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Chapter 352: Twin Dragons, Commence!
Chapter 352: Twin Dragons, Commence!
In the villa's courtyard, a battlefield emerged, surrounded by onlookers.
Two distinctly different Salamences stood face to face, their gazes intense as they eyed each other with battling spirit.
"Another Salamence?" Naoki was surprised that Naoki had also chosen a Salamence for this final battle.
The gathered trainers and professors alike wore looks of astonishment.
"Two Salamences..." Professor Oak's gaze shifted between the two dragons, intrigued by the unexpected turn of events.
It was common knowledge that the Dragon Clan excelled in training and nurturing Dragon-type Pokemon.
When it came to Dragon-type Pokemon, there were few trainers in the world who could rival their expertise.
And now, another trainer had brought forth a Salamence to face the Dragon King...
For once, Professor Oak was more interested in witnessing the outcome of this spar than researching the unfamiliar Pokemon.
"Wow! That person also sent out a Salamence!"
On the second floor of the manor, Wan Long had been observing the battle intently, her eyes shining with excitement. She rubbed her eyes and focused all her attention on the upcoming match.
Gardelia's eyes sparkled with interest. "The Champion of the Patia region? Lana, have you heard of him?"
Shirona, standing beside her, shook her head. "No, I haven't." Patia was too far from the Sinnoh region, and the connection between the two regions wasn't as close as that between Kanto and Johto.
"Well then, who do you think will win?" Gardelia rephrased her question.
Shirona turned her gaze to the two Salamences warming up below and shook her head honestly. "I can't tell, but we'll know soon enough."
The little girl acting as referee had already raised her flag high and blown her whistle sharply.
"And we're off! The final battle between two Salamences begins now!" Nemo exclaimed, her eyes sparkling.
"Salamence, it's time to put your special training to the test! Your opponent is a well-known figure in the Kanto region, so give it your all!" Naoki thrust out his hand, pointing at the opposing Salamence.
"Roar!" Salamence responded, sensing Naoki's determination. The diligent special training over the past two years had transformed it into a formidable fighter.
"Let's start with Agility to greet your opponent!" Naoki commanded.
"Roar!"
Salamence's body instantly turned into a white blur as it dashed forward, its agility honed through countless battles.
In the blink of an eye, a flash of white light passed by, and Naoki's Salamence appeared before Naoki's.
Naoki's Salamence, ever vigilant, quickly raised its arms to defend itself but was still knocked back a step by the force of the collision.
"Full of fighting spirit, I see?" Naoki's gaze remained unwavering as he seized the opportunity before his opponent's Salamence could recover. "Use Thrash!"
"Roar!"
The Salamence, knocked back a few steps, quickly adjusted its stance. Its wings flapped vigorously, propelling it above its opponent. A white glow surged along its long tail before it lashed out, striking the other Salamence's face.
A crisp "crack" echoed as the attacked Salamence stumbled back but quickly steadied itself and charged at its foe.
"Use Thunder Punch!" Naoki instructed.
Salamence balled its right claw, channeling electric power that surged violently as it swung its fist at its opponent.
Facing this head-on punch, Naoki's Salamence demonstrated its superior battle experience. It slightly tilted its head, allowing the Thunder Punch to graze its body.
"You have the strength, but your battle experience falls short." Naoki, well-versed in Dragon-type Pokemon, immediately identified his opponent's weakness after the initial clash.
As he saw the Thunder Punch miss, he calmly gave his next order. "Flamethrower!"
A scorching flame engulfed Salamence's fist as it slammed into its opponent's abdomen. The opposing Salamence cried out in pain and staggered backward, panting heavily.
"No good. There's a huge gap in battle experience between the two Salamences!" Naoki furrowed his brows at the sight.
It was clear that his Salamence's close-quarters combat skills were superior.
He quickly pondered countermeasures.
What if he used Rain Dance followed by Thunder? After all, Thunder was guaranteed to hit during rainy weather, and if executed properly, it could deliver a devastating blow to his opponent in one fell swoop.
"No, that won't work! Naoki's Salamence can also use Thunder... If Salamence uses Rain Dance, with his experience, he'll definitely react immediately, and our Salamence might end up suffering the backlash!" Naoki immediately dismissed the idea.
However, Naoki wasn't about to give them a breather.
"Salamence, use Hyper Beam!"
"Roar—Oom!"
At the command, the Salamence with a determined gaze immediately opened its mouth. A milky-white beam of light filled with a sense of death swiftly coalesced within before being unleashed as a thick beam that shot forward.
"Dodge it!" Naoki could only interrupt his train of thought and instruct Salamence to evade.
—Not only did his Salamence lack battle experience, but his own command experience also paled in comparison to Naoki's!
Salamence was tense at that moment, its eyes fixed on the approaching Hyper Beam. Instinctively, it flew upward.
Zhishu immediately understood what the Quick Dragon intended to do—to use its signature move!
"Not yet, the perfect moment hasn't arrived!" Zhishu shook his head, knowing they needed to deplete their opponent's stamina further. Otherwise, Thunder might not deliver a fatal blow, and they would likely face a fierce counter-attack.
It was just like in Ultraman; the hero always weakened the smaller monsters before using his finishing move.
The ace up their sleeve had to be kept for the perfect moment!
For now, Zhishu maintained his calm. "Thunderbolt!"
Although the Quick Dragon didn't understand why Zhishu wouldn't let it summon rain, it obediently followed the command. It harnessed its electric powers and released a powerful current toward Adu's Quick Dragon.
Facing the onslaught of electricity, Adu and his Quick Dragon remained unmoved, their expressions unchanged.
"Dragon Dance!" Adu's voice was steady.
"Roar!"
The Quick Dragon responded with a determined gaze, locking its eyes on the approaching current. Suddenly, it began to spin rapidly in place.
Its spinning speed was astonishing, causing the electric currents to be deflected away.
The onlookers were taken aback by this display.
"It blocked it!"
"Can Dragon Dance be used like that?"
Dr. Dai's eyes reflected the battlefield below, and he murmured, "If this is all the power that Quick Dragon has, it's in grave danger..."
"Using Dragon Dance to deflect an energy-type attack?" Zhishu suddenly recalled seeing a similar technique in anime.
As Thunderbolt ended, so did Dragon Dance.
Adu watched the Quick Dragon panting and covered in wounds, and he narrowed his eyes slightly. "It's time to finish this. Quick Dragon, unleash your Outrage!"
"Roar!"
Upon receiving the command, the Quick Dragon erupted with an incredibly terrifying aura. Its scales stood on end, and it pounced on its opponent.
Seeing this, alarm bells rang in Zhishu's mind. "Be careful and dodge! Fly up and move at high speed!"
The Quick Dragon also sensed the danger and didn't dare to be careless. It exerted all its effort and used the high-speed movement it had honed from daily deliveries to soar into the sky.
Adu's Quick Dragon pursued closely, its attacks chaotic but each punch and collision packed a formidable, irresistible power.
This was Outrage, a Dragon-type move with a power of 120, further enhanced by Dragon Dance. If it landed a hit, coupled with the type advantage, the Quick Dragon would surely lose its ability to fight.
At this moment, Zhishu could only pin his hopes on his Quick Dragon.
As long as it endured this attack, the opposing Quick Dragon would be afflicted by the negative status effects of Outrage's overuse.
Then, they would have the perfect opportunity to turn the tables!
High in the sky, above the manor, two Dragon-type Pokemon were engaged in a high-speed chase.
Zhishu watched with bated breath, his heart in his throat.
"Come on, Quick Dragon! You can do it!"
The Quick Dragon's body was enveloped in swirling air currents as it pushed its speed to the limit, barely managing to create some distance from its pursuer.
Time ticked by, and in that moment, everyone present at the banquet was focused on the two Pokemon battling in the sky.
A storm began to brew.
Suddenly, violent winds howled in the high altitudes, and milky-white air currents swirled, heralding the formation of a terrifying storm.
Some of the ladies' hats were blown away by the gust, and they hurriedly clutched their expensive evening gowns.
"Is that... a storm?"
Some of the Trainers noticed the changing environment, their voices filled with shock and confusion.
"How is this possible?! Why is that Quick Dragon's Storm so over the top?!"
Adu's Quick Dragon had used Outrage, and for the next duration, it would only be able to use Outrage.
This meant that the Quick Dragon using Storm could only be the one being pursued!
The Storm slightly hindered Adu's Quick Dragon's pursuit.
Zhishu glanced at Adu and saw a grave expression on his face. Adu seemed to be just as surprised by the turn of events.
The stamina, speed, and endurance of that Quick Dragon were simply too outrageous!
Zhishu guessed Adu's thoughts and couldn't help but smirk.
It seemed that his decision to have the Quick Dragon make daily deliveries had paid off!
High in the sky, the scales on Adu's Quick Dragon slowly lowered.
The Quick Dragon had successfully endured the duration of Outrage, and it rode the favorable air currents, occasionally looking back at its opponent.
To Adu's Quick Dragon, this action was akin to provocation, and after chasing for so long, it was growing frustrated.
Angrily, it used Extreme Speed on its own and rammed into its opponent.
The Quick Dragon stumbled and began falling from the sky.
Its body was covered in numerous wounds from the intense air currents, making it look rather pathetic.
Both Quick Dragons panted heavily, staring at each other across the battlefield, reminiscent of the beginning of their battle.
Watching this, Zhishu's eyes sparkled with excitement.
Almost there!
Now, it was time to provoke Adu into making a move!
Zhishu shouted, "Quick Dragon, you must be tired. Hang in there a little longer!"
Hearing this, Adu immediately realized that the opposing Quick Dragon's stamina was nearing its limit.
The intense chase had drained its energy, and now it lacked the quick reaction time it had displayed earlier.
Adu waved his hand, giving his final command, "Quick Dragon, deliver the final blow! Use Hyper Beam one more time!"
It took the bait!
Terrifying white energy rapidly gathered in the Quick Dragon's mouth.
"Now!" Zhishu shouted.
The Quick Dragon instantly understood.
Its eyes shone with excitement, and the usually gentle gaze hardened with determination as it locked onto the approaching beam of white light.
Just as it was about to be hit, the Quick Dragon soared high into the air.
Seeing this, Naoki's heart skipped a beat, and he exclaimed in shock, "How is this possible?!"
How did it still have the energy to dodge?!
But the next second, his worst fear came true.
The sky suddenly poured down rain.
Some trainers were unsure what was happening because the Quick Dragon's Rain Dance had reached an almost supernatural level of mastery, requiring barely a thought to bring down the rain.
However, some sharp-eyed individuals realized what was going on.
Professor Oak stared in surprise at the Quick Dragon, muttering, "I never expected it to be so proficient in Rain Dance."
"Boom!"
Thunderclouds gathered in the sky, and terrifying lightning brewed within.
It was too late—Naoki's heart sank.
He turned his gaze to the opposing Quick Dragon, a smile finally appearing on his face.
Checkmate.
A deafening thunderclap exploded, and a thick bolt of lightning plummeted down, engulfing the Quick Dragon below in dazzling light.
Strong currents seeped through the gaps in its scales, and a powerful paralyzing sensation spread throughout its body.
The Quick Dragon lost consciousness, its massive body crashing to the ground, unable to move again.
At that moment, everyone in the audience rose to their feet, stunned into silence.
The rain stopped, and the thunderclouds dissipated.
Professor Oak, his suit dampened by the rain, retracted his gaze from the battlefield and turned to walk back into the manor.
On the second floor of the manor, Gardelia, who had been sitting and observing the spar, was shocked to her feet. She couldn't believe what she had just witnessed.
"He really won..." she whispered.
Wan Long, standing beside her, adjusted her glasses and said, "Incredible! Did he use a rain-enhanced Thunder strategy?"
"He didn't use it from the start because he was worried the opposing Quick Dragon might also have Thunder, right?" Shirona mused. "That Quick Dragon's proficiency in Rain Dance must have reached an incredible level. I never expected a trainer to specifically train their Pokemon in that move."
Gardelia nodded in agreement, "Not only that, but that Quick Dragon's endurance is extraordinary. These strengths make up for its lack of battle experience, which is truly surprising."
"The Quick Dragon is unable to battle. Naoki-san wins this match!"
On the field, Nemo excitedly announced the outcome of the battle.
As expected of a championship-level Pokemon battle; she had learned a lot! She would definitely apply these strategies to her own Pokemon! Nemo thought.
The Quick Dragon happily ran back, looking proud and expecting praise.
Naoki smiled and patted its head, then took out a bottle of sheep milk from his bag and fed it to the dragon, "You did great. Now, take a good rest."
"Roar~"
The Quick Dragon gulped down the milk and licked the remains from its mouth, like a well-behaved child, before Naoki recalled it into its Poke Ball.
Across the field, Adu also recalled his Quick Dragon.
He looked at Naoki with admiration in his eyes.
"I lost... It's unbelievable! I don't feel sad... " Adu thought for a moment, and a smile appeared on his handsome face, "I guess instead of feeling disappointed about losing, I'm happier to have battled such an excellent trainer!"
"Me too!" Naoki found Adu easy to get along with.
He smiled and walked forward with Goldeen and the others, taking out several bottles of sheep milk and handing them to Adu, "Feed these to your Pokemon. They'll help heal their wounds and restore their health."
(End of Chapter)
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