Next came the second match of the round that would narrow the field from ten to eight. Zhang Cheng and Lu Luan followed the referee to their designated battle positions.
"Both Trainers have one minute to prepare. The match will begin in one minute," the referee reminded them.
"I've been looking forward to battling you. Let's have a good, all-out fight!" Lu Luan clenched both fists, looking eager to begin.
"I've also been wanting to see just how strong Kyoto University's top Trainers are." Zhang Cheng was just as excited about the match. Aside from Ye Tian, he had never battled another Trainer from Kyoto University.
"Both sides, take your positions. Begin!" The minute was up, and the referee announced the start of the match.
"Poliwrath, I choose you!"
"Greninja, get ready for battle!"
Both sides sent out their opening Pokémon at the same time. Not knowing which Pokémon Lu Luan would choose, Zhang Cheng stuck to his usual strategy and led with Poliwrath.
Lu Luan's opening Pokémon was Greninja. Zhang Cheng guessed that this was most likely the starter Pokémon Lu Luan had begun his journey with.
Seeing the sleek Greninja on the battlefield, Zhang Cheng quickly activated the Detection System. A wealth of data appeared before his eyes:
``` Name: Greninja (Level 69)
Gender: Male
Potential: A
Type: Water, Dark
Held item: Scope Lens (A lens that reveals weak points. Moves used by the Pokémon holding it are more likely to land critical hits.)
Basic moves: Pound, Growl, Bubble, Quick Attack, Lick, Water Pulse, Smokescreen, Round, Fling, Smack Down, Water Shuriken, Haze, Role Play, Night Slash, Spikes, Shadow Sneak, Feint Attack, Substitute, Extrasensory, Double Team, Hydro Pump
Learned moves: Surf, Ice Beam, Waterfall, Rock Slide, Protect, Aerial Ace, Scald
Egg moves: Mind Reader, Camouflage, Toxic Spikes, Power-Up Punch