Pokémon, Ash's art style is off!

The Blazing Roaring Tiger's body once again uncontrollably retreated two steps.

"Is it like this again...?"

Kukui's eyes narrowed to the same size as Xiao Gang's.

But this time, he saw it clearly!

Infernape didn't dodge the attack—it used a tremor and twist of its body the instant the attack landed to deflect most of Incineroar's force.

Then, while releasing the force, launch a counterattack.

A seamless blend of offense and defense, moving with effortless grace!

"interesting."

Kukui smiled, a slight curve appearing at the corners of his mouth.

Although he didn't understand the intricacies of it all, this amount of information was already enough for him!

His gaze shifted to Xiao Zhi on the sidelines.

"Ash, this Primeape you trained is surprisingly a master of technique..."

"Pikachu pikachu~"

Xiao Zhi scratched his head, but hadn't said anything yet.

Pikachu chimed in from his shoulder, with an "of course" expression on its face.

Kukui withdrew his gaze and looked at the Blazing Roaring Tiger in the arena.

"So it really is some kind of technique..."

"Pikachu?!"

Pikachu, the strategist, feels like he's been tricked!

What despicable Aloramen!

"In that case, let's try a different strategy!"

Kukui raised his hand.

"Blazing Roaring Tiger, increase your attack frequency!"

Continuous attack!

Since it's a skill, it inevitably has its limits!

Incineroar roared and charged at Infernape once more.

This time, its attack was completely different.

There is no set method or routine.

It was one punch after another, one claw after another.

Swift as the wind, dense as a sudden rain.

Right fist!

Left paw!

Elbow strike!

Knee strike!

Headbutt!

Each strike carried terrifying power, each strike aimed straight for vital points.

The Inferno Monkey's body trembled and twisted incessantly.

One punch and it's gone.

Removed with a single claw.

Elbow strikes, knee strikes, headbutts... get rid of them all.

However, the attacks from the other side are getting faster and faster, and the gaps left for it to deflect the force are getting shorter and shorter.

finally--

"boom!"

A punch landed squarely on Inferno Monkey's chest.

Although most of the force was dissipated, the punch still dealt it a considerable blow.

The Infernape swayed.

But then, another punch came!

The Fiery Roaring Tiger pressed its advantage relentlessly, unleashing even more ferocious attacks.

"boom!"

This time, even Infernape couldn't stand still.

Using the impact of this move, it flipped over and leaped backward.

They created distance between themselves.

The entire room fell silent for a second.

Then, gasps of surprise erupted.

"Holy crap! I'm canceling!"

"That fiery monkey has retreated!"

"The Blazing Roaring Tiger is so fierce! With that attack frequency and power, who can withstand it!"

"Numbers! Pure numerical superiority!"

The host stood on the sidelines, dumbfounded.

During that attack, he only saw that Incineroar didn't really hurt Magma Monkey at first.

Then, without any warning, Primeape suddenly created distance between them.

I have absolutely no idea why.

But it doesn't matter, it doesn't matter if he doesn't understand, as long as someone else can understand it!

"So, Elite Four member, Infernape... dodged the final blow?"

The host tentatively asked Shiba.

But Shiba shook his head.

"No, I was hit."

The host was taken aback.

"It got hit? But it looks fine."

"It's just that the force has been released."

"You mean...it neutralized the power of the attack?"

Shiba didn't speak, but simply nodded slightly.

"How is this possible..."

The host stopped abruptly halfway through his sentence, a word suddenly popping into his mind.

Dissipate force.

As a fighter from the Kanto region, he had certainly heard of this technique.

To deflect the opponent's attack and transform it into one's own strength to counterattack.

It sounds simple, but it's incredibly difficult to do.

This requires absolute control over the body and the ability to make the most minute adjustments the instant the attack lands.

It's almost over; the pressure can't be released.

If you're too slow, you'll get hit.

The fiery monkey in front of us did it so smoothly and flawlessly—that's already at the master level!

Putting everything else aside, with this skill alone, he could open a martial arts school back in Northeast China and make a fortune, ensuring three generations of his family a comfortable life!

Shiba did not answer.

His gaze remained fixed on the Infernape in the arena.

In his opinion, Infernape's performance was just average.

However, since Ash sent out a Primeape instead of the stronger Pikachu, there must be something he wants to show him.

This fiery monkey must be hiding something.

He's waiting to see!

......

In the arena, the Blazing Roaring Tiger was panting heavily.

That barrage of attacks just now took a toll.

But there was a hint of excitement in its eyes as it looked at the Fire Monkey.

Because it saw—a faint red mark on the chest of the Infernape.

That's exactly where I was hit.

Although it seemed to be unharmed, it knew that its attack had been effective!

Kukui also saw the red mark.

He laughed, a hearty laugh.

"I see."

He said loudly.