In the jungle, Golduck and Xiao Wu were locked in battle, while Kaka fought Metang nearby. Electrike and Houndoom raced about, and watching the chaotic battlefield left Chu Xin utterly exhausted.
An Dongyang, why aren't you here yet?
Chu Xin sighed helplessly. His Pokémon were gradually losing ground. Kaka's stamina was giving out, and his attacks against Metang grew weaker and weaker. Electrike was slowing down too; all that running had drained an enormous amount of his strength.
Xiao Wu was an exception. He had only just joined the fight and could hold out for a while longer, but he had already taken Houndoom's Hyper Beam. Combined with his existing injuries, that left his prospects grim.
Looking at his Pokémon, Chu Xin sighed helplessly. He could not hold on much longer. Perhaps in another minute, his Pokémon would all collapse, and then the Team Rocket members would kill him too.
Overwhelmed by urgency, Chu Xin instinctively raised his head, looking through the dense trees toward the white clouds in the sky.
An Dongyang! Why aren't you here yet?
Finally, Kaka was the first to reach his limit. Burst Aura had consumed a tremendous amount of stamina, and with his strength depleted, he dropped out of that state. The Leek he swung at Metagross was knocked back by its fist.
Kaka went flying, rolled twice, and collapsed on the ground. Chu Xin hurriedly picked him up and cradled him protectively in his arms.
After a quick check of Kaka's injuries, Chu Xin breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, they were only minor.
Meanwhile, Electrike was struck by Houndoom's Fire Blast. The violent explosion tore apart his electric cloak, and Ball Lightning collapsed along with it. The blast sent Electrike flying, and he landed at Chu Xin's feet.
Electrike struggled to get