Pokémon: Trainers Start as Bounty Hunters.

Yuji's approach remained the same: using Dragonite's speed to suppress and attack.

This was also the tactic Wataru used when facing Kona.

The ivory pig in everyone's eyes was covered in wounds.

Part of it was charred black, and part of it was dripping with water.

These are respectively Fire Punch and Water Tail from Dragonite.

For Dragonite, which has a very wide range of skills, at least in terms of attack, it doesn't need to worry about type issues at all.

The ivory pig's four limbs trembled as it supported its massive body.

Lacking the Thick Fat ability, it showed signs of being unable to withstand three attacks of a type that were weak against it.

Of course, Dragonite's injuries were also quite severe.

On its flapping wings, a fang mark was clearly visible, and ice crystals were faintly condensing around it.

These are the wounds inflicted by the ivory pig using its frozen tusks while it was being beaten.

However, the damage was much lower than expected.

This is due to Dragonite's hidden ability, Multiple Scales.

Yes.

Although it appears to be smooth all over, Dragonite has incredibly hard scales.

This provides it with considerable defensive capabilities.

Not only that.

The resulting multiscale ability also allows a fully-equipped Dragonite to reduce damage taken by nearly half after being attacked.

Otherwise, why would they call him a near-god?

Even against the extremely disadvantageous Ice-type, Dragonite's combat power far exceeds what most people imagine.

"The final move, Dragon Dive!"

"Yan~"

Under the crushing power of the purple dragon-type energy, the Mamoswine was undoubtedly rendered unable to fight.

"Dragon has won! The winner of this match is Yuuji Tachibana, with 3 points!"

When the referee made his final decision, the audience applauded the battle between the two Pokémon.

Although it may seem a bit simple, at least we witnessed a battle between near-gods, didn't we?

"Congratulations! It seems we'll have another chance to face off in the future."

Tetsuya smiled at Yuji, who had returned victorious, and said, "Unlike Kajiyama, I can't compete with you."

"Damn it, will you die if you don't take me with you?"

Kajiyama rolled his eyes.

Yuji was used to this: "There's still one last match, but getting into the round of 16 shouldn't be a problem. Let's give it our best."

"Yes, someone only made it to the top sixteen in last year's tournament, and you're about to surpass him."

Kajiyama looked at Tetsuya with a sarcastic expression and said.

"You bastard..."

Tetsuya gritted his teeth in anger: "If I let you win one game the day after tomorrow, I'll admit defeat!"

"You said it, don't regret it."

Kajiyama immediately seized the opportunity.

Tetsuya sneered, "That's right, I said it, I'll admit defeat if you can win a single match!"

joke.

If I don't show my power, do you really think I'm some kind of tough guy?

Kajiyama, however, did not feel that a great disaster was about to befall him.

His eyes darted around, as if he were thinking about something.

A day, or more accurately, a little over half a day, passed quickly.

Inside the battlefield of No. 3.

Tetsuya looked at Kajiyama on the opposite command platform and sneered repeatedly.

The audience in the stands thought the two of them had some kind of grudge in private.

Only Yuuji shook his head helplessly.

How should I put it? It's a unique tacit understanding between the two of them.

Kajiyama wanted Tetsuya to give it his all, but he was too embarrassed to say it directly.

After all, the difference in their abilities is too great.

The ace Pokémon can easily take on three opponents at once.

We had no choice but to make an indirect approach from the side.

Tetsuya reacted quickly and immediately agreed.

In any case, for him, there were no opponents in the Silver Tournament worth hiding his strength from.

Just push it over and that's it.

"Tetsuya (Green) goes first, please release your Pokémon."

With the first striker confirmed, the referee blew the whistle to start the match.

"Blazing Chicken, let them taste what it's like to be burned alive!"

Chapter 556 continues the 1v3 saga (edited in half an hour)

"Down"

A Blaziken that looked perfectly developed appeared on the field.

Soft fur, strong muscles, sharp claws, and a tall, upright body...

All of these things demonstrate the power of this Blaziken.

Not only that.

When Blaziken appeared on the field, Kajiyama felt a scorching heat permeating the air around him.

"A Heavenly King level, as expected of you."

His expression was grave. "The few Champion-level Pokémon in the teacher's team that are at the bottom of the rankings probably only have this kind of aura."

"call--"

Kajiyama let out a deep breath: "The first match is up to you, go for it, Pelipper!"

"Oh~~"

In the sky.

A large beak, big enough to fit a four- or five-year-old child, is pointing its head back and shouting energetically.

The weather, which had been sunny just moments before, suddenly turned gloomy.

Raindrops fell.

Then, in the blink of an eye, it turned into a torrential downpour.

not difficult to see.

Kajiyama and his bighead gulls have put a lot of effort into mastering the characteristics of rainfall.

Whether it's response speed or intensity, it's among the best of the near-kings.

What would you do? Try to fight the weather?

Kajiyama stared at the motionless Tetsuya and Blaziken, frantically racking his brains for a battle plan.

the other side.

Tetsuya was calm.

Although the weather effects brought about by skills and traits differ greatly, they are not a big deal in the face of level differences.

Especially between the Heavenly King and the Quasi-Heavenly King.

If he wanted to, he could turn the venue into a sunny day, but it wouldn't be a problem to offset the damage.

just.

Is it really necessary?

Despite Blaziken's Fire/Fighting ability being at a complete disadvantage against Pelipper's Water/Flying ability, this disadvantage is further amplified in rainy weather.

However, in the end, battles between spirits are all about basic strength.

"Bodybuilding, honing skills, sword dance."

The familiar triple buff combo.

Obscured by the pouring rain, and from such a distance, Kajiyama had no way of discerning the Blaziken's movements.

He thought the other person's gesture of raising their hands was a preparation for an attack.

It wasn't until the Sword Dance's spin deflected the raindrops around Blaziken that he realized something was wrong.

"Puck, use Hurricane!"

Without hesitation, Kajiyama roared.

"Europe--"

Despite the torrential rain, the cries of the big-billed gulls still reached everyone's ears.

The spectators on the sidelines were still wondering what had happened.

Whether it's a sandstorm, rain, or hail, it's a huge challenge for these bystanders to experience.

Not everyone can see the specific situation on the field as clearly as a superhuman.

Even experienced trainers.

At this distance, battle simulations can only be conducted through guesswork.

"How do you feel?"

Tetsuya's voice entered Blaziken's heart through his superpowers.

"It's so nice. It would be even better if this rain didn't come."

Blaziken stretched its perfectly functioning body, its blue eyes gleaming in the gloomy weather.

Tetsuya chuckled softly: "In that case, let's make it disappear—use Charged Flame Strike!"

The leaping flames quietly climbed up the Blaziken's entire body.

Thick fog instantly enveloped nearly a quarter of the site.

In everyone's eyes.

A white ribbon of water vapor carved a unique path through the rain.

Kajiyama watched the black shadow in the white mist rushing towards the Pelipper, then looked up and shouted, "Forget about the attack for now, let the wind move!"

Upon hearing this...

The Pelipper, imbued with the Storm ability, nodded.

With a flap of its wings, the circular flight path became even more unpredictable.

The chaotic wind further intensified the rain.

An invisible wall of air quietly formed.

Under Kajiyama's gaze, the black shadow paused for a moment the instant it touched the air wall.