A month later...
Deep in the Pacific Ocean, in the outer grounds of the Temple of the Sea, a fierce battle was underway.
A terrifyingly powerful Shiny Gyarados lashed its tail viciously at Greninja, surging Grass-type Energy coating it.
"Turn its strength against it! Jump onto it, then use Night Slash!"
Greninja nimbly launched itself up through the water, as though the seawater had no effect on it at all.
Its spinning body narrowly brushed past Power Whip in the water. Seizing the opportunity, Greninja planted a hand on Gyarados's tail and vaulted onto it, borrowing its momentum. It raced forward along Gyarados's massive, thick tail, Night Slash already poised in its hand.
Gyarados twisted around and unleashed Crunch. Greninja immediately used Quick Attack to force itself faster, shooting through its enormous jaws before they closed with the speed of thunder leaving no time to cover one's ears. It emerged on the other side and struck Gyarados's head with Night Slash!
"Nicely done!" Cheng Tian shouted excitedly.
"Keep it up!" Manaphy sat on Cheng Tian's shoulder. The little mascot was cheering Greninja on while using its authority to part the seawater into a barrier, giving Cheng Tian room to breathe.
Gyarados's expression could not help darkening. Manaphy was the one who had asked it to be a sparring partner, Manaphy was the one who would not let it strike to kill, and Manaphy was still the one cheering for its opponent as it took a beating!
Boo-hoo! Lord Sixth Generation! Please step in and do something!
Gyarados was furious, but there was absolutely nothing it could do.
Was it strong? Very strong. Even ten Manaphy might not be able to beat it.
Yet it could do nothing about this little tyrant, nor did it dare show any temper. Manaphy bore