This time round, the Corphish's Double Hit leaves its mark; a glowing purple pincer strikes the cat's cheek before the other is barely parried with a rushed Scratch. The throbbing arm continued to ache, moreso when he was forced to use it to stop attacks or attempt to take an opportunity to counter. Eventually, it was was clear that this Corphish was a battle hardened warrior, and so Kanya found a moment to leap back, once again adding distance, and focusing on long range attacks. He released another burst of Magical Leaves, homing on the wild Pokemon like missiles, but the Corphish, being a water type, was also equipped with ranged moves. A Water Gun burst from its mouth to take out most that would strike him, but the leaves on contact created little explosions of color.

All the while, Arthur was trying to figure out if he should switch Kanya before he took too much damage. He always had Buru to clean up, or maybe even Mugan, who resisted water type attacks, but it was clear that the Floragato wanted to keep going. In all of the practice fights he had, he had forgotten what it was like to keep up one's endurance while wounded. This was a test indeed...

But in the end, in the onslaught of leaves, Kanya was the victor, for too many had slipped past the Corphish's counters and had wore it down enough to surrender.

(It was also only after everything was wrapped up did Arthur realize that he was late for his party).

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