Distance.
Distance shortened.
Now!
Infernape is right in front.
Bang! Bang!
Aggron's powerful fists swung out swiftly, precisely grabbing Infernape's arms.
Clearly.
The slow movement speed has nothing to do with the speed of attack.
"Infernape, use Flame Wheel to break free!"
Roar——!!
Infernape's entire body ignited with dark red flames, the scorching heat instantly turning Aggron's body red.
Faced with the raging flames, Aggron showed no fear.
In fact, its eyes even showed some disdain.
Fire?
What it fears least is fire!
Flint had trained his Steel-type Pokémon extensively for fire resistance.
Even Aggron, which isn't weak to Fire-type techniques, is the same.
So Aggron raised its foot without hesitation.
If this foot lands, the Earthquake it causes can inflict massive damage on Infernape at the center.
However.
The prerequisite was that Aggron could tightly bind Infernape.
But Aggron's eyes soon showed shock and pain.
The terrifying searing pain in its hands was something it had never felt before.
Why is the flame's temperature so high?
Why is it rising so fast?
It's completely different from the Fire-type Pokémon it faced during training.
Flint also noticed Aggron's suddenly grim face.
He saw Aggron's arms, scorched red.
The terrifying high temperature, as if it could melt Aggron's shell at any moment, was crazily stimulating Aggron's nerves.
Flint couldn't help but look at Natsuhiko.
He saw Natsuhiko smiling, sipping with a smile.
He didn't say anything else, but Infernape's fire is definitely its greatest reliance.
Why does Infernape continuously train its body and hone its fighting techniques?
But not focus as much on fire?
Because Infernape's talent in fire is far higher than its fighting talent.
Shell fragments from Original Groudon gave Infernape a strong fire talent.
Reshiram's guidance dramatically increased Infernape's control over this special flame.
At this moment.
The Infernape, also at Elite Candidate Level, was finally starting to show its potential in fire!
"Roar!!"
The pained Aggron could not endure such scorching pain, even though it grit its teeth to persist, it ultimately let go.
But it doesn't matter.
"Earthquake" is imminent, even if Infernape retreats, it can't escape.
With the vast attack range of "Earthquake," Infernape can't dodge.
"Infernape, Rapid Return."
Bam!
With a sharp sound, Infernape used Aggron's body as a springboard, fiercely kicking it before turning into a green light, rapidly retreating.
It vanished into Natsuhiko's waist.
"Rapid Return! Natsuhiko uses a technique similar to 'Takeover' again, avoiding the unavoidable 'Earthquake'!"
In the commentator's explanation, the battlefield erupted.
Judging by the destructive power alone, one could feel how strong Aggron's "Earthquake" was.
If Infernape had been hit, it would have suffered greatly.
Flint looked at Natsuhiko with surprise.
You taught your Fire- and Fighting-type Infernape a "Rapid Return"?
Natsuhiko noticed Flint's gaze, grinned and smiled.
Insect Monkey, got it?
Red light reappeared.
"Togekiss~~"
The bird-like Togekiss spread its glider-like triangular wings, effortlessly taking aerial advantage.
"The switch from Infernape is Togsky! What's Natsuhiko's strategy for sending Togekiss against Aggron?"
"Togsky..." Flint contemplated several thoughts about Natsuhiko.
Flint was quite familiar with Togekiss.
Absolutely cannot allow it an opportunity to use "Air Slash" first!
"Aggron, Sharp Stone Attack!"
Sharp diamond rocks surrounded Aggron's body, driven by thought, pouring towards Togekiss in the sky.
"Takeover." Natsuhiko whispered.
Soon, Togekiss turned into white light and returned to the Pokeball.
"'Takeover'?! Natsuhiko's Togekiss only appeared, didn't use any technique, and was called back again? What's this strategy?" The commentator expressed confusion and puzzlement.
Not just him, almost all the audience showed confusion.
Only Lance and those who know Natsuhiko seemed to somewhat sense something.
And Flint, standing opposite Natsuhiko, felt this most keenly.
The next moment.
In the Pokeball's red light, the flame-cloaked Infernape appeared once more on the battlefield.
"In, Infernape?! Natsuhiko summons Infernape again, the switch earlier was just to dodge an attack..."
The commentator's face was full of confusion and puzzlement, but then added: "But it helped Infernape avoid the deadly 'Earthquake,' the switch was indeed reasonable."
Reasonable?
Natsuhiko couldn't help but chuckle.
Then he shouted again: "Infernape, Clap Attack."
"Clap Attack?!"
At this moment.
Those with solid tactical instincts responded almost instantly.
Especially Lance and his group.
Lance trembled slightly, continuously stroking his arm, but couldn't smooth out the goose bumps.