Chapter 106: Chapter 105: Fighting Across Levels, Striving for Growth!
Blaziken and Roserade were both incredibly fast, their moves clearly polished through rigorous training.
Blaziken's Flame Charge, cloaked in fiery energy, rendered it immune to Stun Spore, burning away the paralyzing powder upon contact. The spores scattered harmlessly.
Boom!
But Scorbunny's opening move was also Flame Charge, and thanks to Skiploom's Tailwind, it was far faster than Blaziken!
In a flash, Scorbunny ignored the charging Blaziken and dashed straight for Roserade.
"Blaze!" Blaziken cried, seemingly accusing Scorbunny of unsportsmanlike behavior, before redirecting its attack toward Skiploom with determination.
Boom!
Scorbunny's Flame Charge struck Roserade first, the impact knocking it backward with sheer force.
Meanwhile, Skiploom gracefully evaded Blaziken's attack. In terms of speed and agility, Skiploom was unmatched.
With Roserade unable to close the distance due to Scorbunny's relentless assault, and Skiploom nullifying Blaziken's efforts with precise dodges, the opposition found itself in a bind.
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"Scorbunny, Flame Charge, again! Skiploom, Aromatherapy!"
Skiploom's sole mission was to support Scorbunny, ensuring its performance remained unhindered.
As Roserade's Stun Spore began to take effect on Scorbunny, Skiploom immediately activated Aromatherapy, curing the paralysis before it could hinder Scorbunny's momentum.
Scorbunny charged forward again, flames surging as it targeted Roserade.
Roserade: Not again...
Blaziken, now visibly frustrated, attempted to intercept Skiploom but struggled to land a hit due to Skiploom's exceptional evasion.
"Blaziken, Double Kick to assist Roserade! Roserade, Sweet Scent!"
The backpacked girl made a decisive call, aiming to reduce Skiploom's evasion with Sweet Scent while Blaziken provided cover for Roserade.
Rax couldn't help but nod in appreciation. Despite being pressured, the girl was quick to adapt, showcasing her potential as a trainer.
However, Skiploom wasn't just about evasion.
"Scorbunny, Flame Charge again! Skiploom, Reflect!"
Skiploom calmly set up a shimmering Reflect, reducing the damage from physical attacks.
Blaziken's Double Kick landed squarely on Scorbunny, pushing it back several meters. But thanks to the Reflect, Scorbunny emerged with only minor injuries, while Roserade was clearly on its last legs after another Flame Charge.
"Roserade is unable to battle. The match continues!"
The referee's announcement prompted the girl to recall her Roserade.
Blaziken, see thing with frustration, turned its full attention to Scorbunny, charging forward with reckless abandon.
"Quick Attack!"
"Quick attack!"
Both trainers shouted the same command. Scorbunny and Blaziken collided repeatedly, their speed creating bursts of light across the battlefield.
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Rax's heart skipped a beat as Blaziken used Slash, its sharp claws narrowly missing Scorbunny but grazing its fur.
The potential of the move, combined with its tearing effect, could have been disastrous. Fortunately, it missed.
"Scorbunny, Quick Attack! Skiploom, Cotton Spore!"
Skiploom unleashed a flurry of Cotton Spore, drastically slowing Blaziken's movements.
Scorbunny seized the opportunity, darting around Blaziken and landing repeated hits. The slowing effects of Cotton Spore, combined with Skiploom's Tailwind, tipped the battle in Rax's favor.
The girl refused to give up, her voice steady. "Blaziken, Flame Charge, keep going!"
Though Blaziken burned away the Cotton Spores and regained some speed, the war of attrition continued.
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The battlefield turned into a relentless clash of fire and speed, with Scorbunny and Blaziken trading blows under the roaring crowd.
Finally, after a grueling five minutes, one of them collapsed.
Who would emerge victorious?
To be continued...