A wave of energy surged around Turtonator's hard head as it charged towards the kneeling Machamp with its four short legs - not fast, but with an intimidating momentum.
Rock-type moves shouldn't deal much damage to a Fighting-type like Machamp, especially since Turtonator's overall level was lower than Machamp's.
Therefore, the previous Rock Slide shouldn't have caused too much damage to Machamp.
However, because its vision was blocked, Machamp couldn't get up in time to dodge.
In an instant, Turtonator sent Machamp tumbling.
"Ugh!"
"Machamp!"
Hearing the heavy thud of something falling and Machamp's cry of pain, Caidou started to get anxious.
"Rock Slide!"
At Luluna's command, numerous rocks rained down once again.
This time, every single one hit Machamp.
Not knowing where to run, Machamp could only cross its four arms in an "X" shape above its head to barely reduce the damage.
"That should do it."
Luluna observed Machamp's expression, judging that its strength was like a candle in the wind, and made her final command:
"Finish it off! Turtonator, use Rocket Headbutt!"
Shockwaves surged around Turtonator's head again as it moved its four short legs like a tank towards Machamp.
"Is that girl going to lose?"
Sun Wuming in the audience wasn't surprised by this outcome.
"Ayayi!"
The bear disciple, who had climbed onto the railing, waved its arms and shouted, cheering for Caidou.
After all, compared to Luluna whom it didn't know, it preferred to support Caidou.
Since this was Caidou's first real battle after training her Observation Haki, losing wouldn't be strange.
Due to the noise from the battle in the arena, Luluna couldn't hear what Sun Wuming was saying.
But after training her Observation Haki, although not as extreme as Sun Wuming, Caidou's hearing had improved significantly.
Hearing Sun Wuming's words, Caidou's small face was filled with disappointment.
Losing... am I... going to lose?
In front of Master...
Thinking this, Caidou bit her teeth and suddenly shouted:
"No!"
No way!
NO WAY!!
I absolutely refuse to lose in front of Master!
I must win this battle in front of Master!
For a moment, everything went dark in Caidou's vision.
She vaguely saw two silhouettes.
Were those... her Machamp and Luluna's Turtonator?
However, Caidou only saw this for an instant.
Her vision immediately returned to darkness.
Caidou immediately seized this crucial moment, throwing a punch as she shouted:
"Machamp! Move half a step to your front left!"
This was Caidou's habit.
When commanding her Pokémon in battle, she would always make fighting movements like punches and kicks.
This also proved she had regained her composure from her panic.
"What?!"
Luluna was shocked.
At the last moment, Machamp didn't hesitate and used its last bit of strength to move as instructed.
In an instant, Turtonator's Rocket Headbutt barely grazed Machamp's side.
"Now! Machamp, grab Turtonator on your right rear and use Seismic Toss!"
Caidou shouted again.
Having just dodged, Machamp heard the command and used its two right arms to grip both sides of Turtonator's shell.
The overshot Turtonator was instantly held firmly in place.
At this point, Machamp's other two left arms reached out to grip the other side of Turtonator's shell.
"Can she really not see?!"
Luluna was completely dumbfounded.
Machamp was one thing, but how could Caidou give such perfect instructions?
Wasn't she blindfolded too?!
"Looks like that girl's Observation Haki is even better than her Pokémon's."
Sun Wuming couldn't help but smile.
By now, Machamp had lifted the 200-plus-pound Turtonator high into the air and slammed it into the field like a football.
BOOM—
A deafening thud rang out.
Turtonator's face was contorted in pain as its shell was smashed into the ground.
But it hadn't completely lost its fighting ability yet.
Caidou raised her right leg high and brought it down in a chopping motion, "Final move, Cross Chop!"
"Use Hydro Pump!"
Luluna quickly ordered Turtonator to counterattack.
The upturned Turtonator hastily fired its Hydro Pump.
Above, Machamp crossed its arms in an X-shape, suddenly thrusting forward to completely block the incoming water stream.
Finally, when less than half a meter from Turtonator.
Its two hand-chops sliced diagonally like daggers.
Instantly, Turtonator's eyes bulged like copper bells.
Two seconds later, its neck went limp, and its eyes turned to spirals.
"The match is decided."
Sun Wuming stood up with a smile.
"Aya! Ayiyaya!"
The bear disciple excitedly waved its fists, jumping and shouting non-stop.
"I... I won?"
Caidou removed the black blindfold, looking in disbelief at the fallen Turtonator in front of her Machamp.
Turning her head, she saw Sun Wuming walking into the battle arena from the audience.
"I won! I won! I won!"
This time, Caidou completely ignored everyone else present, running with her bare feet towards Sun Wuming and jumping into his arms.
"Master! I won! I won!"
Caidou's pretty face kept nuzzling against Sun Wuming's chest.
"Yes, yes, yes, you won, you won, well done."
Sun Wuming praised her repeatedly.
This girl really was something - it was just a practice match, but she was acting like she'd won the League Championship.
However, what made Caidou happy wasn't the victory itself, but winning in front of someone she cared about.
"I... I lost?"
In stark contrast to Caidou, Luluna fell to her knees with an expression of existential crisis.
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