It turns out that the decision to use the Master rules for the final match was unsuccessful.
Because apart from a few, most of the audience couldn't understand it.
Even the host didn't quite understand it.
Such a competition system is ultimately more suitable for appearing in the Masters.
Moreover.
Natsuhiko felt that arranging such grand competition rules was like an opportunity for him to take advantage.
And quite a big advantage at that.
However.
This did not hinder the enthusiasm of the audience.
They only knew that they had watched such a grand event, the final match was over.
Cheering was right, shouting was right.
Until the following months, when "professional" explanations appeared intermittently online and on TV, using slow-motion interpretations to overly analyze the inner thoughts of Natsuhiko and Hilona, and overly dissect their tactics, the audience finally truly understood.
Looking at it this way, it seems like there was no problem with the competition side's rule adjustments.
Because it made the already highly popular competition maintain its heat for a longer time.
"All six Pokémon of contestant Hilona have lost their ability to fight, so the winner is contestant Natsuhiko!!! The Champion of this 'Island Competition' is—Natsuhiko!!!"
Boom!!
Fireworks exploded with the host's announcement.
Gorgeous fireworks, even during the day, painted the sky in brilliant colors.
A "golden rain" fell everywhere.
Falling on everyone.
Increasing the "sense of participation" for the audience and contestants.
In this atmosphere.
Natsuhiko and Hilona walked towards the center of the arena in momentum.
Both had smiles on their faces, Natsuhiko with a slight smile, Hilona with a relieved chuckle.
In general, their moods were not bad.
They gently embraced.
It was then that Natsuhiko realized, Hilona was really tall.
Without wearing high heels, her head was actually right beside his nose; with high heels, she might even be taller than him.
Smelling the gunpowder smoke that filled the entire arena, and the faint fragrance emanating from Hilona's golden hair.
Natsuhiko decisively chose the fragrance.
Took a breath to dilute the unpleasant smell of gunpowder.
Realizing Natsuhiko's action, Hilona's charming face blushed slightly, releasing the hug.
They looked, without speaking.
But quickly smiled in momentum again.
Natsuhiko was comparatively carefree, laughing loudly with an open mouth.
Hilona was relatively reserved, covering her mouth.
Golden confetti landed on both of them, mostly sliding to the ground, with a few sticking to their clothes and hair.
"Natsuhiko."
"Hmm?"
"You are really strong," Hilona said sincerely.
Almost everyone defeated by Natsuhiko in this competition would say this.
Others saying it didn't make him feel much, but hearing Hilona say it made him feel a sense of accomplishment.
Why, you ask.
Perhaps because Hilona will become a Champion in the future.
And a beautiful Champion at that.
Seeming to understand the faint confusion and a hint of longing in Hilona's eyes.
Natsuhiko smiled and said, "Want to learn? I can teach you."
Indeed.
Hearing this, Hilona's already bright eyes became even brighter.
"Sure!"
Hilona couldn't learn Natsuhiko's dual-core system, nor was it quite suitable.
Because without psychic power to organize and command, the structure of dual-core tactics couldn't be commanded by the reaction speed of ordinary people.
The complexity of one plus one represents a geometric increase in collaboration and tactics.
But a single-core system is possible.
Hilona's Gardevoir and Natsuhiko's Alakazam can be said to have the same origin.
Gardevoir can also awaken the Fairy type, learn "Thin Mist," and it's like it was cut from the same mold as Alakazam.
So if Hilona wants to learn, Natsuhiko doesn't mind teaching her how to construct a single-core with Gardevoir.
But for dual-core, Natsuhiko's model doesn't suit her, she needs to find a new breakthrough.
But today Hilona's idea was actually very good.
If Garchomp's "Sandstorm" is performed well, there is a pseudo-dual-core.
Pseudo-dual-core is still dual-core.
Natsuhiko can also provide some constructive opinions and suggestions.
Specifically, it's up to Hilona herself.
"Tsk tsk, I've temporarily decided, in the future, I would rather play rotation matches with Natsuhiko than unlimited matches, he's way ahead of us, in terms of lineup construction, we're just..." Flint looked at the two embracing in the arena.
Seeing Hilona like this, he thought he wouldn't be much better off himself.
"Brother?" Kona added with a smile.
Brother?
Lance chuckled twice.
"My thinking is just the opposite, the more difficult it is, the more we have to fight, by fighting more, we can understand his tactics thoroughly and construct our own lineup better."
"Makes sense, then just play unlimited," Flint immediately changed his tune.
Kona: "..."
So realistic?
Only upon seeing Flint's expression did Kona realize.
Flint was joking before, the words afterward were true.
Nobody here admits defeat easily, how could they give up just because they're a little behind.
The more frustrating, the more courageous, that's their direction.
Smooth sailing wouldn't be a good thing for them, today Natsuhiko made them clearly aware of their shortcomings.
Dare not speak for anything else.
When they become Champions and Kings, they definitely won't be weaker than the originals.
Kona clenched her fist, "Yes! Whenever there's nothing to do, practice lineups with Senior Natsuhiko, can't fall too far behind."
Lance and Flint gave her a thumbs up simultaneously.
Heroes think alike.
Natsuhiko, are you ready to give us a "make-up lesson"?