This sudden reversal sent the crowd into heated discussion.
"Could Infernape really be about to lose…? I can't believe it!"
"That's terrifying… How did that mosquito Pokémon suddenly get so fierce!?"
"Waaah… Infernape, come on! Aaron, come on! You two can definitely take down that damn mosquito!"
"Damn mosquito… hurry up and drop already. Hit Aaron's Infernape again, and I'll punch your chest with my tiny fists!"
"This is ridiculous… The Muscle Mosquito suddenly turned all demonic and got this strong out of nowhere."
"Whether it's Aaron or that hooded guy, their strength is beyond doubt. Even if Aaron loses, there's no shame in it. After all, Aaron's Infernape is only at the early Gym stage."
"Yeah… An early Gym-stage Pokémon being able to fight a peak Gym-stage Pokémon this far is already unbelievable."
"What a pity… Just now, I really thought Aaron was going to win the championship!"
…
In the stands, some people sighed while others praised him.
For Aaron's early Gym-stage Infernape to have come this far was already unprecedented.
Even if he lost, it would still be an honorable defeat.
…
On the battlefield,
Cedric gave Aaron a cold smile, his face full of mockery.
"A wild monkey is still a wild monkey… No matter how fast it can run, absolute strength decides everything in the end."
"Kid… you're finished."
"Buzzwole, use Rock Tomb!"
Cedric issued the command coldly.
"Buzzzwole!"
Buzzwole roared, and an earth-yellow light lit up around its body.
Rumble, rumble, rumble!
Huge rocks suddenly rose from the ground, then shot toward Infernape at high speed.
"Infernape, use Mach Punch! Smash them apart!"
Aaron saw that Cedric wanted to cut off Infernape's movement, and of course he would not let him succeed.
He immediately shouted the command.
"Infer!"
Infernape endured the pain coursing through its body, and the flames atop its head burned even deeper.
Because of Super Saiyan Monkey, the boost to Infernape's punching moves had already risen to 60%.
Infernape let out a low growl. A powerful wave of red energy surged from its body and quickly wrapped around its fists.
Facing the incoming rocks, it struck rapidly, throwing punch after punch like a barrage.
Boom, boom, boom!
One massive rock after another shattered under Infernape's Mach Punch, turning into countless fragments that scattered in every direction.
"Huff… huff… huff…"
Infernape had thrown more than a dozen punches in quick succession. Its stamina consumption was high, and it was panting heavily.
"Heh… let's see how long you can keep this up."
Seeing Infernape's condition, Cedric revealed a mocking smile. Then he shouted to Buzzwole,
"Don't give it room to breathe. Wear that monkey down! Use Double Dynamic Punch!"
"Buzzzwole!"
Buzzwole roared. A blinding red light lit up around its fists, and both fists radiated terrifying waves of energy.
It raised its fists and rushed toward Infernape at high speed.
The pressure crushed the surrounding rubble into powder, scattering it into the wind.
"Infernape, don't take it head-on!"
"Run! Dodge it!"
Aaron already knew that Infernape could not win in a direct clash. It could only evade. He shouted the order at once.
"Infer!"
Infernape nodded.
Super Saiyan Level 2 had increased Infernape's Speed by 6 stages, which meant a fourfold speed boost.
Infernape was unbelievably fast.
Just as Buzzwole was about to strike, Infernape darted away at high speed, dodging Buzzwole's overwhelmingly powerful Double Dynamic Punch.
Boom! Boom!
Two huge craters were blasted into the spot where Infernape had been standing.
The longer they fought, the deeper the battlefield sank.
At this rate, they were going to punch the arena halfway to the planet's core.
"Tch… what a slippery monkey."
Cedric spoke with disdain.
After that, Cedric continued ordering Buzzwole to use move after move. Infernape could only keep dodging, with no chance to counterattack at all.
If not for Infernape's Saiyan Physique, it would have exhausted its stamina long ago.
Saiyan Physique (Passive): HP and both defenses are permanently increased by 3 stages. Stamina recovery speed increases by 100%. During a full moon, it can transform into a Great Ape.
By constantly dodging, Infernape had also dragged down Buzzwole's stamina. Buzzwole was panting heavily now as well.
Clearly, its stamina consumption was severe too.
After all, Buzzwole had been using moves the entire time, while Infernape had only been dodging.
And Infernape's stamina recovery speed had doubled.
…
Cedric's face darkened.
He had actually been toyed with by a monkey.
Being made a fool of by a monkey was more than he could take.
Ridiculous.
Cedric's expression turned icy as he gritted his teeth and said to Aaron,
"Is dodging all you know how to do?"
"Trash will always be trash. All you can do is run. If you've got the guts, then fight me head-on."
"You make me sick."
Cedric was so furious he felt like he might explode. Right now, he wanted nothing more than to tear Aaron apart.
It was infuriating.
"The battle has reversed once again!"
"This is way too exciting! Infernape is relying on its astonishing speed to dodge the Muscle Mosquito's attacks again and again!"
"The Muscle Mosquito's stamina is being drained heavily. Could Contestant Aaron's Infernape actually wear it down?"
At the commentary desk, Kenny shouted into the microphone.
The battle had turned again.
It was almost absurd.
Infernape was dancing around every attack, forcing Buzzwole to burn through its stamina one missed blow at a time.
But because Aaron was avoiding a direct fight, Cedric's fans and the haters were extremely dissatisfied.
Soon, insults toward Aaron erupted from every corner of the stands, turning the arena noisy and chaotic.