Brawly's Father

After listening to Xinhai's clear and thorough explanation, Combusken felt as though the road ahead had suddenly opened up before it, its heart brimming with eager excitement.

It could hardly wait to begin practicing, to completely master the Softness Technique and integrate that state into every movement it made.

"Combusken! Combusken!" It looked at Xinhai anxiously, its claws already unable to resist lightly tapping against the floor.

Seeing how impatient it was, Xinhai said with a smile, "I know you're in a hurry, but training has to be gradual. Go over there first and focus on practicing the first technique I just mentioned—adjusting the 'target focal point' of your attacks."

"There are moving targets over there for you to practice on, and they can move around in all directions. Train hard, okay? This technique is relatively simple, so master it first."

Integrating the Softness Technique was a deeper level of training. It needed to slowly experience it through every move and stance; there was no rushing it. Once we're done with the Martial Arts Tournament, we'll have more time for specialized training in that area."

Although Combusken was itching with impatience, it understood that Xinhai was right. It forcefully suppressed its urge to immediately try linking Softness into its moves and nodded solemnly.

It turned and headed toward the moving-target area at one side of the training room, where it began practicing with full concentration.

Xinhai watched Combusken begin its training, a satisfied smile appearing on his face.

He then walked over to Mightyena's side, checked on Sandile and Zigzagoon as they weaved through obstacles while practicing Quick Attack, and gave them a few simple pointers and words of encouragement.

After that, he went to an open area of the training room, put on the weighted clothing from his Spatial