Gabite clung to the arena's edge, claws digging into stone. His father, Garchomp, watched from the stands—pride and concern warring in his gaze. Blaziken's Blaze Kick had nearly ended the match, but Gabite refused to yield.
[Livestream Chat]
[Gabite's hanging on like a cliffhanger!]
[Blaziken's legs are literal fire—how is this fair?!]
[Plot armor vs. dragon scales!]
Regaining his footing, Gabite analyzed the battlefield. Blaziken stood amidst fading Sand Tomb burns, golden flames swirling around his talons. The Fire-type charged again, a blazing comet.
Gabite braced, but Blaziken flipped mid-sprint, Double Kick hammering Gabite's head and gut. The Dragon-type curled into a defensive ball, rough scales slicing Blaziken's legs. Yet the Fire-type pressed on—a Low Sweep upending Gabite before a final Blaze Kick launched him off the arena.
Thud.
Gabite lay sprawled outside the ring, dazed. Blaziken's feathers smoldered, blood trickling from cuts—but he stood victorious.
Kommo-o roared, "Rooaar! (Blaziken wins!)"
[Livestream Chat]
[BRUTAL. ABSOLUTELY BRUTAL.]
[Gabite's gonna need therapy after this.]
[Blaziken's a war machine with feathers!]
Su Feng frowned. "If the arena had spikes, Gabite'd be dead. Flashy moves leave openings."
Xiao Di blinked. "But Blaziken won!"
"He did," Su Feng admitted, "but against equals, those aerial kicks are reckless."
Key Observations:
Blaziken's Flaw: His aerial style (e.g., "骑士踢" / Blaze Kick) exposes his balance. Against savvy opponents, a well-timed dodge could send him plummeting.
Gabite's Growth: Despite defeat, Gabite's tactical use of Sand Tomb and rough skin showcased strategic depth. His resilience hints at future evolution (Garchomp arc foreshadowing).
Su Feng's Insight: Inspired by One Piece's "月步" (Moon Walk), Su Feng theorizes a mid-air maneuver for Blaziken—using explosive leg strength to "step" on air, correcting balance or evading counters.