Slaking on the Battlefield had taken four punches from Machamp's Mega Punch, then unleashed a devastating Counter. Although the punch missed Machamp, it struck the ground and blasted a huge crater into it. Even the shock wave injured Machamp.
Zhuo Yue and Chu Xin broke into cold sweats at the sight of the crater in the arena. If that punch had actually hit Machamp, it would have been a one-hit kill!
Fortunately, Zhuo Yue's command had sent Machamp dodging early, allowing it to evade Slaking's attack.
"What a powerful Slaking. Wang Zhixian, I really underestimated you. That punch alone is enough to earn you a spot on the main team!"
"It's a real shame it missed Machamp. You won't get another chance like that. Looks like your Slaking is still affected by its Truant Ability!"
Zhuo Yue looked at Wang Zhixian seriously as he spoke. Just as he had said, after throwing that devastating punch, Wang Zhixian's Machamp rubbed its painfully aching abdomen, then visibly wilted. It yawned and swayed on the Battlefield, looking ready to collapse and take a nap at any moment.
"Ah, Slaking, can you really not keep going?"
Wang Zhixian marched over to Slaking in a huff and loudly questioned his partner.
Slaking looked at Wang Zhixian beside it, its eyelids almost shut. Still, it forced itself to yawn and nod. It was simply too sleepy.
"All right, Slaking. Get some rest!"
With that, Wang Zhixian took out a Poké Ball and recalled Slaking.
Watching Wang Zhixian's actions, Zhuo Yue looked puzzled. Was he planning to give up?
Chu Xin, however, watched thoughtfully. He hadn't expected to see the Suqian Switch Strategy in this world.
"Captain Zhuo Yue, sorry. Slaking really is too tired. I'll send out another Pokémon to battle you for now. Once Slaking