Chương 36: Chapter 36: Adventure Island Club
"Esteemed Challenger, you will be the first challenger in the next round of the Battle Arena. Please proceed to the contestant area and prepare yourself," the attendant said respectfully.
"Alright, thank you."
"I would also like to buy a spectator ticket; please give me a good position, thank you."
Ryoma took the challenge number tag and then purchased a spectator ticket, which was naturally for Ishi Akira.
"Take this spectator ticket and watch me show off my great power in the arena!"
"If I succeed in the challenge, it'll be a 100,000 yen prize. I've said it before, powerful trainers earn money quickly!"
Ryoma gave Ishi Akira a thumbs-up, and with a look of gratitude on the latter's face, he walked toward the Contestant Area.
Although it was already past 9 P.M., the arena was filled with people, and countless cheers resonated throughout the venue.
Ryoma looked up at the stage and found that the battle was nearing its conclusion.
The Champion's Pokémon was a Graveler, while the Challenger's Pokémon was a Weepinbell, which had the type advantage.
However, despite Weepinbell's type advantage, its mobility was significantly lacking, and it quickly fell to Graveler's Rollout moves.
Ryoma glanced at Graveler before looking away, beginning to rest his eyes.
His opponent was the Champion for the next round, and as the first Challenger, there wasn't much to prepare for; he would just have to see how things played out!
...
As time passed, this round of the Champion match soon concluded. Under the host's passionate commentary, the next round of the Champion match was about to begin.
As the first Challenger, Ryoma naturally stepped onto the stage, waiting for the Champion to release their Pokémon.
"Go, Primeape!"
Without keeping Ryoma waiting long, the opposing Champion tossed out a Poké Ball, and a lively Primeape appeared in the arena, full of energy.
"Primeape, huh? This is a tough opponent!"
Ryoma's gaze sharpened slightly, and he took out a Poké Ball to release Sandshrew.
Instantly, Sandshrew's unique green figure attracted the attention of the entire arena, though most of the audience looked on not with admiration, but with a hint of ridicule.
"A green Sandshrew? Looks like we have another filler! Primeape, teach it a lesson!" The Champion glanced at Sandshrew and casually ordered, completely unconcerned.
"Playing the fool to catch the tiger is indeed enjoyable." Seeing the expression of his opponent, Ryoma couldn't help but chuckle to himself, then commanded, "Sandshrew, use Rollout!"
"Next!"
At the same time, Primeape also sprang into action, charging directly at Sandshrew with its hands glowing white, unleashing the Fighting-type move Karate Chop!
Clearly, Primeape intended to use its strength to forcibly stop Sandshrew's Rollout.
Ryoma's expression changed slightly at this. If Primeape successfully prevented the Rollout, Sandshrew would be in danger.
After all, Sandshrew's current capabilities were entirely based on the strength of its moves, and if it came down to a comparison of physical attributes, it probably wouldn't even qualify as intermediate.
"Sandshrew, use Rollout and Sand Attack, and don't let the opponent get close to you!"
However, Ryoma had already prepared a countermeasure for this attempt to crush Rollout with physical prowess.
As Sandshrew rolled forward, it entered a state of multitasking, and Ground-type energy surged throughout its body. Countless grains of sand began to appear, sweeping forward with the Rollout attack as if like raging waves in the sea!
Primeape, charging in to attack, lost its footing and was quickly engulfed by the vast clouds of sand, resembling a lone boat lost at sea. Its figure began to sway precariously, but it barely managed to steady itself, raising its hands in front to shield against the fierce winds accompanying the wave of sand!
"This is Sand Attack?"
"This power is too strong!"
"This level of power can rival a Flying-type Gust, and with the sand cloud, the strength will only increase!"
"What a terrifying attack! Can Sand Attack really be used like this?"
Instantly, the audience, witnessing the formidable power of Rollout combined with Sand Attack, displayed expressions of astonishment.
Since Pokémon Civilization had only integrated into society for three short years, everyone was still at a superficial stage of move development. It was rare for them to see such an application of Sand Attack, and they were filled with wonder.
"The method of using this Sand Attack is similar to the 'Whirlwind of Sand' developed by the Stone Quarry. With the boost from Rollout, it might even be stronger than just the plain Whirlwind of Sand!"
"A combination move of Rollout and Sand Attack?"
"This Sandshrew has already mastered the art of multitasking; it seems this challenger is not to be underestimated!"
Meanwhile, the champions from Adventure Island Club were also watching this match, their expressions looking very serious.
This challenger's strength was already very close to theirs; perhaps the first successful challenger in these past several months would be born from this battle!
"Primeape, use Rage!"
Amidst the heated discussions in the crowd, the Champion suddenly spoke.
Primeape immediately let out a furious roar, its body bursting with rage from accumulating emotions due to continuous attacks. It punched forward with all its strength, producing a sound that ripped through the air and shattering the swirling dust ahead!
Sizzle!
Just as Primeape cleared the dust, Sandshrew charged in using Rollout, its body scraping against the sand on the ground, creating a harsh, grating sound.
Boom!
After Primeape broke through the dust, before it could catch its breath, Sandshrew's Rollout was already upon it, taking advantage of the cover.
In the next moment, a sharp pain shot through Primeape's whole body as it felt itself flying through the air, reaching a zero-point before crashing down hard!
"Primeape, get it together! The opponent is coming again!"
Upon hearing its trainer's shout, Primeape's eyes suddenly focused.
In that moment, the powerful physical capability of the Fighting-type Pokémon was evident as Primeape managed to steady itself in mid-air, using its strength to adjust its posture.
At the same time, Sandshrew's Rollout reached them, but in a split second, Primeape's hands suddenly enveloped in Fighting-type energy and embraced Sandshrew in a holding position.
"Great! Execute Seismic Toss just like that!" The Champion was overjoyed at this sight and decisively issued the command.
Roar!
With a fierce roar, Primeape was instantly surrounded by white light. Then, leaning back, it quickly rolled backward while holding Sandshrew, continuing with the momentum from the Rollout!
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