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Chapter 444
Chapter 439: The Indigo League Conference, Concluded
"Is this the 'Ultimate State' the contestant was talking about? Such terrifying power..."
The Masked Man had only just heard of this state. He only knew that someone else was now using this power, but he didn't understand it at all. He hurriedly roared at the sky, "Don't delay, use Moonblast!"
"Lele!"
Tapu Lele finally reacted, quickly throwing the massive energy sphere in its hands.
*I don't care what 'Ultimate Draconic Might' you have. One hit from a Fairy-type ultimate move, and you're going down.*
But this time, Lance didn't just let his Pokémon take the hit. He raised a hand and pointed.
"Use Dragon Dance!"
The next second, with a flap of its wings, Dragonite began to dance nimbly in place. Its fluid, dragon-like movements seemed like a return to its form as a Dragonair, looking somewhat incongruous with its bulky frame.
As its movements grew wider, its power and speed continued to rise, accompanied by the ultimate pressure and the azure flames that wreathed its body.
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!
Its fluid, dragon-like form allowed it to successfully evade the Moonblast. The massive energy sphere struck the ground, instantly blasting open a deep pit. Rubble flew everywhere as smoke and dust filled the air. The sheer power of the attack was terrifying.
Before Tapu Lele could even catch its breath after firing its ultimate move, a swift figure burst through the smoke, speeding toward it.
When it was less than a meter away, a sharp Dragon Claw shot out, seizing Tapu Lele by the neck with an unstoppable momentum.
The smoke and dust dissipated. In the sky, Dragonite had captured its target with a single hand.
"Lele..."
For a moment, even the agile Island Guardian failed to react. With its throat clamped by its foe, it could only struggle desperately in Dragonite's grip.
This was an absolute, humiliating disgrace. A Fairy-type deity, caught in such a shameful manner by a massive dragon. Thankfully, the other three Island Guardians weren't present, or she would have nowhere to hide her face in shame.
Dragonite even brought its head close. Its normally adorable face, in Tapu Lele's eyes, now looked like that of a ferocious, malevolent dragon.
"Aooo..."
Dragonite even opened its fanged mouth and unleashed a Dragon Breath. Combined with the dense, heaven-piercing draconic pressure, the surrounding azure flames solidified, crashing down like a tidal wave. They enveloped Tapu Lele, whose mind went dark as it was pushed to the brink of suffocation.
*Hmph, you really think type effectiveness is everything?! I, Dragonite, have lost count of how many fairies like you I've beaten with my bare hands!*
"Tapu Lele, break free! Use Dazzling Gleam!"
The Masked Man grew frantic, ordering it to use a move similar to Solar Flare. But after shouting for a long time, he saw no change from above.
He saw that Tapu Lele could only stare wide-eyed, completely enveloped by that tangible, azure pressure, unable to move.
Tapu Lele was trapped in a flinch!
"You didn't think my ultimate power was just a roar, did you?"
Using absolute pressure to make the opponent flinch and unable to use moves—that is the true power of this ultimate path!
Lance just gave a cold smile, even lowering his head, no longer looking toward the sky.
"Dragonite, use Slam!"
"ROAR!"
Dragonite understood. One dragon claw continued to clamp Tapu Lele's throat while the other gripped its pink shell. The muscles in its arm swelled, and then with a sudden exertion of force, it smashed Tapu Lele down onto the ground.
BOOM...
Another explosion of smoke and dust erupted. The commotion was immense, a testament to the power of this Slam.
"It's over! Dragonite, use Iron Tail!"
Dragonite is a classic jack-of-all-trades Pokémon, able to dabble in moves of most types. It shot into the sky with a beat of its wings, its thick brown tail instantly cloaked in a metallic gleam. Then, its entire body, along with the Iron Tail, came crashing down into the lingering smoke and dust.
BOOM!
The shattered arena was shattered once more. The area several meters around the point of impact collapsed, creating a huge pit of rubble!
And at the center, Tapu Lele was struck squarely by the Iron Tail, letting out a tragic wail.
It's super effective!
A Steel-type move is super effective against a Fairy-type, and the damage is immense!
BOOM...
The arena was once again stirred up in a cloud of smoke and dust. The completely destroyed arena seemed to be putting a final period on this Indigo League Conference.
"Tapu Lele is unable to battle! Dragonite is the winner!"
"The winner of the Elite Four Challenge is... Lance!"
After the battle.
Looking at the fainted Island Guardian from Alola in the ruined arena, President Goodshow announced the result of the battle without much surprise.
Although Tapu Lele is a legendary Pokémon, its strength is only overwhelming to an ordinary person. For an Elite Four member or a Champion, the two are on the same level.
They are on the same level, but the power of a Tier 2 Legendary is still significantly stronger than that of a trained Pokémon. If that Moonblast had hit, even Dragonite would have been in serious trouble.
However, a trained Pokémon doesn't fight alone. Through coordination with its trainer, a telepathic bond, and flexible battle strategies, the combat power it can display is not much weaker than a legendary's, and can even surpass it.
Not to mention Champion Lance, who has already stepped into the 'Ultimate State'. An ordinary Tier 2 Legendary would have a very hard time taking him down without a few special tricks up its sleeve.
"You worked hard, Tapu Lele..."
Seeing this, the Masked Man had no choice but to recall Tapu Lele. However, the resentment on his face had faded, replaced by a fiery gaze.
It was over.
But he now knew there was still a gap between himself and a true top-level expert. And then there was that miraculous ultimate power... there were still so many things in this world for him to explore.
"The future holds great promise!"
Finally, the Masked Man just clenched his fists, having seemingly found his direction for the future.
"Aooo~"
He watched as the powerful Dragonite opposite him retracted its earlier, overwhelming pressure, landing harmlessly beside Lance once more. Lance affectionately rubbed its cheek. The image of this, the strongest of men, was deeply engraved in the Masked Man's mind.
"In the future, Alola's first-ever champion will definitely be more outstanding than you..."
Next came the friendly post-match handshake between Champion Lance and the Masked Man, announcing the official end of the Elite Four Challenge amidst thunderous cheers.
After that was the final event of this Indigo League Conference—the award ceremony.
The Masked Man was, of course, front and center. He stood on the three-tiered winner's podium with the runner-up and the third-place finisher, holding a golden trophy. In his guise as The Royal Mask, he accepted the cheers of the entire stadium.
The sight filled a nearby Ash with envy. He secretly clenched his fists, vowing that he would be the one standing there next time!
Next were the awards for the Top 4, Top 8, and Top 16. The prize was a crystal plaque engraved with the contestant's hometown, name, ranking, and other information.
Since Gary had left early, Ash even went up on stage twice, having achieved a good result by placing in the Top 24.
SCREEE!!
On the high platform's brazier, the mascot, Moltres, took flight with a beat of its wings. It spewed a final plume of fire toward the sky above the venue, which transformed into sparks that slowly drifted down.
The Indigo League officially came to a close.
——
(I should be finished with the Kanto Arc tomorrow, and I'll do a summary then. Also, I released three chapters again today, please subscribe!)
(end of chapter)
"Is this the 'Ultimate State' the contestant was talking about? Such terrifying power..."
The Masked Man had only just heard of this state. He only knew that someone else was now using this power, but he didn't understand it at all. He hurriedly roared at the sky, "Don't delay, use Moonblast!"
"Lele!"
Tapu Lele finally reacted, quickly throwing the massive energy sphere in its hands.
*I don't care what 'Ultimate Draconic Might' you have. One hit from a Fairy-type ultimate move, and you're going down.*
But this time, Lance didn't just let his Pokémon take the hit. He raised a hand and pointed.
"Use Dragon Dance!"
The next second, with a flap of its wings, Dragonite began to dance nimbly in place. Its fluid, dragon-like movements seemed like a return to its form as a Dragonair, looking somewhat incongruous with its bulky frame.
As its movements grew wider, its power and speed continued to rise, accompanied by the ultimate pressure and the azure flames that wreathed its body.
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!
Its fluid, dragon-like form allowed it to successfully evade the Moonblast. The massive energy sphere struck the ground, instantly blasting open a deep pit. Rubble flew everywhere as smoke and dust filled the air. The sheer power of the attack was terrifying.
Before Tapu Lele could even catch its breath after firing its ultimate move, a swift figure burst through the smoke, speeding toward it.
When it was less than a meter away, a sharp Dragon Claw shot out, seizing Tapu Lele by the neck with an unstoppable momentum.
The smoke and dust dissipated. In the sky, Dragonite had captured its target with a single hand.
"Lele..."
For a moment, even the agile Island Guardian failed to react. With its throat clamped by its foe, it could only struggle desperately in Dragonite's grip.
This was an absolute, humiliating disgrace. A Fairy-type deity, caught in such a shameful manner by a massive dragon. Thankfully, the other three Island Guardians weren't present, or she would have nowhere to hide her face in shame.
Dragonite even brought its head close. Its normally adorable face, in Tapu Lele's eyes, now looked like that of a ferocious, malevolent dragon.
"Aooo..."
Dragonite even opened its fanged mouth and unleashed a Dragon Breath. Combined with the dense, heaven-piercing draconic pressure, the surrounding azure flames solidified, crashing down like a tidal wave. They enveloped Tapu Lele, whose mind went dark as it was pushed to the brink of suffocation.
*Hmph, you really think type effectiveness is everything?! I, Dragonite, have lost count of how many fairies like you I've beaten with my bare hands!*
"Tapu Lele, break free! Use Dazzling Gleam!"
The Masked Man grew frantic, ordering it to use a move similar to Solar Flare. But after shouting for a long time, he saw no change from above.
He saw that Tapu Lele could only stare wide-eyed, completely enveloped by that tangible, azure pressure, unable to move.
Tapu Lele was trapped in a flinch!
"You didn't think my ultimate power was just a roar, did you?"
Using absolute pressure to make the opponent flinch and unable to use moves—that is the true power of this ultimate path!
Lance just gave a cold smile, even lowering his head, no longer looking toward the sky.
"Dragonite, use Slam!"
"ROAR!"
Dragonite understood. One dragon claw continued to clamp Tapu Lele's throat while the other gripped its pink shell. The muscles in its arm swelled, and then with a sudden exertion of force, it smashed Tapu Lele down onto the ground.
BOOM...
Another explosion of smoke and dust erupted. The commotion was immense, a testament to the power of this Slam.
"It's over! Dragonite, use Iron Tail!"
Dragonite is a classic jack-of-all-trades Pokémon, able to dabble in moves of most types. It shot into the sky with a beat of its wings, its thick brown tail instantly cloaked in a metallic gleam. Then, its entire body, along with the Iron Tail, came crashing down into the lingering smoke and dust.
BOOM!
The shattered arena was shattered once more. The area several meters around the point of impact collapsed, creating a huge pit of rubble!
And at the center, Tapu Lele was struck squarely by the Iron Tail, letting out a tragic wail.
It's super effective!
A Steel-type move is super effective against a Fairy-type, and the damage is immense!
BOOM...
The arena was once again stirred up in a cloud of smoke and dust. The completely destroyed arena seemed to be putting a final period on this Indigo League Conference.
"Tapu Lele is unable to battle! Dragonite is the winner!"
"The winner of the Elite Four Challenge is... Lance!"
After the battle.
Looking at the fainted Island Guardian from Alola in the ruined arena, President Goodshow announced the result of the battle without much surprise.
Although Tapu Lele is a legendary Pokémon, its strength is only overwhelming to an ordinary person. For an Elite Four member or a Champion, the two are on the same level.
They are on the same level, but the power of a Tier 2 Legendary is still significantly stronger than that of a trained Pokémon. If that Moonblast had hit, even Dragonite would have been in serious trouble.
However, a trained Pokémon doesn't fight alone. Through coordination with its trainer, a telepathic bond, and flexible battle strategies, the combat power it can display is not much weaker than a legendary's, and can even surpass it.
Not to mention Champion Lance, who has already stepped into the 'Ultimate State'. An ordinary Tier 2 Legendary would have a very hard time taking him down without a few special tricks up its sleeve.
"You worked hard, Tapu Lele..."
Seeing this, the Masked Man had no choice but to recall Tapu Lele. However, the resentment on his face had faded, replaced by a fiery gaze.
It was over.
But he now knew there was still a gap between himself and a true top-level expert. And then there was that miraculous ultimate power... there were still so many things in this world for him to explore.
"The future holds great promise!"
Finally, the Masked Man just clenched his fists, having seemingly found his direction for the future.
"Aooo~"
He watched as the powerful Dragonite opposite him retracted its earlier, overwhelming pressure, landing harmlessly beside Lance once more. Lance affectionately rubbed its cheek. The image of this, the strongest of men, was deeply engraved in the Masked Man's mind.
"In the future, Alola's first-ever champion will definitely be more outstanding than you..."
Next came the friendly post-match handshake between Champion Lance and the Masked Man, announcing the official end of the Elite Four Challenge amidst thunderous cheers.
After that was the final event of this Indigo League Conference—the award ceremony.
The Masked Man was, of course, front and center. He stood on the three-tiered winner's podium with the runner-up and the third-place finisher, holding a golden trophy. In his guise as The Royal Mask, he accepted the cheers of the entire stadium.
The sight filled a nearby Ash with envy. He secretly clenched his fists, vowing that he would be the one standing there next time!
Next were the awards for the Top 4, Top 8, and Top 16. The prize was a crystal plaque engraved with the contestant's hometown, name, ranking, and other information.
Since Gary had left early, Ash even went up on stage twice, having achieved a good result by placing in the Top 24.
SCREEE!!
On the high platform's brazier, the mascot, Moltres, took flight with a beat of its wings. It spewed a final plume of fire toward the sky above the venue, which transformed into sparks that slowly drifted down.
The Indigo League officially came to a close.
——
(I should be finished with the Kanto Arc tomorrow, and I'll do a summary then. Also, I released three chapters again today, please subscribe!)
(end of chapter)
