"Yana~!"
As the white light faded, Baltoy appeared on the field, its body enveloped in psychic power.
Pale purple light flowed across its surface. Clearly, after spending all this time storing energy in preparation for evolution, Baltoy's psychic power had made another breakthrough!
Yong patted its body and said with a smile,
"Baltoy, you've done enough. It's time to take that step! I'll leave this battle to you!"
"Yana!"
A faint glow shone from its narrowed eyes. Baltoy nodded and looked at the Primeape opposite it.
Already worked into a fury, Primeape waited no longer. It roared, its fur bristling as powerful energy surged outward!
Then it charged forward, crossing its arms. White energy churned around both fists until it completely covered its arms!
The Pokémon's overwhelming presence was both savage and sharp!
Focus Energy first, then Cross Chop?
This Primeape has plenty of experience!
Yong silently praised it, but kept his expression calm as he said softly,
"Confusion!"
"Yana~"
With a low cry, Baltoy's eyes lit up purple, and a tremendous surge of psychic power poured out!
"Puha???"
The charging Primeape's gaze sharpened. Then pale purple psychic power enveloped its entire body. With a shift of Baltoy's gaze, it was hurled away and slammed heavily into a distant tree!
"Great control over your power, Baltoy! You've improved so much!"
Yong was generous with his praise.
Baltoy nodded. Though its face showed no expression, Yong's praise must have made it happy.
In the surrounding trees, the Aipom hiding among the branches watched Primeape get knocked away. At last, they dared to poke their heads out cautiously, chattering to one another.
Yong looked them over curiously and couldn't help asking,
"What's wrong? Primeape has already lost. You should hurry and leave too!"
Just then, Primeape emerged from behind the tree, clutching