mchenry-crisis.org Chapter 602 As expected, in the end, the opponent couldn't escape Crimson...
Chapter 602 As expected, in the end, the opponent couldn't escape Crimson...
Chapter 602 As expected, in the end, the opponent couldn't escape Crimson...
The battle in the upper bracket has come to an end.
Qingyu won a resounding 6-1 victory, defeating the defending champion of this tournament, Dante.
At the beginning of the battle, the people of Galar may have found it hard to accept the unbelievable outcome.
But when the competition finally ended, and when Dante walked to the center of the stage with a carefree smile, waving goodbye to the audience who had supported him all along—
People were forced to accept the reality before them.
There are no trainers who are never defeated. Even those two legendary battlers lost to that boy long before.
More important than holding onto victory is maintaining an upward trajectory and not letting temporary wins or losses affect one's mindset.
Perhaps this is what Mr. Dante wanted to express.
At Dan's wave, the first group of spectators quickly stood up, suppressing their sadness as they applauded and cheered for the winner of the match.
Once someone took the lead, the 100,000-seat stands at the Palace Arena quickly erupted in a roar of noise, bursting forth alongside the fireworks that soared into the sky, creating the most unique spectacle of the evening.
"Mr. Dan, you absolutely must fight your way back for the next competition!"
"Now that we've won against our strongest champion, let's keep striving for the championship throne, Qingyu!"
"Go, Teacher Yu!"
Looking at the crowd cheering wildly on the stage, Dan Di's smile became more gratified, and the curve of his lips rose even higher.
"The Galar fans are definitely the best audience in the world."
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"However, it seems my performance is coming to an end."
"The rest is up to you, Qingyu."
After Dan Di finished speaking, he turned around and looked at Qing Yu with his star-studded eyes, revealing an incomparably bold smile.
"Since it carries Miss Zhulan's will, please also include my blessings if you don't mind."
"Win another match, and a new legend will be born."
"When that time comes, I'll be the first to congratulate you!"
"Of course, I have no intention of losing to anyone."
Qingyu nodded.
"So, you can leave it to me with confidence."
"That would be perfect."
Dan Di proactively reached out and clenched his fist, hovering it in the air in front of Qing Yu's line of sight.
"Bang""
Their fists collided lightly, the sound completely drowned out by the fireworks and cheers.
After winning, Qingyu did not return to the players' lounge as usual, but instead quietly went to the front row of the audience through the staff entrance.
After all, it's already the semifinals. After the match between himself and Dandi, all that's left is the internal battle between the two super rookies, Crimson and Azure.
Therefore, a lively venue is more suitable for him than a quiet backstage area.
"Yo, Aoba."
Upon reaching the "family section," Zhu Lan was not seen. Instead, A Du noticed him first and waved to greet him.
"After your match ended, Gadriya took Zhulan and left."
Noticing the fleeting confusion in Qingyu's eyes, Adu smiled and offered an explanation, gesturing for him to come over.
Qingyu's bold "post-match marriage proposal" after the last round of elimination matches left a deep impression on everyone present and completely confirmed the relationship between him and Zhulan.
I heard that after President Yeci finished watching it, he rushed back to the Padiya region overnight, probably because he was eager to start preparing for the handover of the championship.
In this way, neither the Sinnoh nor the Padia participants were present.
With the two from Hoenn also habitually disappearing, the front row of friends and family seats felt strangely deserted.
"Watching your two juniors from the Kanto region grow up, and even you are no match for them anymore, how do you feel now, Lord Wataru?"
Qingyu stepped forward and teased Adu with a smile.
A-Du clearly hadn't expected him to "go all out at face-to-face," and his smile instantly vanished, with even the corners of his mouth twitching slightly.
Why bring up something you shouldn't talk about?
How could he not know that he had just lost to those two brats in the Kanto League, and then was sent out of the knockout stage by Crimson in the Masters Tournament?
Qingyu, that kid, is definitely doing it on purpose!
Adu sighed, a hint of melancholy in his eyes.
"Although I'm very unwilling, but—"
"If you're not as skilled as others, there's nothing to complain about."
"With those two little guys around, the Quartz League won't lack a presence for quite some time to come."
"Speaking of which..."
Adu suddenly realized what was going on and turned to look suspiciously at Qingyu, who had a playful smile on his face.
After frowning and looking him up and down for a long time, he finally realized what was going on, but could only shake his head helplessly: "No wonder."
"I was wondering why those two kids looked so familiar with their moves. Turns out you were the one who taught them."
"That's slander. I never taught them that."
Qingyu patted Adu on the shoulder with a smile, and continued speaking with a smug look that seemed to be straight out of Versailles.
"But, since they're my long-time viewers in my live stream, they've probably picked up a lot of tricks from me."
"I think they both really enjoy innovation. When those amazing tactics are incorporated into the unpredictable battles unique to Kanto, even opponents like the Elite Four will have a headache, right?"
"Adu was speechless."
Because the facts are just as Qingyu said.
Because the Kanto League's overall structure is quite primitive, the Champion Road, built on the mountainside, and the final test require almost a single burst of energy to overcome, making it extremely difficult.
Even so, the two little ones still managed to unleash their fighting spirit and creativity, successfully leaving the old-fashioned Four Heavenly Kings completely bewildered and momentarily questioning their very existence.
First, there's Blue Green, who uses the properties of chlorophyll to play the high-speed hypnotic powder tactic under the Sunny Day system. It's said that he learned this move from Rika, the gym leader of Celadon City, and it's now one of the signature tactics of the Celadon Gym.
As for where this incredible combination technique came from—
No need for further explanation!
Adu glanced at Qingyu, who looked completely innocent, and felt his fist getting slightly hot.
However, compared to Qinglv, that guy Chihong is no weaker.
His gaze shifted to the large screen, where the image of the taciturn boy, whose signature gesture was holding the brim of his baseball cap with one hand, flashed by.
Judging by his attire alone, Crimson is arguably the most stereotypical trainer, completely unremarkable in a crowd.
But this brat, who makes people subconsciously lower their guard, behaves completely differently once he enters the battlefield.
If Green is a clever hunter, it will gradually create an unsolvable trap for its prey —
That crimson battle could be described as "pure".
Every move was perfectly reasonable, even flawless, but by the time the game was halfway through, it was too late to react.
Thinking of this, A-Du couldn't help but smile with relief.
After losing on the road to the championship, he thought he would be extra vigilant and use his years of honed fighting instincts and experience to get revenge.
The result was yet another crushing defeat.
"Those two little guys are very difficult to deal with, no matter who they are."
Adu suddenly turned to Qingyu, who was looking around, and said.
"If we meet in the finals—"
"They will definitely be a good opponent."
"I'm really looking forward to it."
Qingyu smiled slightly, and the conversation abruptly ended with the timely cheers from the audience.
"Look, the contestants from both sides are entering the arena!"
"That spiky-haired kid is so young! He's only just debuted and he's already on the Masters stage?"
"Yes, he performed very well in previous matches, and I heard that his opponent this time is an old rival."
"Green and red, they sound like arch-enemies."
"They're all Yu's fans. Does anyone know that Yu dominated the Masters tournament?"
The noisy and mischievous cheers of the audience were automatically filtered out by Qingyu.
His gaze pierced through the massive protective barrier, looking down at the two boys who had stepped onto the field.
"Listen carefully, Crimson."
On the battlefield, Qinglu pointed at the crimson opposite him, his face full of youthful vigor.
"Today's battle is my revenge against you!"
A little over a month ago in the Kanto League, he had just become the champion and had met Crimson at the League headquarters.
Although he became the champion first, he lost the battle for the championship throne by a single move to this guy who always made him angry.
From 7v7 to 1v1, and the final blow that knocked him unconscious—a punch that went straight to his temple—he still hasn't gotten his revenge!
Qinglu's gaze was fixed ahead, his eyes filled with fighting spirit, and his body even trembled slightly with excitement.
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Crimson didn't speak, but subconsciously pulled her hat brim down.
But Qinglu saw the smile on his lips clearly.
This battle wasn't a no-rules match; Crimson's unreasonable physique was directly banned.
If you want to use your brain...
The advantage lies with me!
"Battle begins!"
Referee Rotom blew his whistle, and both sides simultaneously threw their first Poké Balls.
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"Go, Bangilas!"
Tyranitar and Snorlax, two true heavyweights, appeared together, causing a slight tremor in the ground upon landing.
As a ferocious monster historically known as the "Sandstorm King," Tyranitar immediately caused a sandstorm to rise up as soon as he appeared, significantly reducing visibility in the audience seats.
"Are they planning to use the Sandstorm team this time?"
Qingyu narrowed his eyes, peering through the rising sandstorm at the arena, and subconsciously began to analyze the psychology behind the two players' starting Pokémon.
Tyranitar's pressure is indeed very strong; unless it's facing a Crimson Venusaur, it's almost impossible for it to be easily eliminated.
If you were to add a weakness insurance that would allow it to unleash its maximum combat power—
Are they going to launch a strong fast break right from the start?
The Green team, which has always been known for its steady approach and conservative tactical style, surprisingly chose to go against the grain this time.
On the contrary, Crimson took the initiative and started with Snorlax, using its high HP to test Blue's opening tactics.
Because these two know each other inside and out, did they both realize that if they didn't make changes, their opponents would immediately see through their strategy?
But isn't this also a kind of pre-reading?
Kirby, yawn!
"Bangilas, charge up and kick him down!"
As the lazy Snorlax slowly yawned, Tyranitar, who had already started moving, quickly approached its opponent.
"Bang!"
When the two were almost touching, Bangiras, who had not yet been infected with the drowsiness, suddenly lowered his center of gravity and twisted his body, swinging his not-so-thick thorny tail forward.
The target is Snorlax's legs, which support its body!
Although it was said to be a kick, it seems like the force wasn't applied to the leg.
Qingyu had a lot of pent-up frustration he wanted to vent, but he also had to nervously await the clash between the two sides.
With Tyranitar's strength, if that kick actually hits and throws Snorlax off balance—
The fall is secondary; once it's down, it will be completely unable to fight back and will inevitably face a barrage of fierce, relentless kicks from Bangila.
Is this the principle behind kicking someone down?
It seems quite scientific.
"Kirby?"
Before Snorlax could react to the sudden attack of the green tail, its muscle memory-formed body prepared itself and it plopped down on the ground.
"boom-!"
Another layer of dust was stirred up on the ground, and the arena seemed to be on the verge of collapse at the very beginning of the battle, thanks to Snorlax's rampage.
However, the effect was excellent.
Because it was sitting down, Tyranitar's tail whip struck Snorlax's round, large stomach, narrowly avoiding a vital joint.
Even with Tyranitar's fighting power, it would be almost impossible for it to easily defeat Snorlax with such an offensive.
After a brief exchange, the outcome seemed acceptable to both sides.
"Come back, Bangilas!"
Without a second thought, Qinglu immediately made the most correct judgment.
As a weather setter, it has done its job of activating the sandstorm, while also taking a hit at Snorlax's stamina.
As for the state of dozing off —
Once you're substituted, it's as if nothing happened.
No matter how you look at it, it's a win-win situation.
The same applies to crimson.
His Snorlax is already tough and resilient, so it doesn't matter if it gets hit. As long as it can stay healthy on the field, he has achieved his goal.
Qingyu nodded repeatedly.
Sure enough, their talents were fully revealed after only a year of traveling together.
Although neither side seems to have suffered a loss, they have actually revealed some tactical intentions.
The battle between these two large Pokémon was stylistically very different from the very beginning.
And this was just their test.
"Go, Heracross!"
Blue Feather was somewhat surprised by Blue Feather's choice of his second Pokémon.
However, it is also quite reasonable.
Since Tyranitar was deployed earlier, it means that Blue and Green's strategy for this match is to launch a strong offensive and rely on the Pokémon's powerful suppression to quickly resolve the battle.
Being able to flexibly adjust one's starting Pokémon based on different opponents is an absolute luxury for a young person who has only been a trainer for a year, and is extremely rare even in the history of trainers.
After all, not everyone has an entire Oak Research Laboratory to nurture role models as their support team, protecting and protecting them.
The turquoise color is probably unique.
"Heracross, use close combat!"
"Wow!"
Heracross, with its insect wings spread, launched itself out like a cannonball, and in an instant, it swung its heavy fist at Snorlax.
Because it was still sitting, it had no chance of dodging this iron fist!
Even Snorlax wouldn't be able to escape unscathed after being hit twice by powerful moves that were effective against it.
but----
The smile on his flushed face did not fade.
"Kirby".
"Double the return."
"Kirby—!"
Facing the onslaught of its formidable opponent, Snorlax remained completely unfazed, its body already prepared to withstand the attack head-on.
When Heracross's punch finally came, Snorlax, who was prepared in advance, immediately puffed out its belly, trying to use its fat to absorb some of the opponent's force!
It succeeded.
Hercules's powerful punch was sucked into his stomach, and the strange sensation, as if he had hit a fluid, made him feel vaguely uneasy.
The next moment—
"Kirby!!!"
Snorlax, its body compressed to its limit by the force, roared suddenly, and the force that had previously spread out within its body strangely rebounded from the bottom.
Using the surging force, Snorlax grabbed Heracross, who was right in front of him, with both hands. He completely lost his balance and fell heavily forward!
"Trading injury for injury?"
Qingyu blinked, and through the sandstorm, he could only vaguely see Snorlax's figure almost embedded in the ground.
They were really into their fight, coming up with all sorts of little tricks right from the start.
It is quite interesting, though.
But that's not the point.
I need to study this carefully. This is a way to prepare for tomorrow's final and gather as much information as possible about my opponents!
A few seconds later, as the panting Snorlax struggled to his feet, Heracross, who had just entered the arena, had already rolled his eyes back, his body almost flattened by the opponent's terrifying weight.
"Come back, you've done enough."
Green recalled his Pokémon, and his first Poké Ball on the big screen went dark.
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Red followed suit, returning the Snorlax, which had performed a great service but was no longer in good health, to its Poké Ball.
Although sleeping can quickly restore Snorlax's stamina, and staying on the field is not out of the question, it will give Blue some time to prepare.
Having established an early advantage, Crimson continued their unusually steady style, striving to snowball their slight lead.
Until victory.
In the time that followed, the two arch-rivals, who knew each other very well, staged a battle of wits.
"Super Armored Rhino, finishes off the opponent with a horn drill!"
"Abu, use See Through to Dodge."
"That's exactly what I've been waiting for!"
"Super Armored Rhinoceros, use Super Horn Strike!"
"Alakazam, regenerate!"
"Bulbasaur, Sleep Powder."
"Use teleportation!"
"Now! Smash it and interrupt it!"
"In a seemingly hopeless situation, Qinglv's Tyranitar pulled off an incredible comeback, successfully defeating two opponents in a row!"
Although I collapsed from exhaustion, I managed to bring the scales back to their original balance!
"The score is 5-5. Both sides are now unable to battle. They must simultaneously switch in their last Pokémon for a desperate fight!"
Hearing the passionate voices coming from the commentary booth, Qingyu couldn't help but feel a little emotional.
There aren't many well-known memes among Pokémon players, but Bluegreen's "five-minute champion" definitely deserves a place among them.
But jokes aside, if you really think that green vegetables are someone else's problem.
At least in today's battle between crimson and cyan, the strength of both sides is almost evenly matched.
Even Qingyu herself felt—
In terms of sheer excitement, this match might even surpass his previous battle with Dan Di.
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Both players had fought to the last drop of ammunition and supplies, and now they only had their last breath and one last trump card left to win.
Even though it hasn't been officially announced, it's already an open secret.
"Go, Pikachu!"
"I choose you, Charizard!"
Both sides tacitly chose to save their most trusted partners for last, adding a bit more suspense to the final 1v1 round.
"Charizard vs. Pikachu —"
Adu pondered for a moment, then sighed.
"It's far inferior in every aspect."
"Even Red's unreasonable Pikachu would be at a disadvantage when facing Charizard with its Mega Evolution form."
"One big Flame Burst and Pikachu would be taken care of immediately."
"That's not necessarily true."
Qingyu suddenly spoke, immediately attracting Adu's attention.
What he didn't know was that the Pikachu family also has Mega Evolution forms, and sometimes two of them can be found at the same time.
However, even disregarding the timeline, the Pikachu in Crimson, which had not yet evolved into Raichu, could not possibly achieve both evolution and Mega Evolution in one go.
But since Crimson still dares to show a confident smile at this moment, it means that he must have anticipated this step.
The outcome will depend on who can see further ahead.
"Charizard, Mega Evolution!"
Without hesitation, Green immediately gripped the Key Stone the moment Charizard appeared, letting its body be engulfed by the glow of evolution.
Only a gaze remained fixed on the crimson figure.
I've been looking forward to this match against you at the highest level for a full ten years!
From initially looking down on you to now needing to look up to you, I have indeed learned a lot from you.
so----
Now, accept my "repayment of kindness" with grace, Crimson!
"roar--!
Amidst the white light, the fire-breathing dragon unleashed a deafening roar, its astonishing aura not only stirring up the sand and gravel in the underground pits but also causing a scorching sun to temporarily appear above the palace arena at dusk!
"As expected, spraying Y is his pride."
Qingyu was not surprised by his choice; in fact, she found it exceptionally reasonable.
Although he often says things like "I can even give up my soul for victory," Qinglu is actually much prouder than anyone else.
If he cannot defeat Crimson with his own Y-spray in a fair and square manner and complete the most magnificent revenge, it will not be a perfect victory for him.
The youthful spirit is fully displayed in Qinglu at this moment!
Similarly, the same applies to the crimson side.
Qinglv's pride will indeed drive him to make the most "righteous" choice.
After lowering his head and seemingly muttering something, Crimson suddenly raised his arm, flipped the brim of his hat 180 degrees, revealing his gray eyes filled with starlight.
"The outcome is now decided."
After a bold laugh, Crimson, while being engulfed by the evolutionary glow on the Green side, proactively raised his hand to reveal the inconspicuous gemstone bracelet on his wrist.
"Pikachu, let's dance!"
As the white light gradually faded, it was Crimson's turn to shine with golden light, along with the Pikachu in front of him.
"Is that... a Z-Move?"
A-Du blinked, looking quite surprised.
Even though the Galar region revised the rules specifically for better viewing, and spared no expense in creating a special stage where anyone could freely use any ability—
But where did he get the Z-pure crystal from?
"I heard that Professor Oak's cousin, who teaches in Alola, has also come to Galar to watch the competition."
"Professor Oak is the support team for Blue Green during this Masters Tournament, so Red naturally needs a senior who can assist him as well."
A seemingly unrelated remark from Qingyu made Adu suddenly realize something.
"Tsk, they still have some tricks up their sleeve even though they've made it to the semifinals."
"No wonder he's a little guy who learned from you!"
"Thank you for your concession."
Qingyu responded with a smile, her gaze never leaving the field.
At this moment, the two people and the two Pokémon on the field only had eyes for each other, and the sparks generated by the collision of their gazes alone made the venue boil over.
Almost simultaneously, the two shouted, "Charizard, Explosive Flame!"
"Pikachu, Z-Move!"
"Pikachu Pikachu's Special Attack!"
Soaring in the sky, Y-jet absorbed all the solar energy, converting all the heat into concentrated flames that almost overflowed from its mouth, before suddenly expelling it all at once.
The crimson flames transformed into a fire dragon, which ignited the atmosphere as it sped along, continuously emitting intense explosions in the air that were close to those of an airburst!
As the ultimate move of the Fire Pokémon, this move is powerful enough to wipe out any opponent in front of it!
However, Pikachu, which shimmered with golden light beneath the ground, was not afraid of it in the slightest. Its resolute gaze was fixed on the sky, and it suddenly took a deep breath before the flames attacked.
"Pikachu"
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"mound!!!"
Under the full pressure, Pikachu's cheek sacs immediately erupted with a terrifying electric current.
After undergoing three changes, the color of the lightning transformed from a golden flash into a bright orange-red hue, colliding with the fire dragon from below!
Rumble—!
The aftershocks from the violent impact slammed into the massive defensive barrier, the sound waves exceeding one hundred decibels piercing the eardrums, leaving only a dazzling white light before one's eyes.
Qingyu subconsciously closed her eyes, and only opened them again after the light gradually faded.
The fire-breathing dragon that had been soaring through the sky had fallen, and on the ground, a tiny but unyielding and disheveled figure struggled to stay upright, its face remaining unchanged despite being burned all over.
"I lost."
Qinglu shook her head helplessly, but her face did not turn ugly because of the failure. Instead, she showed a relieved smile.
"Looks like you really are the better one."
"Pikachu!!!"
Red didn't hear the voice from the other side at all, because he had already stepped into the arena, grabbed Pikachu who was holding on by sheer willpower, and fed it a berry.
"Super Charizard Y is unable to battle!"
Referee Lotom appeared in time and delivered the verdict.
"All of Blue and Green's Pokémon are unable to battle, therefore..."
"The winner of this match is Crimson!"
"Next, he will enter the final stage of the Masters Tournament, where he will compete with the previously qualified Qingyu for the coveted title of 'Strongest Trainer'!"
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