The horned, hellhound-like canine Pokémon exuded a powerful presence on the battlefield.
Hu Bin smiled faintly and sent out his Ninetales.
"Go, Ninetales! It's your turn to put on a show!"
Once Ninetales took the field, its face brimmed with fighting spirit. It was determined to win this battle!
After all that training, after pushing itself so hard at the Sky Pillar, it could finally test its skills!
Flint froze slightly at the sight of Ninetales. As an Elite Four member himself, he could say with absolute certainty that Ninetales had surpassed Elite Four level. It was even a little stronger than his Houndoom.
Flint sucked in a breath. What's going on? I haven't done anything to offend Hu Bin, have I? He didn't pull out all the stops like this even when he fought Glacia of the Hoenn League's Elite Four! Now he's sent out Ninetales, one of his top-tier Pokémon. He's dead set on destroying me!
Cynthia shook her head with a smile and said softly, "Looks like Flint is in trouble this time. Hu Bin is getting serious. Back when Ninetales wasn't nearly this strong, it defeated Hu Jiaxing's Suicune and took down a legendary! Its strength must be terrifying now!"
The other Elite Four members swallowed as well. Hu Bin, could you show a little humanity?
In the stands, Tobias's brow twitched. Good grief, Hu Bin. You've really been hiding your strength!
The battle officially began, and Flint immediately gave his hellhound, Houndoom, an order!
"Go, Houndoom! Use Flamethrower!"
Powerful Fire-type energy gathered in Houndoom's mouth, and a mighty stream of flames blasted toward Ninetales!
Hu Bin smiled faintly and said, "Ninetales, dodge Flamethrower and use Hail!"
Ninetales nimbly evaded the Flamethrower. Dark clouds gathered overhead, and hail began falling from the sky. Ninetales's figure flickered