Luxray is once again in a "Wither" state.
But the stronger impact from "Mad Volt" made it difficult for Luxray to stop even if it wanted to.
At least it gave Togetic a bit of buffer time, letting it once again widen the distance.
This time.
Togetic launched a "fierce" offensive, throwing out "Divine Power" one after another.
Luxray was caught in a mire of struggle.
From a subjective judgment, Togetic had already completely seized the initiative.
"How can it be so disgusting?"
"Wow, this person..."
"Sharp Fang combined with Divine Power? Learned something."
"Don't speak nonsense if you don't understand, Togetic's 'Celestial Grace' trait is the key, okay?" There are still people who understand.
"Uh—Lord Denji's Luxray..."
"No matter what you think, I found that I kind of... started to like this Togetic....."
"You're not alone."
"..."
The spectators all expressed that Natsuhiko's tactics were "dirty," and some even said they learned something.
Some people even turned from passing by to fans.
Natsuhiko also began to attract his first batch of supporters.
However, Natsuhiko no longer had the previous composure on his face.
From this battle with Denji, he found a weakness in Togetic.
If the enemy's willpower is strong enough, even being in a "Wither" state wouldn't completely restrict them.
This is different from the mechanism judgment in the game.
So being at an advantage this time had a lot to do with luck.
If Togetic's first two "Divine Power" attacks had failed to take effect, and Luxray had managed to hit just once, it would have put Togetic in a passive position.
Previously, in the battle with Xiaochun, because Xiaochun's Kingdra had just evolved, Natsuhiko didn't discover this issue, but against Denji, Denji's Luxray's willpower was definitely much stronger than the newly evolved Kingdra.
Almost.
Almost had a setback.
Of course.
To outsiders, Natsuhiko seemed to have maintained the initiative from beginning to end, making him handle Denji just like any other Trainer without a difference, but only Natsuhiko realized the problem.
Togetic's training in willpower must be put on the agenda.
But willpower is so intangible, it's necessary to ask someone professional.
Ultimately.
"Participant number six, Natsuhiko, wins!" The referee raised the flag representing Natsuhiko.
"Chaka-yi..." Togetic let out a breath, wiped its forehead with its little hand, and looked at Natsuhiko.
The person and Pokémon both realized their shortcomings.
Indeed, the stronger the opponent you fight, the more you can discover your own weaknesses.
Natsuhiko successfully sent Denji into the loser bracket.
But with his strength, it's only a matter of time before he fights his way back from the loser bracket.
"Yo, Denji, lost huh."
When Natsuhiko and Denji stepped off the battlefield, a youth with a fiery red afro, hands in pockets, walking somewhat casually at Denji's age, came over.
Da Ye, a future Sinnoh Elite Four member, specializing in Fire Type Pokémon!
Upon seeing Da Ye, Denji smirked but didn't explain anything.
And behind Da Ye, there was another person, it was Hilona.
Had they finished this early?
Hilona looked at Natsuhiko, smilingly saying, "Congratulations, Natsuhiko."
"Luck," Natsuhiko replied.
This time it was truly luck, it could have been him going into the loser bracket, it was almost a setback.
"Luck is also a part of strength." Da Ye walked closer, sweeping his gaze over Natsuhiko, "Hilona, is this the brother you wanted me to talk to about raising Chimchar?"
Da Ye's initial Pokémon was Chimchar, and his ace is naturally Infernape, Chimchar's final evolution.
To have an Infernape as an Elite Four ace Pokémon, in terms of raising, few can compare to Da Ye.
Hilona said before that a friend has a Chimchar and is very strong, introducing him to Natsuhiko next time.
Didn't expect it to happen so soon.
"Yes." Hilona nodded.
Da Ye grabbed Natsuhiko's shoulder, leaned in closer, and said, "Not much enthusiasm, brother."
Natsuhiko: "..."