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Finally.
The three expressed their agreement one after another, and Lance, who told them the news, had a certain idea in his heart. Seeing that they didn't refuse, he naturally wouldn't mind.
Then.
Another question.
Among them, who works with whom?
Lance said that what he meant was doing a random draw.
Random?
Natsu said that he had seen the game routine very clearly, and there was no random talk at all.
However, after all, they are only players, and it is impossible to influence the turnanen.
Thus, the staff who received the input immediately held an emergency meeting about who should work with whom.
Some of them say that it should be more "fair", so that the power is more evenly distributed.
But another part feels that Natsu and Shirona who are also representatives of the Sinnoh Region should form a team, so that the audience can have a better direction of support, and at the same time also to make Natsu have a better understanding and have a greater sense of Sinnoh region.
In a simple sense, to bind Natsu with so many supporters in the Sinnoh Region.
Ordinary people didn't know, but some high ranking tournament officials had obtained news that the Elite Four Agatha of the Kanto Alliance had accepted Natsu as a disciple.
This is a signal for them.
The Kanto Alliance didn't want to see a genius like Natsu just pass by with the naked eye.
Wants to call Natsu back by the name of the Elite Four student.
Besides, in the last game, the friendship between Natsu and Lance shouldn't be shallow either, maybe it can really pull him back.
So, the staff finally made the decision.
You have Lance, we have Shirona!
It depends on who wins in the end!
So, the final battle is also clear.
Lance+Steven Vs Natsu+Shirona!
Perfect!
And the audience?
His reaction was the same as when they first learned that Natsu, who made it to the finals, had to leave the match due to a severe injury to a Pokémon.
Anger!
rebuked!
But then the audience learned that the double exhibition match would be used instead of the final.
said the audience.
Very interesting!
Special support for Steven and Lance.
The audience can see their game again, isn't this better than a simple finale?
Besides that.
Doubles, it's still the top four of the tournament.
It's very interesting just to make a decision.
And then, the discontent of the audience was not completely lifted, and they suppressed themselves.
And the more interesting after seeing the list of matches.
Double star Sinnoh vs. Kanto and Hoenn, and it looks like a good card.
The next day.
Lily of the Valley.
Today is a happy day.
The final match was canceled due to Natsu's abstention, and to make up for the discontent of the audience, a double exhibition match was held.
Since this is just an exhibition, there is of course no need to fight over the winner, and appearance is paramount.
It also serves as a way to promote the Alliance's recently launched "Dual" battle mode.
In fact, according to Natsu, calming the crowd was probably second, and Alliance's push for a "dual" model might be the main reason for the appearance of this exhibition match.
In fact, when Ash came out, dual mode weren't that common, especially now.
Taking advantage of the extremely high popularity of this tournament, this is definitely a good opportunity to promote dual mode.
For the budget-conscious, you should still look at Alliance.
On this day, all the players who entered the knock-out competition also came to the scene.
Because after the exhibition match, during the distribution of prizes, that's a good thing.
But now.
The large battlefield, Natsu and Shirona, Steven and Lance, stood on both sides of the field.
Last night.
They all discuss their tactics.
And for doubles, in Natsu's opinion.
I'm familiar with this!
Contrary to reality, the dual in the game are actually a lot more fun than singles, with various tactical collocations, move collocations, and even more.
Even though his current Pokémon types and moves had hampered some of his appearances, he was still able to come up with certain plans.
Natsu and Shirona looked at each other.
"You are sure?" Shirona hesitated.
Natsu's skin was still a little pale, and his Psychic had dried up twice in a row. This is not something that can be recovered by sleeping.
Natsu was very sure of Shirona's doubts.
"Relax, follow my rhythm."
Shirona pursed her lips, nodding.
In front of.
Steve and Lance weren't that tortuous.
Quick.
Amidst the cheers of the crowd as if it was a new year, the four of them threw Poke Balls and summoned their own Pokémon under the referee's signal.
Lance and Steven, they called each other, Charizard and Aggron!
And what Natsu and Shirona called, it was.
Togekiss and Spiritomb!
The two of them secretly don't send each other's Quasi-Legendary Pokemon.
After all, this is just an exhibition game, there is no need to play Quasi-Legendary hard steel.
Judging from the appearance of the four Pokémon alone, Charizard and Aggron have strong temperaments.
The tactical focus of the two sides is very different.
Charizard and Aggron, no matter how it looked, seemed like they would choose to attack.
As for Togekiss and Spiritomb.
cough cough wait and see.
"The battle begins!"
The referee's voice fell, and the four of them threw out their laughter.
"Charizard, Dragon Dance!"
"Aggron, Earthquake!"
Lance and Steven's commands are not in any particular order.
Charizard's body glowed with a dark purple circle, he swung his tail vigorously, and his imposing stance rose upwards.
At the same time, a faint purple light appeared on Lance's body.
In one night, he gradually discovered how to use the "Dragon Power".
At the same time, Aggron lifted one leg heavily, thunderously moving towards Ground and stomping on it. The rippling Ground Type Energy created enough ripples to induce violent tremors in the ground. Spread from him as the center
Charizard and Aggron, Flying Type and Ground Type, are also standard for doubles, at least they won't make the two Pokémon affect each other.
After all, it's only one night, everyone is working together for the first time, how complex and feasible tactics can you come up with?
It's good not to hold each other.
Natsu and Shirona seemed much calmer compared to them.
"Spiritomb, Taunt!"
"Togekiss, Nasty Plot!"
The target of Taunt Spiritomb is Charizard who is in the middle of the "Dragon Dance".
interfere with his forcible ascension.
And Togekiss flew behind Spiritomb, quietly raising her special attack.
But the real downside of doing this is that Spiritomb can't avoid Aggron's "Earthquake".
Even though Spiritomb wasn't controlled by Ground Type, the formidable power of "Earthquake" wasn't something that could be easily tolerated.
bang!
The Spiritomb on the ground was instantly hit by a ripple from the shock, and the wound wasn't shallow.
Lance and Steven looked at each other.
Far from happy with the damage done to Spiritomb.
Instead, a bad premonition arose in the heart.
However it looked, it looked like they dug a hole for them to jump into.
However, Charizard had been provoked, and even if he didn't want to fight, it was impossible.
And Aggron, not to mention, is an aggressive Pokémon.
"Air Slash."
Natsu, regardless of what they were thinking, immediately ordered Togekiss to activate the strongest control.
"Chaki!"
Togekiss's wings trembled, and after blessing the "Nasty Plot", her special attack ability increased greatly, and her attack target, It was Aggron with a relatively weak special defense ability.
"Roar-!!"
But Charizard flapped his wings and flew in front of Aggron, and with a flick of his wings, the same "Air Slash" split apart, offsetting the front. One of them is Togekis.
The others were instantly defeated by the "Dragon Claw" he drew.
After fighting Togekiss, Lance has more experience on how to deal with the threat of "Air Slash", especially "Air Slash" whose abilities are not high enough.
"Spiritomb, Shadow Sneak!"
When Togekiss' Air Slash was defeated by Charizard, Shirona sprang into action.
The Spiritomb's Mist-like body quickly sank into the Ground, and with the speed of "Shadow Sneak", appeared behind Aggron and Charizard.
To actually rush into the middle of two burly Pokémon like that?
This is to add male to male?!
"Charizard, Flamethrower!"
"Aggron, Iron Tail!"
No matter what tactics Natsu and Shirona had, Spiritomb invaded like this, otherwise. If you finish it, will you still be able to fight after that?
"Follow Me," Natsu said quietly.
"Chacy!"
Togekiss exploded into a dazzling brilliance that caught Charizard's attention.
Flamethrower took a straight turn and shot Togekiss.
And on the other hand, Aggron's thick and sturdy tail, moved towards the Spiritomb on the Ground behind him without the slightest hesitation.
Seeing this scene, Shirona's brows loosened, and the corners of her mouth curved slightly.
"Pain Split!"
Bang!!
At the same time as the metallic "iron tail" fell violently, Spiritomb's eyes shone slyly, and black light shot out of his body.
And that's not Aggron, that's Charizard!
Charizard, who released "Flamethrower", suddenly had soft wings, and the attacks fired by Spiritomb flew away from him, along with most of his stamina.
Charizard: You were injured by Aggron, why am I also injured?
Spiritomb stares at Aggron: Still struggling?
In this regard, Aggron was also stunned, not knowing whether to fight or not.
If it was Spiritomb who was injured, it would recognize it.
But it was Charizard who was injured, which made him hesitate.
His hesitation, next to Togekiss who dodged Charizard "Flamethrower" with the help of "Extrreme Speed", but "relentlessly".
"Chaky!"
The three crests on Togekiss' head trembled slightly.
It immediately splashed white light dots from the sky, submerged Spiritomb's body, and healed some of his wounds.
Morning sun!
This time, Spiritomb could start to be beaten again, no, squeak.
Moved towards Aggron looking into his eyes.
Taunt!
Lance and Steven looked at each other, and they understood what Natsu and Shirona's tactics were.
Isn't this just using their power and returning it to them?
Let Spiritomb come out and get punched, then Togekiss as support, as long as Charizard and Aggron punch harder, when the time comes they will be hurt more badly.
Before Spiritomb didn't dodge the Aggron Earthquake, it was also because Spiritomb didn't want to dodge at first.
Also, Togekiss is not purely a support, her offensive abilities are obvious to everyone.
Don't forget, Togekiss has unleashed a "Nasty Plot" when she appears, and her special attack abilities shouldn't be underestimated either.
This tactic, in Natsu's words to Shirona, is the "Bloody Stream" tactic.
Pull your opponent's HP to the same level as yours, then use your own strengths to complete the harvest.
Even if it can't be harvested, Spiritomb is fully capable of pulling back.
Not only did Lance and Steven get it, but the audience got it too.
"Damn, this tactic" Flint stared.
"This is similar to the 'Killer Song' tactic." Lorelei pushed up her glasses.
Also pushing the glasses, there was Lucian, who was holding the book that had just been published, "Working late to learn tactics. Natsu is truly a 'Tactical Master'."
Beside Daisy, there are two little devils.
One of them was his younger brother, Gary, with a concerned face. He felt that the routine of Pokémon battles was too deep, and he had serious doubts about the tactics he had thought about for years and his tactical literacy.
Ash on the other hand didn't have many complicated thoughts, he just thought: Why isn't Aggron fighting?
However.
Lance and Steven are experienced trainers, and they made a change right away.
Spiritomb is not playable.
But Togekiss, yes.
Seeing the change in the eyes of the two, Natsu smiled strangely, moved towards Shirona and blinked.
Shirona hesitated, but immediately responded.
"Spiritomb, Curse!"
Curse
The "Bloody Stream" tactic is more than just using "Pain Split".
Then, the Spiritomb was full of Ghost Type energy again, the physical strength that had just recovered under Togekiss' "Morning Sun" Assistance, was instantly consumed, and the Ghost Type energy that spread from his body, Attached to Charizard's body.
Curse installed!
Charizard immediately showed signs of pain, but still spat "Inferno" at Togekiss.
"Aggron, Rock Slide!"
Steven saw this and knew that he could not hesitate any longer, otherwise he would definitely be killed by Spiritomb. Togekiss must be dealt with as soon as possible, and then the two Pokémon join forces to deal with Spiritomb, the so-called "Bloody Stream" tactic will also self-defeat.
Raging fire, shattered rocks falling from the sky, Togekiss looks calm, "Extrreme Speed" restarts, dodging Aggron's "Rock Slide", although Charizard's "Inferno" makes it impossible to dodge, taking damage, but also manages to hit Aggron .
There's Togekiss before and Spiritomb after.
Agron shivered.
"Spiritomb, Hypnosis."
"Yawn."
Double "Hypnosis"!
Aggron's eyelids started to go uncontrollable, his massive body swaying.
bang!
Hit hard on the ground.
"Chucky!"
'Yours!'
Spiritomb: Ready.
Dream Eater!
In short, Dream Eater's effect is to be used on a sleeping Pokémon, besides causing damage to the opponent, it can also restore his own stamina.
Another key move to the "Bloody Stream" tactic.
Then.
Togekiss floated right in front of Aggron, moved towards Charizard and beckoned.
Manual provocation.
Here!
Charizard looked at Lance.
It was on fire, don't know what happened to Togekiss and Spiritomb, but it is estimated that Aggron.
The corner of his eye twitched.
"Chuky!"
With Charizard hesitating, Togekiss immediately yawned.
Again!
Charizard was directly hit by Togekiss, the fire in his stomach continued to grow, and the "Inferno" move was again used.
With Charizard's "Inferno" twice, Togekiss wasn't feeling well either, but she locked up the blood just right.
Not to mention Spiritomb, the essence of the "Bloody Stream" is to make others look like they have a meager "blood volume", but for that, the audience is full of "blood treasure", what should I do?
Breathe as you please.
Only, Aggron is bitter.
A good double, forcibly killed by his own team.
Charizard who used "Inferno" wasn't feeling well either. The "Curse" effect was activated, and the wings shook and fell from the air.
"Chucky."
Togetic waved her wings, signaling Spiritomb to follow.
Spiritomb ran excitedly to Charizard.
Looking at the two small fellows, Charizard's eyes trembled.
Let's have a serious fight, shall we?
Togekiss and Spiritomb looked at each other and slyly let out another double "hypnosis".
Charizard was relieved as he closed his eyes.
At least, it "went" peacefully.
"Curse" triggered again, Charizard lost combat ability.
So.
"Ugh, Natsu and Shirona.. Win!"
However, it was so quiet that the sound of clockwork could be heard clearly.
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(end of this chapter)