SEC Chapter 355 The Final Clash: The Reverse Scale Dragon's Dive vs. Flashing Lightning!
Chapter 355 The Final Clash: The Reverse Scale Dragon's Dive vs. Flashing Lightning!
Chapter 355 The Final Clash: The Reverse Scale Dragon's Dive vs. Flashing Lightning!
The atmosphere on the field grew increasingly tense. The Dragonite was basically at a disadvantage after it entered the field, which was a completely unfamiliar thing for the islanders of Citrus Island.
When has Yuji's Dragonite ever been beaten so badly?
Whenever Yuji brings out the Dragonite, he almost always wins decisively, and there are very few times when the game is even deadlocked.
But now, Dragonite has been crushed into this state by a tiny Pikachu, and some of the moves that Pikachu used are ones that they have never even heard of.
What's with the electric acceleration and the graceful descent? Are these skills Pikachu can learn? Have they been stuck in their ways for too long? Don't they know the outside world has changed so much?
For Yuji and Dragonite, this battle was an unprecedented challenge. They had come too smoothly and had not encountered any significant setbacks. Yuji had become the top trainer of the Orange Islands at a young age and had never been defeated. His dream was to one day turn the Orange Islands into a true League region like Johto and Sinnoh.
Although the Orange Islands are now referred to as the Orange League, in reality, the Orange Islands are just an affiliated region of Johto and Kanto. The Orange Islands are not actually small, but the level of trainers here is really not that great.
He dominated the entire Orange Islands with just one Elite Four-level Dragonite, and his strength was far superior to that of the previous top trainer and the current Southern Cross.
That's why his strength hasn't improved for a long time since he became the top trainer.
It's not accurate to say there's been no progress; it's more accurate to say that the rapid progress of the past is no longer possible.
Previously, when facing challenging opponents, he would become more courageous and stronger with each battle, but later, when there were no more opponents, his improvement slowed down.
At first, the feeling of being undefeated was indeed exhilarating, but gradually, the lack of opponents made him feel bored, and the stagnation in his strength also made Yuji feel slightly anxious.
Just then, he learned that Ash had arrived on the Orange Islands, which led to this battle.
"Ash, you're amazing! Dragonite, you think so too, right?"
"Whoa!" Dragonite nodded, its honest face revealing a fierce fighting spirit and excitement.
It's only fun playing against opponents like these!
At first, those overwhelming victories were fine, but over time, he even lost his fighting spirit because the matches became too boring.
But now it's completely different. Don't say the opponent is weak; it should be said that he is relatively weak. This kind of battle is much more interesting!
"Go all out, Dragonite! Use Out!" Yuji gave an unexpected command: he actually told Dragonite to use Out!
Outrage is a signature move of Dragon-type Pokémon, used only in desperate situations. After using Outrage, all aspects of a Pokémon's power are enhanced, much like receiving a buff that boosts all its stats.
However, after a period of time, it will enter a state of chaos and become unable to distinguish between friend and foe.
In a battle between masters, the slightest mistake can determine the outcome. If things fall into chaos under such circumstances, what's the difference between that and Zisha pottery?
Therefore, the skill "Reverse Scale" is used, especially in high-level games, only at the very very end.
As a trump card, this move can turn the tide of the entire game, or it may become the last straw that breaks the camel's back.
Yuji's Dragonite is clearly not at the brink of despair yet, but now he chooses to use Outrage for a desperate battle, which is quite inconsistent with Yuji's calm and collected personality!
It's also possible that this battle made Yuji lose his temper, which is why he used his ultimate move at this moment, making a desperate gamble.
In any case, after Dragonite activated Outrage, its overall power underwent a qualitative change. It's unlikely that Pikachu can suppress Dragonite as it did before.
"Whoa!!" Dragonite roared to the sky, its clear eyes gradually being replaced by a ferocious expression. With the activation of Outrage, Dragonite's power was enhanced in all aspects, but the ferocious will also began to gradually replace its brain.
For now, Dragonite can still hold on. Even in its berserk state, it retains a sliver of clarity, allowing it to obey Yuuji's commands and think for itself. However, if the time drags on, Dragonite will eventually go berserk.
Dragonite was Yuji's last Pokémon. Even if Dragonite was in a confused state, Yuji couldn't recall it back into its Poké Ball under the guise of rotation.
In other words, if Pikachu hasn't fallen by the time the Outrage ends, then the battle is over.
"Watch out, Pikachu!" Ash's expression turned serious as Dragonite's condition became apparent. In its Outrage state, Dragonite had surpassed Pikachu in every aspect.
Partner form isn't a panacea either. Even with a second evolution and partner form, the stats only reach the peak of the current level. If Pikachu had a third evolution, even in Outrage mode, it wouldn't show the slightest fear or retreat.
Unfortunately, Pikachu hasn't reached that level yet, so it still needs to avoid a direct confrontation with a Dragonite in its Outrage state.
"Dragonite, Agility!" Yuji's voice rang out, and Dragonite's figure instantly turned into a blur and disappeared from the field.
The speed that was already increased by Outrage became even more terrifying under the effect of high-speed movement. Pikachu turned its head, trying to catch Dragonite's figure, but the opponent's speed was too fast. Even for Pikachu now, it was a bit difficult to catch it.
"Now! Use your stomp!"
"Whoa!" Dragonite flashed above Pikachu, and then slammed down with its huge paw!
"Pikachu, Steel Tail!" Ash reacted the instant the opponent attacked, but Dragonite's movements were ultimately too fast.
Pikachu's tail had just begun to gleam with a metallic sheen, and before it could even reach above, it was stomped hard by Dragonite!
The immense power of the Ground-type was injected into Pikachu's body, causing severe damage. At the same time, Pikachu was also forced into the muddy terrain by Dragonite's immense strength.
The already soft mud and sand became even looser due to the constant battles and collisions, which is why Pikachu could easily step into it.
Pikachu, stuck in the mud and sand, not only suffered a major blow, but was also bound by the terrain. His limbs were firmly locked in the mud and sand. At this moment, Pikachu seemed to have become a lamb to the slaughter.
"Well done, Dragonite! Use Stomp!" Yuji excitedly waved his arm and continued to command Dragonite.
Stomp and Stomp are both Ground-type moves that are extremely effective against Pikachu. Given Pikachu's weak HP, and with Dragonite's attack power boosted by Outrage, it can be defeated in a maximum of three super-effective attacks!
In that case, he does have a chance to win!
"Steel Tail!" Ash remained calm and continued to give commands.
Pikachu's eyes narrowed as it swung its tail, which was deeply embedded in the mud, in a sudden burst of energy!
"Boom!!" A cloud of yellow sand rose from the ground, momentarily blocking the Dragonite that was about to descend from the sky and kick Pikachu a couple more times.
By the time Dragonite recovered from its momentary daze over the sand, Pikachu on the ground had vanished!
"Gone? Where did it go?"
"Electric Speed Up!" Just as Yuji was still searching for Pikachu, Ash's voice rang out again. Thunder roared in the air, and a golden arc of electricity streaked across the sky. Pikachu, covered in lightning, had already rushed in front of Dragonite!
"Bang!!" The electric acceleration struck Dragonite's soft belly directly, causing Dragonite's eyes to bulge and its flapping wings to stop.
"Don't give up, Dragonite! Use Ice Punch!" In times like these, we can't back down. The opponent didn't try to stall for time even when Dragonite used Outrage, but instead took the initiative to attack. So we can't let this opportunity slip by!
Having taken a heavy blow from its opponent, Dragonite was not in a good mood either, but it also felt the trainer's fighting spirit, and it couldn't give up here!
"Ugh!!" Dragonite clenched its chubby fists, enduring the pain in its body. An icy blue light shone, and a cold aura gathered. At this moment, Pikachu was constantly using Electric to accelerate the reduction of its stamina.
The powerful electric shock paralyzed his body, but he managed to forcefully generate the Freeze Fist through immense willpower!
"Bang!!" The Ice Punch struck Pikachu's small body, the powerful force sending Pikachu flying.
This punch freed Dragonite from being continuously attacked by Pikachu and also caused Pikachu to be injured once again.
Pikachu flipped 720 degrees in the air before landing steadily on the ground.
Because the surface was covered with the power of electric acceleration, and Dragonite's Ice Punch was only a barely formed move, this punch did not actually cause much damage to Pikachu.
If Dragonite hadn't been in its Outrage state, it probably wouldn't have been able to use Ice Punch at all.
"Whoa!!!" After knocking Pikachu away with one blow, the Dragonite in the sky did not chase after it, but after a brief silence, it looked up and let out a ferocious roar.
Yuji's expression suddenly changed. This cry meant that Dragonite was about to reach its limit. If the battle couldn't be ended, Dragonite would self-destruct without Pikachu's intervention.
"Let's finish this with this move! Dragonite, Dragon Dive!!" We can't wait any longer, this move will take down Pikachu!
If we can't defeat Pikachu—then what's the point of talking? Just give it to him!
Yuji's voice brought Dragonite back to its senses, which was on the verge of being consumed. Its eyes, which were almost consumed by violent emotions, looked down at Pikachu. A terrifying killing intent gathered on its body, and in the blink of an eye, Dragonite was enveloped in a ball of blue energy.
That blue power contained not only Dragon-type energy, but also all the killing intent gathered by Dragonite!
Normally, Dragonite's killing intent would become even stronger when it is in the Outrage state. Now, with Dragon Dive, it gathers all of Dragonite's killing intent, ferocity, and energy. This Dragon Dive is definitely the most powerful Dragon Dive it has ever used in its entire history!
The entire arena trembled because of Dragonite's murderous aura, and Pikachu could feel all the sand and gravel on the ground where he was standing shaking!
If it weren't for Mewtwo's protective shield covering the surrounding audience seats, the audience would probably have been suffocated by the terrifying killing intent!
Ash took a deep breath and then shouted to Pikachu, "Pikachu, let's use our strongest moves too! This attack will decide the outcome!"
"Pikachu!!" Ash had no intention of letting Pikachu dodge, and Pikachu thought the same thing!
If a player and their pet want to dodge, they can simply use Electric Speed to accelerate and completely avoid Dragonite's attack. After dodging the attack, Dragonite will completely lose its mind and become easy prey, at the mercy of its opponent.
But they just wouldn't flinch!
This is a choice made by their will and their dignity, and it is also a choice to respond to Dragonite's all-out attack. Therefore, they must confront it head-on!
"Pikachu, use Flash!" Flash is one of the exclusive moves in Partner Form. The stronger the bond between the Pikachu and its Trainer, the greater its power. Theoretically, it is a move with unlimited power!
Considering the bond between Pikachu and Ash, this is Pikachu's strongest move to date, bar none!
"Pikachu!" Pikachu shouted, its fur bristling and golden lightning erupting from its body like boiling magma.
The dazzling lightning even surpassed the sun in the sky; at that moment, it was as if a golden sun had appeared on the field!
The blinding light made it difficult for the audience to open their eyes, but they still endured the stinging pain and even had to pry their eyes open to watch the whole scene!
If they miss this chance to witness a live battle, who knows when such a spectacular scene will appear again? So even if their eyesight is temporarily lost in the future, they will still watch this final clash in its entirety!
At this moment, Dragonite had already swooped down into the air, its blue Dragon-type energy intertwined with a heavy killing intent to form a sharp torrent of energy that crashed down on Pikachu like a falling meteor.
The air was torn apart, emitting a piercing shriek. The mud and sand on the ground were blown away by the airflow, forming a circular air wave. At this moment, Dragonite's attack power reached 13,000 points, which was almost comparable to the peak of the Elite Four!
"Bang-!!!"
Golden lightning and blue dragon breath exploded in mid-air, and the deafening roar echoed throughout the entire Citrus Island!