Pokémon: Trainers Start as Bounty Hunters.

Xiaoxue's timely appearance changed the subject.

The host's voice could be heard from above the venue.

"Alright! After fierce competition, we have finally entered the final stage of this year's Silver Tournament—"

The match between Toru Suzuki of Hoenn Petalburg and Tetsuya Tamaki of Kanto Tokiwa is about to begin!

The information and details of the two players are probably already very familiar to the audience both at the venue and watching on television. Without further ado, let's proceed with the draw for the playing area and confirmation of the first player's order!

In the stands.

The dense crowd erupted in loud cheers.

They saw two contestants enter.

"Tamaki, Tamaki, Tamaki Tetsuya!"

The cheers that belonged solely to Tetsuya were clearly much louder than those for Toru Suzuki.

However, the latter did not show any change in expression as a result.

The screen's rotation slowly came to a stop.

"It's the familiar grass field!"

In the round of 16, Tetsuya's Pokémon left a very deep impression on us;

In this tournament, Toru Suzuki is known as the "Grass-type Killer".

What kind of exciting battle will they bring?

Let's wait and see!

"Grass field, green side Tamaki Tetsuya goes first, please release your Pokémon."

Compared to the host's rambling and verbose descriptions, the judges' comments were much more concise.

"Go, Blaziken!"

As soon as the referee finished speaking, a deluxe ball that gradually grew larger appeared in Tetsuya's hand.

He casually tossed it into the air.

"Xia Mo"

Blaziken, in perfect spirit and energy, calmly opened its eyes.

Finally, are we going to win the championship?

"Lucky Kappa, it's time to complete the mission."

Suzuki Tetsu followed suit and sent out his own Pokémon.

Clearly, he had been prepared for Tetsuya's strategy.

Otherwise, they wouldn't have sent out the Grass/Water dual-type Ludicolo so quickly.

This is one of the few individuals in Toru Suzuki's team capable of countering Fire-type Pokémon.

"That's what makes it fun!"

Looking at Suzuki Toru's resolute expression, Tetsuya suddenly laughed out loud: "So, shall we go?"

"Blizzard, Charge with Flame!"

In the finals, he no longer used his superpowers to "command silently".

Instead, he spoke up, contrary to his usual behavior.

"Down"

Intense flames enveloped the Blaziken's entire body from bottom to top.

With a powerful push, he kicked off the ground.

It left two deep marks and then transformed into a flame.

"Boom, boom, boom—"

A towering wall of fire rose in the center of the battlefield.

Relying on its amazing speed, Blaziken managed to turn a charged flame attack into a different version of Flame Vortex.

"Ludicolo, use surf!"

Seeing the venue gradually igniting, Toru Suzuki no longer hesitated and began to direct the Rakuten Kappa.

"watt--"

The seemingly simple-minded, cheerful kappa nodded.

Corresponding to Blaziken, its entire body was filled with blue light representing the fluctuations of water-type energy.

Waves several meters high appeared out of nowhere.

The fact that this Ludicolo can generate this level of surfing on a Grass-type terrain using its own power clearly indicates that it is not an ordinary near-Elite Four level Pokémon.

The green body of the Lucky Kappa quietly appeared on the crest of the wave.

"Put it out, then use the waterfall climbing technique!"

Suzuki Toru's offensive continued relentlessly, wave after wave.

This is also the origin of his title "Grass-type Killer".

The first two words are because most of Suzuki Toru's Pokémon are Grass-type.

The following refers to his fighting style.

Contrary to what people might think when they first hear the title, Toru Suzuki is a trainer who specializes in Fire-type moves and dominates Grass-type moves.

Perhaps it's because I've done too many bounty missions.

Without realizing it, Suzuki Tetsu subconsciously brought his outdoor tactics into the real battle.

In addition, he had good reaction speed, command ability, and a bit of luck.

After more than ten years of hard work, he finally became a trainer who barely had the strength to win a regional tournament.

It is for this reason.

That's why Toru Suzuki gave up the opportunity to earn money by completing tasks for more than a month in order to participate in the Silver Tournament.

Only by becoming famous can you earn more money.

Toru Suzuki, who was born an orphan and has struggled to get to where he is today, understands this very well.

Isn't that guy on the other side a perfect example?

If he were to meet a wealthy woman, he wouldn't necessarily object to being kept by her.

The prerequisite is that you have to pay more.

"Since we're unlikely to win, we should demonstrate our value."

He thought so.

The mighty waters fell from the sky under the control of the Lucky Kappa.

But it was different from what Toru Suzuki had imagined.

The moment water and fire merged, it wasn't the fire that disappeared, but the water!

Not only that.

As countless plumes of steam shot into the sky, the flames intensified even further.

"What!?"

A look of astonishment appeared on his face.

"The gap in strength is too large."

In the stands, Ah Si shook his head regretfully: "That trainer on the other side named Suzuki Tetsu is indeed well-trained, but unfortunately the difference between a near-Elite and an Elite is all-encompassing."

"Come back to reality, I've got you!"

Tetsuya's teasing voice made Toru Suzuki shudder.

Damn it, he cursed under his breath, wondering why he would make such a basic mistake as daydreaming.

He hurriedly looked up at the Lucky Kappa in the sky, but it was too late.

Blaziken, use Aerial Ace!

A burst of white light appeared in the sky.

The energy trajectories, either V-shaped or U-shaped, filled the entire sky.

Until he loses his ability to fight.

Even landing is an incredibly difficult task for Rakuten Kappa.

"Come back, Lucky Kappa;"

Gyarados, prepare for battle!

With a quick pull and release, Suzuki Toru instantly switched Pokémon.

"Let's try again, use the Charged Flame Strike."

Tetsuya's instructions remained unchanged.

Sigh, they're just taking advantage of your lack of strength, what can you do about it?

And due to the accumulation of acceleration characteristics.

This time, the fire chickens formed a higher wall of flames, and the flames burned even more fiercely.

"Gyarados, use Muddy Current!"

Toru Suzuki also changed his approach.

If pure water won't work, what about a turbid stream mixed with mud?

Surprisingly, it actually does have some use.

The four murky water columns rotating around Gyarados's body did indeed suppress it slightly when they passed the wall of flames.

But before Suzuki Toru and Gyarados could be happy for long, the flames returned to their original state.

"Gyarados, use Rain Dance!"

A glint flashed in Suzuki Toru's eyes as he issued an order that, to others, seemed suicidal.

"Nonsense! Is he trying to turn Gyarados into a barbecue? Or steam it?!"

Many trainers exclaimed in surprise.

Judging from what just happened, the rain will only make the flames burn even brighter.

It's like adding a tiny amount of water to a hot oil pan.

This will not only fail to extinguish the fire, but will only make the situation worse.

As the Gyarados roared to the sky amidst the flames, thick dark clouds appeared above the arena.

First came a drop or two of water, followed by a light drizzle.

"boom--"

As the flames burned fiercely, the rain turned into white steam that covered the entire battlefield.

Rain, flames, white mist.

The three elements were strangely combined and presented to everyone's eyes.

"That's pretty ruthless."

Tetsuya pursed his lips. "But these are all things I've already played with before."

Blaziken, dig a burrow and use a rock blockade to protect itself.

"Gyarados, use Thunder!"

The commands from both sides sounded almost one after the other.

Suzuki Tetsu's face immediately turned very ugly.