While Lillie was still wondering, the situation on the battlefield shifted dramatically as Marshtomp's Water Pulse was successfully intercepted by its opponent.
Of course, it wasn't blocked right from the start; after being hit consecutively two or three times, the opponent managed to stop it. Although the opponent had burst forth with astonishing potential, using its heightened perception to block Marshtomp's water sphere, its stamina was severely depleted, and its right hand was trembling slightly.
Slakoth was clearly exhausted, and the impact of that water sphere on its claws was immense, significantly diminishing its combat capability.
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