Chapter 582 Potential of Latios

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With the sound of Natsu falling, the red-eyed Pokémon, who was covered in heavy armor, walked out of the forest step by step.

It didn't move very fast, but every step was steady and firm, and it was extremely terrifying just by looking at it.

"Rhydon." Lance said earnestly.

Natsu glanced at Rhydon's delicate head with threaded sharp spikes. "The Characteristic Trait is 'Rock Head.'"

Characteristics like this, can be seen from how it looks.

The Characteristic function of "Rock Head" is to allow for some moves like "Take Down" which will return a certain amount of damage to oneself, without taking reflected damage itself.

Lance looked at the three Pokemon in front of him.

"It's a bit complicated."

Natsu didn't mind this, because when he glanced at Monferno and Latios, he got results.

Needless to say, Monferno's spirited personality and defiant temper would not back down even in the face of an opponent stronger than him.

Monferno was the only one who dared to learn the Fighting skill from Bewear.

Of course, also because Beedrill and Alakazam don't.

But Natsu was slightly surprised by Latios' eyes.

Latios didn't show any expression of withdrawal and fear, even though he was a bit worried about Rhydon's appearance, but Natsu still saw the joy in his eyes.

The corners of his mouth rose slowly.

This little fellow was finally slowly growing up.

"Try it, it won't be a waste of time" Natsu said.

Lance chuckled lightly and said, "I think so too."

There is no such thing as a smooth battle, how can it be so many years of silence, but someone carries a burden.

As a Pokemon, if you face a seemingly strong opponent without the slightest desire to challenge and try, without going through some hardships and setbacks, how is that different from flowers in a greenhouse?

"Monferno, Taunt."

"Moonf!"

Monferno straightened up, moved toward Rhydon, intertwined his fingers slightly, and filled in the taunt.

Rhydon's eyes grew even redder when he saw Monferno's action.

bang!

Rhydon thumped his foot hard on the ground.

dong dong dong! !

A sharp stone pillar exploded from the earth, piercing towards where Monferno was.

Stone Edge!

Meanwhile.

Latios folded his wings and swept towards Rhydon's side at an extremely fast speed. A ray of pure and white light exploded into a dazzling milky white halo as he opened his mouth.

Luster Purge!

The other side.

Bagon appeared on Rhydon's other side a bit slower, sharp blue claws brushing against Rhydon's ankles.

However, Rhydon, who was clearly moving slowly, had a sturdy tail shining with a metallic sheen, like a sharp whip, suddenly blocking Bagon.

All in just a few seconds.

Monferno flexibly turned and jumped several times, with his feet on the towering rock pillars, avoiding Rhydon's "Stone Edge", and applying the fighting skills he learned from Bewear to actual combat.

Bagon's "Dragon Claw" didn't even hit Rhydon when he was sent flying with his super fast "Iron Tail".

Only Latios' Luster Purge managed to hit him.

"Rhyyyy-!!"

Rhydon, who was in pain, roared and shot, even more ferociously.

He slapped Latios with his claws.

But the next second.

"Monnf!"

A Monferno voice broke. ,

Monferno's "Mach Punch" came first.

Forcibly blocked the attack towards Latios.

But Monferno's strength was slightly weaker than Rhydon's.

And thrown by him.

But Latios also took this opportunity to distance himself from Rhydon.

An expression of worry immediately fell on Monferno.

A face to face.

The two Pokémon Natsu and Lance are held back by Rhydon.

The two looked at each other with serious faces.

The tacit understanding between each other instantly let them understand how to fight in the next battle.

The main attacker is Latios who is best at special attacks!

The previous "Luster Purge" also managed to take down Rhydon's special defense.

Special defense is Rhydon's weak point, and it becomes more and more obvious the more you take it down.

"Oss." Latios felt regretful.

"Monnf!"

But he saw Monferno jump off the ground and wave at Latios.

Gently wiping the dirt off his face, with the fire in his tail soaring and the glare in his eyes.

Not flinching at all from Rhydon's attack.

On the contrary, it is welcome again!

The same goes for Bagon, his body glows with a blue-purple luster, and Dragon-Type energy begins to stir under the induction of Lance's "Dragon Power".

"Oss?"

Seeing the two of them fighting so hard, Latios was stunned for a moment.

He frowned tightly.

His eyes were sharp in an instant.

It was a look Natsu had never seen before.

And.

He also has strong Dragon-Type energy, which is more obvious than Bagon.

Lance looked at Natsu in surprise, only to see a smile tug at the corner of Natsu's mouth.

Latios has a lot of untapped potential.

Fight again!

Monferno ran first.

So that was also Rhydon's most vicious attack against him.

Rhydon clenched his fist, Fighting-Type energy quickly gathered in his arm, and then swung his fist.

Hammer Arm!

Monferno was not to be outdone, and also made a fist.

During the swing of the fist, wisps of star flames overflowed from his fingers, swiftly enveloping his fist.

Attitude about coming face to face with Rhydon.

Will Rhydon avoid this choice?

Of course not!

However.

Just as the two fists were about to collide.

Monferno suddenly ducked.

Rhydon's heavy and powerful fist swept above his head.

Then Monferno grabbed his arm with one hand to relieve his inertia.

Turn around quickly.

His back hit Rhydon's body hard.

The other hand also grabbed his arm.

Seeing this move, Natsu's eyes suddenly lit up.

Familiar technique.

Isn't that the same over the shoulder throw Bewear used to slam Snorlax!!

"Monnf!"

Monferno let out a low growl, his muscles instantly tensed, and the flames on his tail shot up.

Crakccc——

The ground beneath his feet cracked.

Slightly narrowed eyes.

With the help of strength, Rhydon actually managed to stay on the ground.

Moferno was a bit reluctant to really want to carry him on his back, but this was a great opportunity for Bagon and Latios!

Bagon ran to Rhydon's tail.

"Crunch" bit ferociously on Rhydon's tail.

Creating opportunities for Latios!

Latios' heart skipped a beat.

He only had one thought now.

Opportunities created by Monferno and Bagon must not be wasted!!

Suddenly.

Latios' surging Dragon-Type energy seemed to have broken through to a critical value.

Breath rising.

Strength!

But Latios didn't even notice, just wildly gathering the Stockpile in its open mouth.

"Oss!"

A breath of determination that Latios had never had before.

Dragon Pulse spewed all over Rhydon's back.

"There-!!"

Rhydon, who was in pain, struggled to get free.

But Monferno just gritted his teeth and held his arm.

Bagon also bit his tail tightly, and the Dark-Type energy and Rhydon's tail with a metallic luster rubbed together and made a loud, sour sound.

Latios was completely unaffected by Rhydon's roar, but continued to spew flames.

Wave after wave, wave after wave.

continously.

continously.

Finally!

Monferno felt that the people behind him had lost their ability to fight back. Bagon also found that the tail he had bitten was drooping weakly.

bang!

Rhydon fell heavily to the ground with his back completely scorched, losing his combat capability.

Latios then stopped attacking, panting heavily.

Monferno and Bagon weren't much better off either, both of them standing on the ground on their knees, gasping for breath.

But when the eyes of the three Pokemon met, they all smiled together.

Natsu and Lance, who were standing beside them and ordering them to fight, also smiled at each other.

Sometimes.

Forcing yourself can always produce unexpected results.

As it is now.

Not only had they defeated this Rhydon, but Latios' strength had also brought about an increase.

His potential is much stronger than one could imagine.

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(end of this chapter)