Battle with Ishimaru

"Bai Shi, come have a battle with me!"

Ishimaru rubbed his hands together and said to Bai Shi impatiently.

Ever since Bai Shi returned to Twinleaf Town, he had been thinking about battling him.

Unfortunately, Bai Shi had been busy renovating his new house, and Ishimaru had not wanted to disturb him, so he had been forced to put it aside for the time being.

Now that the renovations were finished, he had finally found his chance.

"Hahaha, then let me see what you're capable of now!"

Seeing how eager Ishimaru was, Bai Shi smiled and agreed without hesitation.

The two hit it off immediately and went to the outskirts for this 2v2 battle.

"Come out, Makuhita!"

Ishimaru took out a Poké Ball and tossed it into the air.

A yellow Pokémon with black boxing-glove-like hands and the appearance of a rabbit appeared in front of Bai Shi.

"Makuhita? Electrike, I choose you!"

After a brief moment of thought, Bai Shi decided on his starting Pokémon.

Ishimaru had only recently caught Makuhita.

With Electrike's strength, it should be able to handle it.

"Makuhita, use Force Palm!"

As soon as both Pokémon took their positions, Ishimaru launched the first attack.

At his command, Makuhita immediately raised its fist and punched toward Electrike, releasing a powerful shock wave.

"Electrike, use Agility!"

Facing the force of Makuhita's punch, Bai Shi remained calm and gave his command unhurriedly.

Electrike pushed off with all four limbs and burst forward at incredible speed, easily dodging Makuhita's attack.

"Makuhita, keep using Force Palm!"

Ishimaru refused to give up and ordered Makuhita to continue attacking.

Makuhita punched with both hands, firing several shock waves, but Electrike dodged them all.

Not only had they failed to inflict any damage, but they had allowed the opponent to close in.

"Electrike,