This Ship would take 40 hours to get from Kanto to Hoenn so that Alex has decided to go to the arena of this ship so that his Pokemon's skills wouldn't get rusty.
But Alex didn't expect to find a gym leader there. or rather, a future gym leader.
Flannery doesn't look more than 17 and isn't a gym leader yet. Although she will probably take over the gym from her grandfather in a year or two.
Alex had no idea when Flannery would take over the gym, but from the level and potential of her Pokemon, she should be strong enough for it very soon or even right now.
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Pokémon: Torkoal
LV: 53
Type: Fire
Abilities: Shell Armor (hidden ability)
Gender: Male
Potential: Shallow Diamond (1%)
Moves:
- Ember, Smog, Withdraw, Rapid Spin, Fire Spin, Smokescreen, Flame Wheel, Curse, Lava Plume, Body Slam, Protect [E], Flamethrower [E], Iron Defense, Amnesia [E], Flail, Heat Wave, Shell Smash [E], Inferno [E],
- ( Perfect Talent) Overheat [M], ( Perfect Talent) Sunny Day [M],
- (TM) Solar Beam [E], (TM) Earthquake [E], (TM) Facade, (TM) Toxic
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Pokémon: Gyarados
LV: 50
Type: Water/Flying
Abilities: Intimidate
Gender: Male
Potential: Shallow Gold (56%)
Move:
- Tackle, Bite, Leer, Twister, Ice Fang, Aqua Tail, Scary Face, Dragon Rage, Crunch [E], Hydro Pump [E]
- (Innate Talent) Tackle [E], (Innate Talent) Thrash [M], (Innate Talent) Splash
- (TM) Protect, (TM) Facade, (TM) Surf [E], (TM) IceBeam, (TM) Earthquake [E], (TM) Substitute
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Alex was surprised when he saw the information about Flannery's ace Pokemon. It not only had a high level but also an SS rank potential.
Compared to Misty's Ace Pokemon, Flannery's Ace Pokemon is a real trump card.
Flannery battled another elite-level trainer who looked like he was in his mid-twenties.
The other elite trainer only had one level 50 Pokemon, so the fight was extremely dull and predictable. even with his Type advantage.
Flannery, who had won, didn't show a happy expression but a dissatisfied expression.
She looked around the arena and then said in a loud voice, "If there are any other elite trainers on this ship, come and fight me if you're not too cowardly."
Elite trainers aren't very rare, but elite trainers with mid-elite Pokemon are relatively rare, and it wasn't very likely that another trainer of that level would be found on this ship.
Even though there are many elite trainers on this ship, only Alex was stronger than Flannery.
Alex thought for a moment before starting to walk towards Flannery.
to become a friend of Flannery, who will become a Gym leader in Hoenn in the future, may come in handy in the future.
While he doesn't necessarily need more connection in Hoenn, it's never wrong to make too many "friends".
Alex showed a soft smile that he had practiced in a mirror for hours as he said, " Good morning. My name is Alex and I would love to have a Pokemon fight with you."
Flannery, seeing that Alex didn't look much older than her, gave a disdainful expression as she said, "Even though I said elite-level trainer, I don't really want to waste my shows on low-level elite trainers. If you don't have a mid-elite level Pokemon I won't accept your challenge. I don't have time to fight weaklings."
Alex, who heard this, didn't get angry but got a little puzzled when he thought 'Is this my luck or are almost all future young gym leaders extremely arrogant? Brock, Misty, and now Flannery. All were extremely arrogant and confident in their talent. Is that the curse of special geniuses in this world.? No wait... Jasmine wasn't arrogant although she had self-confidence in her skills.'
Although Alex was a bit annoyed by Flannery's words, he wasn't really angry. after all, she hadn't insulted him or said anything that would actually annoy him.
Alex looked Flannery straight in the eye as he said, "I was in the top 8 in this year's Kanto Champion Tournament."
Flannery showed a surprised expression when she heard that.
She only watches the Hoenn Champion Tournament each year and no other Champion tournaments from the other regions, but she still knew that the level of each champion tournament is roughly the same in each region.
She knew how strong a trainer has to be on average to be in the top 8 of the tournament.
Flannery herself would probably, on average, only a number of 9 or 10 get if she entered the Champion Turner.
Although Torkoal is relatively strong, she has no other Pokemon that is as strong. Her second-strongest Pokemon is only at level 51.
Flannery looked at Alex with a new expression of respect once she realized how strong Alex is.
"Ohh, you're so strong. Why don't you say that from the start? and why do you show such a weak expression when you're so strong? Is that a trick?
Ahh, I understand it must be a tactic to appear weak and then use full power to defeat the prey. I see you are...No, wait. I haven't introduced myself yet. I am Flannery. ...."
Alex showed another confused expression as he looked at Flannery.
'What the hell is wrong with this girl? once she understood how strong I was, her expression and kindness towards me became unrecognizable to the girl before. do you only respect strong trainers? And why didn't she stop talking? .... really What the hell is wrong with this girl?'
Alex, slowly losing patience, interrupted Flannery's life story "So, do you accept my invitation? I will use Pokemon that have a similar level to yours so you don't have to worry."
Flannery, hearing this, displayed an offended expression as she replied, "Uh... Dare not underestimate me, though I have been a trainer for a short time! I still have the skills inherited from my grandfather and I'm no pushover."
Alex replied with a slightly confused expression, "What..when did I say you were weak?. I only have many Pokemon at a similar level to your Pokemon and I wanted to use this fight to train them against a strong opponent."
That was no flattery and the real thoughts of Alex.
Flannery gave a surprised expression and then a smile. "Ohh.. is that so?. well, what format do you want to fight in?"
Alex said with a small smile, "2 vs 2 would be best."
Kingdra and Zweilous have little experience in a trainer vs trainer fight and both were of comparable level to Flannery's Pokemon so Alex planned to use these two Pokemon in this two vs two.
Flannery flashed a smile as well "Sound Good. Let's do it."
Alex and Flannery enter the arena and activate the energy shield that protects the trainers and spectators from under-champion-level attacks.
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