"Froslass failed to use Hail and was instead defeated by a single Hydro Pump from Salamence!" The Announcer's voice rang throughout the stadium, snapping the stunned crowd out of their daze. Enthusiastic cheers erupted at once.
"Just looking at that Froslass, you could tell it would be tough to handle. I never imagined it wouldn't even withstand one hit from Salamence." Tetsuya was deeply shocked as well.
"That guy in the last match this morning—Han something, wasn't it? His Pokémon was just as amazing. Are we going to see another clean sweep, one against six?" Masamune, who had lost to Ash, swallowed. "Compared to these guys, I've still got a long way to go."
"Don't worry. With my guts, I'm sure I can beat an opponent like that." After saying this, Ash made sure to encourage Masamune. "With your fighting spirit, Masamune, you'll be fine too."
"Exactly!" Masamune nodded solemnly. "If I hadn't already lost, I'd definitely show them just how strong my fighting spirit is."
"Ninjask, stand by for battle!" Paul threw his second Poké Ball.
"Salamence, Hydro Pump!" Liu Qing commanded.
"Ninjask, use Agility, then Leech Life!" Paul issued his command as well.
Ninjask darted aside, dodging Salamence's Hydro Pump, then flew so swiftly around Salamence that it seemed to form a continuous ring. Green light gathered, wrapping around Salamence like countless thorny vines and draining its strength.
"Ninjask's Leech Life has landed!" the Announcer announced loudly.
"Ninjask certainly lives up to its reputation as the transparent Pokémon. Even without Speed Boost, its speed is no joke, and now that ability is making it even faster," Han Ye murmured in the stands.
"My big brother's Salamence won't go down to a move like that," Liu Qing said confidently. He had traveled with Liu Qing throughout the Hoenn Region,