"Now, you finally have nowhere to run!" Seeing this, Natsui let out a long breath and then commanded, "Gyarados, let's end this! Hydro Pump!"
A thick and powerful stream of water formed in Gyarados's mouth and, like a large-caliber cannonball, struck Ninetales's body.
With its body caught in the bite, Ninetales had no way to dodge and could only endure the full force of this high-damage Water-type attack!
This time, it could no longer hold on. Following in Rapidash's footsteps, it also collapsed beneath Gyarados.
However, the momentum of the Hydro Pump did not stop. After defeating Ninetales, it continued forward and, by sheer coincidence, snapped another iron chain!
The already precarious platform, like an elevator that had lost its support, suddenly plummeted!
BOOM!!!
With a tremendous crash, the entire platform smashed onto the magma, not only creating a monstrous wave of lava but also breaking into several pieces!
"This is bad!"
Natsui and Blaine quickly took out their Poké Balls and recalled their respective Pokémon.
At the same time, the rolling heatwave had already reached the shore. Seeing Natsui still standing in his spot, Misty, disregarding her own safety, grabbed his arm and pulled him to a safe area.
WHOOSH!!
The surging magma rained down like a firestorm, splashing across the entire underground cavern. When it finally calmed down and slowly receded, the battlefield hidden beneath the hot spring inn had been completely turned into a ruin!
Patting the back of Misty's hand to reassure her, Natsui turned his head to Blaine.
"Mr. Blaine, I'm terribly sorry!" Natsui apologized sincerely. "I accidentally messed up your field like this!"
"It's alright. If the gym is destroyed, it can be rebuilt. As long as you all are not injured, that's what matters," Blaine said, unconcerned. "However, it looks like the final match will have to be held in a different location!"
The group exited through the tunnel, returned to the inn, and after a short rest, followed Blaine towards the volcano.
Following the winding and rugged mountain path, they climbed higher and higher, eventually arriving at the crater of the Cinnabar Volcano!
Looking at the churning magma below his feet, Brock asked worriedly, "Is it really okay to battle here? Aren't you afraid of causing an eruption?"
"Don't be nervous," Blaine smiled. "I'm not only an expert on Fire-type Pokémon but also an expert on volcanoes. Although this volcano has been a bit active recently, it won't erupt anytime soon."
Hearing his assurance, Natsui walked to the edge of the crater and surveyed this replacement battlefield.
Inside the circular crater stood dozens of identically shaped stone pillars. Although they looked naturally formed, whether on the internet or in the news, Natsui had never seen such a strange volcano crater.
And below those stone pillars was the steaming, rolling lava.
"My last Pokémon is Magmar," Blaine said, sending out his final and strongest Pokémon. At the same time, his tone shifted as he asked, "But I hope that Gyarados just now wasn't your strongest Pokémon. Otherwise, I've already figured out your patterns, and you'll have no chance of winning the next battle!"
"You can rest assured about that," Natsui said. "This was the first time I've ever used Gyarados in a gym battle since it evolved. For it to achieve such results was also beyond my expectations."
"..." Blaine looked down at the two Poké Balls on his waist, stunned for a long moment, and muttered to himself, "I thought it was your ace, but it turns out it was just its first gym battle..."
Not noticing the change in his expression, Natsui smiled, "But speaking of which, this is the first time I've seen a Gym Leader worry that his challenger isn't strong enough."
Blaine sighed, his words filled with his own life philosophy, "Life is a riddle, a constant cycle of asking and answering oneself. Every time a new riddle is solved, people can grow greatly. Pokémon battles are the same. No matter how high a wall you hit, as long as you overcome it, you can become stronger! So, as long as you are alive, you must constantly come up with new riddles and constantly challenge yourself in Pokémon battles!"
"As expected of you, Mr. Blaine. I've learned a lot!" Natsui nodded. Wasting no more time, he sent out his second Pokémon. "Go, Wartortle!"
As the blue light faded, Wartortle appeared on a stone pillar inside the volcano.
"Wartortle! Tortle!"
"A Wartortle?" Looking at it, Blaine frowned. "I was expecting a stronger Pokémon. I didn't think it would be just a not-yet-fully-evolved Wartortle. I don't understand, why did you decide to send it out?"
"Such a rare opportunity, of course I want it to get some training," Natsui said, recalling Wartortle's Poké Ball, completely unconcerned. "Maybe Wartortle isn't a match for Magmar, but I still have one more chance anyway. Even if it loses, it can still be considered to have worn down Magmar's stamina."
"I see!" Blaine laughed loudly. "I didn't think you would be the one to truly embody my life philosophy!"
Once both Pokémon were ready, the two trainers gave their commands at almost the same time.
"Wartortle, use Water Gun!"
"Magmar, use Fire Punch!"
Wartortle shot a Water Gun from its mouth straight at Magmar. However, Magmar endured the damage and, with a few leaps, rushed up to Wartortle.
This move had been quite effective against Pikachu just now. Clearly, Blaine wanted to replicate the same tactic to turn the tide against a type disadvantage.
Unfortunately, Natsui was not Ash, and Wartortle was not Pikachu.
Natsui naturally would not let him get his way.
"Wartortle, Withdraw!"
As Wartortle's body retracted into its shell, Magmar seemed at a loss for what to do and could only punch the shell repeatedly with its flaming fists.
Frowning, Blaine shouted, "Magmar, throw it into the magma!"
!???
Natsui was shocked. You can do that!?
Even if Wartortle is a Water-type, if it gets thrown into magma, forget about it living to see Natsui's descendants, it would probably be instantly incinerated, burned to a crisp with not even ashes left!
Seeing Magmar extend its hands, seemingly preparing to pick up Wartortle, Natsui quickly shouted, "Wartortle, Rapid Spin!!"
Wartortle suddenly spun its body, faster and faster, shaking off Magmar.
At the same time, the shell bounced high into the air, tracing a perfect arc as it spun towards Magmar.
"Magmar, use Flamethrower!"
Magmar spewed a large ball of fire at Wartortle. But even so, through the burning flames, Wartortle still smashed into Magmar's face!
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