Pokémon, Ash's art style is off!

"This technique is indeed impressive, I admit, I don't quite understand it."

"but--"

He paused, his gaze fixed intently on Xiaozhi.

"Since it retreated, it means that this technique is not omnipotent, but has its limits, right?"

Xiao Zhi didn't say anything.

But looking at Pikachu's expression, Kukui knew he had guessed right!

This electric mouse is so easy to understand!

"Blazing Roaring Tiger!"

Kukui raised his hand.

"Keep attacking! Don't give it a chance to breathe!"

The Blazing Roaring Tiger growled and pounced on the Infernape once more.

This time, it no longer attacked randomly, but consciously approached and compressed the Primeape's space.

A punch came from the left.

The Infernape dodged to the side.

A punch came from the right.

The fiery monkey tilted its head back to dodge.

The two punches missed their mark, but the Blazing Roaring Tiger's mouth still cracked open in a grin.

Because its purpose has been achieved.

"Oh no! Infernape, retreat quickly!"

Ash keenly sensed what the other side was planning to do.

But it was too late. Just as Incineroar dodged, Incineroar suddenly opened its arms and hugged it tightly!

"Roar!!!"

Incineroar's arms were like iron hoops, firmly locking Infernape in its embrace.

No matter how much it struggled, it remained completely still.

"Holy crap! We caught him!"

"This is it!"

The entire venue erupted in cheers.

"What's the use of having great skills if you can't move when you're being held?"

"Who can break free from the power of the Blazing Roaring Tiger?"

Kukui looked at the locked-up Infernape and smiled.

"Your skills are indeed impressive, but you need to be physically able to use them, right?"

He raised his hand.

"You can't move now, what can you do?"

"Blazing Roaring Tiger!"

Upon hearing this, the Blazing Roaring Tiger tightened its arms even more.

"Roar!"

With a low growl, it leaned back, used its arms to slam the Infernape headfirst into the ground!

If this hits hard, even steel will deform!

The audience held their breath.

"Infernape! Use your legs!"

Xiao Zhi shouted loudly.

Just as the Infernal Monkey's head was about to hit the ground—

The fiery monkey moved.

His legs suddenly shot upwards, then slammed into the chest of the Blazing Roaring Tiger!

"boom!"

A muffled thud.

The Blazing Roaring Tiger felt a sharp pain in its chest, and its arms involuntarily loosened slightly.

With that slight loosening, Infernape's body slid out like an eel.

It flipped in the air and landed steadily on the ground.

The Blazing Roaring Tiger looked down at its chest.

There, two red marks are clearly visible.

It then looked at the Fire Monkey.

There was a hint of apprehension in his eyes.

what? !

Kukui's eyes widened.

Even if you're locked up, how can you break free?

But then he realized what was happening.

"The instantaneous burst of power before landing, using the force of the legs to break free... such reaction speed, such body control..."

He took a deep breath.

The look in their eyes as they gazed at Ash was filled with amazement.

"Ash, you're amazing!"

Xiao Zhi scratched his head and smiled somewhat embarrassedly.

"Doctor, you are also very..."

"Cough cough!!"

Kukui coughed violently twice.

"I meant, Royal Masked Man, you're pretty amazing too!"

"Roar?"

"The Blazing Roaring Tiger too!"

......

After praising everyone, Xiao Zhi took a deep breath.

He looked at Kukui, his gaze becoming serious.

“Bo... Royal masked men, it was you who were attacking the whole time.”

"this time--"

He clenched his fist.

"It's our turn, Infernape!"

"Pfft!"

Upon hearing this, the fiery monkey slowly raised its head.

Those crimson eyes remained utterly calm.

It raised its right hand.

Slowly clench your fist with your five fingers.

It's not about gripping tightly, but about bending it slightly.

His fingers were slightly bent, and his fist was not fully clenched, as if he were holding an invisible wisp of air.

Then, it took its first steps.

step.

Two steps.

Three steps.

Slowly, step by step, they approached the Blazing Roaring Tiger.

His pace was neither hurried nor slow, and one could even say it was leisurely.

It's like taking a walk after dinner, or like the composure of an old boxer before stepping onto the stage.

"What is Infernape doing?"

"That walking posture... is too casual, isn't it?"

Is this a provocation?

Whispers broke out in the audience.

But Incineroar tensed up as it watched the Primalta slowly approach.

It didn't know what the monkey was going to do.

But it knew—it was definitely not a good thing.

The fiery monkey stopped two meters away from it.

Then, raise your right hand.

Slowly, slowly, push a punch forward.

The speed of his punches was terrifyingly slow.