Pokémon: Trainers Start as Bounty Hunters.

In close combat, the superior reaction speed of a pseudo-Elite Four Pokémon is enough to make Togekiss see no hope of victory.

The fiery horse's physique and build are not just for show.

Under Shinagawa Seiji's somewhat lenient command, Togekiss, which launched a continuous first-strike attack, finally calmed down for a while after a period of fierce assault.

But from then on, the Blazing Horse officially took over the battle.

Flame Vortex, Flame Jet, Inferno, Flame Burst, Heat Wave...

Everyone's eyes were filled with a fiery red light, and skills seemed to pour out from the Flaming Horse without any cost.

Under wave after wave of attacks, Togekiss could only rely on its agile movements to constantly dodge damage, occasionally taking the opportunity to unleash a long-range, ineffective air slash on Rapidash.

Thankfully, Rapidash can't fly, otherwise, looking at Rapidash dangling precariously below Togekiss, Zhe would have been speechless and bewildered.

For fifteen minutes, Togekiss, with only elite-level strength, managed to hold out against Rapidash, a near-Elite Four level opponent, for all fifteen minutes.

The moment the "plane" fell from the sky, all the spectators applauded it.

"You are already good enough."

Looking at the Togekiss that was sleeping soundly in its Poké Ball, Tetsuya softly comforted it.

Pokkiss didn't respond at all; it was simply too exhausted.

The physical injuries are one thing, but the mental exhaustion is the most crucial. Dancing on the edge of a knife is no fun at all; being instantly killed might actually be less tiring.

"Come on, Electric Dragon!"

Regaining his composure, Tetsuya slowly exhaled and threw out his last deluxe ball.

The moment the pink, shiny Ampharos appeared on the field, the entire main arena seemed to explode.

A strange, meaningful glint appeared in everyone's eyes, especially in the girls' eyes.

The already adorable electric dragon's color changed from its normal yellow to pink, further enhancing its charm.

"Ah~~~——"

The screams echoed through the sky.

"Buwoo~"

The electric dragon curled its lip and scoffed, "You idiot, humans."

Its gaze shifted to the Flaming Horse on the opposite side of the field.

"Buwoo~"

The electric dragon's roar was very provocative.

"Heave-ho~" The fiery horse snorted and paced back and forth on the ground with its four hooves.

"Really."

Despite it being the final round that would decide the outcome, Tetsuya, facing his own Electric Dragon, still helplessly patted his forehead.

He had full confidence in the power of the Electro Dragon to provoke the wrath of its opponents.

However, Tetsuya felt that he should teach it a lesson in the future, so as not to provoke others casually, as that was not good and harmony was important.

If we can win, that's another story.

"Flaming Horse, charge up your flames!" "Electric Dragon, discharge electricity!"

They gave the same command at the same time, but the difference in their strength became apparent at that moment.

The speed at which the Ampharos used its skills was significantly slower than that of the Rapidash. By the time the Rapidash was right up close, the Electric Field had already appeared around the Ampharos's body.

The Rapidash, its body covered in even denser flames, crashed directly into the Electric Dragon, its body crackling with electric arcs.

"Boom"

The electric dragon flew backwards at a speed far exceeding its own athletic ability and crashed into the wall at the edge of the arena.

Cracks appeared where it hit the ground.

"Bu~ Ooh~"

Its tiny hands, like oars from an electric dragon boat, braced themselves on the ground, emitting extremely weak sounds.

After completing the attack, the fiery horse's fur became even more vibrant as it stood still.

Just by looking at this scene, you can tell that although it was beaten badly and almost killed in one hit, the electric dragon's taunts still didn't stop.

Tetsuya, who had just been worried about the electric dragon, immediately realized that he had been overthinking it.

This little guy has never seemed to get discouraged by injuries since he was a baby. On the contrary, he often trains to the point of serious injury.

If Tetsuya hadn't been watching over him constantly, this little guy's body wouldn't be in such perfect condition now.

However, the pink electric dragon's appearance was too deceptive. Various young ladies kept greeting it from the stands behind it, along with some mild criticism of the Rapidash.

The electric dragon did not respond; its eyes remained fixed on the fiery horse.

"Electric Dragon, Electromagnetic Cannon."

Tetsuya's instructions came through.

A faint smile appeared on the weak face of the electric dragon. This was why it liked its trainer, Tetsuya, who could always accurately grasp its thoughts.

Dazzling lightning crackled around the electric dragon.

Shinagawa Seiji and Rapidash were kind enough not to stop them beforehand: "Rapidash, prepare for Big Bang!"

.......

"So, you little rascal, you're such a worry! I told you to save some energy for dodging."

At the Pokémon Center, beside a hospital bed in a ward, Tetsuya looked at the Ampharos, its body wrapped in bandages, and said this to it for what seemed like the umpteenth time.

"Bu~"

The electric dragon's pink face showed a fawning expression, and it let out a rare, coy cry.

Tetsuya rolled his eyes: "Next time? I don't even know how many times your next time has happened."

This scene, of course, took place after the round of 16 match.

As for the result, just look at the miserable state of that little electric dragon.

It's extremely rare for injuries to be so severe that Miss Joy and Chansey cannot be healed immediately.

Fortunately, it didn't cause any serious damage; it just needs to recuperate for a while.

Chapter 295 The Next Goal (Transition)

"Forget it, I can't be bothered to talk to you."

Tetsuya glanced at the electric dragon and shook his head helplessly.

Sitting on a chair by the bed, basking in the afternoon sun, he stretched lazily, a rare moment of leisure for him.

Tetsuya hadn't had such a relaxed moment since the conference started in February.

It's exhausting to be constantly thinking about how to win.

"Is the electric dragon in good shape?"

The door behind Tetsuya was pushed open, and Yozo's voice rang out.

He turned his head and saw that, apart from Ye Zang, several of his friends had arrived.

"It's alright, it's good for it to suffer a little," Tetsuya replied with a smile. "Aren't you guys watching the game?"

"Let me comfort you, a loser just like us."

Yozo swaggered over, preparing to sit down in another chair.

"Ouch."

Tetsuya kicked out, and Yozo failed to sit down properly and landed on his bottom.

"Tsk~ I'm not going to argue with you."

Ye Zang smacked his lips, got up, dusted himself off, pulled over a chair, and quickly and safely sat down.

"It's good that you're alright. You sent a message saying that Dianlong's injury was a bit serious, and Yezang insisted on dragging us over to visit him instead of coming to watch the afternoon's match."

Yuan Haitang Luping said with a smile.

"Anyway, we don't have any matches to record our opponents. If we want to learn something, we can just watch the replays," Yamashiro added with a shrug.

Zhe didn't say much.

"Top 16, huh? I never imagined you'd do so well."

The four of them sat in a circle and started chatting during their free time.

"Well, it's just average, nothing special."

Tetsuya's smug words naturally earned him eye rolls from the other three.

Just as the four were chatting, the door was pushed open again.

"According to the report, the main reason for your electric dragon's injury is the conflict between fire-type energy and its own electric-type energy. This situation is not uncommon, but the difference in strength between the two sides, coupled with the electric dragon's condition, led to..."

The person who came in was, of course, Miss Joy, who skillfully explained the general situation of the electric dragon.

In short, the injury was not serious.

"Okay, thank you, Miss Joey." After she finished speaking, Tetsuya also expressed his gratitude.

"You're welcome."

Miss Joey withdrew her report, smiled at him, and said, "Also, I'm a fan of yours, could I have your autograph?"

She took a photo and a pen out of her pocket.

"Uh, of course." Tetsuya nodded in agreement, somewhat taken aback.

I glanced at the photos and they seemed to have been taken during a battle, but since he wore similar clothes every day, I couldn't tell which battle it was.

Tetsuya finished writing his name in just a few strokes.

"Thank you so much."

Miss Joey's tone was noticeably upbeat as she happily accepted the photos and pen and left the ward.

You could vaguely see that her ears were red.

"Oh my gosh~ This is incredible~"

Several friends were egging him on.

"There's nothing I can do about it, he's handsome and strong." Tetsuya raised his head narcissistically.

"That's true, unlike me, who only has the first one left."

Ye Zang sighed.

"roll!"

The remaining people, in perfect unison, gave him the middle finger.

The group chatted and laughed, and soon began discussing the arrangements after the conference.

"I'm just preparing for graduation as usual. I haven't finished my graduation tasks yet."

This is Yozo's reply.

"Hmm... I'll probably go back and continue my research. The battles are indeed good, but they're not really my style."

This is by Yuan Haitang Luping.

"I'm not sure." Yamashiro-kun thought for a moment but didn't give a specific answer.

"As for me, I'll probably continue my adventures. The next region... tentatively, it's the neighboring city of Jōto."

Tetsuya smiled, his eyes shining with an unusually intense light.

Chapter 296 The Beginning: The Town Where the Wind Blows

"Continuing to take risks, that suits your personality quite well."