The dream of becoming a Pokémon master

The air temperature rose sharply, and Kyosuke finally understood why Blaine had insisted on wearing heat-resistant clothing when he went up the mountain.

Unlike Articuno, which brought a blizzard, Moltres did not bring fire or burning; it simply arrived quietly.

This low profile is probably why it hasn't been discovered by many people for so long.

Only Blaine knew of its existence on the entire Crimson Island, and he kept this secret to himself.

Four days ago.

A huge hole appeared in the sky, and a fiery red figure slowly descended from the black hole, landing in the crater.

Kyosuke finally met the legendary Flame Bird.

Compared to the Articuno of Qiongtu Mountain, this Moltres is smaller, with a wingspan of about eight meters. Its body is almost brown, but what is more eye-catching is the flames all over its body.

Its long crown and tail seemed to be made of flames, and its wings were also covered in swirling flames. When it flew, it looked like a comet with a long tail.

Its beak is straight and sharp, making it appear more aggressive compared to the Articuno's short and stubby beak.

However, this Moltres has a different personality from the Articuno that Kyosuke saw before.

At least it has never caused a fire or a volcanic eruption.

The flamingo hovered silently in mid-air, watching Blaine.

Blaine felt ashamed, but still explained, "Kyousuke wants to see you. He wants to fight you."

"I want to subdue you even more," Kyosuke added.

Blaine was speechless at the straightforward boy.

Fortunately, the firebird didn't immediately use its flames to destroy the body and leave to find another place to rest. Instead, it watched Kyosuke with great interest.

Kyosuke, not one to back down, immediately turned and stared intently at the Firebird.

Just as Blaine was getting so embarrassed she wanted to get off, Kyosuke finally shouted at Moltres, "If your eyes meet, you have to fight!"

"Chirp!" Moltres nodded in response!

"Then, I choose you!" Kyosuke threw out the Poké Ball!

The spiny Omanyte assassin has once again arrived at the familiar crater!

Blaine was also baffled by the current situation and couldn't understand why a battle had suddenly broken out.

As people get older, they have to admit defeat.

Next up is the stage for young people.

Rock and water elements versus fire and flight elements.

During his time at Blaine's gym, Kyosuke truly realized the meaning of Infernape's words about using level advantage. Even with a type advantage, Kyosuke knew that his chances of winning were less than 10%.

"Assassin, start rolling!"

Instantly wrapped up, the assassin rolled towards the firebird!

The past few days of being thrashed made the assassin realize that against powerful fire-type attacks, rock-type attacks from too far away are completely ineffective; they'll simply be melted by the flames. Getting close is the only way to land a hit.

Moltres wasn't arrogant enough to think it could easily withstand Rock-type moves that were four times weak to it. Even if the power wasn't great, it would still hurt, so it quickly increased its distance.

"Unleash the primal power!" Kyosuke shouted!

The stones coalesced around the rolling Omanyte and shot towards the Moltres in the sky!

At the same time, the rolling speed of the Omanyte increases!

"Effect triggered! Today is my lucky day!" Kyosuke clenched his fist tightly. He had a feeling that he could definitely catch Moltres today!

Seeing the flying stones, the Moltres spewed flames from its beak.

But the distance is too close!

Despite being weakened, the stone, still carrying the heat of the flames, struck the Moltres!

The Rock-type move, which is four times weak to Rock-type attacks, hit!

But the Moltres swayed slightly and remained flying steadily in the air!

Seeing the still rolling Omanyte, Moltres predicted its location and used a wide-range Flame Vortex!

"Assassin, to the right!"

Using the spikes on its body, the Spiny Omastar quickly changed direction, but Moltres's Fire-type moves were too powerful, and the vortex of fire had already covered most of the crater!

The assassin was finally caught!

With just one strike, Kyosuke sensed the assassin's stamina plummeting; he would collapse after taking at most three more hits.

This is only from being accidentally grazed, and it's already four times the damage resistance!

If it were any other attribute, wouldn't it be defeated in a single blow?

Moltres also realized that the effect of Fire-type attacks was not as great as expected. It swooped down on Omanyte, which was still rolling, and its two fiery wings flashed white light as it aimed and attacked directly!

Wing attack!

"Water Gun!" Moltres' speed increased and its attacks became more and more fierce, so Kyosuke's commands could only become shorter and shorter.

The assassin sensed the threat and immediately used a water gun to cover his rolling body, then rammed into the firebird's wing!

A physical confrontation resulted in significant injuries to both sides!

Kyosuke finally noticed the wounds on the Moltres's wings!

Pokémon can get hurt. I can win!

And the assassin's speed has increased again!

"The Shattered Armor trait, huh... Well, so be it if the defense's lowered. It can't withstand a third attack anyway. On the contrary, the increased speed further amplifies the damage from the roll!"

Next, it's the final round.

Kyosuke also took out the heat-resistant ball that he had prepared beforehand.

The Moltres in the air did not use any Fire-type moves, but remained suspended in the air.

"At this point, they actually chose to unleash a charged Divine Bird Strike? Given the numerous battles in the wild, did they fail to assess the assassin's condition while he was still rolling around? And now, the increased speed makes them even more wary?"

Kyosuke realized that this was Moltres's mistake, and his only chance!

"Assassin, roll the water gun and charge straight at their face!"

Omastar knew this was its last attack. It accelerated on the ground, leaped onto a slanted rock, and charged towards Moltres, which was still charging up in the sky!

Direct hit!

The rolling water slammed into Moltres's body, and Moltres cried out in pain!

The Water Gun, which is twice as effective against Moltres, and the Rollout, which is four times as effective against Moltres, are much more powerful than Moltres imagined!

But Moltres hasn't fallen yet!

"Primal Power!" This is the final blow!

The assassin, who was falling from the sky, heard Kyosuke's voice and used his last strength to gather the power of the rock, aiming at the firebird that was charging with the Divine Bird Strike!

Both moves hit their opponent precisely!

Then, the explosion!

The smoke from the explosion completely obscured the two Pokémon, but Kyosuke could still clearly see their figures.

Recalling the assassin, Kyosuke threw out another Poké Ball with all his might: "Go, Heat-resistant Ball!"

Kyosuke knew that Moltres still had energy, so he could only hope that his strength would be enough to knock Moltres unconscious and capture it!

Buzz~ Buzz~ Buzz~

The heat-resistant ball was flashing red...