Gladion knew that Guy, his powerful Machamp, was well loved by many trainers and fans across Indigo.
People admired Guy's raw strength, his endless energy, and his larger-than-life personality.
But Gladion had not realized just how deep that admiration ran. He did not know that even Bruno, the tough Elite Four member, followed Guy and counted himself as a fan.
The moment Guy appeared on the field in a burst of light from his Poke Ball, something special happened.
Guy had struck his signature pose with all four muscular arms flexed.
As soon as Guy materialized, both Bruno and Hariyama shouted at the exact same time with the crowd. "Youth!"
Even now, Bruno looked at Guy with clear awe in his eyes. The Elite Four member stared at the four-armed Pokemon like he was seeing a legend come to life.
Bruno took a respectful step forward and spoke in a serious tone. "It would be my honor to fight your Machamp. I hope that we live up to your standards, Guy-sama."
Guy responded with his classic super white teeth grin. He flashed all four thumbs up. Then he dropped into his fighting stance.
The crowd cheered louder at the sight. They loved Guy's showmanship almost as much as his power.
Gladion gave the first command. "Let's go, Guy. Close in. And Bullet Punch!"
Guy surged forward with incredible speed for his size. His right arm glowed with a metallic sheen as he closed the distance in a blink.
He drove a steel-type Punch straight into Hariyama's thick belly. The impact made a loud thud, and Hariyama's belly rippled like a wave on water.
But the massive Pokemon did not budge. It stood firm, it's belly absorbing the hit without flinching.
Bruno smirked, confident in his partner's defense. "Force Palm!"
Hariyama swung one enormous hand forward. A glowing palm slammed into Guy's chest with explosive force.
The blow sent Guy flying backward through the air. He crashed into the ground and skidded a few feet before rolling to a stop.
The crowd gasped, but Guy pushed himself up immediately. He wiped his mouth and grinned wider, showing no fear.
But Hariyama had not waited for Guy to close up. He was already next to guy when he stood up. He was caught off guard as the heavy Pokemon leaped forward and landed right on top of Guy.
Its massive weight pinned Guy to the dirt. Guy let out a sharp shout of pain as the pressure crushed down on him.
The ground cracked slightly under the combined force. Many in the audience winced, imagining how much that hurt.
Gladion did not look worried at all. "Guy. Bulk Up."
Even with Hariyama sitting on him, Guy began to flex. His four arms tensed, and his muscles swelled visibly.
His attack power and defense rose sharply. Hariyama's weight still pressed down, but Guy's increased strength and defense made it easier to endure.
Bruno ordered, "Force Palm!"
Hariyama raised one hand high and brought it down hard. The glowing palm struck Guy directly on the head. The force created a small crater in the ground around Guy's skull.
Dirt flew outward in a ring. Blood appeared on Guy's lips, and a large bruise bloomed across his face. The crowd fell quiet for a moment, shocked by the brutal hit.
Gladion stayed calm. "Now get up, Guy. Suplex."
Guy's four powerful arms wrapped tightly around Hariyama's waist. Even while lying flat on his back, he grunted with effort. His muscles bulged as he lifted the massive Hariyama off the ground.
With one explosive motion, he bridged his hips and threw Hariyama backward in a perfect suplex. The impact shook the entire battlefield.
The ground trembled, and a shockwave rippled outward. Hariyama crashed hard, head and shoulders first, into the dirt.
Guy rolled to his feet without pause. He charged forward again, eyes blazing. He grabbed Hariyama once more before the opponent could fully recover.
Another suplex followed. Guy lifted and slammed with even greater force. The stadium lights flickered slightly from the vibration. The crowd started chanting "Guy! Guy!" as they watched the display of raw power.
Guy was not finished. He locked his arms around Hariyama a third time. His four hands gripped firmly. With a loud roar, he executed another suplex. The crash echoed through the arena like a drumbeat.
Hariyama's body bounced once before settling. Each slam seemed to hit harder than the last, wearing down the massive Pokemon bit by bit. Guy's grin never faded. He looked like he was having the time of his life.
Guy stood tall and raised all four arms to the sky. He shouted at the top of his lungs. [Welcome to Youth Suplex City!]
Hariyama struggled to its feet. Blood dripped from its lips now. It swayed side to side, clearly dazed from the repeated slams. Its eyes looked unfocused, probably suffering from a concussion. The once immovable Pokemon now seemed unsteady on its thick legs.
Gladion saw the opening and gave his next order. "Rapid Thunder Punches!"
Guy's four arms crackled with electricity. Each fist burned bright yellow as he launched a barrage.
He struck Hariyama over and over in a rapid storm of punches. The thunder punches landed on Hariyama's chest, arms, and face. Sparks flew with every hit.
Bruno reacted quickly. "Use your palms to absorb the attacks."
Hariyama raised its massive hands and tried to block. Its palms intercepted many of Guy's fists, creating loud smacking sounds.
The rapid strikes continued, but to Bruno and the audience, it looked like the attack did not damage to Hariyama. No major damage seemed to show on the outside.
But Gladion had a different goal. He had never intended for Thunder Punch to deal direct damage. The real purpose was hidden in the electricity that flowed with each strike.
Bruno saw Guy finally pause after tiring himself out. Guy took deep breaths, chest heaving. Bruno seized the moment. "Now, Hariyama, Focus Palm!"
Hariyama did not move. It stood frozen in place. Bruno frowned. "What's wrong, Hariyama?"
Tiny sparks danced across Hariyama's body. They crackled and popped. The truth hit Bruno then. The rapid Thunder Punches had paralyzed Hariyama.
Gladion took advantage immediately. "Bulk Up, Guy."
Guy flexed again. His muscles swelled even more. His attack and defense climbed higher.
Gladion gave the final command. "Now, Attitude Adjustment!"
Bruno and the audience looked confused by the unfamiliar move name. They had never heard of it before. Then their eyes widened as they saw what Guy did next.
Guy held all four hands in front of each other, palms out. He waved them side to side and shouted. [You can't see me!]
Guy stepped forward, grabbed the massive Hariyama, and hoisted it onto his shoulders. Hariyama's heavy body draped across Guy's back.
With a powerful grunt, Guy lifted it high. Then he slammed Hariyama down hard into the ground. The impact rocked the entire field. A huge dust cloud rose up, hiding both Pokemon for several seconds.
When the dust cleared, Hariyama lay flat on its back. Its eyes were closed, and it did not move. The referee checked quickly and raised a flag.
"Hariyama is unable to battle!"
'That's my and Guy's tribute to you, John Cena. But your era is over. Now it is the era of GUY, the new champ.' Gladion thought with fire in his eyes and a wide grin spreading across his face.
Pride swelled in his chest as he watched his partner stand tall.
Bruno stared at his defeated Hariyama for a long second. His expression stayed calm, but respect shone in his eyes.
He returned Hariyama to its Poke Ball with a gentle motion. Then he reached for his final one. He tossed the Poke Ball forward.
"Go Machamp!"
Bruno's own Machamp appeared in a flash of light. The two four-armed titans faced each other across the field.
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