Swampert threw up Protect to save himself. Arcanine evaded four of the five Water Shurikens. "Cut!" Jiriya slashed Swampert after the shield faded. Swampert was KO'd.
Liam got everything ready for the contest. While in the center, Liam saw a green haired guy with a Pansage holding onto his shoulder. He was asking Joy for directions to The Pokémon Tower.
Liam got his back as well. He than went to get some rest for the contest the following day. **** Meanwhile, back at the Battle Dome. "Two figures were standing in the darkness. "Is the plan ready?" One asked. "Yes, once we get to the final round of the contest, our plan will be set in motion." replied the other.
The next day came and Liam got ready after eating breakfast. He got dressed in his contest costume and went to the Battle Dome to check in. He sat down in the green room and did his usual pre-show ritual of polishing the balls that held the Pokémon he was going to use before placing the first one in the ball capsule and applying the seal.
Shiranui was dressed in his chunin-rank ninja garb and had placed a Great Ball into a capsule. He applied a seal to the capsule and was preparing himself for when it was his turn to appeal.