"Since that's the case, Coconut Egg Tree, use Psychic."
Erika waved her hand, and Coconut Egg Tree's eyes turned azure blue, controlling Monferno's body, making it completely unable to move.
Monferno struggled, but Coconut Egg Tree's Psychic firmly bound it, not allowing it any movement. Monferno howled in Move - Rage, but facing Coconut Egg Tree's control, it was powerless.
Xiao Zhi couldn't help but get anxious. He recalled his previous tactics and quickly shouted, "Monferno, can you use Foul Play?"
Monferno tried to condense an Evil-type energy with all its strength, but its body was unable to move. Now, let alone Evil-type moves, it couldn't even use Fighting-type moves.
'1.'
Li Qingfeng began to count silently.
Xiao Zhi was a bit confused. He wondered why Li Qingfeng suddenly started counting, but the current situation prevented him from asking more. This was Monferno's first battle, and it couldn't end in failure.
At this moment, Monferno was being tossed around by Coconut Egg Tree's Psychic. It was dizzy and disoriented, completely unable to control its body.
When Monferno was heavily slammed onto the ground by Coconut Egg Tree, it felt a sharp pain surge through its heart. It tried hard to endure the pain, raising its head with difficulty. With trembling hands supporting itself on the ground, Monferno's eyes gleamed with endless resolve.
Although its body swayed unsteadily, Monferno deeply understood that now was not the time for it to retreat. It stared at the towering Coconut Egg Tree, its gaze revealing its Move - Rage towards Coconut Egg Tree and an unwavering determination.
Coconut Egg Tree looked down at Monferno from above, its eyes filled with mockery and sarcasm. In Coconut Egg Tree's eyes, there was a self-satisfied glow, as if it had already achieved victory and didn't even consider Monferno a threat.
"Coconut Egg Tree, stop the trash talk, quickly use Stomp."
Erika continued to direct the battle. She noticed Monferno was acting a bit strangely, so she chose Coconut Egg Tree to stimulate the opponent's hidden potential. As a Gym Leader, her task was not to defeat the challengers, but to guide them in their growth.
Coconut Egg Tree heard Erika's command, and its eyes still revealed a mocking and sarcastic gleam. The arrogant aura still permeated it; it seemed to disdain Monferno, as if victory was already decided, completely disregarding it.
Without another word, Coconut Egg Tree moved swiftly, stomping forcefully on the ground with its massive trunk. Each step brought a huge impact, sending dirt and stones flying. Its goal was clear: to completely defeat Monferno.
'2.'
Li Qingfeng was still counting.
Xiao Zhi saw that Monferno's situation was a bit off and quickly shouted, "Monferno, use Stomping Tantrum!"
Monferno struggled to get up, a look of determination on its face. It quickly found its footing, ready to launch a counterattack.
Suddenly, Monferno let out a deafening roar that shook the entire battlefield. It waved its hands, mimicking a more powerful presence, making its voice even grander. Then it stomped its feet hard and waved its hands, creating a huge sound and commotion.
Coconut Egg Tree heard Monferno's roar and was startled by the sudden display of power. It began to feel annoyed, unable to tolerate Monferno's arrogant attitude.
A red light flashed on Coconut Egg Tree's body, and its physical attack greatly increased. However, the next moment, three small ducks appeared spinning above its head.
It had entered a state of confusion!
Erika realized this situation and decided to temporarily stop commanding, waiting for Coconut Egg Tree to recover from the confusion on its own before arranging the next strategic move. She knew this was an excellent opportunity for Xiao Zhi to attack.
Xiao Zhi saw Erika's state and immediately seized the opportunity, shouting loudly, "Monferno, take advantage of its confusion to launch Foul Play!"
Monferno immediately responded to Xiao Zhi's command, taking advantage of Coconut Egg Tree's reduced mobility while in confusion, and swiftly rushed towards Coconut Egg Tree. It was fearless, using all its strength to launch a series of fierce attacks, making it even harder for Coconut Egg Tree to resist while confused.
Monferno's punches landed squarely, each strike filled with malicious pursuit. It mercilessly attacked Coconut Egg Tree's trunk, making it feel pain and helplessness.
Under Monferno's continuous attacks, Coconut Egg Tree successfully broke free from confusion.
Erika thought for a moment, then shouted, "Seed Machine Gun!"
Coconut Egg Tree's head suddenly spat out many seeds enveloped in golden light. These seeds, like dense bullets, swiftly flew towards Monferno.
Monferno tried its best to dodge, but it was difficult to completely avoid them in the face of Coconut Egg Tree's seed attack. Several seeds hit Monferno, causing a series of blows and damage.
Monferno felt intense pain, but it did not retreat. On the contrary, this pain ignited the Move - Rage and Fighting spirit within it. Monferno gritted its teeth tightly, standing firm without discouragement, ready to launch an even fiercer counterattack against Coconut Egg Tree.
'3, 4.'
Monferno was hit twice just now, adding to the previous one, it had taken a total of four hits.
As the saying goes, bad things come in threes. Monferno had been hit so many times, and coupled with the fact that it was an easily enraged Pokémon. It was already furious and looking for a suitable moment to erupt.
It had long accumulated endless Move - Rage. At this moment, it sought an opportunity to transform its Move - Rage into power. At the same time, Monferno's fists gradually glowed with a dark light, filled with the power of Move - Rage.
"Such powerful strength."
Erika exclaimed softly, seeing Rage Fist for the first time, she was also startled by such a display. Immediately, she shouted to Coconut Egg Tree, "Psychic!"
Monferno's eyes revealed determination and resolve. It had decided to go all out, unleashing all its Move - Rage and power to the extreme.
Under Li Qingfeng's explanation, Xiao Zhi also knew the name of this move: "Monferno, don't lose to the opponent, use Rage Fist!"
[Rage Fist: The more times you are attacked, the greater the power of the move.]
Monferno took a deep breath, clenched its fists, and the dark light became even brighter. It rushed towards Coconut Egg Tree without hesitation, seeking an opportunity to break through Psychic.
Coconut Egg Tree relied on Psychic, trying to counteract Monferno's Rage Fist. The two forces intertwined, forming a powerful energy wave.
Monferno's muscles tensed, and Rage Fist was unleashed with a roar, a powerful energy ripple cutting through the sky. Monferno's fist collided with Psychic, emitting a trembling roar.
Suddenly, a click echoed across the battlefield.
Monferno's Rage Fist successfully shattered the Psychic barrier covering Coconut Egg Tree!
Immediately after, Monferno swiftly rushed in front of Coconut Egg Tree, unleashing a domineering punch! Its fist radiated a powerful light, accompanied by Move - Rage and determination, heading straight for Coconut Egg Tree's vital point.
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Mei (May), Touko (Hilda)