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"ROAR!!! …Huh? Awoooo—!!"
A massive green Dragonite landed heavily on the battlefield! The moment it appeared, it threw its head back and roared toward the sky!
But almost immediately—
Its feet started hurting.
"Awwooo!!"
Dragonite's expression changed instantly. It flapped its wings and lifted off again, looking down at its feet in alarm. Several sharp, tiny stones were embedded in its soles, and thin trails of blood were already trickling out.
"Oh dear, I forgot there were still spikes on the field… Hehe, I'm getting old—my memory isn't what it used to be.."
Gyokuryu Shigen watched as Dragonite carefully removed the pointed stones from its feet. Only then did he remember—Tyranitar had already set up Stealth Rock on his side of the field. Dragonite had landed directly into it and taken damage. Being part Flying-type, the damage it suffered was even more severe.
"Roar! ROAR!!"
After finally pulling the rocks out, Dragonite was furious. It had been injured the moment it entered the field—before even throwing a punch! The humiliation made its eyes blaze with anger.
"Ahem. Lord Shigen has now sent out Dragonite. Mr. Liam, please send out your Pokémon."
"A shiny Dragonite… Judging from that aura, this one may even surpass Professor Oak's Dragonite. In that case, I can't afford to be careless… Looks like it's time for you to step in!"
Liam frowned as he looked at the green Dragonite in the air, feeling the violent aura radiating from it. After a brief moment of thought, he quickly pulled out a slightly worn PokeBall from his waist.
His expression sharpened—then he smiled and hurled it forward!
"Come out, Arbok! It's your time to shine!"
"Shaaa! Chaarbok!!"
As the PokeBall burst open, a gigantic cobra—nearly twice the size of an ordinary Arbok—appeared on the battlefield!
Its deep purple scales shimmered faintly with yellow light. The strange pattern on its chest looked eerie and complex. As its jaws opened and closed, four massive fangs gleamed with a poisonous purple glow.
It was Arbok—who had been away from Liam's side for quite some time!
"Shaaa! Chaarbok!!"
The moment it appeared, Arbok raised its head high, staring straight at Dragonite in the sky. Its eyes burned with eagerness.
For a long time, Arbok had been training under Agatha, learning her "Pattern Change Technique." Just a day ago, Agatha had returned the fully trained Arbok to Liam during his forest training session.
At that time, Arbok had greeted him by stuffing his entire head into its mouth.
The sticky, wet sensation still made Liam's scalp tingle just thinking about it.
"Th-this—what is this?! Such a gigantic Arbok!"
The announcer stared in shock at Arbok coiled on the field. Feeling the soul-piercing pressure it emitted, he swallowed hard.
"Oh ho! So this is the strange Arbok mentioned in the reports—the one rumored to possess Dragon-type attributes? Hmm… Yes, this feeling is unmistakable. That's Dragon-type energy! Liam, there is indeed dragon power flowing within your Arbok!"
Gyokuryu Shigen's eyes gleamed as he examined Arbok closely.
"ROAR!!"
Arbok's appearance clearly put pressure on Dragonite. The green dragon's face tightened as it let out a low growl, impatience flickering in its eyes.
The announcer seized the moment.
"Both Pokémon are ready! Dragonite versus Arbok! The battle begins!"
"ROAR!!"
The instant the announcement ended, Dragonite dove down violently from the sky! Its speed was so fast that the crowd could only see a green streak flash past. In the next second, Dragonite was already beside Arbok!
Only then did Gyokuryu Shigen's command reach it:
"Dragonite! Use Thunder Punch!"
"ROAR!!"
Dragonite's right fist crackled with intense electricity, and it smashed toward Arbok's head!
"Arbok, use Iron Tail!"
"Shaaa!!"
Just as Thunder Punch was about to land, Liam's command rang out. A sharp tearing sound cut through the air—
Arbok's tail had already swung forward without warning!
Its thick tail gleamed with metallic luster as it collided head-on with Dragonite's electrified fist!
Sparks exploded everywhere!
Dragonite's punch was forcibly deflected off course. Unable to fully control the redirected momentum, its fist slammed straight into the ground!
"Now! Dragon Rush!"
"Shaaa-Arbok!!"
Arbok's assault was only just beginning!
The instant it received the command, its body shot forward like a compressed spring! At such close range, Dragonite had no time to react before Arbok—engulfed in raging Dragon-type energy—smashed into it!
BOOM!!
With lightning speed, Arbok drove Dragonite forward before violently twisting and slamming it into the ground!
The battlefield shook violently as a massive crater formed beneath them. Dragonite lay at the bottom, visibly struggling.
"Again, Arbok! Use Ice Fang!"
"Shaaa!!"
Arbok lifted its head slightly, opened its jaws wide, and four icy fangs formed instantly. Frost filled its mouth as it bit down without mercy!
"Dragonite! Hurricane!"
"ROAR!!"
But this time Dragonite did not remain passive.
The moment it heard the command, a fierce storm erupted around its body! Violent winds exploded outward, and Arbok—being directly on top of it—was blasted away!
"ROAR!!"
Dragonite sprang to its feet and beat its wings, transforming into a green streak as it soared back into the sky. It hovered there, glaring down at Arbok, who had landed steadily below.
"What sharp attacks! Dragonite! Use Dragon Dance!"
Sweat beaded lightly on Gyokuryu Shigen's forehead. After praising Arbok, he immediately ordered a boost.
"Arbok! We'll use Dragon Dance too!"
Liam seized the opportunity as well.
"ROAR!!"
"Shaaa!!"
Two powerful roars echoed across the battlefield—one from the sky, one from the ground.
Violent Dragon-type energy spiraled wildly across the arena. Dragonite and Arbok each danced within the raging currents, rapidly boosting their strength and speed.
"Now, Dragonite! Dragon Rush!"
"ROAR!!"
The moment Dragonite finished its Dragon Dance, Gyokuryu Shigen gave the order without hesitation!
Dragonite roared and transformed into a massive energy dragon, diving down with overwhelming force!
Seeing the terrifying descent—
Liam remained calm.
A faint smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.
"Arbok! Time to test the results of your training! Begin—Speed Form! Dodge it!"
"Shaaa!!"
The instant the command was given, Arbok—having also completed Dragon Dance—suddenly had the pattern on its chest begin to twist strangely.
In the blink of an eye, it changed into a completely different design!
And the very next moment—
Arbok's thick body vanished like a phantom!
BOOOOOOM!!!
With its target gone and unable to halt its momentum, Dragonite crashed straight into the ground!
The battlefield shook violently, dust exploding outward in waves!