Houndoom's Fire and Dark typing gave it an advantage over Treecko, but Hu Bin smiled confidently and did not switch Treecko out.
Zhen Bang gritted his teeth. "You're not switching Pokémon? You think a Treecko that hasn't even evolved can beat my Houndoom?"
Hu Bin said nothing. His confident gaze and a will of steel that would never make it through airport security would not let him back down. Besides, these Trainers were no good. There was absolutely nothing to fear.
Treecko folded its little arms as well, looking at Houndoom with disdain.
Why did this big, pitch-black dog look so weak? It wasn't even as strong as my big brother!
Even the Ponyta inside its Pokémon Egg rocked slightly, scorning Houndoom. Weakling. Just wait until I hatch. I'll beat you up.
Houndoom roared angrily at Treecko, furious at being ignored!
Just then, Zeraora and Blaziken emerged from their Poké Balls on their own and stared coldly at Houndoom.
So you're the one scaring our little brother?
The imposing presence of those two powerhouses instantly left Houndoom's legs trembling uncontrollably.
Zhen Bang's expression changed when he saw Blaziken and Zeraora appear. Was he going to send those two into battle? They hadn't looked that strong on television, but looking closely now, weren't they a whole lot stronger than that?
Blaziken and Zeraora glanced at Zhen Bang, then returned to their Poké Balls on their own. Tch. Fighting this lot would be a waste of energy.
Hu Bin clapped his hands. "Let's start the match. You go first!"
Zhen Bang gritted his teeth. "Don't get cocky. I'm a Trainer with three Badges, after all. I just couldn't be bothered to get the others. Let me show you my real strength! Go, Houndoom! Flamethrower!"
Treecko stood motionless, making no response as flames