At the Olivine Gym, Chuck and Gary's sparring match was underway.
Facing Fighting-type master Chuck, Gary was quite calm. He even sent out Gengar without the slightest mental pressure.
Maylene, who was acting as referee, and Touko at the sidelines could not help giving Young Master Mao strange looks.
A competitor in the Fighting Masters Invitational, someone labeled a Fighting star, was actually using a Ghost-type against a Fighting-type.
Was there no one in this world he cared about anymore?
However, neither Mr. Chuck nor Miss Jasmine said anything. Since they were using Gym battle rules, they had to be prepared to have their weaknesses targeted.
"Little Bea, watch carefully," Chuck said seriously. "Pokémon battles aren't straightforward fights. Your opponent will study you, predict you, and target your weaknesses relentlessly.
"That's the norm in Pokémon competitions, especially Gym battles."
"Yes!" Bea nodded and waited earnestly for the match to begin.
"Even so, Mr. Gary, that's really playing dirty~" Touko said, embarrassed.
Gary rolled his eyes at Touko. "I never said this was a Fighting-type showdown in the first place~"
Chuck grinned. "Exactly. Come at me with everything you've got."
With neither side objecting, Maylene could only raise her hand and announce, "Then~ Ready, fight!"
"Gengar!" Gengar let out a sinister cackle and instantly flew into the air, ghostly silhouettes flickering one after another. His movement speed was astonishing.
"Even though he isn't a speed specialist, that elusive way Ghost-types move really is tricky." Miss Jasmine switched into Gym Leader mode, becoming completely serious.
"Hahaha! Machoke, use Foresight!" Mr. Chuck swept his hand forward.
As a Fighting-type Gym Leader, how could he not have preparations for Ghost-types?
Foresight and Thunder Punch were required learning for Fighting-type Gym Leaders, specifically to deal with Flying-type and Ghost-type challengers.
Flash! Red light shot from