Doublade appeared in front.
After a period of training, Doublade has gradually become accustomed to its current body. Although there hasn't been a noticeable improvement in strength, its combat power has clearly increased.
"Sword Dance."
"Roar—!!"
Gyarados saw that its roar didn't scare off Natsuhiko, and its already irritable temper became even more unmanageable.
In its enraged mouth, layers of ice crystals formed, its tail moving, causing the lake to swell with greater waves, and it lunged forward viciously to bite Natsuhiko.
Frozen Fang!
Clang!!
However, before it completely descended, a phantom blue long sword was already horizontal in its mouth, and the clash of ice crystals and sword shadow produced a crisp sound.
Doublade, who had mastered the "Sword Dance" technique, intercepted Gyarados's attack.
The next second.
A hint of emerald green appeared on the phantom blue sword shadow, and with the swing of the long sword, Gyarados's massive body was forcibly swung back.
Doublade silently exhaled.
Its eyes closed and opened, and the eyes on the two swords simultaneously opened.
Before Gyarados even fell into the water, another attack came in quick succession.
Swish!
Then the third sword!
Boom!!
Gyarados crashed heavily onto the lake surface, splashing larger waves against Alakazam's superpower barrier.
"Humph!"
Doublade flicked its long sword, exuding the aura of a single man holding the pass against a thousand.
Don't doubt it; this was definitely the action of one of its personalities.
It has become very proficient with the combined technique of Holy Sword Slash. There was hardly any gap between the successive three-sword attacks, connecting perfectly and maximizing the advantage of the two swords.
Moreover, it temporarily increased the power of the "Holy Sword" technique to its maximum.
In Doublade's own words.
In this state, it only needs... one sword against all enemies!
"Oss~~"
Latios had little stars in its eyes.
How cool~~
Chimchar rubbed its palms together.
It felt like it might need a handy weapon.
The lake surface rippled, and the Gyarados, having lost its ability to fight, floated gently on the water.
Lost combat ability.
Ever since Doublade became popular online, it became enthusiastic about defeating opponents with one sword.
The flamboyant Doublade: Now that's cool, matching my status!
The cautious Doublade: If I knock the enemy down quickly, it won't hurt me.
Natsuhiko casually tossed an empty Pokeball.
And without a doubt, captured the Gyarados.
Other Dojo Leaders had dozens, even hundreds of Pokémon, but he was truly on the low-end now.
Since this is not the Illusion Realm, perhaps there's a chance to replenish his Dragon-type Pokémon reserve?
No, Dragon-type Pokémon reserve.
Ahem.
"Well done." Natsuhiko encouragingly patted Doublade's hilt.
Doublade revealed a shy expression.
After the battle, its flamboyant personality subsided.
"If it's not the Illusion Realm, we can indeed have a proper look around." Natsuhiko muttered.
"Guh geh!"
At Natsuhiko's feet, Chimchar pointed afar where a rocky direction seemed to have a certain valley place, fiery flames rose high, painting half the sky red.
Chimchar instinctively clicked its teeth, inexplicably feeling itchy.
Earlier, those flames weren't there.
Natsuhiko pondered slightly.
"Well, since I don't know where to go, let's head in that direction."
That flame seemed to hold some secrets.
Instead of choosing to fly directly over, he opted for walking.
Not only to see if he might encounter other Dragon-type Pokémon but also to train Chimchar and Latios.
The two little ones, one needed to validate its hard training, the other just born needed to test its combat ability.
Natsuhiko would choose to let them take action against some suitably strong Pokémon encountered along the way.
Chimchar performed excellently.
It had some combat foundation, and after Natsuhiko's training and guidance, it corrected many bad habits it had before.
Its proficiency in mastering techniques also clearly improved, making battles more comfortable.
At the Excellence Level, it felt almost no pressure facing opponents of the same level.
And.
Chimchar fully showcased its talent in Fire Energy.
The extremely strong flame control power and high flame temperature, often, when facing Grass-type Pokémon, a type disadvantaged by its attributes, two punches were enough to knock the opponent down.
In Natsuhiko's words, Chimchar is a natural fighter.
Its choices and judgments in battle even made his eyes light up.
With excellent flexibility, Chimchar quickly adapted to such wild battles, and quickly aligned with Natsuhiko's combat command habits.
Its momentum notably improved.
Its growth is something that pleases Natsuhiko.
Compared to Chimchar, Latios stumbled much more.
It's understandable though, as it has just been born, going through combat for the first time, inevitably facing a period of discomfort.
Latios had always been well-protected by Natsuhiko, yet when it first took the impact of an attack and felt pain, tears began to fall.
Yet in such moments, Natsuhiko was at his most demanding.
Not offering comfort, he instead firmly required Latios to finish the fight.
Even if it meant fighting while shedding tears.
Despite their sympathy, the other Pokémon didn't show any intention to defy Natsuhiko's command.