Duel (1)

A hush came over arena as both the crowd and players became silent. They watched the large frame of the Cuban slugger as he made his way out onto the pitch.

"Batting 4th, 2nd base, Jorge."

The sound of the announcer broke the silence, yet Ken didn't even hear it.

Everything seemed to fade away as he locked gazes with Jorge. Ken could almost see an intense aura surrounding the big teen, burning with determination and the will to fight.

However, Ken did not lose out. Jorge in turn saw the billowing fighting spirit surrounding his tall frame ahead of him. It climbed and sprawled through the air like an ancient tree, its roots firmly secured in the mound.

'Mika, please use Showdown on Jorge'

[Confirmed]

Ken felt his body heat up immediately, causing his muscles to swell slightly, filling him with immense strength. He felt a boundless energy overcome him, causing his lips to morph into a smile.