Zeraora had never expected its opponent to come looking for it again after so long. It could also clearly sense the tremendous increase in its opponent's strength, but none of that mattered most.
Veins bulged on Zeraora's forehead, and it wore a remarkably human expression, as though it were saying, "Do you even hear what you're saying? Watch it, or I'll beat you to death!"
Undefeated for years, its pride had reached considerable heights. No matter how much its opponent had improved, there was absolutely no way it could defeat Zeraora. That was something Zeraora had never doubted.
Electricity erupted all over its body, and bones throughout its frame cracked even louder than Greninja's had. An almost tangible Electric Terrain spread out, turning the surrounding area into a paradise of lightning.
Without warning, Thunder descended from the sky, striking straight at Greninja. Greninja stood completely still, using Role Play to copy its opponent's Volt Absorb the instant it was hit. Now electricity swirled around its body too, making it look even cooler, okay!
"Whoever's bones crack louder is stronger? What are you, an elementary schooler?" Cheng Tian shouted. "Double Team!"
Dozens of Greninja raced toward Zeraora. Zeraora threw a punch; before its fist arrived, the lightning had already struck. Lightning poured out with the gust from its punch, a manifestation of its pride.
You want to beat me? Train for another dozen years first!
But the electricity was not meant to hurt Greninja, only to disperse all the distracting Double Team copies and identify the real one. After all, Greninja's Ability had already changed!
The instant the real Greninja was exposed, Zeraora stimulated its muscles with electricity and attacked at astonishing speed. Fighting-type energy coated its fist: Drain Punch, a move that could turn its opponent's stamina into its own.