Chapter 83 — Two-Colored Haki VS Fishman Karate

In the second round, Rurina faced off against Gordie, the Rock-type Gym Leader of Circhester.

Although in this real-world setting rather than a turn-based one, type advantages couldn't be as decisive as in games.

But their importance couldn't be ignored either.

At least don't be like Ash, foolishly attempting reverse type matchups all the time.

With her type advantage and strength now far surpassing Gordie's, Rurina naturally secured another easy victory.

She didn't even need to use Fishman Karate.

Meanwhile, Sonia faced Hop, Leon's younger brother.

Despite being the brother of Leon, the "Undefeated Champion."

Hop's skills as a trainer were barely passable.

Sonia defeated him easily without even using Haki.

Yet this same unremarkable rookie trainer had actually defeated Rurina when he first started his journey.

This shows just how weak Rurina was before receiving Sun Wuming's guidance.

Fortunately now, she's completely earned the right to shed her nickname of "Most Beautiful Ornament."

In the second round, both Sonia and Rurina won even more easily than in the first round.

And now, the main event was approaching.

Sonia and Rurina would compete for a spot in the semifinals.

These two beautiful Galarian trainers who had received Sun Wuming's guidance would face off in the third round!

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Early the next morning.

Due to their year of training under Sun Wuming, both Sonia and Rurina's biological clocks had been adjusted to the same schedule.

They came out of the hotel almost simultaneously.

Their eyes met, and they exchanged smiles.

Rurina's lips curved slightly, "Let's have an exciting battle."

Sonia responded with a smile, "I'll give it my all."

"You both seem fired up."

Sun Wuming came out with Sonia and Marnie, speaking unclearly with a meat bun he'd grabbed from the restaurant stuffed in his mouth:

"Then let's begin~"

After Sun Wuming's arrival, the previously amicable atmosphere between Sonia and Rurina suddenly became somewhat peculiar.

A hint of hostility permeated the air.

Sonia, the most mature of the four women present, mentally sighed and shot Sun Wuming a glance.

What a troublemaker.

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Not only was the Wyndon Stadium packed to capacity.

Many famous trainers were also waiting early in front of their TVs or phones, ready to watch this battle.

After all, following two rounds of competition, Sonia and Rurina had undoubtedly become the two biggest dark horses of this year's Galar Star Tournament.

Uh... incidentally, their skin color was also dark.

Well, enough small talk - today's battle for a semifinal spot naturally attracted widespread attention.

Especially Sonia, whose special power had intrigued many powerful trainers.

In yesterday's interview, Sonia revealed to reporters that this was a new technique taught by her master.

Called — Haki.

After this news was reported, it immediately caught the attention of many trainers.

Haki? Never heard of it.

Could it be a new special power like Aura or Psychic abilities?

What surprised both Bea and Nessa was that Lance had unexpectedly joined them to watch the match today.

"My, my~ Lance, weren't you only interested in battles involving Leon?"

Nessa pushed up her glasses on her nose bridge, teasing with a mature charm.

Lance merely grunted softly, without answering.

He was also quite interested in Sonia's so-called "Haki."

One particularly important point was:

Based on Sonia's description, Haki didn't seem to be an innate ability like his Dragon Force or Viridian Powers.

Rather, it was a power that could be learned through training.

This was quite impressive.

After all, many humans, such as Caitlin and Sabrina with their psychic powers, Riley with his aura abilities, and his own Dragon Force along with his cousin Claire's -

These were all abilities they were born with.

It's enviable, but also draws resentment.

So naturally, this special power that Sonia had learned through effort attracted attention.

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"Get ready to battle! Pangoro!"

"I'm counting on you! Golurk!"

As the referee raised his flag to signal the official start of the match.

Sonia and Rurina simultaneously threw their Poké Balls.

"Going all out from the start?"

Seeing their first Pokémon choices, Sun Wuming thought to himself.

Among Sonia's current Pokémon, Pangoro's mastery of Haki was second only to Machamp and Hawlucha.

While Rurina's Golurk was one of only two Pokémon in her team capable of using Fishman Karate.

It was clear they both wanted to secure an early advantage.

"Golurk! First Impression!"

Rurina made the first move.

"Gah!"

Golurk raised its right claw straight up, thrusting forward like an assassin toward Pangoro.

First Impression, a move that could strike first upon entering.

Even Champion-level Pokémon might be caught off guard and pierced through by Golurk's sudden attack.

However, Pangoro, now skilled in Observation Haki, had been sensing Golurk's presence since it appeared on the field.

The moment before Golurk's massive claw thrust forward, Pangoro had already raised its left arm CLANG!!

The claws that could pulverize rock struck Pangoro's left arm, but produced a sound like striking steel.

"Not so easy after all, as expected."

Rurina's eyes narrowed slightly, showing an expression of having anticipated this.

Through the Rotom Drone's footage, countless viewers watching on TV clearly saw.

Pangoro's left arm, used to block Golurk's claw strike, had turned a glossy jet black.

"There it is, Armament Haki."

Bea said solemnly.

He had read that interview with Sonia several times over.

In the command area, Sonia habitually made a punching gesture while giving orders.

"Armament Thunder Punch!"

When Sonia threw her punches, if Sun Wuming did something like that, people would think he was trying to kill someone.

But when Sonia did it, it somehow had an adorable charm that made hearts flutter.

Damn these looks-based standards.

Pangoro's left hand continued blocking Golurk's claw attack while its right fist crackled with lightning.

However, due to the Armament Haki infusion, the normally golden lightning had turned dark red, appearing more imposing and fierce.

"Counter it!"

A cold light flashed in Rurina's beautiful eyes.

Watching from backstage, Leon thought to himself: "Does Rurina know that too? Haki."

Others didn't know, but he did.

Though not as long as Sonia, Rurina had also trained under Sun Wuming for over half a year.

There was no reason she wouldn't have learned it, right?

However, the next moment, the technique name Rurina called out made countless trainers, including Leon, raise questions.

"Fishman Karate: Arabesque Tile True Punch!"

Golurk, shaped like a warrior, stood with its legs shoulder-width apart, the stance looking somewhat odd for its form.

In the next instant, Golurk threw its straight punch.

As the fist swung out, the air released a heavy muffled sound, with shock waves like rolling ocean waves rippling forward.

Creating a 360-degree barrier blocking everything in front.

Both Pangoro and Golurk were blown back several steps by the invisible pressure wave from the clashing punches, then forcefully steadied themselves.

"What was that move!?"

In front of the TV, Korrina's eyes widened, while her friend Viola beside her shook her head in confusion.

But as a Gym Leader, she could roughly understand the principle.

It seemed to be a punch that created a shock wave covering everything directly in front, achieving an omnidirectional attack that combined both physical and special elements.

"Mr. Sun always teaches his students moves we've never seen before."

Leon said with some embarrassment.

Hearing this, the other Galar League Gym Leaders realized that Rurina had also received guidance from that man.

Sonia, Marnie, Rurina - the three dark horses in this Star Tournament were actually from the same master.

That's scary.

Though doesn't this person seem a bit improper?

All his students are women, and each one is extraordinarily beautiful.

Raihan frowned deeply and said:

"That move that Hop's sister's Morpeko used to defeat my Sandaconda - was that taught by him too?"

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"Armament Bullet Punch!"

Sonia continued her offensive without pause.

Pangoro covered both fists in Armament Haki, took heavy steps forward, and began rapidly throwing punches.

In that instant, it seemed as if it had grown many arms.

Golurk crossed its arms in front of its chest, its massive shell plates joining together to form a shield blocking Pangoro's punches.

"Watch for an opening!"

Rurina didn't panic like she used to when at a disadvantage.

She allowed Pangoro to continue striking Golurk.

"Finish it! Thunder Punch!"

Seeing Golurk's stamina was nearly at its limit, Sonia swung her hand and commanded in a low voice.

Pangoro withdrew from its bullet punches, both hands crackling with lightning, switching to Thunder Punch for a final strike.

"Now!"

Rurina's pupils suddenly contracted.

Golurk's forearms, like vise grips with two sharp claws, firmly twisted Pangoro's wrists.

"Fishman Karate: Shark Grip!"

Golurk suddenly applied force.

"GRAWR—!"

Pangoro let out a cry of pain.

"What was that technique?"

In the rest area, Sonia and Marnie looked at Sun Wuming with puzzled expressions.

"It's a Fishman Karate technique for instantly countering by grabbing the opponent's opening. The timing has to be perfect or it'll backfire, but Rurina executed it flawlessly this time."

Sun Wuming explained.

"Pangoro, Low Kick!"

Seeing this, Sonia immediately changed her command.

Pangoro endured the pain and raised its thick leg, attempting to kick Golurk's knee.

"Go!"

Rurina shouted: "Fishman Karate: Five Thousand Tile True Punch!!!"

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