Team Rocket's Second-in-Command!

Since becoming one of Kanto's Elite Four, Bruno had never encountered such a hopeless situation.

Should he retreat?

Others could run, but he could not!

Behind him were his subordinates, all relying on him for protection.

By now, several League trainers had regained consciousness and were anxiously watching the battle unfold.

"Machamp!"

Bruno looked at his Machamp, recalling the first time he'd encountered it, back when it was a small Machop being bullied by a Nidoking in the forest.

"Ma-champ!"

Machamp met Bruno's gaze, defiant as ever, with that same fiery determination.

As a Fighting-type Pokémon, Machamp's unyielding will to face fear head-on was what had made it Bruno's primary partner.

"One final strike!" Bruno said, enunciating each word.