A yellow glow of energy surged from Snorlax's body, enveloping it as it charged straight toward Sawk.
By now, Sawk had already completed its Bulk Up. Watching Snorlax barreling toward it like a massive truck, a serious look flashed across its eyes.
Lucas reacted instantly.
"Sawk... use Brick Break!"
"Hah!"
Sawk let out a sharp battle cry, turning its hand into a blade as a bright red glow flared. It swung down hard at the charging Snorlax.
"BANG!"
A sharp collision rang out.
Sawk's pupils shrank violently. It felt like its hand blade had struck solid rock. A surge of intense pain shot through its arm.
"Gah!"
Sawk cried out in pain.
Its body was sent flying by Snorlax's impact, crashing heavily onto the ground as it groaned in agony.
"Bro... this Snorlax is way too high-level!"
"Even Fighting-type moves that counter it aren't working."
Luiz wiped the sweat from his forehead as he spoke.
"I know... but we can't give up until the very end."
Lucas's expression remained firm as he spoke decisively.
"Sawk... get up!"
"Even if we lose, we'll go down fighting!"
"Sawk... use Low Sweep!"
Sawk gritted its teeth and struggled back to its feet.
"Hah...!"
It let out a low grunt, determination flashing in its eyes.
Then it dashed forward, seizing the moment. Its right leg glowed red as it kicked fiercely toward Snorlax's legs.
"Snorlax... just like that, use Body Slam."
Aaron spoke calmly as Sawk moved beneath Snorlax.
"Snorlax..."
"SNORLAX!"
Snorlax let out an excited roar as its massive body slammed down heavily.
"BOOM!"
Sawk had no time to dodge and was crushed directly beneath Snorlax.
Snorlax's enormous body slammed into the ground, kicking up dust and debris.
Moments later, Snorlax stood back up.
Sawk lay in a crater, its eyes spinning. It had completely lost the ability to battle.
"Sawk has lost the ability to battle!"
"Since all of Team Red's Pokémon have been defeated,"
"Team Blue, Lily's side, wins!"
The referee waved the flag, announcing the result.
Lucas recalled Sawk. There was no trace of disappointment on his face as he smiled at Aaron.
"As expected of the top scorer... you're truly strong."
Luiz also looked at Aaron and said:
"Aaron... I'll become a great Trainer too someday."
"When that happens, can we have a Pokémon battle?"
"Next time, I'll be the one fighting..."
His eyes shone with determination.
"Alright... I'll be waiting."
Aaron turned and left with his sister, waving a hand behind him. His voice rang clearly in Luiz's ears.
A smile spread across Luiz's face.
...
As time passed, Aaron swept through the competition.
No Pokémon could withstand Snorlax's Mega Punch.
That "Iron Fist of Love" was simply unstoppable.
In the end, Aaron and his sister reached the final match.
Only their team and one other remained.
It was the team led by Rosaline.
Aaron had already observed their previous battle. That man named Juston was, aside from Aaron himself, the only Elite-level Trainer present.
Moreover, Aaron noticed that Juston kept throwing provoking looks at him, which left him somewhat puzzled.
He simply rolled his eyes in response, which only made Juston even more furious.
"Ding~ Triggered Quest: Teach Juston a Lesson."
"How outrageous... that brat Juston actually dares to provoke you, the ultimate Show-Off !?"
"Where is the law? Where is justice!?"
"Crush him completely and teach him a proper lesson."
"Quest Reward: Rain Dance TM ×1, Pokémon Candy (Elite) ×1, Energy Cubes ×2 (100 per pack)..."
At that moment, the system's indignant voice echoed in Aaron's ears.
Aaron's eyes lit up.
Here it comes. The lucky break is here...
The reward was actually the Rain Dance skill.
What's the most valuable type of move in this world?
Without a doubt, weather-based TMs.
A single one could sell for millions, and they were extremely rare on the market.
Give Rain Dance to Gyarados, then follow up with thunder crashing from the skies. Let's see how the opponent dodges that.
It'll blast them to pieces...
A trace of excitement flashed across Aaron's eyes.