Nihilego was utterly furious. It immediately used Double Team, creating more than a dozen copies so Ninetales could no longer restrain it with Extrasensory.
Freed from its restraints, Nihilego launched a fierce attack on Torchic, spraying out a blast of Acid!
Torchic had no time to react. Nihilego's Acid was about to hit!
Even Hu Bin's scalp prickled at the little trickster's terrifying combat instincts.
He hurriedly ordered, "Ninetales, protect Torchic! Use Protect!"
As Torchic's caring big sister and idol, Ninetales charged over without hesitation. A green barrier flashed into place as Ninetales stood in front of Torchic and blocked the Acid!
Torchic stared blankly at Ninetales protecting it, its eyes filled with gratitude and frustration.
If only I could get stronger, I could definitely defeat Nihilego! I'm still too weak!
After blocking the attack, Ninetales gave the dejected Torchic a meaningful look, then fired a charged Ice Beam straight at Nihilego!
Torchic instantly understood Ninetales's intention and used Flare Blitz, attacking Nihilego while Ice Beam kept it occupied!
In Hu Bin's arms, Dratini's big eyes shone with admiration. So strong! If only I could become that strong.
Although Nihilego withstood Ninetales's Ice Beam, it had no chance to dodge Torchic's Flare Blitz!
Torchic's Flare Blitz struck it hard, sending it crashing to the ground with a cry of pain!
The furious Nihilego loudly protested that Ninetales and Torchic had no sense of fair play! Two Pokémon picking on one Ultra Beast! I let my guard down and didn't dodge!
Nihilego shakily rose and floated into the air, preparing to flee, find its companions, and come back with them to settle the score!
Hu Bin knew he couldn't let Nihilego escape now. If it got away, the other two might come charging back and gang up on them.
Hu Bin