Because the matches started fairly early, Liu Qing and Liu Yuan arrived at the venue early to watch the battles and wait for their own turns. The first match was completely uninteresting as both competitors knocked each other out, but the second match featured a showdown between Meowth and Persian-a very interesting matchup. Persian possessed a high level and a diverse arsenal of moves, yet that Meowth proved even stronger. It endured Persian's Fury Swipes and Water Pulse, managed to counterattack with Iron Tail, and ultimately finished the match with Thunderbolt. Liu Qing noted down the name of that Pokémon Trainer as Tetsuya.
"The third match of District 3, Block 3 is about to begin. Contestants Aqiang and Liu Qing, please take the stage." The second match ended, and the broadcast immediately called out the announcement, repeating it twice.
"I didn't expect Mr. Tetsuya's next match to be against Liu Qing. Ash, we can use this chance to see which Pokémon Liu Qing has and what moves it knows." Up in the stands directly opposite Liu Qing's position, Brock spoke to Ash.
"Ash, do you guys know the Trainer named Liu Qing?" After leaving the arena, Tetsuya had also come over to stand near Ash and the others, asking familiarly.
"Yeah, Liu Qing comes from the Kanto Region just like me, and he's the one who won both the Kanto League and the Johto League championships I participated in." Ash introduced.
"Is that so!" Tetsuya looked toward Liu Qing's direction, a slight look of solemnity crossing his face.
"Come on out, Volcarona!" After taking his position, Liu Qing was the first to send out his Pokémon.
"Volcarona?" Ash immediately took out his Pokédex: "Volcarona, the Sun Pokémon, the evolved form of Larvesta. It is said that when the ground is