Pokémon: A Roundup of Ash's Eight Masters' Peak Battles!

Trying to catch it now is wishful thinking.

In a speed contest, the Blazing Roaring Tiger is definitely at a disadvantage.

Since that's the case, let's settle this with a powerful move.

With fire engulfing the entire area, you can't possibly escape.

"Ash and Litsea, you've really grown a lot, and I'm very pleased."

"But this is a battle! I won't hold back!"

As he spoke, Dr. Kukui raised his right wrist.

He revealed the Z-bracelet hidden under his sleeve.

"Of course! I'll give it my all too!"

Ash also raised his right wrist!

The Z-Bracelet, identical to the one worn by Dr. Kukui, was also visible to the audience.

Those unfamiliar with Alora have no idea what this means.

However, just by looking at their state, one can understand why.

This is about to unleash a powerful move!

really!

Professor Kukui and Ash simultaneously produced red and black Fire-type Z-Crystals.

Almost simultaneously, the Z-Crystal was embedded in the Z-Bracelet.

"Let's use Z-Moves to put an end to the feud between Incineroar and Litten!"

"Let's go together!"

"Ash!!!" "Kukui!!!"

A deafening roar erupted from the audience.

The clash of Z is the romance of Alola!

[Vegetable Seed: If you don't understand, just ask. What's this special thing? I've never seen it before.]

[Kiawe: You don't understand! This is our Alola's Z-Move! It's a super-powerful system capable of unleashing power far exceeding that of ordinary moves!]

[Lan: Yes, judging from Ash and Professor Kukui's expressions, they're probably going to use Z-Moves to decide the winner! I'm so excited!]

[Kachi: "Super Powerful Ultimate Blazing Grenade" is the best in the world!]

[Leon: A Z-Move? Could it be a power similar to Dynamax?]

[Professor Kukui: To be precise, they are not the same. Dynamax, similar to Mega Evolution, enhances a Pokémon's overall strength, while Alola's Z-Moves amplify a single move. Furthermore, they are not limited to a specific Pokémon; as long as the Pokémon can learn a move of the corresponding type, it can unleash the corresponding Z-Move.]

[Da Ye: Is it really that versatile? It can't be weak, can it?]

[Dr. Barnett: ???]

That Da Ye is really asking for a beating!

...

Z-Moves are definitely powerful.

Otherwise, it would not have been able to become one of the three major systems.

Compared to Dynamax, which can only be used in the Galar region, and Mega Evolution, which can only be performed by special Pokémon.

The Z-Move system, which can be used by any Pokémon, is more convenient.

If you can collect all 18 types of Z-pure crystals.

You can use Z-Moves of all 18 types in a single battle.

This is something the other two major systems cannot match!

not to mention.

The power of Z-Moves should not be underestimated.

Z-Moves have a feature that increases the power of the original move.

In other words, the more powerful the moves you've learned before, the better.

Therefore, the Z-Moves unleashed using Z-Crystals of the corresponding attributes are even more powerful.

(Except for exclusive Z-Moves)

And now.

After Dr. Kukui's explanation.

The audience is more interested in the upcoming clash of Z-Moves.

After all, this is the first time that the Z-Move has appeared in the audience's view.

Moreover, it was presented in a format that was broadcast live worldwide.

If Alora weren't so incredibly weak...

Otherwise, Z-Moves could have become as widespread as Mega Evolution!

Perhaps Alola can also achieve a transcendent status like Carlos.

And now.

The battle between Professor Kukui and Ash was the turning point!

In the picture—

Professor Kukui and Ash struck the same pose almost simultaneously.

This is precisely the wind-up animation of the Z-Move.

Specific dance moves are used to activate the Z-Crystals in the Z-Bracelet.

And just after this slightly mesmerizing dance...

An amazing flame erupted from Ash and Professor Kukui.

The power of fire surged into the arena almost instantly.

The Blazing Roaring Tiger and the Fiery Cat absorbed all the power of the flames.

Then!

Towering flames erupted from their bodies.

The power of fire enveloped their entire bodies and then condensed in front of them.

"Meow!"

"Roar!"

A visible flame-like power was gradually condensing between the two.

It then grew larger and expanded.

A giant fireball suddenly appeared out of nowhere.

This is the Fire-type Z-Move.

"Super Ultimate Blaze!" Ash and Professor Kukui shouted at the same time.

The two forces of fire clashed at that moment.

The massive bomb detonated in mid-air!

The power of the flames swirled like a vortex, engulfing the entire arena.

The two Pokémon are at the center of the vortex.

"Don't lose, Blazing Roaring Tiger!"

"Hang in there, it's so hot, meow!"

Fans of both sides are cheering for the Pokémon battling on the field!

Regardless of the outcome of this match.

The flames are still spreading.

But everyone's eyes remained fixed on the two figures within the flames.

at this time!

An amazing scene happened.

In the flames.

Hot Cat is like a phoenix rising from the ashes.

Its entire body emitted a blue halo.

The light of evolution, unlike that of other Pokémon, is now fully revealed.

While evolving.