On the field, Infernape stood firmly on the ground, while behind him, Electivire was already scorched, with half of its body turned black.
The outcome was already clear, with Infernape standing until the end. Although his condition wasn't great either, compared to Electivire, he was in much better shape.
Yuji slowly loosened his clenched fist and let out a heavy sigh. Even though he had somewhat anticipated it, he couldn't help but sigh when the final result was in front of him.
Even against Ash, he couldn't gain an advantage, although this battle was somewhat different from previous ones. At least this battle dealt significant injury to Infernape.
After Infernape activated Super Blaze, the battle quickly turned one-sided. Without that absurd Fierce Fire, Yuji might have even won.
However, even winning this battle wouldn't be very exciting; after all, Infernape is only at a Professional Senior Level!
His Electivire was at Gym Advanced Level, a whole major level difference, yet it was beaten like this. If he didn't know it was because of Ash's strength, Yuji might have found a hole to bury himself in.
After all, if he couldn't win with such a level difference, what kind of Trainer was he?
"Come back, Electivire." Yuji took out the Pokeball to recall Electivire, then gave a helpless smile to the Pokeball in his hand: "You've done great, Electivire. It's my fault for the poor command. Don't worry, I'll make sure we become stronger together in the future. Leave the rest to your teammates."
After consoling an Electivire that might not hear him, Yuji took out a new Pokeball and unhesitatingly tossed it onto the field: "Go, Gengar!"
"Genga!" Yuji's fifth Pokemon, Gengar!
"Come back, Infernape!" On Ash's side, he also recalled Infernape. While Infernape is formidable in cross-level battles, the downside is quite obvious. If the opponent requires him to activate Super Blaze to defeat them, then Infernape can only fight one battle.
After using Super Blaze, Infernape wouldn't have the strength for a second battle unless it was to sacrifice himself to weaken the opponent and set the stage for the next Pokemon.
However, when Ash has a chance to win, he wouldn't let Infernape do such a thing. Even if Infernape doesn't mind, that guy... loves nothing more than battling until the very last moment, even if it means exhaustion, even if it means fighting without consciousness.
But it's better to avoid actions that harm the body.
"Thanks, Infernape, have a good rest. Next, I'll leave it to your big sister!" Ash also thanked Infernape and took out his next Pokeball, his fifth Pokemon: "It's decided, Gardevoir!!"
"Bang!" With a flash of light, the enchanting blue-haired Gardevoir, clad in a white dress, appeared on the field.
"Garde~" Upon appearing, Gardevoir first looked around, then cast a slightly resentful glance at Ash.
Embarrassed, Ash scratched his head: "Ahem, I didn't purposely not let you battle, but you see, opponents in the Orange Archipelago mostly didn't require you, or their level was much higher. There just wasn't a chance for you to step in!"
That resentful sound from Gardevoir was a complaint, questioning why she hadn't been allowed to battle even once since arriving in the Orange Archipelago!
Although she stayed by Ash's side, enjoying his care and warmth, she, too, loved battling!
Beneath her beautiful and delicate exterior lies a heart that loves to fight!
But she hadn't battled even once recently. She was mostly caring for others in Ash's team, like Lapras and Crystal Onix, mostly training them.
After all, with psychic Pokemon helping in training, it can be twice as effective for half the effort. Many tasks done with superpower simplify and ease a lot.
She, one of the big three, ended up being a coach!!
Therefore, Gardevoir harbored a bit of resentment in her heart. Despite it not being much, it was still there.
Like now, she came out complaining to Ash — finally letting me battle?
To this, Ash was also helpless. In the Orange Archipelago, he did encounter opponents, but aside from Lorelei, frankly speaking, they were all small fries!
Even if he wanted Gardevoir to battle, there was no room for her to step in!
Just entering the field, her mere presence could overwhelm the opponent. How could you fight like that?
Thus, since arriving in the Orange Archipelago, Gardevoir hadn't battled. Facing Yuji now finally allowed her to stretch a bit.
"A differently-colored Gardevoir? This must be one of your core members, right, Ash?" The entrance of the differently-colored Gardevoir amazed the audience, including Yuji.
Gardevoir was already a beautiful Pokemon, and a differently-colored Gardevoir was even more so. Blue-haired big sister looked better than the green-haired one!