"Tsk, Master Natsuhiko is so cunning."
"What do you know? This is strategy."
"But this strategy..."
"This is Master Natsuhiko, is this your first time watching his match?"
...
"Ampharos, Discharge!"
Little Ju'Er reacted quickly and immediately commanded Ampharos to attack again.
However.
This time Eevee's eyes glimmered cunningly, its body transformed into a white light, swiftly exiting the scene.
Allowing Ampharos's attack to miss.
"Natsuhiko's Eevee is skilled at seizing opportunities. It used 'Takeover' to avoid this attack, and the next Pokémon Natsuhiko sends out is... Latios!!"
Wow—!!
The audience was in an uproar.
Latios?!
Divine Beast?!
Is this the 'Hero of Truth'?
Will there be Reshiram in the finals?
This is Natsuhiko's first time in a competition, in front of so many people, sending out Latios.
"Oss!!"
Latios was excited upon entering the field.
Natsuhiko had told it yesterday that it would be participated today, which made it nearly sleepless last night.
It could finally fight openly, representing Natsuhiko in battle!
"Focus your spirit," Natsuhiko reminded.
Latios understood.
It was just excited, but that didn't mean it was not calm.
'As sister said, battling under the watchful eyes of so many people makes the heart race.'
Latios sliced through the field like a jet, scattering shimmering and hard "Dragon Scale" all over the ground.
Its speed was enhanced.
It was only then that Little Ju'Er finally reacted.
Her expression became extremely serious.
Natsuhiko wasn't holding back, this was his strategy!
Latios, which had gained two 'meditation' boosts, was not to be underestimated.
"Ampharos, Thunder!"
Rumble—
A golden bolt of lightning burst forth from Ampharos, its mighty power lighting up the entire battlefield.
Yet Latios drove the air stream surrounding it, further increasing its speed.
With a twist mid-air, it cleverly avoided this attack.
"A beautiful spin and such fast speed! Under the enhancement of 'Scale Shot' and 'Tailwind', Latios's speed is faster than lightning!"
Latios squinted.
The tactics it had practiced were finally being used in the competition.
Dodging 'Thunder', it charged straight at Ampharos, emitting a milky white light from its mouth.
Clean Radiance!
Little Ju'Er's expression was grave.
With Latios's current speed, using low-accuracy Electric-type Techniques was another mistake she made.
But such agile Latios.....
Ampharos, hit by 'Clean Radiance', retreated in pain, showing some scorched marks.
The boost from two rounds of 'meditation' was too apparent, the technique's power was tremendous.
Special Defense was also reduced.
Little Ju'Er's gaze was firmly locked onto Latios, Ampharos's chances were dwindling.
Suddenly.
As Latios finished one attack, traced an arc in the air, when it was at a critical point in direction adjustment unable to maneuver quickly.
"It's now! Ampharos, Dragon's Fluctuation!"
Seizing the moment Latios was adjusting its direction.
Blue-purple energy erupted, Ampharos used its maximum strength.
"Ampharos's timing is also quite precise! Latios is in the midst of direction adjustment, this is a great opportunity!!"
Boom!!
Energy clashed and exploded in the air.
Ampharos had obtained one Special Attack boost, if this Dragon's Fluctuation hit, Latios would definitely feel it.
But, did it hit?
Little Ju'Er and the audience alike watched the smoke and dust resulting from the explosion in the air.
Only to see.
Latios swaying with special rhythm, only stained with a bit of dust, its eyes remaining bright.
"Beautiful! Cleverly using 'Dragon Dance' to forcibly interrupt its flying direction in mid-air, Ampharos's prediction failed!"
Swoosh!
Counterattacking with 'Dragon Breath', accurately striking the weary Ampharos still gasping for breath.
Latios's body abruptly halted, hovering in the center of the field, receiving cheers from the audience.
A deep breath.
"Oss——!!"
Seeing Latios unleash itself with abandon, Natsuhiko smiled too.
It has been hidden for so long, you've been wronged, now let loose properly today... Natsuhiko thought to himself.
"Ampharos has lost its ability to battle!" The referee lowered the flag.
"Please have Little Ju'Er send out the second Pokémon!"
Little Ju'Er somewhat dazedly retrieved Ampharos, looked up at Natsuhiko and Latios.
The corner of her mouth slowly rose.
She gave a sweet smile.
This is how it should be.
Immediately, she threw out the second Advanced Ball.
Luxray!
Lance in the players' seat couldn't help but shake his head.
"Allowing Latios to gain so much boost, Natsuhiko is directly sweeping the team."
"The opponent's strength is not weak either. It's already holding back that Senior Natsuhiko didn't send out Beedrill and the others. This team sweep is the tactical result, it's normal." Kona said thoughtfully.
Lance looked at Kona confidently.
Double standards?
When Natsuhiko sweeps the team it's normal, when I go a bit harsh...?
"Mm." Hilona nodded in agreement.
Lance pressed his lips and didn't speak further.
You all outnumber me.