Greninja might not have been strong enough on his own, but enough attacks could tip the scales.
Under the relentless assault, even Gallade was struggling to hold on.
Unable to dodge, he took Aerial Ace head-on and was sent flying. All he managed was a scream.
Never in his life had he fought such a frustrating battle!
Yue Zeng looked at Gallade with concern and said slowly, "Let's show them what we can really do!"
He still had a trump card!
Beyond Mega Evolution, he had his own special understanding of Fighting-types.
How else could he have founded a Gym of his own?
Martial arts!
His understanding of Fighting-types was right there in the Gym's name.
He used martial arts to strengthen his Pokémon in battle, bringing the traditional martial arts of the Eastern Lands into Pokémon battles!
"Bajiquan—Brick Break!"
At the command, Gallade instantly raised his right arm and swung it in an uncanny motion, striking straight at Greninja.
Infused with Bajiquan, Brick Break looked more powerful—and seemed impossible to dodge. It struck Greninja dead-on.
Fortunately, the move Greninja had just used was Aerial Ace, a Flying-type move.
That reduced the damage he took from Brick Break!
Otherwise, that one blow would have hurt badly.
"Well, they're showing us what they can really do. Let's stop holding back!"
Seeing Yue Zeng bring out his best move, Xu Mu grew serious at once.
Greninja, too, had pulled away from Gallade the moment he was hit.
"Gren!"
[About time, Little Master!]
With that, Greninja charged Gallade again.
"Once more, Aerial Ace!"
At Xu Mu's command, Greninja leaped high. He traced a graceful arc through the air, then swooped at Gallade like a bird.
"Counterattack! Tai Chi—Close Combat!"
Close Combat combined with Tai Chi Fist was a finishing move Gallade had practiced