novelraw Page 304
Page 304
Next was Tetsuya's match, which he won with a difficult effort. However, Tetsuya didn't use Metagross; instead, he used Absol instead, making a very reasonable use of the Pokémon he had.
"Now, please welcome contestants Xiao Mao and Youyi to the competition!" the host announced.
The match between Xiaoshige and Yui was in the third round. Upon hearing the announcer's announcement, the two walked out of the player tunnel and stepped onto the command areas on either side of the arena.
"Both players are ready. Let's take a look at the playing field for the first half."
On the large screen inside the venue, the cursor on the roulette wheel moved quickly, and after 3 seconds, the cursor stopped on the water droplet icon.
"It's decided, the venue will be a water-themed venue," the host announced.
The entire arena trembled slightly, and a pool rose up. The water arena was like a huge swimming pool, with two floating platforms on each side for the Pokémon to stand on.
451: Second round match, opponent Yui
With the field ready, the referee asked, "Are you two ready?"
"can."
"Ah."
Both of them nodded, each holding a Poké Ball.
After receiving a response, the referee immediately announced: "The first half of the match between Shigeru and Yui will now begin. When one side's three Pokémon are defeated, there will be a halftime break. Both sides may freely switch Pokémon. Now, please release your Pokémon simultaneously."
"Go! Megalodon!"
"Swamp Monster, you go!"
Both of them threw their Poké Balls at the same time.
Great!!
【LV48 Megalodon♂/Gym】
【LV50 Swampert ♂/Champion】
"Facing the water-based terrain, both sides have sent out Water-type Pokémon. Yui has sent out Sharpedo, and Shigeru has sent out Swampert. Both are physical attackers, so it looks like the next match will be a head-to-head battle," the host said.
Game start!
"Megalodon, use a sneak attack on vital points!" Yui commanded first.
Megalodon submerged its body into the water, leaving only its fins exposed. Dark energy covered the fins, forming a black blade of light. As Megalodon moved quickly, the black blade sliced through the water, producing a sound like water being cut.
"Swamprat, engage head-on, use Power Punch," Gary commanded.
Swampert's fist was covered in dense golden energy, waiting for Megalodon to fly out and blow a punch into Megalodon's fin.
boom! !
Megalodon thought it could overpower Swampert with its strength, but it was clearly overestimating itself. Swampert felt its body freeze, flew backward, and fell into the water.
After the Swampert repelled the Megalodon, it looked at its fist, which had scratches on its surface.
It is clear that Yui's Megalodon has rough skin; contact with the Megalodon's skin will also cause harm to the wearer.
"Continue, use sneak attacks on vital points!" Although she was shocked by Swampert's power, Yui knew that Megalodon had the advantage in such close combat.
"shark!"
The Megalodon charged again, its fins covered in Dark-type energy, transforming into a black blade.
Xiao Mao saw right through Yui's thoughts.
Do you really think you don't have any more powerful moves?
"Explosive Fist!" Shigeru commanded.
"Swamp!"
Swampert raised its fist, waiting for Megalodon to get close, and then unleashed a powerful punch that struck Megalodon in the face, sending it flying. Megalodon didn't even have a chance to get close to Swampert.
puff! !
The megalodon fell into the water and, upon surfacing, appeared to be in a state of confusion.
"Use the turbid current to take care of the Megalodon!" Shigeru commanded.
Megalodon may look ferocious, but its defense is very weak. Once hit by a Burst Punch, its stamina is almost at its limit, and any effective attack can kill it instantly.
Swamp Monster plunged into the water, creating a murky wave as it charged toward Megalodon.
Yui gave no instructions and just watched as the wave rushed over, causing the Megalodon to be pushed to the edge of the pool, crash into the wall, and then lose consciousness.
"Megatus is incapacitated; Swampert wins," the referee declared.
Shigeru was somewhat surprised and didn't understand what Yui meant. She clearly had a chance to retrieve Megalodon, but instead watched it be defeated, which was obviously done on purpose.
"Well done, Mao! Keep it up! One more game and we'll have a complete victory!"
"Go Maoye! If you can win the first half decisively, he'll be yours from now on."
"Xiao Mao! Xiao Mao! Go for it!!"
"Xiao Mao! Xiao Mao! You're so handsome!!"
Xiao Mao vaguely heard a familiar voice, and when he looked into the audience, he immediately spotted Tianming Mao's cheerleading squad.
"How come there are some here too?" Xiao Mao wondered to himself.
Tenmei Shigeru is Shigeru's cheerleading squad. They were organized by Shigeru fans at the Quartz Conference, and they also appeared at the Silver Conference in Johto. Now they've appeared at the Aya Yu Conference, even though they weren't there yesterday.
"Sharknado, your sacrifice was worthwhile," Yui said to the Poké Ball, then sent out her second Pokémon.
"Tropical Dragon, please!" Yui threw out a Poké Ball.
Baton!
【LV46 Tropical Dragon♂/Gym】
As soon as the tropical dragon appeared, it flew into the sky.
"What plump fruits!"
Xiao Mao looked at the fruit growing on the tropical dragon's chin; it was quite plump and definitely a top-quality fruit.
Yui sent out Tropical Dragon, obviously to deal with the Water Terrain, but flying in the sky is no match for the underwater Pokémon. The Water Terrain here is at least 5 meters deep.
"Tropical Dragon, use Sunlight Technique!" Yui commanded.
The leaves on the tropical dragon's back shimmered with white light, frantically absorbing sunlight, and a solar energy spell was spewed from the tropical dragon's mouth.
"Jump into the water!" Xiao Mao commanded.
The Swamp Monster immediately jumped into the water.
Bang! !
The Sunbeam spell struck the water's surface, causing it to instantly cave in, drawing water from the surrounding area into the depression. However, it did not hit the Swampert, though the water level dropped slightly, indicating that the Swampert intended to evaporate the water in the pool.
The skill Sunbeam is special because it is a move constructed from solar energy and does not consume the Pokémon's own energy. As long as there is enough sunlight, it will not consume any chakra, so it can be used.
"Swamp, come back." Waiting for Swamp to peek out, Gary decisively pulled out a Poké Ball and recalled Swamp.
"Oh, Shigeru chose to recall Swampert. It seems Swampert is quite a tough opponent for Tropius," the host remarked.
Of course it's not easy to deal with. One can fly, and the other can't. It also has a key type advantage. If it weren't for the Water Terrain, Swampert would have almost no chance of winning against Tropical Dragon.
"Salamander, it's your turn." Gary threw out a Poké Ball.
Baton!
"Roar!"
Salamence appeared, soaring directly into the sky, a surge of dragon might emanating from its body.
"Woo..." The tropical dragon immediately felt what bloodline suppression meant, and fear appeared on its face.
Salamence is the king of the skies in the Hoenn region. Almost all flying Pokémon in the Hoenn region are on Salamence's diet. Tropius, being such a meaty Pokémon, is naturally not going to be spared by Salamence.
"Salamander, use Flamethrower!" Gary commanded.
The Salamence immediately charged towards the Tropical Dragon.
"Use the Leaf Blade!" Yui retorted.
Tropical Dragon flapped its huge wings and unleashed two meter-long blades at Salamence, but Salamence spewed out a ball of fire, burning the two blades to ashes, and the fire also hit Tropical Dragon.
"Woo!!"
Tropical Dragon showed signs of pain and immediately flew to the side to avoid it, but Salamence would not let Tropical Dragon get away and immediately gave chase.
"Don't let the tropical dragon escape! Unleash a powerful attack!"
452: Shigeru VS Yui
"Roar!!"
Salamence easily caught up with Tropius, opened its mouth and spewed out a ball of fire, which enveloped Tropius and landed on its back.
Boom! !
The big characters burst into flames,
The tropical dragon slid downwards and fell into the pool. Then, its body floated to the surface, its eyes darting around.
"Tropical Dragon is unable to fight, Salamence wins!" the referee announced.
Tropical Dragon is no match for Salamence.
How could a mere pseudo-dragon possibly be a match for a true dragon?
Yui frowned, recalled the Tropical Dragon, and then sent out her third Pokémon.
"Jiggling, it's yours!" Yui threw out the Poké Ball.
Baton!
【LV49 Jigglypuff♀/Gym】
"The Pokémon Yui sent out is Jigglypuff, which is type-advantageous against Salamence," the host said.
"return."