Boosted by Grassy Terrain, Energy Ball packed a powerful punch, stripping away a third of Pidgeotto's HP in one hit.
Meanwhile, thanks to an enormous defense boost, Bellossom lost only a sixth of its HP to Air Slash.
For Bellossom, bolstered by Grassy Terrain, that was practically no damage at all. Once the terrain's healing effect activated, it would recover all the damage Pidgeotto's Air Slash had dealt.
Within Grassy Terrain, Bellossom was already like a mighty boss monster.
"Ninjask, use Fury Cutter!"
Xiao Wei's Ninjask continued using Fury Cutter. The move had now reached its maximum power, making its damage considerable.
At Xiao Wei's command, Ninjask rapidly beat its wings and began gathering the surrounding Bug-type energy.
Under Ninjask's control, vast amounts of Bug-type energy clung to the spikes on its arms. Once the energy had gathered, Ninjask thrust out its spikes and attacked Bellossom.
"Squirtle, get in front of Bellossom and use Protect!"
Seeing the terrifying power of the opponent's Fury Cutter, Li Wei chose to protect Bellossom.
"Wartortle! Wartortle!"
Wartortle quickly moved in front of Bellossom and absorbed a vast amount of energy, shaping it into a transparent barrier.
As soon as the barrier formed, Ninjask's Fury Cutter arrived. The immensely powerful slash struck the barrier, which creaked under the strain.
Finally, Wartortle's Protect barrier shattered, but the energy of Ninjask's Fury Cutter was exhausted as well. Protect had only just managed to block Ninjask's powerful strike.
At that moment, Grassy Terrain released a flood of emerald light, bathing all four Pokémon and restoring their HP.
"Xiao Wei, switch targets and attack Wartortle this time. Wartortle just used Protect," Zhang Cheng instructed him.
Ninjask's Fury Cutter was now what their opponents feared most. Even Bellossom, with its terrifying defense, would lose half its HP if it took