After a short rest, Baimu got up.
He walked toward Zhengyi, who had been unable to contain his excitement and was already waiting on the field.
The trainers from both places grew noisy. Everyone was eager for the closing match. Even Marlin, who had left the field looking devastated, forced herself to perk up. Jin Ge had long since claimed what he considered the best viewing spot.
Zhengyi had shown his strength in the opening match. His tremendously powerful Solar Beam had left a lasting impression.
What would happen when he faced Baimu?
Let it start already!
Countless spectators watched expectantly as Baimu entered the field.
There was no need for words. Their eyes met, and that was the signal to begin. Zhengyi, who had been planning this for nearly a week, excitedly threw a Poké Ball.
"I'm counting on you! Torkoal!"
Pop!
Light flashed.
An orange-brown tortoise entered the field, smoke streaming from its large nostrils as it cried out like a train whistle.
The moment it appeared, a hazy, illusory sun emerged in the sky. Fierce sunlight poured down over the Battle Arena.
"A Torkoal with Drought, huh."
Baimu glanced at the false sun overhead and threw the Poké Ball he had prepared.
Pop!
"Luto!"
Dragapult's ghostly body trembled. It disliked having its entire form exposed beneath the sunlight, as though it had nowhere to hide.
Beat the opponent quickly and get off the field.
It looked toward Torkoal, whose nostrils puffed smoke with every breath. Light flickered across Dragapult's body, and an instant later, it vanished.
Zhengyi gave his order without hesitation. "Eruption!"
"Donta!"
Torkoal raised its head and let out a long cry.
BOOM!!
The blast was deafening!
A terrifying pillar of fire burst from the center of Torkoal's shell, stretching from earth to sky. Endless