On the second attempt, all three Pokémon showed clear improvement.
After failing the first time, Blaziken quickly came up with a solution—it consciously drew on Flying type energy to help adjust its center of gravity, allowing it to hold on longer.
Blaziken's feet kept shifting across the slick trunk, its eyes fixed intently on the wood beneath them. Even as the trunk flipped repeatedly, it could steady itself with that light, floating sensation.
If not for the successive sharp turns that it simply could not keep up with, it could have lasted even longer.
Eevee, meanwhile, demonstrated the advantage of experience gained from similar training.
The little one's four paws stepped steadily and precisely across the rough bark, its fluffy tail raised high like a sensitive balancing pole, swiftly correcting every tilt of its body.
It held on for nearly two minutes, more than twice as long as before. When it landed on the deck, its large brown eyes were full of pride.
Although Grovyle had the advantage in body structure, the gap in strength and experience still left it in last place.
It lasted over a minute and twenty seconds, a significant improvement over its first attempt. A trace of unwillingness flashed through its golden eyes as Gardevoir sent it back to the stern to prepare for another challenge.
"Not bad. You've all improved," Xinhai said with a smile, encouraging them before having them continue taking turns training.
Over the next half hour, the three Pokémon took turns, growing steadier with every attempt.
Blaziken became increasingly adept at combining Flying type energy with balancing techniques, Eevee's sense of rhythm grew smoother, and Grovyle gradually closed the gap with its natural physical advantages.
By the end, each Pokémon could remain steady on the trunk for over three minutes, calmly handling