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Meditite's stamina was slowly depleted over time due to Buizel's unchivalrous tactic of using Crunch at point-blank range.
Finally, Buizel defeated Meditite with a point-blank Hydro Pump, securing a two-win streak.
"You worked hard, Meditite~"
Maylene sighed helplessly, not expecting to lose under such circumstances.
"Ash, defeat Lucario, and the Gym Badge is yours!"
However, Maylene was not disheartened; instead, her desire to challenge Ash grew stronger. After throwing a Poké Ball, the large dog-like Lucario appeared.
Ash, on his part, recalled the two-time winning Buizel and sent out Scizor, clad in crimson battle armor.
Considering Scizor would soon return to the backyard, Ash decided to increase its appearance rate and let it have its fill in the Gym battle.
"Huh, it's not Monferno!"
Maylene was startled; she had expected Ash to send out the Fire-type Monferno, but instead, it was another powerful Pokémon.
From Scizor's crimson armor and cold, ruthless demeanor alone, she knew this was a formidable opponent.
"Bullet Punch~"
"Extreme Speed~"
At the same time, Ash and Maylene tacitly gave commands, having Scizor and Lucario use high-mobility moves for a speed showdown.
Two shadows, one red and one blue, flashed by, colliding in the blink of an eye with a dull thud.
It turned out that Lucario, relying on the advantage of Extreme Speed, crashed into Scizor with lightning speed, one step ahead.
"Chaa~"
Scizor, unwilling to concede, swung a pincer at the moment Lucario crashed into it, relying on the amazing defense provided by its crimson armor.
"Amazing speed!" Maylene exclaimed in admiration.
One must know that Lucario, using Extreme Speed, has a huge advantage in speed, yet Scizor was able to react under such circumstances.
"Lucario, Aura Sphere~"
Failing to land a hit, Lucario condensed the Aura within its body into a Chamblue Energy Ball and launched it at Scizor.
"Scizor, Swords Dance!"
Scizor spun rapidly in place, quickly transforming into a crimson top, even stirring up gusts of wind.
The moment Aura Sphere hit Scizor, it exploded instantly, turning into energy fragments that dissipated into the air.
Not only did it successfully defend against Aura Sphere, but it also took the opportunity to boost its Attack with Swords Dance, exuding a sharp Aura from its entire body.
"Wow, that's amazing, that works too?" Dawn's mouth hung open.
It was clearly just a stat-boosting support move, yet Ash managed to use it as a defensive move, a truly wild idea.
"It seems like some Gym Leader's signature move!" Brock rubbed his head, recalling a familiar scene.
But he found that too much time had passed, and he couldn't recall it immediately.
"Lucario, Bone Rush!"
Although Maylene was surprised by the form of Scizor's Swords Dance, she knew this was not the time for sentiment.
Because the previous Aura Sphere was intended as a feint; this subsequent attack was the key.
Lucario had already conjured a blue bone staff, and with its high mobility, it appeared beside Scizor in a blink, slamming the staff down hard.
She had expected this blow to stop Scizor's Swords Dance and severely injure the opponent.
However, Scizor completely blocked Lucario's Bone Rush with Swords Dance, once again exceeding Maylene's expectations.
Blocking Aura Sphere was already outrageous, but she never thought it could even block Lucario's Bone Rush; it was truly exaggerated.
"It's our turn to counterattack!"
Ash shouted; after two Swords Dance boosts, Scizor's Attack had risen to a terrifying level.
"Use Agility and charge!"
Hearing this, Scizor, as a warrior, resolutely executed the command, turning into a red blur, constantly closing in on Lucario's position.
"Lucario, use Extreme Speed to create distance!"
Maylene was not foolish; she naturally realized that Scizor had completed two boosts, and its Attack had already reached a terrifying level.
She decided to have Lucario engage Scizor in a war of attrition.
After all, in terms of speed, Lucario, with Extreme Speed, would not fear Scizor.
"Is Maylene trying to stall for time?"
Seeing the flashing red and blue figures on the field, Dawn couldn't help but ask.
"Probably!" Brock nodded.
Going head-to-head with Scizor, which had been boosted twice by Swords Dance, was undoubtedly an unwise choice, and Maylene's decision was understandable.
But…
"Then how long are they going to fight!" Dawn said, rubbing her aching head.
"Perhaps until the Swords Dance boost wears off!" Brock's mouth twitched.
He also understood Dawn's frustration, because such a war of attrition would consume a lot of time and feel very boring.
But there was no other way, unless Lucario also found an opportunity to use Swords Dance, otherwise Maylene would definitely choose to stall.
Or if Ash's side found a turning point.
And Ash did not disappoint Brock and Dawn.
After several rounds of attrition, Ash finally seized the opportunity, having Scizor use grimace on Lucario.
"Luca~"
Lucario was indeed startled by this sudden terrifying grimace.
And it was this fright that caused Lucario's own speed to start slowing down.
This was the effect of the grimace move, which can greatly reduce a Pokémon's speed.
This way, Scizor could also barely catch up to the slowed Lucario with the mobility provided by Agility.
"Lucario, first use Aura Sphere, then follow up with a full-power Close Combat!" Maylene's expression changed; after a calm deliberation, she gave her final command.
Because she truly hadn't expected Lucario to be scared by Scizor's grimace due to a moment of observation.
With its speed reduced, only a full-power effort offered a glimmer of hope.
That's why Maylene gave such an order, for a final, desperate struggle.
"Scizor, Brick Break, then add Close Combat!"
Facing the final showdown, Ash and Scizor showed no fear, likewise preparing for a desperate struggle.
Scizor first used a pincer to once again smash Aura Sphere, then charged forward aggressively, wrestling with Lucario.
They simultaneously used Close Combat, engaging in a hard-hitting, fist-to-fist showdown.
Hands, arms, legs, elbows, and various other body parts became weapons of attack, intensely producing continuous Bang Bang Bang sounds, making one's blood boil.
Finally, due to the advantage provided by Scizor's Swords Dance boost, its last punch landed on Lucario's face, decisively winning the match.
"Lucario is unable to battle…"
"Yay, Ash won!" Dawn jumped up excitedly, praising him spontaneously.
Amidst the referee's declaration and the girl's cheers, Ash smoothly secured victory in the Gym battle.
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