Had the match already begun? No, it was already over! Qian Fu could never have imagined that Kabutops, renowned for its defense, would fail to withstand even a single slash from its opponent! And Chu Xin's Pokémon was only a Farfetch'd.
On the platform, Kaka calmly sheathed his weapon. He twirled his leek with flair before tucking it against his chest, then cast a disdainful glance at the fallen Kabutops.
An opponent like this actually qualified for the Kendo Tournament? What a disgrace!
Qian Fu hurried over to Kabutops, too worried to think about anything else, and checked his Pokémon's injuries. A massive crack stretched from Kabutops's head all the way down its back-the mark left by Kaka's single, full-power slash.
Qian Fu's hand trembled as he touched the wound on Kabutops's back, his shock beyond measure. Was that really a Farfetch'd? Could he be cheating?
But no matter how suspicious Qian Fu was, the outcome had already been decided. In the end, his run in the Kendo Championship stopped at the Top 16.
"Come back, Kabutops. Thank you for your hard work."
Qian Fu took out his Poké Ball and recalled the badly injured Kabutops to rest. Looking at the Poké Ball in his hand, he wore a faint, rueful smile.
I still let my guard down in the end. That Farfetch'd was an absolute monster!
I thought I could make it one round further, but it turned out I was the easy target.
After losing the match, Qian Fu left the platform with good grace.
Oh well. The Top 16 it is. According to the rules, even the Top 16 receive resource rewards, just in smaller quantities.
For the Viridian Gym, any resources were welcome. He had entered the Kendo Championship on impulse, but it had still ended