Even though that Tyranitar wasn't being controlled by a Trainer, precisely because its strength is formidable, it developed an arrogant mentality and refused to follow a weak Trainer's orders.
In the first clash, Tyranitar gained the upper hand with its terrifying power.
And.
The fierce-looking Tyranitar locked onto Calita's Shining Hydreigon, revealing an excited grin.
"Bangi!!"
With a roar from Tyranitar, a cloud of dust gradually rose in the open square.
The dust obscured Hydreigon's vision.
Bam!!
Amidst the swirling yellow sand, a claw charged with terrifying energy struck Hydreigon on the head, sending it flying.
Natsuhiko couldn't help but shake his head.
The difference in strength was still quite apparent.
Moreover, this Calita doesn't seem particularly adept at battling; in Natsuhiko's view, her command of Hydreigon was lacking.
"Togekiss," Natsuhiko called out.
"Chako-yi!"
Togekiss understood, flapping its wings, stirring up fierce and violent air currents that blew away a good portion of Tyranitar's rampant sandstorm.
"What's that... Pokémon?"
Finally, someone noticed Togekiss's presence.
The attention-seeking Togekiss held its head high, staring provocatively at Tyranitar across the way.
This is a manual "taunt" learned from Aegislash.
"Bangi!!"
It was the first time Tyranitar had seen its "Sandstorm" blown away just by someone flapping their wings a couple of times.
With heavy steps, Tyranitar charged toward Togekiss.
However, Togekiss remained calm, flapping its wings.
Two milky-white "Air Slashes" were launched.
Bam!
The first hit, bringing about an even more furious roar from Tyranitar.
Bam!
But when the second hit landed, Tyranitar's actions and rage abruptly stopped, falling into a "Wither" state.
"Continue," Natsuhiko said.
Immediately after.
People saw the ferocious and menacing Tyranitar utterly outmatched in front of Togekiss, which seemed so cute.
Even when it managed to move a few steps occasionally, Togekiss's continuous "Air Slashes" would cripple its movement yet again.
In terms of one-on-ones.
Togekiss is indeed the strongest among Natsuhiko's Pokémon.
Once it's in control.
Then sorry, the game is over.
To win the prize, Natsuhiko was all set to fish in troubled waters.
"Togekiss! That's Togekiss!"
Finally, someone recognized Togekiss as an uncommon Pokémon.
"Natsuhiko, that person is the runner-up of the 'Lily Youth Competition,' Mr. Natsuhiko!"
As Togekiss was recognized, identifying Natsuhiko wasn't difficult, given how he looked.
After all.
Many people from the Unova Region also participated in the "Lily Youth Competition."
Moreover, Natsuhiko had even matched wits with Jade Liya.
"Natsuhiko? Is that Mr. Natsuhiko, the 'Eevee Expert'?"
"And also an expert on Milotic and Steelix." Someone immediately added.
As his identity was confirmed, more and more people's attention shifted from the battle to Natsuhiko himself.
"'Tactical Master' Natsuhiko, that Togekiss is one of his signature Pokémon, with a highly potent 'Air Slash' control ability, hailing from a record where opponents were controlled into defeat with ten 'Air Slashes'!"
Someone, holding a small computer, even opened some of Natsuhiko's battle videos.
Listening to the crowd around him, Natsuhiko couldn't help but facepalm.
It seems like he has quite a few titles.
"Togekiss, finish it with Wave Missile."
"Chako-yi!"
A blue Waveguide Energy was instantly released, hitting the Tyranitar, which resembled a target, and thoroughly incapacitating it.
Threat averted.
The crowd heaved a collective sigh of relief, then surged toward Natsuhiko.
"Mr. Natsuhiko, please accept my challenge!"
"Mr. Natsuhiko, I'm your fan, please give me an autograph."
"Mr. Natsuhiko..."
"Mr. Natsuhiko..."
Natsuhiko slightly underestimated his status among the young, especially among young civilian Trainers.
"Nemi?"
At Jiangta's stall, the little Victini sat on top of the canopy, tilting its head, nibbling on its finger.
Not quite understanding why Natsuhiko was so popular?
"Buyi—"
The Eevee squeezed out of the crowd, also wanting to catch its breath on the canopy, only to see Victini with a curious face.
"Nemi?" (Head tilt)
"Buyi?" (Head tilt)
"Nemi!!"
Victini suddenly was startled awake, instantly reacting, and flipped off the canopy.
Fortunately, it had the ability to fly on its own.
And at the moment of falling, it chose to become invisible.
"Buyi?"
The Eevee blinked twice.
Was it an illusion?
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