Chapter 76 — Cynthia: Did that old man deceive me?

"That ungraceful fellow is in trouble now, Miss Cynthia is getting serious."

Noticing the change in Cynthia's expression beneath her bangs, Diantha, being her devoted fan, could tell that Cynthia was going to get real.

"Wow~ That big brother is so pitiful."

Iris sighed.

She knew how terrifying Cynthia could be when angered.

"Miss Cynthia can compromise on other things, but when it comes to ice cream, she becomes a completely different person."

Marnie commented sarcastically: "That muscular guy just has bad luck."

Originally, before coming, Cynthia had said she would give him face and wouldn't use her full power.

But who knew that would happen earlier?

One could only say that this "Sun Wuming" had bad luck, running straight into trouble.

"Will it really be that easy?"

Chrysanthemum wasn't as relaxed as the other girls.

Being able to become the master of Bede, who has Elite Four level strength.

He shouldn't be that weak no matter what.

But if what Rose said was true, this man had been an official trainer for less than a year.

He couldn't possibly be that strong either.

"Dance in the sky! Garchomp!"

Cynthia naturally sent out her strongest and most synchronized signature Pokémon—

Garchomp.

This partner who had accompanied her since childhood and whom she trusted the most.

"As expected! Trainer Cynthia has called out Garchomp! Now let's see which Pokémon Sun Wuming will choose!"

Leon excitedly rubbed his hands at the announcer's desk.

"Just use Zacian to instantly kill it."

Rose sneered from the high platform.

Let's demonstrate Galar's power by using the Sinnoh Champion as a stepping stone!

However, unfortunately, Rose's expectations were dashed the next second.

As soon as Sun Wuming threw his Poké Ball, a Urshifu appeared in Bruce Lee's stance.

"Hoho, it has already evolved into Urshifu?"

On the Isle of Armor, Master Mustard, watching this scene on TV with his disciples, excitedly stroked his beard and said:

"Looks like it's the Rapid Strike style. Students, watch carefully."

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"Urshifu, huh? That's truly a rare Pokémon."

Cynthia's left eye, not hidden by her golden bangs, narrowed slightly.

This was her first time battling against a Urshifu.

But for some reason, this Urshifu gave her a different feeling compared to normal Pokémon.

"It's not Zacian or Zamazenta..."

Rose frowned worriedly from the stands.

That must be the Urshifu that defeated Raihan's Flygon earlier?

But Cynthia's Garchomp and Raihan's Flygon are on completely different levels.

He should have sent out Zacian, the Fairy-type Zacian would have destroyed Garchomp!

"Garchomp! Dragon Claw!"

Cynthia swung her arm, making the first move!

"ROAR!"

Garchomp let out a low growl, its two arms erupting with dark green energy, enveloping its entire arms.

From a distance, it looked like it was equipped with two huge cleavers.

In the next instant, Garchomp charged forward like a jet, launching attacks like a storm.

Though both are Champion-level, Raihan doesn't compare at all!

"This woman is serious."

Sun Wuming raised an eyebrow.

Confirming again that Cynthia wasn't approaching this exhibition match with a perfunctory attitude.

He remembered in the original anime's Unova arc, Ash participated in a tournament called the "Junior Cup."

The officials invited Cynthia and Diantha to have an exhibition match.

Sun Wuming had thought that with a Champion + Elite Four combination, they would put on an earth-shattering battle.

But damn, they just played rock-paper-scissors, and it wasn't even as exciting as a Contest.

"What incredible attacking power! How will Gigantamax Urshifu defend against this?"

Leon shouted into the microphone.

As the green storm-like Garchomp charged to within three meters of Urshifu.

Sun Wuming calmly commanded:

"Surging Strikes."

Urshifu's arms suddenly trembled, and water flows as silent as dew seemed to gain consciousness, surrounding and flowing around Urshifu's limbs.

In the next moment, Garchomp had charged to within half a meter of Urshifu.

At that same instant, the water flowing around its body suddenly gathered in its legs.

Urshifu launched a high kick with water streams meeting the attack head-on.

This was the Rapid Strike style Urshifu's ultimate move, Surging Strikes!

The green storm and the colorless kick collided furiously.

Whoosh—BOOM!

The resulting shockwave rippled outward like waves.

Fortunately, Pokémon like Aegislash and Frosmoth had created an invisible protective barrier separating the field from the audience.

After about three seconds of deadlock, both sides were pushed back by the recoil force, flying backward.

But they both stabilized mid-air and landed safely, with no real danger.

"Garchomp!"

Cynthia called out.

Garchomp shook its head slightly, indicating to its trainer that it was unharmed.

"To meet Garchomp's attack head-on without being overwhelmed."

Cynthia frowned as she looked at Urshifu, who had done a flip in mid-air before landing steadily on the opposite side.

She no longer held the dismissive attitude from the start of the match.

No, actually it was at a disadvantage.

Because Garchomp was only pushed back about five meters.

While Urshifu was pushed back over ten meters.

"As expected of a high-ranking Champion, this is my first time experiencing what it's like to be at a disadvantage."

Though he said this, Sun Wuming's face remained relaxed.

In the players' waiting room, many Galar region Gym Leaders also showed puzzled expressions.

"What's with that guy?"

Marnie's brother, the Elite Four level trainer Piers with his scene kid style, frowned and said:

"Urshifu and Garchomp clearly have a significant power difference, yet he can still smile?"

Rock-type Gym Leader Gordie chimed in:

"Is it because it's an exhibition match, so he doesn't care about winning or losing?"

"No,"

At this moment, Raihan interrupted their doubts and said solemnly:

"Because that guy still hasn't tried his trump card."

As these words fell, the Urshifu and Garchomp on the field began fighting again.

Both were close-combat types.

Garchomp's claws were like swords, while Urshifu used its legs as weapons.

To observers, it looked like a dual-wielding swordmaster fighting against a martial artist who could move mountains.

While regular spectators watched with excitement and cheered.

Experts like Champions, Elite Four members, and Gym Leaders gradually noticed.

Urshifu still had a certain gap compared to Garchomp.

Splash!

In an instant, Garchomp found Urshifu's opening and struck upward with Dragon Claw.

With a ripping sound, it carved a gash on the side of Urshifu's face.

Seeing this, Urshifu quickly backflipped away, landing in front of its trainer.

"Even if it's only been less than a year since he caught it, no matter how much training Wuming gave it, there's still quite a gap with High Champion Cynthia."

In the female players' waiting room, Lillie spoke reluctantly but truthfully.

Bede also worriedly clenched her small fists.

"Yamper~"

Marnie tilted her head, her expressionless face showing no worry at all, "Master Wuming will win."

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On the field, Urshifu wiped the wound on the side of its face.

Its fingertips stained with drops of blood, which it lightly licked.

The motion carried a hint of charm and dominance.

"As expected of the woman who made me rage quit in my past life, you're quite capable."

Sun Wuming said with a light laugh.

"What past life? You're not making sense."

Cynthia put one hand on her hip and raised an eyebrow, her eyes carrying a hint of pride, "Well? Ready to give up?"

Most people think of Cynthia as having a cool big sister vibe.

But that's just on the surface, anyone who really knows her knows.

This woman is actually quite silly in daily life.

Sun Wuming shrugged with a light laugh, not answering Cynthia's question, but calmly said:

"Urshifu, use Lotus."

At these words, Urshifu's pupils suddenly contracted.

Swoosh!

In the next instant, Urshifu suddenly vanished from its spot.

Across from them, Cynthia, and the audience both at the venue and watching on TV had their expressions change dramatically.

Before they could react to what happened.

Urshifu appeared in front of Garchomp.

Its right fist erupted with light as it threw a straight punch.

Million Ton Punch!

Garchomp's eyes also widened in surprise.

Relying on years of battle experience, it instinctively raised its arms to block.

With a "BOOM" sound.

Garchomp was pushed back more than three meters.

Its feet carved two deep parallel lines in the ground.

"This!?"

Guest commentator Leon was startled.

"W-what's going on?"

Cynthia's number one fan Diantha stared with widened eyes in shock.

Beside her, Iris also opened her small mouth slightly, exclaiming in surprise:

"It, it got faster?"

In the male players' waiting room.

"W-what's going on? What just..."

Many Galar League Gym Leaders widened their eyes.

"Here it comes."

Raihan's eyes showed discomfort mixed with a hint of excitement.

"The move that defeated me."

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"First Gate: Gate of Opening, Open!"

Garchomp had just been pushed back by the Million Ton Punch.

Just as it lowered the claws it had used as a shield the previous second, it suddenly heard its trainer shout:

"Garchomp! Below!"

"Roar?"

Garchomp instinctively wanted to look down to check the situation.

However, it only saw a bear leg rapidly descending in its field of vision.

BOOM!

Then, it felt its head go numb as the entire dragon was kicked into the air.

But it wasn't over!

After kicking Garchomp into the air with a high kick, Urshifu also leaped up, positioning itself directly below Garchomp.

In mid-air, Urshifu maintained a handstand position, its feet continuously kicking Garchomp's abdomen.

Originally it had only kicked it five or six meters high.

But under Urshifu's continuous kicks, it was forcefully kicked twenty to thirty meters high.

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

The sound of kicks echoed in the ears of hundreds of thousands of spectators.

Even Marshal, the current League's strongest Fighting-type trainer, widened his eyes in shock.

"What an amazing kicking technique!"

Cynthia's face turned ashen.

Could a trainer of just one year really raise a Pokémon like this?

Did that old man Rose deceive me?

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