Next came the internal battle between two Venusaur. Though they belonged to the same clan, neither showed any intention of holding back in their pursuit of victory.
Watching this scene, the reigning Venusaur couldn't help but feel a bit speechless, thinking to itself: *Is it really necessary? After all, we're all family.*
However, as the referee, it couldn't say much and could only keep a close watch from behind, worried that these two Venusaur might go too far and disgrace the clan, which would make it, as the forest's ruler, look terribly foolish.
The internal clash between the two Venusaur erupted instantly. At first, they were somewhat cautious, seemingly still mindful of their kinship, holding back a bit of their strength.
One Venusaur struck first with "Vine Whip," its tender green vines lashing out like lightning, though the force and speed were controlled.
The other Venusaur countered with "Protect," instantly forming a sturdy, pale green shield that easily deflected the attack.
Then, the attacking Venusaur unleashed "Razor Leaf," sharp leaves shooting like darts toward its opponent.
The defending Venusaur reacted swiftly, sidestepping nimbly and retaliating with "Petal Dance," a flurry of colorful petals transforming into a fierce assault.
Yet both deliberately restrained the power of their moves to avoid causing severe harm to each other.
As the battle dragged on, the tension grew, and their attacks no longer held back as they had at the start.
The attacking Venusaur unleashed "Solar Beam," a scorching, dazzling golden beam shooting straight at its opponent, the air seeming to burn wherever the light passed.
The defending Venusaur responded without hesitation, fully unleashing "Seed Bomb," seeds packed with immense power hurtling like cannonballs toward its foe, landing with dull thuds.
By now, their eyes were filled with an intense craving for victory, and their attacks grew increasingly ferocious.
The attacking Venusaur followed up with "Sludge Bomb," black clumps of muck whistling through the air toward its opponent, carrying a foul stench.
The defending Venusaur retaliated with "Earthquake," the ground trembling violently as rocks and soil cracked apart around them.
Just as both Venusaur were about to unleash their most powerful strikes, the air seeming to freeze under their surging energy, and a mutual defeat appeared imminent, the reigning Venusaur, who had been watching the battle with unwavering focus, stepped in.
The flower on the reigning Venusaur's back burst into a dazzling, radiant glow, imbued with an incredibly pure and immense natural force.
Its massive body gave a sudden shudder, and a tidal wave of energy exploded outward from it in all directions.
The rocks on the ground were crushed as if swept by a raging hurricane.
The reigning Venusaur's eyes blazed with a sharp, sword-like light as it opened its mouth and let out a deep, commanding roar.
The sound seemed like an ancient, mysterious call, carrying an irresistible power that made every Pokémon present tremble, their bodies shaking uncontrollably.
It raised its thick, powerful foreleg, the massive claws glowing with green energy that crackled like wild electricity.
With its movement, the natural energy around it surged in like a tide, converging into a colossal green energy sphere.
The reigning Venusaur thrust the sphere forward, and it shot toward the two battling Venusaur at an astonishing speed.
Where it passed, space itself seemed to warp, and the overwhelming pressure instantly immobilized the two Venusaur, as if they were pinned in place.
In the moment before impact, the energy sphere suddenly burst, transforming into a soft yet unbreakable green barrier that enveloped the powerful moves about to erupt from the two Venusaur.
Mysterious runes flickered across the barrier, radiating an awe-inspiring presence.
For a moment, the entire arena was bathed in green light, within which the figures of the two Venusaur appeared especially small and helpless.
As the light gradually faded and everything returned to calm, the two Venusaur snapped out of their battle frenzy, realizing their impulsiveness and recklessness.
Stunned by the sudden, overwhelming power, they halted their attacks, the fervor in their eyes slowly subsiding.
The reigning Venusaur gazed at them with authority and said:
"When kin fight, stop at the point of contact—don't harm the bond."
Only then did the two Venusaur recognize their rashness, lowering their heads, filled with guilt.
The spectators below breathed a collective sigh of relief at the reigning Venusaur's timely intervention, feeling genuine admiration for its fairness and strength.
What could have ended in tragedy was peacefully resolved under the reigning Venusaur's mediation.
Still, a battle needed a winner, and in the end, the reigning Venusaur designated one Venusaur as the victor.
Though the other felt a bit resentful inside, it knew the leader's decision couldn't be wrong, so it nodded in agreement.
After giving them time to recover their strength and adjust, the final showdown between Venusaur and Scyther was about to begin.