Chapter 424: 1v3
In the end, it was Gastrodon with the lowest level who cleaned up the mess for Garchomp.
And before leaving the stage, Gastrodon also used a "Memento" on Mabe's third Pokémon, Haxorus, greatly reducing his Attack and Special Attack.
In the subsequent two battles.
Spiritomb and Roserade appeared successively.
Solved Haxorus.
But didn't cause much impact on Mabe's fourth Pokémon, a Dragonite.
Up to this point.
Cynthia's side only had Will left.
And Mabe still held three Pokémon with levels above Lv. 60—Dragonite, Scrafty, Charizard.
At this moment even Will inevitably felt huge pressure.
He is just a Riolu now.
Single Fighting type.
Countered by Flying, Psychic, Fairy types; resistant to Rock, Bug, Dark.
Among the three Pokémon in Mabe's hands, 2 carry Flying type.
Types are somewhat disadvantageous.
There is also a huge gap in levels.
However.
Did he work so hard to master move pools of so many types just to narrow the gap in types?
Moreover, he has a body full of items blessing him; moves of certain types will get power enhancement.
So.
Will is still confident enough to take down these three Pokémon and win the championship.
Even if commanded by Cynthia.
Just about Wendy...
Will suddenly shook his head vigorously, stopping those messy thoughts in his brain.
He doesn't need to think about anything.
Just leave it to Cynthia.
Go all out.
This was agreed upon.
"Riolu? Your turn to go on stage."
Cynthia held Will's hand, looking doubtfully at the puppy shaking his head.
"Mm!"
Will nodded gently, walking towards the arena.
Battle started.
"Extreme Speed!"
Mabe's voice sounded.
Will's vision blurred; naked eyes could only barely capture the orange figure.
He was rarely crushed in the stat of speed.
But even so.
Will's eyes were tightly fixed on Dragonite.
With the sensing effect of Aura Power, at least he wouldn't be unable to even see Dragonite.
"Work Up."
Cynthia spoke.
She not only didn't let Will choose to dodge, but even let him enhance his state in front of the opponent, increasing Attack and Special Attack.
Will used the corresponding move immediately.
Even if having doubts in heart, shouldn't raise or hesitate in battle.
Moreover.
Will thinks Cynthia's choice is quite good.
Although the enhancement magnitude of Work Up is not large, this is a buff move that takes almost no time, not likely to be caught off guard.
"Wing Attack!"
"Quick Guard!"
While Mabe's voice sounded, Cynthia followed closely.
Feeling the wind already whistling.
Will's eyes sharpened, reaching out to grab Dragonite's wing, jumping under his feet flipping onto Dragonite's back, the other hand patting down following the momentum, palm heel hitting Dragonite's back head immediately.
Thump!
Crack crack crack...
Dragonite was pressed to the ground by this move, ploughing a long trace on the ground.
"Wow!!"
"Cool."
"How did he react?!"
Many spectators were shocked by Will's move, couldn't help standing up to cheer.
"Ice Punch! Pursue the victory!"
Just as Cynthia's voice sounded.
Will had already predicted what she was going to say.
When Cynthia finished speaking, the small fist blooming with ice-blue brilliance had already smashed on Dragonite's body.
"Ouch!!"
Dragonite's painful howl sounded.
But he withstood the pain, raising his tail to wrap around Will.
"Well done! Fly!"
Mabe stared with scarlet eyes, seizing the opportunity Dragonite fought for enduring pain immediately.
"Roar!"
Dragonite pushed the ground with four limbs, flipping over hugging Will tightly to lock him.
Then the whole dragon soared into the sky instantly.
Flying up to the high altitude of tens of meters in the blink of an eye.
"Rock Slide!"
Cynthia clenched her fist shouting hurriedly.
Will looked up and roared.
A huge rock instantly condensed above Dragonite's head.
Thump!
Dragonite had no time to brake and crashed into it headfirst, instantly dizzy, spinning in the sky holding him.
"Use Vacuum Wave to break free!"
Will's arms were locked tight, couldn't stretch hands, could only pat forward backhand.
Powerful shock wave vibrated on Dragonite's belly, stirring up waves of flesh.
However, what they didn't expect was.
Dragonite not only didn't let go, but gritted his teeth and hugged even tighter.
"Thunder!!"
Mabe's roar conveyed to the sky.
Current surging on Dragonite gritting his teeth tightly; electric light soared into the sky shooting into the clouds.
The next moment.
A thick thunderbolt struck towards them from the sky.
Will tried to break free.
However, he found Dragonite didn't plan to let go even now!
To let Thunder hit Will, he actually planned to take this move together with him!
This guy didn't plan to win by himself! He is creating advantages for Scrafty and Charizard!
Will has already seen through Dragonite's intention.
And Mabe also saw his Pokémon's choice, seizing this opportunity resolutely.
"Aura Barrier!"
'No, can't use it.'
Will's arms were hard to move, simply couldn't open the Aura Barrier.
Rumble!
Huge lightning struck Will and Dragonite.
Black smoke rose from both Pokémon at the same time, falling downwards together.
Thump!
Huge dust was raised on the battlefield.
When the dust dispersed.
Dragonite had turned into swirling eyes lying on the ground, while Will panted heavily holding his forehead with one hand.
Although Electric-type moves don't counter him.
But Dragonite's level is up to Lv. 60.
Thunder five levels higher than him, effect is also strong enough.
"Riolu?"
Cynthia looked at Will worriedly.
"I'm fine."
Will shook his head.
Fortunately.
He didn't enter the paralysis state.
Otherwise, it might be really difficult to deal with Scrafty or Charizard next.
"Oh oh oh!!"
"'Invincible Riolu'!"
"Didn't expect, even Dragonite also possessing Extreme Speed couldn't deal with this Riolu."
"By the way, that Dragonite was too crazy."
"I think the crazy one is his trainer."
After one battle, the audience watched to their heart's content.
Without any bells and whistles.
Moves deadly battle looked violent and crisp.
"Charizard, please!"
"Roar!"
The flying dragon with flames burning on the tail replaced Dragonite appearing on the battlefield.
This is another strong enemy.
"Phew..."
Will adjusted his breathing, face becoming serious.
Charizard.
This Pokémon is like a favorite under the PM world view.
Not only the main force of Ash in the first generation anime.
Also the main force of Ash's prototype, player's body, four-episode Champion Red.
Even the ace of Leon and Alain, two of the Masters Eight.
His existence is everywhere in the Special Chapter.
And now.
This favorite stood opposite Will again.
As Mabe's strongest Pokémon.
"Lv. 65, gap of ten levels."
Will narrowed his eyes.
If could use the Sea Crown to fly, then he could initiate attacks actively; difficulty of beating Charizard wouldn't be too big. But if can't use that, he will be very passive.
Wanting to defeat Charizard might be very strenuous.
Can only wait for an opportunity to counterattack.
Will is not very good at this style of play.
"Rain Dance!"
Cynthia's voice sounded first.
Immediately the sky began to rain continuously.
Drops of water dripped on Charizard's body; the flame on the tail constantly evaporated water drops, drifting out wisps of gray smoke.
"Sunny Day!"
Mabe's voice sounded.
However, the sky didn't change.
This made everyone stunned again, even Cynthia herself was so.
Because this means.
That Riolu's Rain Dance intensity is greater than Charizard's Sunny Day intensity.
How is this possible?!
You, a Fighting-type Pokémon mastering Rain Dance is one thing.
Why is the intensity of Rain Dance better than the STAB move released by Charizard with a higher level?
Let alone surrounding audience.
Even Cynthia herself was dumbfounded.
She didn't know inside that small body of the dog, hid three items: Mystic Water, [Splash Plate], Sea Crown.
The former two can enhance his Water-type move damage.
The latter can improve his Water-type affinity and control over Water-type moves.
Can be said.
Among eighteen types, Will's strongest aspect is Water.
Not only because of these items, but also because lived as Dragonite and Empoleon back then.
Charizard wants to overwrite his Rain Dance with Sunny Day.
No problem.
Just reach Elite Four level.
"Fly up, Air Slash!"
Mabe gave up fighting for weather.
Charizard flapped wings; two flying blades formed by air cut through layers of rain curtain attacking Will.
"Dodge."
Kami-e.
Will swayed his body left and right, easily dodging two sharp flying blades.
"Rock Tomb!"
Boom!
Stone cones rose from the ground one by one.
"Extreme Speed Aerial Ace!"
Will's figure disappeared in the rain curtain in the blink of an eye.
Crack!
Crack!
Saw a small footprint and countless dense cracks appeared on those stone cones one after another.
In a trance.
Everyone saw that Riolu had already crashed towards Charizard in the sky.
"Hurricane!"
Whoosh~
Turbulent strong wind mixed with chaotic raindrops hit Will's body.
Powerful wind force actually blew Will flying backwards forcefully.
Will didn't know how close he was to the ground.
He just felt his head was so messy, nerves seemed somewhat disordered, body not controlled by thoughts.
Seemed to be...
Entered [Confusion] mode.
"Riolu, use Vacuum Wave backwards!"
The little blonde's voice pierced the wind sound entering his mind.
Will didn't hesitate at all.
Turned around and patted backwards fiercely.
Whoosh~
Powerful Vacuum Wave formed a wave of air on the ground, forcefully lifting Will up, avoiding damage from crashing on the ground.
"Aura Barrier!"
Cynthia's voice came again.
"?"
Will was somewhat puzzled, but used Aura Power to form a light blue barrier wrapping himself immediately.
The next moment.
Boom!
Exploding flames impacted behind him.
Huge power tore through the protection of the Aura Barrier instantly; Will was pushed flying by huge force again.
He only felt his back enduring the burning of raging fire.
Besides pain, there was shock in Will's eyes.
Why didn't he sense Charizard's "Blast Burn"?
"It's Confusion..."
This state is affecting his brain's judgment.
Will detected where the problem lay immediately; living for so many years, various states had long been experienced.
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