Chapter 403: Battle Against Pan Shanyu
Hikaru quickly understood what they wanted to say.
It was roughly that, now that he had both of them, he absolutely couldn't go around flirting with others.
"..."
To this point, Hikaru naturally agreed wholeheartedly.
Then they asked about Hikaru's future plans.
Hikaru answered truthfully, "After the Youth League, I plan to wander around outside for a bit."
The [Guidance of the Legendary Pokémon] hadn't activated yet.
Sakura (Xiao Ye) didn't pursue the matter too much and took Xue Nai back to her own room.
Hikaru breathed a sigh of relief. But just a short while later, she sent him a message via Green Bubble, which made him a little curious.
But in the ensuing chat, she finally brought up a question of practical significance.
[Xiao Xue]: Bro!?
[Hikaru]: What's wrong?
[Xiao Xue]: Have you thought about how to handle things with my father?
Sakura (Xiao Ye) knew her father's personality very well; he couldn't bear to see her suffer even the slightest disadvantage. Although she had agreed, her father's side would definitely not agree.
Her own brother's side was easier to deal with.
[Hikaru]: We'll cross that bridge when we come to it. Don't worry, I will definitely become the most powerful trainer in the world in the future!
After all is said and done,
Ghost Uncle was right.
As long as you have strength, you make the rules.
[Xiao Xue]: Mhm, mhm, I believe you!
Hikaru had never lied to her~
Although thinking this way felt a bit like having a "love brain," the girl was just willing to believe him.
...
Of the seven contestants, one, knowing they were no match for anyone, chose to withdraw.
So, what remained was a 3v3 among six people.
By now, there weren't many matches left, so the organizers decided to hold the fifth and sixth rounds together.
To directly decide the champion!
First round:
Ma Xiaojian versus Bai Yuecheng. The latter's strength was slightly superior to the former's, so he won.
The other two formidable contestants faced each other.
Then Hikaru was up against Pan Shanyu.
At this point, everyone knew that the champion of the Youth League would be born today!
In today's third match.
Looking at the man with gold-rimmed glasses opposite him, Hikaru greeted, "Hello, Senior."
Although they didn't say it out loud, both knew they were the final contenders for the championship in this tournament.
Pan Shanyu felt somewhat emotional, "I didn't expect that the one facing me in the end would be a junior. Moreover, even after my Metagross reached Elite Four level and obtained Mega Evolution, I still don't have the confidence to defeat you."
Hikaru smiled in return, somewhat noncommittally.
His Metagross was Elite Four level, and Hikaru's Latias was also Elite Four.
And Mega Evolution had originated from him.
Even without using Mega Evolution, it wasn't necessarily without a chance.
"The match is about to begin! Contestants, please prepare!"
Tang Fei looked at the two young men below, her eyes filled with appreciation. This year's Youth League could be considered unprecedented. As for whether there would be successors, that was uncertain.
In the Great Pokémon Era, the overall quality of trainers was improving every year.
This was most clearly demonstrated in the annual High School League and Youth League.
And this year was undoubtedly the most spectacular series of battles since the advent of Pokémon.
Battles between Elite Four level Pokémon were previously only seen in the hands of Elite Four trainers.
As the countdown ended, both simultaneously threw out their Poké Balls.
Quite tacitly, both chose their strongest Pokémon.
Actually, Pan Shanyu knew that he basically had no hope of winning.
This junior brother didn't just have Lucario capable of Mega Evolution.
He had seen Mega Stones on his Charizard and Latias.
Not to mention a Greninja that could undergo some mysterious evolution.
All these Pokémon could reach Elite Four level combat power.
And the current tournament rules didn't say anything about allowing only one Pokémon to Mega Evolve.
Truly strong!
He clearly wasn't even eighteen yet...
Pan Shanyu thought about his own eighteenth year; he had just stepped into Central Youth University then.
But the current Hikaru was already capable of aiming for the Youth League championship.
"Meta...gross!"
A white, steel-like luster emanated, with intimidating eyes, and a body like a small mountain.
Hikaru glanced over and noticed that this Metagross had not only broken through to Elite Four level but had even reached level 61.
[Pokémon: Metagross]
[Ability: Light Metal]
[Gender: Genderless]
[Talent: Champion]
[Level: 61]
[Moves: Psychic, Metal Claw, Tackle, Bullet Punch, Zen Headbutt, Flash Cannon, Agility, Hyper Beam...]
The Light Metal ability made its heavy weight generally lighter, undoubtedly making it more agile in flight and movement.
But it wasn't a big problem. His own Latias had also recovered one level these past few days, reaching level 61.
Meaning, their energy levels were similar.
"Ngh~"
A clear cry echoed throughout the arena.
Unlike last time, the little red airplane with unfurled red wings now wore a Mega Stone around its neck.
The appearance of the two Pokémon immediately caused a huge uproar.
After those few Sakura Country trainers fled in disarray, most of the audience's attention fell upon these two.
Especially the Pokémon between them.
Latias and Metagross!
One pseudo-legendary, one Legendary Pokémon!
Their strengths were comparable, and both possessed Mega Evolution forms.
Metagross's Mega Evolution had been shown in short videos, but they had never seen it in reality.
Not to mention Latias!
What would this cute little red airplane look like when it Mega Evolved?
"Exciting! Just thinking about it is exciting! Two such strong Pokémon battling it out!"
"I thought the two big shots would save their powerful Pokémon for later. I didn't expect the first Pokémon they sent out would be their strongest!"
"Metagross and Latias, so cool!"
"Come on, fight! Fight quickly! I can't hold it in anymore!"
"Go for it, Bro!"
"God Lin, damn, you're truly awesome!"
It wasn't just these spectators.
One could say, at this moment, all the friends Hikaru had made throughout his journey were watching this battle.
The balding Principal of Mizuki No. 3 Middle School, Qin Feng, the Grass Wood Gym Leader, that Gym Leader who had never participated in the High School League, Chong Yue, Luo Xing, Wang Mang, Shui Rourou, Shui Rouhua, Athena, Qing Fei....
Whether with emotion, admiration, gravity, panic, or jealousy, they were all watching this match with various feelings.
...
Regardless of the uproar above,
The match below had already begun.
The moment the match started, Pan Shanyu issued a command, "Metagross, Future Sight."
[Future Sight]: After a period of time, launches a psychic mass attack at the opponent.
Pan Shanyu knew about Hikaru's Aura power; psychic abilities were almost completely transparent to him. So, he could only use this strange attack at the first opportunity.
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