Flint of Veilstone City

The red-haired youth stepped steadily onto the arena with Infernape, facing Xinhai and Combusken.

Sensing the powerful Presence emanating from Combusken, Infernape showed no fear. Instead, it let out an excited growl, the flame atop its head burning even fiercer as fighting spirit surged within it.

"Hello, I'm Flint from Veilstone City in the Sinnoh region!" the red-haired youth introduced himself loudly, his tone brimming with energy.

"You and your Combusken are strong! But Infernape and I won't lose to anyone! Let's have a battle without regrets!"

Seeing the pure fighting spirit and confidence in his opponent's eyes, Xinhai finally showed a serious smile. This was the kind of opponent worth giving his all against.

"I'm Xinhai Bai Mu from Verdanturf Town," he replied simply. "Let's battle!"

Feeling the tense Presence between both sides, the referee perked up and raised the flag high. "Challenger, Flint of Veilstone City and Infernape! Defender, Xinhai Bai Mu and Combusken! The battle begins!"

"Infernape, Flame Charge!" Flint launched the first attack, his voice loud and impassioned.

"Urah!" Infernape let out a piercing battle cry as blazing red flames erupted around its body, wrapping it like a suit of fiery armor. Its speed abruptly increased, and it shot toward Combusken as a searing streak of light!

"Quick Attack, meet it head-on!" Xinhai's gaze was sharp, refusing to yield.

"Chamo!" Combusken blurred into a streak of even faster white light, charging directly at Infernape with lightning speed!

The combined effects of Speed Boost and Agility were displayed to the fullest at this moment!

Seeing Combusken's astonishing speed, Flint's eyelids twitched, but it only stoked his fighting spirit further. He shouted, "Sonic Flame Punch!"

"Urah!"

As Infernape ran, it suddenly Stockpiled power in its right fist. The red flames covering its body seemed drawn in, rapidly spinning