Bottom-tier trainers in the Pokémon world

He finally managed to squeeze out a single word.

"A sword that shatters... a precipice?!"

Although it is essentially a combination move, combining "Heavy Stomp", "Stone Attack" and the newly learned "Great Wrath", just looking at the result of this move, isn't it just the form of "Cliff Sword" that can't fly?

Although it's smaller, its power is incomparable.

But at this moment, Infernape entered a state of "enthusiasm" and became absolutely focused, and it actually unleashed a move that was extremely similar to the one in question.

Xia Yan's murmur was too soft.

The young man on the other side couldn't hear clearly.

But judging from the injuries that Infernape inflicted on Nidoran just now... that move was very powerful!

"good."

After regaining his senses, the young man exclaimed in admiration.

Hearing what the other person was saying, Xia Yan slowly came back to his senses.

Infernape had exhausted all its energy, remaining frozen in place with its fist still slamming into the ground.

But its aura continues to rise.

It already possessed the aura of a Heavenly King, yet it seemed it had no intention of stopping.

Fortunately.

The other side stopped attacking.

Xia Yan looked at the young man he was meeting for the first time with a complicated expression.

He finally recognized the person opposite him.

Although its appearance has changed.

But his tone, expression, and posture were exactly the same as that person's.

Boss Sakaki!

It seems that only Nidoki, the boss of Giovanni, could be trained to this level.

"Surf" is used like a Water-type Pokémon, and "Fire Punch" is used like a Fire-type Pokémon.

Xia Yan couldn't help but smack his lips.

The last time the two met, Xia Yan was in disguise.

Unexpectedly, the person we met this time was actually Sakaki in disguise.

The good thing is that the two of them still didn't say anything and maintained their original tacit understanding.

"Thank you."

Xia Yan said sincerely.

At the same time, a thought that made his heart tremble arose in his mind.

Could it be that Boss Sakaki saw that Xia Yan had dealt with Ma Surge and ruined his plans, and came to teach him a lesson?

Although their identities were not revealed.

But Xia Yan couldn't help but say, "Let me explain, no, I mean, let me make excuses."

The young man that Sakaki was disguised as chuckled softly.

He knew Xia Yan would recognize him.

Since he didn't disguise himself much except for his appearance, it's normal to recognize him. If you couldn't recognize him, wouldn't that mean Xia Yan is incompetent?

He waved his hand.

"He had no hope to begin with. Even if he didn't lose to you, he would have lost to someone else."

Sakaki hadn't placed his bets on Lt. Surge, but Lt. Surge himself was ambitious and wanted to give it a try, so Sakaki didn't stop him.

Xia Yan breathed a slight sigh of relief.

It's good that you're not causing him trouble because of this.

But then, he couldn't help but think again.

What is Boss Sakaki doing here?

Participate in the Masters tournament?

Need some fresh air?

Seemingly noticing Xia Yan's confusion, Sakaki simply smiled and offered no explanation.

Out of the corner of his eye, he saw that Arbok, which Infernape and Xia Yan had used as a target, had quietly slipped away during their previous battle.

The purple tail disappeared into the bushes.

Seeing this scene.

Sakaki's smile widened.

After putting away Nido.

He turned and left.

He also left a message: "Play well in the game."

But the look in Sakaki's eyes for that instant.

Xia Yan still noticed it.

'Is Giovanni planning something during the Masters tournament?'

Is that Arbok, which clearly shouldn't belong to the open area of ​​the Mt. Silver Mountains, related to Giovanni?

Xia Yan quickly shook his head.

Forget it.

If they really want to cause trouble, he doesn't need to worry.

This is the headquarters of the Kanto League, and also the headquarters of the Allied League. It's not his place as one of the Sinnoh Elite Four to worry about this.

However, Sakaki's appearance did indeed awaken him.

This made him realize the problems he had.

This was discovered in a timely and good manner.

Simultaneously.

With Giovanni's help, Infernape was able to completely release its pent-up emotions.

Once Infernape recovers, it should be a Champion-level Pokémon.

and.

It also learned "Great Anger," a move that only Growlithe and Arcanine in their Green Form and Infernape in their Green Form can master.

Mastering "Great Anger" means that Infernape has mastered how to enter the "Enthusiast" state, a state of absolute focus.

For it, the benefits might be more profound than reaching the elite level.

Absolute focus...

Infernape has been able to combine three moves to create a move similar to "Cliff Sword".

Its destructive power was such that even Giovanni's Nidoran couldn't withstand it.

This is only the first time it has been used.

If Xia Yan and Infernape continue to explore and develop its power, it will definitely become even stronger.

Xia Yan felt a surge of warmth in his heart.

I took one last look at Infernape, whose entire body was engulfed in flames that had now dissipated.

With a smirk, he said, "From now on, I'll call you Little Groudon..."

Chapter 25 Xia Yan VS Alchemy Emperor (Part 1)

Day five of the Masters tournament.

The audience's enthusiasm for the Masters tournament remains undiminished.

Instead, it has risen even higher.

Because from that day onwards, the first round ended.

Entering the second round, the contestants were significantly stronger than those in the first round.

Among Xia Yan's group, the first one to play today was not Xia Yan.

It was Kona.

Her opponent.

She is Rika, the gym leader of the Celadon City Gym, who is also from the Kanto region.

A gentle girl who wears a kimono, is skilled at using grass-type Pokémon.

Rika also enjoys considerable fame in Kanto.

Anyone who has challenged the Yuhong Dojo.

Everyone knows that Rika is the kind of person with a very good temper.

Whether she wins or loses, Lijia will offer constructive opinions and suggestions based on her abilities.

Rika's ability to hold the position of Gym Leader in Celadon City, the second largest city in the Kanto region after Saffron City, is quite impressive.

He is slightly weaker than Ma Xueshi.

However, compared to some dojo owners in other regions, he is undoubtedly much stronger.

Unfortunately.

They encountered Lorelei, who was an expert in Ice-type Pokémon.