combusken itself worked hard enough and shed unimaginable blood and sweat to gain its current strength. I merely gave it as much support and guidance as I could."

Brawly smiled, admiration and a trace of relief in that smile. "Being too humble is its own kind of pride, Xinhai. Outstanding Trainers and powerful Pokémon have always brought out the best in each other."

His tone shifted, and his eyes sharpened as he took another Poké Ball from his waist. "All right, let's continue! Go, Hariyama!"

A flash of red light appeared, and a massive, heavily muscled Hariyama landed heavily on the arena!

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