"First, he used Waterfall to restrict his opponent's movement, then used himself as bait to lure his opponent into close range!"
Wallace watched the steam filling the battlefield intently, murmuring under his breath.
"That combination from Blaziken not only broke him free of his opponent's hold, but also dealt a great deal of damage!"
He looked at Steven.
"Who says our Hoenn Region has no prodigies?"
Steven shook his head with a wry smile.
"There's still a gap, but Yong and A Kun have certainly performed well!"
Drake of the Elite Four nodded.
"Neither side gained much from that exchange, but Swampert seized the initiative, so he has a slight advantage."
Wallace smiled faintly and said pointedly,
"Only a slight advantage? There's something particularly striking about Yong's Pokémon-their Defense and Special Defense are frighteningly high! And their stamina recovery is astonishing!"
Recalling the Gym battle, Wallace spoke with a serious expression.
"Their defenses and stamina are enough to shock almost any opponent. The attacks you see simply don't inflict the damage they should... What an extraordinary young man."
Steven smiled and said,
"That's why we're placing Hoenn's future in his hands!"
In the stands beside the battlefield.
Bruno, who had been drawn over long ago, had eyes blazing with fighting spirit.
"What formidable opponents! I'll remember you both!"
Grinning and showing his gleaming white teeth, Bruno turned and walked away.
The outcome no longer mattered. Whoever advanced, all he needed was a chance to battle him!
After a long while, the steam gradually dispersed. Swampert and Blaziken faced each other from opposite sides of the battlefield, panting heavily. However, Swampert was steadily recovering, while Blaziken remained on one knee.
The sight left even more people bewildered.
"That Swampert has incredible stamina! He's not just physically strong!"
"Maybe Blaziken was being