At this moment, the few champions watching the battle began to play a role.
The speaker was Kikuno, whose image appeared on the big screen.
"An impressive battle." First he expressed his admiration for this battle, and then explained:
"Beedrill finally broke through itself, and under immense pressure, its unyielding will allowed it to reach Gym Leader level. Fortunately for it, the final attack, 'Direct Charge Drill', hit Flareon's vital point."
The entire audience was enlightened.
Strength, perseverance, and luck coexisted, facilitating this splendid match.
But.
Was it really just luck?
Beedrill and Flareon clashed many times, did it really not seize any of Flareon's weaknesses?
Let's not forget, one of Natsuhiko's training regimens with Beedrill was to have it repeatedly find the opponent's weak spots.
Natsuhiko and Da Ye walked onto the stage, embracing their respective Pokémon.
As they made the same gesture, their eyes exchanged glances.
The two smiled at each other.
Natsuhiko had long known Da Ye was strong, strong enough to threaten Hilona.
Da Ye also acknowledged Natsuhiko, though his demeanor was calm, inwardly he was burning with passion.
And for such a formidable opponent, Da Ye would only burn even more!
Returning to their positions.
Natsuhiko summoned Cherrim to lightly tend to Beedrill's injuries.
Even though Beedrill was already declared unable to battle, so on-site treatment wasn't considered against the rules.
"You've set an example, Beedrill."
After gently patting it, Natsuhiko once again focused on the battle at hand.
The battle wasn't over yet.
Now, Da Ye only had one Pokémon left, while Natsuhiko still had a Pokémon he hadn't summoned and an injured but still somewhat combative Togetic.
It seems.
The scales of victory have already tipped.
That's all thanks to Beedrill.
And this next battle was the one Natsuhiko was most confident about, because it was the only battle against Da Ye where he had the upper hand in terms of type advantage.
Both threw their Pokeballs at the same time.
As the red light flickered.
Da Ye's ace, Infernape, burst onto the scene.
The raging flames on its head blazed fiercely, representing Infernape's fervent spirit.
The battle with Flareon had already ignited its entire being.
And what Natsuhiko summoned.
Was Alakazam!
Previously unseen, it had been kept hidden until now!
This was also the only Gym Leader level Pokémon among Natsuhiko's team!
This final battle, with Alakazam, a Psychic Type, against Infernape, a Fire and Fighting Type, Natsuhiko has the advantage in terms of type.
Originally, in Natsuhiko's plan, his idea was to have Togetic work hard to weaken Da Ye's first Magmar.
Then let Beedrill finish off Magmar to gain enhancement, to deal as much damage to Flareon as possible.
Thus, reducing Alakazam's workload in defeating Flareon, ensuring it remained in the best state to face Infernape.
But now.
Natsuhiko and Alakazam not only had the advantage in types, but also in information.
Because Da Ye knew nothing about Natsuhiko's Alakazam, giving him more room for maneuver.
The intense battle between Beedrill and Flareon had already stirred every spectator's enthusiasm.
Now at the final showdown, there was nothing left but cheering.
"Hudi!"
Gripping the spoon tightly, Alakazam, usually calm, was now stirred by Beedrill's battle.
This battle!
It absolutely won't lose!
The moment it appeared, a light pink aura expanded from Alakazam, covering the entire battlefield.
Psychic Arena!
"Infernape, Taunt."
Da Ye was unmoved by the coverage of the Psychic Arena.
Infernape brazenly beckoned at Alakazam with its finger, and a black glint shot from its body, entering Alakazam.
This interrupted Alakazam's intended "meditation", forcing it to engage with Infernape.
Indeed.
At this level of strength, "Taunt" has almost become a standard technique, and Nanami's timely withdrawal upon reaching the Top 32 was the right decision.
"Alakazam, Future Sight."
The spoon in Alakazam's hand slightly bent, a psychic energy shot out from the spoon, its eyes glowing blue, entering Infernape's body.
The next second.
Alakazam once more propelled its psychic power, a black sphere of mental focus was hurled out, but it didn't target Infernape.
Strong Mental Will!
Boom!!
Without directly attacking Infernape, it seemed as if Infernape voluntarily crashed into it.
Infernape was forcibly struck by Alakazam's "Strong Mental Will".
Da Ye looked in surprise at Natsuhiko's Alakazam.
Is this the Future Sight?
Yet despite taking a "Strong Mental Will" from Alakazam, Infernape appeared unaffected, immediately leaping from the ground.
Roar!!
Flames enveloped its entire body.
Flashing Flame Charge!
Moreover, Infernape's "Flashing Flame Charge" was even faster than Flareon's.
This shows that Infernape is indeed Da Ye's ace and initial Pokémon, trained to an exceptional degree.
Alakazam, now taunted, couldn't use "Instant Movement" to dodge.
And relying purely on its physical strength to evade Infernape's attacks?
So Alakazam could only confront it head-on.
But with the support of "Psychic Arena", "Curved Spoon", "Life Treasure Pearl" and even the Stone Slab Fragment, would Alakazam really fear a pure showdown?
"Strong Mental Will" struck out again.