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Chapter 406
Chapter 402: Beneath the Ultimate State, All are Straw Dogs
2024-05-15 Author: Samsung Charmander (Author Name)
“Ah, Participant Gary, what are you doing—”
Green’s move left the Referee completely baffled. Both of his Pokémon had already been defeated, so actively recalling his third was tantamount to surrender.
Was this another one of those participants with a villa by the sea?!
“Why did you do that?”
The Masked Man was also stunned and couldn't help but ask.
Freed from Arcanine's pressure, the fallen Incineroar struggled back to its feet, its body trembling uncontrollably. From time to time, a few blue electric arcs flickered across its fur—a side effect of Flare Blitz.
At this moment, Incineroar had also entered a flickering state, its health critically low.
The Masked Man wasn't even confident that his remaining two Pokémon could defeat the opposing Arcanine.
Are all young people this absurd nowadays?
“Hmph.”
Green merely snorted, offering no answer. With his hands in his pockets, he turned and walked off the stage.
Ultimately, he just wanted to win this for Arcanine. Despite Green's usually calm demeanor, he could sometimes be more stubborn than anyone.
For example, that time in Viridian City, when he faced Mewtwo’s onslaught and still insisted it was a pathetic bug Pokémon. There was no other reason than the fact that he had been beaten by another Mewtwo before, so he absolutely had to vent his frustration!
Today was for a similar reason. He only wanted to prove that Incineroar was a low-tier version of Arcanine. Since he had already defeated it, there was no point in continuing the battle.
With his proud and aloof aura, handsome face, and the nonchalant, swaggering way he walked with his hands in his pockets, Green instantly captivated a large number of 'mom-fans' in the arena.
"Hey, hey, hey, Big Brother Green, you said you'd get revenge for me! Is this it!?"
In the Soul Space, Gary could no longer hold back and began to complain incessantly.
“Your battle was already lost. Did you expect me to cheat for you?”
Green replied heartlessly.
The two had made an agreement before the Indigo League Conference: this was Gary's own battle, and he wouldn't interfere.
Just as the neighboring Red had not interfered in Ash's battles, and might even try to snipe Ash.
Green’s words left Gary speechless, the blow landing as if on soft cotton. The sense of loss from his earlier defeat once again flooded his heart.
That's right, my battle was over before this...
Even if Big Brother Green helped me get past the Masked Man, that wouldn't be my own strength.
Because of Green's spectacular battle, that feeling of loss hadn't disappeared; it had only been delayed.
Sensing Gary's mood in his soul turning withdrawn again, Green just shook his head, thinking to himself that this guy's mentality was still too weak.
"I'll have to find an opportunity to train his mindset..."
Hmph, what's there to be angry or dejected about getting into the Top 16 in your first year? He had become the Champion on his debut and hadn't felt dejected.
...Even if it only lasted for a few minutes.
"Gary... he lost."
In one section of the stands, Ash couldn't help but sigh.
He could tell that the top player, Green, had taken over for the last part of the match, but he didn't understand the puzzling move of suddenly withdrawing.
But there was one thing he was sure of.
That Masked Man was truly strong.
“Yes, he lost... I hope that boy Gary can get through this hurdle.”
Professor Oak, sitting beside him, also sighed. Although making the Top 16 was already a great achievement, as a Grandpa, he still hoped Gary could go further.
“Speaking of which, when did that boy Gary master the Power of the Ultimate State?”
Professor Oak’s expression grew more puzzled and serious as several bold ideas began to form in his mind.
“Oh? So this is Green’s path to the Ultimate State? Interesting.”
In another section of the stands, the Faceless Trainer controlled by Red couldn't help but smile as he watched the rapid changes in the Battle Arena, a light glinting in his eyes.
In truth, there was more than one path to the Ultimate Realm.
For example, Metapod's Ultra Instinct, which separated the soul from the body, was an extremely special and brilliant method.
Then there was his Pikachu, which simply increased its own Electric-type energy, relying on immense electric power to step directly into the Ultimate Realm.
This was the most unadorned, and also the most difficult, path.
As for Green's Arcanine, it relied on...
Burst Power.
It wasn't just the final Flare Blitz, but also the earlier Snarl.
In a normal contest of strength, it was evenly matched with Incineroar. But once it unleashed its instantaneous Burst Power and entered the Ultimate Realm, it crushed its opponent with overwhelming force, a world apart from its previous strength.
This also indirectly demonstrated how terrifying the Ultimate State was. Even though the Masked Man could already trade blows with Elite Four-level experts, under the power of the Ultimate State, he couldn't even last a few turns.
Beneath the Ultimate State, all are straw dogs.
"But this path does suit your style..."
Red couldn't help but nod. Although the path of Ultimate Burst Power was terrifyingly strong, it consumed surprisingly little stamina, which could be said to fit Green's composed style perfectly.
He then stood up, left the stands, and slowly walked towards the participant entrance.
"Well then, it's finally my turn for the next battle, isn't it?"
His hands were already getting a little itchy.
In a certain VIP viewing box at the Indigo Plateau Arena, two figures were silently watching the battle. One of them was a man with fiery red hair wearing a cloak. His handsome face was serious and profound, and he naturally exuded a powerful aura. He was a man who would be a star wherever he went.
"To think there's another newcomer monster..."
Lance couldn't help but take a sharp breath as he spoke slowly.
That Metapod was one thing, but now an Arcanine too?
Absurd!
The other person was an old woman leaning on a cane, her hair completely white. At this moment, her expression was also a little off.
"Tsk, has that fellow Oak's grandson already become such a menace?"
Anyone who had stepped into the Ultimate Realm could basically recognize the power that Arcanine had used at the end.
At this thought, a murderous glint flashed in Agatha's gloomy eyes, but it quickly returned to calm.
"If only this kid were with Team Rocket, I could just step in and crush him to death..."
Agatha shook her head. She was still a figure of justice for now. Without a conflict between factions, she really couldn't make a move against Gary.
Only the two of them had come to watch the Top 16 matches. The other Elite Four members, Bruno and Lorelei, were still in their rooms—one practicing his punches, the other playing with ice sculptures—stating that the current participants were all fodder and they would come when the Top Four was decided.
However, Lance's focus today wasn't on Gary, but on the battle that was about to unfold.
"Faceless Trainer, let me see what kind of masterpiece you and your Dratini can pull off..."
A rare look of excitement appeared on Lance's face. In his hand, he held a match schedule, and the next battle listed on it was indeed the one featuring the Faceless Trainer controlled by Red.
Lance was a long-time Dratini fan.
Soon, back in the Battle Arena, the third battle of the day was about to begin.
The Faceless Trainer controlled by Red was already standing at one end of the arena. Wearing a gray hat, his appearance was plain and his aura unremarkable. He was the type of person who wouldn't make a splash if you threw him into the water.
Strangely enough, Ash, Gary, and Red's Top 16 battles were all on the first day.
(end of chapter)
2024-05-15 Author: Samsung Charmander (Author Name)
“Ah, Participant Gary, what are you doing—”
Green’s move left the Referee completely baffled. Both of his Pokémon had already been defeated, so actively recalling his third was tantamount to surrender.
Was this another one of those participants with a villa by the sea?!
“Why did you do that?”
The Masked Man was also stunned and couldn't help but ask.
Freed from Arcanine's pressure, the fallen Incineroar struggled back to its feet, its body trembling uncontrollably. From time to time, a few blue electric arcs flickered across its fur—a side effect of Flare Blitz.
At this moment, Incineroar had also entered a flickering state, its health critically low.
The Masked Man wasn't even confident that his remaining two Pokémon could defeat the opposing Arcanine.
Are all young people this absurd nowadays?
“Hmph.”
Green merely snorted, offering no answer. With his hands in his pockets, he turned and walked off the stage.
Ultimately, he just wanted to win this for Arcanine. Despite Green's usually calm demeanor, he could sometimes be more stubborn than anyone.
For example, that time in Viridian City, when he faced Mewtwo’s onslaught and still insisted it was a pathetic bug Pokémon. There was no other reason than the fact that he had been beaten by another Mewtwo before, so he absolutely had to vent his frustration!
Today was for a similar reason. He only wanted to prove that Incineroar was a low-tier version of Arcanine. Since he had already defeated it, there was no point in continuing the battle.
With his proud and aloof aura, handsome face, and the nonchalant, swaggering way he walked with his hands in his pockets, Green instantly captivated a large number of 'mom-fans' in the arena.
"Hey, hey, hey, Big Brother Green, you said you'd get revenge for me! Is this it!?"
In the Soul Space, Gary could no longer hold back and began to complain incessantly.
“Your battle was already lost. Did you expect me to cheat for you?”
Green replied heartlessly.
The two had made an agreement before the Indigo League Conference: this was Gary's own battle, and he wouldn't interfere.
Just as the neighboring Red had not interfered in Ash's battles, and might even try to snipe Ash.
Green’s words left Gary speechless, the blow landing as if on soft cotton. The sense of loss from his earlier defeat once again flooded his heart.
That's right, my battle was over before this...
Even if Big Brother Green helped me get past the Masked Man, that wouldn't be my own strength.
Because of Green's spectacular battle, that feeling of loss hadn't disappeared; it had only been delayed.
Sensing Gary's mood in his soul turning withdrawn again, Green just shook his head, thinking to himself that this guy's mentality was still too weak.
"I'll have to find an opportunity to train his mindset..."
Hmph, what's there to be angry or dejected about getting into the Top 16 in your first year? He had become the Champion on his debut and hadn't felt dejected.
...Even if it only lasted for a few minutes.
"Gary... he lost."
In one section of the stands, Ash couldn't help but sigh.
He could tell that the top player, Green, had taken over for the last part of the match, but he didn't understand the puzzling move of suddenly withdrawing.
But there was one thing he was sure of.
That Masked Man was truly strong.
“Yes, he lost... I hope that boy Gary can get through this hurdle.”
Professor Oak, sitting beside him, also sighed. Although making the Top 16 was already a great achievement, as a Grandpa, he still hoped Gary could go further.
“Speaking of which, when did that boy Gary master the Power of the Ultimate State?”
Professor Oak’s expression grew more puzzled and serious as several bold ideas began to form in his mind.
“Oh? So this is Green’s path to the Ultimate State? Interesting.”
In another section of the stands, the Faceless Trainer controlled by Red couldn't help but smile as he watched the rapid changes in the Battle Arena, a light glinting in his eyes.
In truth, there was more than one path to the Ultimate Realm.
For example, Metapod's Ultra Instinct, which separated the soul from the body, was an extremely special and brilliant method.
Then there was his Pikachu, which simply increased its own Electric-type energy, relying on immense electric power to step directly into the Ultimate Realm.
This was the most unadorned, and also the most difficult, path.
As for Green's Arcanine, it relied on...
Burst Power.
It wasn't just the final Flare Blitz, but also the earlier Snarl.
In a normal contest of strength, it was evenly matched with Incineroar. But once it unleashed its instantaneous Burst Power and entered the Ultimate Realm, it crushed its opponent with overwhelming force, a world apart from its previous strength.
This also indirectly demonstrated how terrifying the Ultimate State was. Even though the Masked Man could already trade blows with Elite Four-level experts, under the power of the Ultimate State, he couldn't even last a few turns.
Beneath the Ultimate State, all are straw dogs.
"But this path does suit your style..."
Red couldn't help but nod. Although the path of Ultimate Burst Power was terrifyingly strong, it consumed surprisingly little stamina, which could be said to fit Green's composed style perfectly.
He then stood up, left the stands, and slowly walked towards the participant entrance.
"Well then, it's finally my turn for the next battle, isn't it?"
His hands were already getting a little itchy.
In a certain VIP viewing box at the Indigo Plateau Arena, two figures were silently watching the battle. One of them was a man with fiery red hair wearing a cloak. His handsome face was serious and profound, and he naturally exuded a powerful aura. He was a man who would be a star wherever he went.
"To think there's another newcomer monster..."
Lance couldn't help but take a sharp breath as he spoke slowly.
That Metapod was one thing, but now an Arcanine too?
Absurd!
The other person was an old woman leaning on a cane, her hair completely white. At this moment, her expression was also a little off.
"Tsk, has that fellow Oak's grandson already become such a menace?"
Anyone who had stepped into the Ultimate Realm could basically recognize the power that Arcanine had used at the end.
At this thought, a murderous glint flashed in Agatha's gloomy eyes, but it quickly returned to calm.
"If only this kid were with Team Rocket, I could just step in and crush him to death..."
Agatha shook her head. She was still a figure of justice for now. Without a conflict between factions, she really couldn't make a move against Gary.
Only the two of them had come to watch the Top 16 matches. The other Elite Four members, Bruno and Lorelei, were still in their rooms—one practicing his punches, the other playing with ice sculptures—stating that the current participants were all fodder and they would come when the Top Four was decided.
However, Lance's focus today wasn't on Gary, but on the battle that was about to unfold.
"Faceless Trainer, let me see what kind of masterpiece you and your Dratini can pull off..."
A rare look of excitement appeared on Lance's face. In his hand, he held a match schedule, and the next battle listed on it was indeed the one featuring the Faceless Trainer controlled by Red.
Lance was a long-time Dratini fan.
Soon, back in the Battle Arena, the third battle of the day was about to begin.
The Faceless Trainer controlled by Red was already standing at one end of the arena. Wearing a gray hat, his appearance was plain and his aura unremarkable. He was the type of person who wouldn't make a splash if you threw him into the water.
Strangely enough, Ash, Gary, and Red's Top 16 battles were all on the first day.
(end of chapter)
