Chapter 103

The principles Ash could understand, Professor Kukui could naturally understand too.

Competing in speed was not advisable.

Then just take it head-on!

"Incineroar, use Bulk Up!"

Facing Torracat charging with flames, Incineroar wasn't panicked at all.

It placed its hands in front of its chest.

Its arms exerted force upward at the same time; just a simple action outlined its upper body muscles perfectly.

Bulk Up, using all one's strength to tense the muscles while increasing attack and defense.

As Incineroar completed the action.

A yellow glimmer rose from its body.

Incineroar's defense and attack had been increased!

Torracat's seemingly fierce attack slammed into Incineroar's pectoral muscles.

"Ding~"

The viewers seemed to hear the sound of a head colliding with metal.

This Incineroar's defense was terrifying!

Torracat's Flame Charge didn't even leave any damage on Incineroar.

Torracat was even forced back several steps by the counter-impact.

The situation was clear at a glance!

Anyone with eyes could see who was strong and who was weak.

【Paul: I'm starting to question you, Ash; the gold content of this Alola League Championship you won. Such an opponent is not something you can defeat at all; why were you still able to win the championship?】

【Gary: Just lucky~】

Gary was so happy right now!

Although Ash and he were companions and came from the same place.

But!

This guy Ash was too annoying!

Actually saying he was some kind of champion?

He couldn't tolerate this!

Not mocking him to his face was already very classy!

……

In the scene—

One attack failed.

Ash didn't give up.

"Torracat, use Flame Charge again."

If one time doesn't work, then do it again!

This was Ash's specialty, fast attacks!

Torracat, whose gaze had been a bit hesitant, immediately took action after hearing Ash's command.

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Flames covered Torracat's body once again.

Then Torracat charged toward the Incineroar in front at the fastest speed.

"Very good, very spirited! Incineroar! Darkest Lariat!"

Professor Kukui appreciated this fighting style of Ash's.

But this was a competition.

As an opponent, he would absolutely not be soft-hearted!

On the field.

"Roar!"

Incineroar roared, and then a layer of flames ignited on its arms.

Incineroar's body also rotated rapidly at an extremely exaggerated speed.

The whole Pokémon looked like a spinning top with added flame effects.

Seemingly a crisis, but also an opportunity.

Ash's Torracat barely dodged Incineroar's attack.

It bypassed Incineroar from behind with a very small movement.

"It's now, use Fire Fang!"

"Meow!!!"

Torracat's fire energy was stored in the bell on its neck.

And as Torracat exerted force, a wave of fire energy surged out from it.

In the blink of an eye, this energy had condensed on Torracat's upper and lower jaws.

The moment the four fire fangs condensed.

Torracat, who had jumped high, naturally targeted Incineroar, who was using Darkest Lariat!

Seeing this scene.

Ash's eyes flashed!

This was a perfect opportunity!

Only, this joy was destined to fall through.

"Smash it!" The moment Professor Kukui's voice sounded,

Ash knew it was going to be bad.

Sure enough.

Incineroar, which had been moving forward, turned its body.

It met Torracat's Fire Fang in a spiral posture!

"Boom!"

The moment the two forces collided, the energy of Fire Fang was fiercely smashed by Incineroar.

"It's now! Use Throat Chop!"

Ash and Torracat hadn't recovered from the shock of Fire Fang being directly smashed.

Incineroar's attack had already arrived.

Incineroar, which had stopped rotating, instantly condensed a layer of purple energy on its hands.

The moment the purple energy gathered, Incineroar's palm turned into a sharp spike and fiercely stabbed toward Torracat on the ground.

Even.

Incineroar's attack was extremely tricky.

It struck Torracat's abdomen fiercely from bottom to top.

The huge impact caused Torracat's body to fly high, and then it slammed heavily onto the ground.

It rolled several times before stopping at the edge of the field.

"Torracat, are you okay!"

Seeing this scene, Ash immediately called out with worry.

The attack just now was truly shocking.

Incineroar was indeed terrifying!

【Professor Kukui: Ash, I voted for you to win; you can't let me down!】

【Professor Oak: This time I'm afraid it won't go as you wish; in a battle between a 2nd-stage Pokémon and a 3rd-stage Pokémon, there is inherently a huge risk.

Facing Incineroar, Torracat has no advantage in either stamina or attack power; the outcome of this match is already decided.】

Professor Oak directly concluded the match in his own mind.

【Ash: No, Torracat will definitely stand up again; I believe in it.】

Ash had one more sentence he didn't say out loud.