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Chapter 525: The Return of the Motorcycle Masked Man! A Looming Crisis as the Tables Turn!
Chapter 525: The Return of the Motorcycle Masked Man! A Looming Crisis as the Tables Turn!
Within the vast confines of the Royal Dome, what was supposed to be a boisterous atmosphere had turned into an eerie silence. Every spectator in the audience fixed their gaze upon the central battle stage.
Standing on the stage was a mysterious Pokemon, massive in size, with a dragon-like gray body. Golden semi-circles adorned its back, circling its neck, and black and red stripes ran horizontally along the front of its neck. It possessed two ghostly, enormous wings, their tips bearing claw-like red structures. Beneath its bulky frame were six sturdy legs, each ending in golden dragon claws.
A sense of impending doom emanated from this Pokemon, casting the entire stage in shadow.
Some spectators widened their eyes, their pupils quaking at the sight; others abruptly stood, their hands gripping the railing in front of them as they stared intently at the Rayquaza below. Still, others couldn't help but exclaim in astonishment, quickly covering their mouths with their hands, unable to believe what they were witnessing.
"That's... Rayquaza!"
Someone cried out in surprise.
Most of the young people present knew the significance of that name.
The legendary dragon that roamed the internet, the guardian of shadows, the Pokemon that prevented Groudon and Kyogre's clash and saved the Hoenn region—a hero!
And here it was, appearing before them!
Oh, Island Guardian! This was truly unbelievable!
Soon, attention shifted to the man standing behind Rayquaza.
It was common knowledge that only one person in the world had ever tamed a Rayquaza.
This individual had no name; he appeared and disappeared like a phantom, vanishing from sight after he and Rayquaza averted the Hoenn region's crisis.
"Rayquaza's trainer..." someone in the audience murmured in shock. "Could King of Wings be the legendary Motorcycle Masked Man?"
"It has to be him!" exclaimed another spectator, his voice filled with excitement. "Rayquaza once revealed online that it's the only one of its kind in the world. Now that it's appeared, that man must be the Motorcycle Masked Man!"
Click! Click! Click!
The sound of camera shutters clicking resonated from all directions. In this moment, not only the spectators but also the Royal Dome's photographers aimed their lenses at Rayquaza.
Roger watched this unfold, his eyes sparkling with excitement.
"Wow! An unexpected turn of events at the Royal Battle! King of Wings has sent out the legendary Pokemon Rayquaza!"
"Additionally, we've received word that King of Wings's true identity is that of the great hero who saved the Hoenn region last year—the legendary Motorcycle Masked Man!"
"Back then, the Hoenn region faced a dire crisis as Groudon and Kyogre's battle affected the entire area. But at the crucial moment, the Motorcycle Masked Man appeared, riding Rayquaza, and successfully stopped their clash!"
As these words spread, everyone in the audience understood their implication.
Could it mean that King of Wings's true identity was that of the legendary trainer who saved the world?!
A spectator leaped to their feet, brandishing their cheer stick and shouting at the top of their lungs.
"King of Wings!"
"King of Wings!"
"Rayquaza!"
"..."
On the battle stage, Rayquaza basked in the cheers and shouts of the crowd.
Yes, this was the feeling it craved! In its excitement, it turned to glance at Naoki.
Naoki felt like the world was crashing down around him.
Even before the match began, he had imagined dozens of possible scenarios, but never this.
He could already hear the spectators shouting, "Motorcycle Masked Man!"
Damn that spicy name! His identity was exposed!
Naoki glared at Rayquaza, communicating with it through eye contact.
What are you doing?!
Rayquaza replied using telepathy: "I'm helping you win this battle, of course!"
Naoki's fists clenched in determination. Rayquaza had no reason to appear here out of the blue, and given its persistent pursuit of internet fame, Naoki suspected it had shown up primarily to attract more followers.
Naoki shot Rayquaza a skeptical look.
Rayquaza's heart twinged with guilt.
It turned its head away and used telepathy again: "The battle is about to start."
Naoki: "..."
He glanced forward and saw the Royal Masked Man and the other two opponents staring intently at him and Rayquaza.
Lai Yang Naitily's eyes sparkled with curiosity. "Wow! Looks like you're quite the hero, big brother!"
The King of Karate: "It seems I'll have the chance to face a legendary Pokemon today. How thrilling!"
With that, he removed his upper garment, revealing his muscular physique.
In contrast, the Royal Masked Man remained calm, as he had no more clothes to remove without resorting to taking off his pants.
"The legendary Pokemon Rayquaza, huh?" The Royal Masked Man's gaze penetrated his mask as he looked across the stage. "Let's see what you've got!"
Naoki: "..."
He closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and then reopened them moments later.
Oh well! If his identity was exposed, so be it!
The world knew of King of Wings, but they didn't know Naoki, the rancher.
What did he care about King of Wings or the Royal Masked Man? They had nothing to do with him.
"Ding ding ding!"
The sharp sound of a ringing bell filled the air.
The Royal Battle had officially begun!
Seemingly aware of their opponent's formidable strength, Naitily and the King of Karate simultaneously chose to launch a joint attack.
"Machamp, use Water Shovel!" Naitily commanded.
"Alright, Shroomish, use Poison Powder!" The King of Karate joined in.
However, the Royal Masked Man didn't immediately give any orders. He stood in place with his arms crossed, observing the actions of the other two.
As soon as the commands were given, the two Pokemon reacted instantly.
Machamp brought his palms together, forming a blue energy ball between them, which he then forcefully threw. A large splash of cold water flew towards Dialga.
Shroomish launched a surprise attack from the other side, spewing a thick, purple toxic fluid from its puffy mouth.
Dialga faced this assault with an indifferent expression.
"Shadow Sneak," Naoki instructed.
The next second, Dialga's massive body vanished from its original spot.
"It disappeared?!”
Naitily and the King of Karate tensed up simultaneously.
But before they could issue their next commands, a massive shadow suddenly appeared behind Shroomish.
A terrifying wave of ghostly energy crashed into Shroomish, sending it flying out of the battle.
Shroomish fell to the ground, its eyes rolling back, and it was knocked out of the fight.
Instant knockout!
The audience erupted in cheers.
"Amazing!" Roger exclaimed, his voice filled with awe. "Dialga took out Naitily's Shroomish with just one move! Truly worthy of a legendary Pokemon!"
But even after the knockout, Dialga didn't stop.
It turned its body and fired a Hyper Beam.
The massive beam of energy collided head-on with the Machamp, sending it flying backward with tremendous force.
Machamp gritted its teeth, stubbornly using its palms to push against the Hyper Beam, which was larger than itself.
Its legs left two clear marks on the stage due to the immense force.
One second, two seconds...
And on the third second, Machamp's defense crumbled, and the Hyper Beam sent it flying out of the arena. It slammed into the wall below the audience seats, creating a huge hole.
"Hiss!"
Witnessing this, the nearby spectators simultaneously gasped in shock.
What terrifying power!
This terrifying scene should have struck fear into their hearts, but the audience was instead thrilled and shouted excitedly.
"King of Wings!"
"King of Wings!"
"..."
Naoki was quite surprised by this reaction.
Indeed, this was a world where Pokemon battles were the mainstream!
The stronger the trainer, the more adoration they received.
With two opponents already defeated, only one remained.
Naoki turned his head to look at the Royal Masked Man standing opposite him.
"It's just the two of us now. Looks like we can finally have a fair Pokemon battle!" The Royal Masked Man said, his arms still crossed as he gazed intensely at the man before him.
Naoki: "..."
Dialga turned its attention to the remaining opponent after dispatching the other two. Its eyes gleamed with excitement as it looked at the lone Pokemon.
If Rotom Phone's information was correct, the Pokemon's name was Infernape.
And the human standing behind Infernape was none other than the local celebrity, the Royal Masked Man!
If it could defeat the Royal Masked Man, it would surely gain all his followers.
Then, it would become the Pokemon with the most followers on the internet, the undisputed number one Pokemon in the world.
In the world of Pokemon battles, Dialga would reign supreme!
In an instant, Dialga unleashed its full power.
It no longer held back the aura unique to legendary Pokemon.
A terrifying shadow energy spread from Dialga, engulfing the entire stage.
Infernape, who had been standing with its arms crossed, suddenly felt an intense sense of oppression.
That aura made Infernape feel an instinctive sense of dread, as if it were facing an unbeatable foe.
If they fought, it would be killed!
Infernape's pupils dilated, and it tensed up. Just then, the shadows reached its feet.
Infernape instinctively backed away, retreating as far as it could.
Suddenly, Infernape felt a surge of fear.
It turned to look at its trainer.
Its expression seemed to ask: Fight that Pokemon? Fight it? Are you serious?
"Hmm?" Roger noticed this interaction and said curiously, "Oh my! It looks like the Royal Masked Man's Infernape is feeling afraid!"
The Royal Masked Man, disguised as Professor Kukui, also noticed his Pokemon's reaction.
He spoke to encourage Infernape, "This opponent is like none you've ever faced before! Infernape, gather your courage. Don't be afraid. To become stronger, you must challenge stronger foes!"
Hearing its trainer's words of comfort, Infernape felt a little better.
The Royal Masked Man pointed forward and commanded, "Infernape, use Abyssal Strike!"
Upon receiving the command, Infernape forced itself to ignore the shadows beneath its feet. It sprinted forward, its sturdy palms glowing with a pitch-black energy.
The energy transformed into two massive claws, which it brandished and swung viciously at Giratina.
Giratina let out a hum, creating its own Shadow Claw that shimmered with a violet light, and struck back at Infernape.
In the next moment, under the watchful eyes of the audience, the two Pokemon collided.
The enormous claw made of energy clashed violently, creating an intense confrontation.
The next second, Infernape's claw shattered, and Giratina's massive Shadow Claw lashed out, instantly leaving three distinct wounds on Infernape's body.
Infernape was knocked backward by the force of the blow.
"Hang in there!" The Royal Masked Man quickly encouraged his Pokemon.
However, the next second, Giratina's domineering and ferocious figure pursued Infernape in a relentless assault.
The massive dragon claws descended from above, and Infernape's sturdy body seemed as fragile as paper under this attack, crashing down onto the stage with a thunderous impact.
The tremendous force created a huge hole in the stage, and Infernape lay there, its eyes rolling back, having lost all ability to fight.
And with that, the battle concluded.
"My goodness! King of Wings has won! He and Giratina displayed overwhelming dominance, leaving the Royal Masked Man and the other two opponents utterly helpless!"
Roger's voice was filled with excitement as this also meant that a new superstar was about to be born. "It's incredible! King of Wings has remained undefeated up until now, and not a single person has been able to defeat him. Just how powerful is he? Is he at the level of an Elite Four member, or perhaps even a Champion?"
"But regardless, those are thoughts for another time. For now, let's congratulate King of Wings on his victory, as he surpasses the Royal Masked Man and rises to first place!"
"..."
After a brief moment of silence, the entire arena erupted with deafening cheers.
Tens of thousands of spectators shouted in unison:
"King of Wings!"
"King of Wings!"
"King of Wings!"
Giratina proudly surveyed the crowd with its blood-red eyes, relishing in the adoration of the humans.
Naoki: "..."
He could almost imagine Giratina going crazy afterward, frantically asking Rotom Phone to search for news about itself online.
Then it would lie contentedly on the flower-scented, sunny island, eating apples from the trees and listening to Rotom reading out humans' admiring and worshipping comments.
Thankfully, Reishi wasn't interested in becoming an internet celebrity or a superstar.
Naoki sighed and then stepped forward to shake hands with Professor Kukui.
Professor Kukui took a deep breath, a mix of resignation and emotion in his voice as he said, "It seems this era no longer belongs to us."
However, Naoki shook his head at the man in front of him.
Naoki smiled faintly and said, "Not at all, I'm just a passerby."
As he spoke, he took advantage of Professor Kukui's dazed moment and turned away.
Seeing this, Giratina also turned and followed, its massive figure disappearing into the void behind Naoki and out of sight.
Naoki walked through the entrance passage and returned to the rest area.
As soon as he arrived, he saw Vivian approaching.
Admiration filled her eyes, and she respectfully said, "Mr. King of Wings, the director of the Royal Dome would like to meet with you."
Naoki was slightly taken aback.
After a moment, he followed Vivian to a luxuriously decorated room, where a middle-aged man in a suit was already waiting.
As soon as they met, the man exclaimed in surprise, "King of Wings, or perhaps I should be addressing you as Mr. Naoki!"
Naoki frowned slightly.
He sat down in the chair, hosted by the two.
"I never expected it to be you!" The director of the Royal Dome exclaimed excitedly.
The mysterious trainer who had saved the Hoenn region was now standing before them in the Royal Dome! If they played this right, they could attract even more competitors to the Royal Dome!
Naoki immediately understood the man's intentions.
He frowned and shook his head. "I hope you won't do that."
"What?" The man was taken aback.
Naoki said, "After this, I will be leaving the Alola region and will not participate in any more Royal Dome competitions. You can promote the Motorcycle Masked Man, but there's one thing you must agree to."
"Name it!" The man said respectfully.
"I hope you won't reveal my true identity to anyone," Naoki said.
Realizing that this would displease the King of Wings, the man immediately abandoned his idea.
If they offended such a formidable trainer, the consequences would be unbearable for the Royal Dome.
Thinking of this, the middle-aged man quickly nodded in agreement.
"Okay, okay, no problem!"
(End of Chapter)
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