The electric current of Beedrill's wings swiftly wove a "Power Grid" to envelop Gyarados before it could jump, restricting its movements and limiting its Bounce.
"Malicious Pursuit."
At the moment the "Power Grid" fell, Natsuhiko already gave Beedrill a new command.
Rather than watching to see the effect of the "Power Grid" before acting.
Thus, as soon as the "Power Grid" was unleashed, the golden Beedrill followed closely behind.
Shimi's expression slightly changed.
He shouted loudly: "Gyarados, Climbing Waterfall!"
Whoosh——
A surge of water erupted beside it, surrounding and rising.
Breaking free from the "Power Grid's" bind.
Riding the waves, Gyarados charged towards the incoming Beedrill, choosing head-on confrontation.
Beedrill's scarlet compound eyes flashed fiercely.
The golden flash from above, and the surging tide from below.
The audience clenched their fists, waiting for the outcome of this clash.
However.
Just as the collision was about to erupt, the golden light suddenly flashed, drawing a stunning arc in the air, evading Gyarados' front, and appearing behind it.
The Long Needle swung, and the technique changed abruptly.
Boom——! Boom——!!
"Chaotic Strike" fell like a fierce storm, landing on Gyarados' back.
"Roar—!!"
Accompanied by Gyarados' pained roar, the surging water shattered, and Gyarados fell from the sky.
"Sisbee."
But Beedrill did not stop its offensive, turning downward.
Appearing in front of Gyarados as it fell.
A trace of panic flickered in Gyarados' fierce eyes.
A "Power Grid" wrapped around it again, the dark Long Needle carrying intense malice, striking Gyarados' abdomen directly.
Crack!!
In a flash, hard scales shattered, splattering crimson everywhere.
Beedrill's body suddenly halted, executing an unexpected mid-air flip, its tail needle engulfed in vibrant green energy, slamming onto Gyarados.
Boom!!
Gyarados was slammed heavily to the ground, the earth cracked in layers, dust scattered.
"Gyarados has lost its ability to battle! Beedrill's 'Deadly Needle Stab' plays out effectively again!" The host swallowed his saliva before shouting.
Did the battle end a bit too swiftly?
So fast that as a commentator, he seemed to serve no purpose other than announcing the result.
In just a few blinks, after Starmie, Gyarados also lost its ability to battle.
Shimi looked at Gyarados in the field, taking a deep breath and retrieving it.
He glanced at Natsuhiko and the steadily descending Beedrill.
Is this Natsuhiko's full power without reservation?
It certainly is a bit terrifying.
After some hesitation, Shimi solemnly drew a Pokeball again.
"Kamei!!"
A massive physique, steady footsteps, a sturdy shell, and intimidating cannons.
Shimi dared not be complacent and summoned his ace Blastoise!
Now he already lost two Pokémon, without inflicting even significant damage on the opposite Beedrill.
Continuing like this, his team will be wiped out.
Though it differs from his tactical arrangements, Shimi must change.
In a 6v6 battle, once one side loses three Pokémon and the other side hasn't lost any, the situation becomes very disadvantageous.
No matter what.
At least he can't let Natsuhiko's Beedrill run rampant any longer.
"Shimi, summoning his ace Pokémon, Blastoise!!"
"Blastoise, Hatching!!"
Shimi waved his hand boldly, gambling all on this.
"Oooooh—!! Shimi feels immense pressure, trying to bridge the gap with Beedrill through the 'Hatching' technique!"
"Sisbee."
Beedrill appeared serious, sensing considerable pressure from this Blastoise.
"Power Grid."
Again the "Power Grid."
As one of the signature moves of Alola's Pikachu, the "Power Grid" is indeed handy.
"Blastoise, Rocket Headbutt!"
Yet when the "Power Grid" fell, Blastoise's limbs retracted into its sturdy shell, and the massive shell began to spin rapidly.
Not only did it deflect the "Power Grid," it also built up terrifying force.
Seeing the "Power Grid" fail, Beedrill remained composed, its needle slowly rubbing, producing a sharp grating sound.
Holding its breath, compound eyes Lock onto Blastoise, searching for its weaknesses.
"Here it comes!" Natsuhiko also focused intently.
As his voice fell, Blastoise launched itself like a cannonball. Despite Beedrill's extensive training, finding a weak spot on Blastoise in this state was nearly impossible.
A gust brushed past.
In an instant, it was close at hand.
"Hatching" indeed significantly enhanced Blastoise.
Natsuhiko's eyes flickered, "Hit it up!"
Beedrill understood, fluttering its wings swiftly.
Sticking close to the edge of Blastoise's perilous shell, rolling underneath it.
"Now! Blastoise, Bite it!"
Whoosh!
The spinning Blastoise suddenly stopped, its head flicking out as Beedrill flew around, biting Beedrill's wing.
Smart indeed... Natsuhiko thought to himself.
After battling Beedrill twice, Shimi quickly adapted; he truly is the future Water-type Elite of the Kalos Region.
Beedrill is fast, sometimes difficult for the naked eye to catch.
But its top speed is straight-line; when circling an object, its speed inevitably drops.