Deoxys vs Rayquaza

The burly man across from Yuga laughed heartily as he eyed the Max Revive in Yuga's hand. He said, "I didn't expect you to have something like this, kid. It looks like I'm having a lucky day! Let's get this started; I can't wait any longer!"

Principal Amuro and those in the audience who were familiar with Yuga's strength couldn't help but think that the burly man might a fool.

Yuga gave a slight smile as he handed the Max Revive to the referee and said, "If you really have strength to beat me, I don't mind losing one Max Revive."

To be honest, most of the people in the audience didn't really know who Yuga was. At best, they had heard of his name but had never seen him in person. After all. Their circles were quite different.

The two quickly agreed on the rules of the battle, just like Lila's match: a 3 vs. 3 battle.

"Come on out, my darlings!"

The burly man took out three Poké Balls, kissed each of them, and then threw them onto the field. Three Pokémon appeared in an instant.

Pyukumuku, Comfey, and Slaking.

Rogues like the burly man typically didn't stick to a single type of Pokémon, unlike Gym Leaders or academy teachers. Their Pokémon often had complex types.

However, what surprised Yuga was the burly man's choice of Slaking as his main attacker. This was the first time Yuga had seen a Trainer use a Slaking, apart from Mr. Norman.

As Slaking entered the battlefield, it lay lazily on the ground, half-closing its eyes, yawning incessantly, and looking incredibly lazy.

In comparison to the towering Slaking, the smaller Pyukumuku and Comfey seemed unimpressive.

Yuga's team consisted of Dragonite, Florges, and Roserade. All with Elite level, showing he didn't underestimate his opponent.

Using his Insight ability, Yuga easily assessed the burly man's team. Slaking was the only one who barely reach Elite level, while Pyukumuku and Comfey not even reach pseudo-Elite level.

The choice of this team composition was quite strange!

This burly man seemed to be well-known among these rogues. As soon as he stepped onto the stage, the crowd whistled, cheered, and taunted continuously. Some even goaded him to defeat Yuga.

The mention of "defeating" Yuga had a malicious undertone to it, and Yuga sensed that many of these people were not wishing him well.

To be blunt, there weren't many good-hearted individuals among this crowd. Their world was different from the one Yuga and the others were accustomed to. It was brutal and violent, which explained why the League wanted to keep an eye on them.

In harsher terms, they were "criminal reserves."

In response to the heckling from the crowd, the burly man didn't argue. Instead, he grinned, showing his rows of large teeth, and said to Yuga, "Kid, do you want to admit defeat? Otherwise, I might accidentally injure you and that wouldn't be good."

Yuga simply smiled and didn't respond.

As the referee's whistle signaled the start of the match, both sides sprang into action. However, the burly man's response was much quicker than Yuga had anticipated.

The small Pyukumuku, just the size of a fist, leaped onto the head of the Slaking and firmly attached itself to Slaking's head.

Following this, Yuga witnessed a transformation in Slaking's ability. Its Truant ability disappeared without a trace.

Without its Truant ability, Slaking seemed to be energized and got up from the ground, rapidly pounding its chest with both fists.

The only move that could eliminate Truant and allow Slaking to act continuously was Gastro Acid, and Pyukumuku had the ability to learn this move.

At this moment, Yuga realized that both Pyukumuku and Comfey were entirely in support roles in this battle. The burly man probably never intended for them to do anything beyond eliminating abilities and healing.

The main powerhouse of the entire team was Slaking!

After a burst of frenzied actions, Slaking charged towards Dragonite with incredible speed. Even though Roserade had set up Toxic Spikes in its path, Slaking's Ice Punch froze the ground, and all the Toxic Spikes were frozen beneath the ice.

Although Florges attempted to use Vine Whip to bind the rampaging Slaking, the green tendrils were promptly snapped by its brutal strength.

However, despite Slaking's relentless attack, Dragonite stood its ground without any intention of retreating. It raised its fist, which was crackling with electric energy, and unleashed a powerful punch at the charging Slaking.

BOOM!

The collision of Thunder Punch and Ice Punch created a spectacle of electric sparks and icy air.

Unfortunately, Slaking's strength was overwhelming, and Dragonite was pushed back until a double Solar Beam from Florges and Roserade forced Slaking to retreat.

However, Slaking's injuries weren't severe. As soon as it got hurt, Comfey activated its Floral Healing move, and the virtual petals of energy were controlled by Comfey and merged into Slaking's body, fully healing its injuries.

Comfey launched its healing move, while Florges didn't stand idle. Countless green vines emerged from the ground, encircling Dragonite to protect it.

To prevent any surprises, Florges also secretly used Wish.

The healing effect of the Grassy Terrain was not as potent as Floral Healing, but it had the advantage of being long-lasting.

With its Truant ability gone, Slaking's long-repressed temperament seemed to have bounced back with a vengeance, becoming both wild and ruthless, as if it wanted to tear Dragonite in half just a few steps away.

Dragonite attempted to bypass Slaking in the air to deal with Comfey, but unexpectedly, Slaking grabbed one of Dragonite's legs and threw it forcefully.

Of course, this didn't work out in Slaking's favor. The moment Dragonite was thrown, the double Petal Dance from Florges and Roserade surrounded Slaking, layer upon layer of petals covering its large body in an instant.

The Petal Dance unleashed by Roserade and Florges was not just petals; it was also composed of sharp blades. In no time, Slaking was covered in wounds.

The battered Dragonite landed on the ground and immediately received a double dose of healing from the Wish move and the Grassy Terrain. Meanwhile, Comfey used its Floral Healing move again, tending to Slaking's injuries.

It had to be acknowledged that the burly man's Pokémon had very clear roles. Pyukumuku, after nullifying Slaking's ability, remained obedient on top of Slaking's head. Comfey, apart from timely Floral Healing, didn't make any unnecessary moves. Slaking, on the other hand, was solely focused on relentless attacks.

No one had any extra movements to disturb their teammates.

The clear roles assigned to Pyukumuku and Comfey were likely due to not only their lower strength but also to prevent Slaking from losing control when it went into its berserk state.

Without the Truant ability constraining it, Slaking was indeed formidable. If not for the level advantage Yuga's three Pokémon had, it would be difficult to suppress Slaking.

Strength-wise, Dragonite couldn't outmatch Slaking. This put Dragonite in a tough spot, but it had no choice as Slaking's innate strength were undeniable.

While strength couldn't be directly pitted against Slaking, Roserade attempted to poison Slaking, but Comfey' Floral Healing always remained vigilant, making poison ineffective against Slaking.

As a result, both sides found themselves in a deadlock, with neither making significant progress.

The burly man initially believed he had a solid victory, but he hadn't expected Yuga's strength to be this remarkable. If not for Slaking serving as his anchor, he wouldn't be able to stand up to Yuga.

In reality, among this group of outlaws, the burly man had quite a notorious reputation, primarily because of this Slaking.

Most of these outlaws had engaged in activities far from the public eye, as long as they could make money and avoid giving the League any reason to capture them, they were willing to do anything.

The burly man was one of the most extreme examples. He wasn't entirely clean of criminal activities and bloodshed; he simply just hadn't been caught. Therefore, he was even less considerate of rules on the battle stage, as the deep-seated fierceness within him couldn't be concealed.

Of course, being fierce, Yuga wasn't someone to mess with either.

With Slaking's overwhelming power, Yuga's initial plan to keep a low profile fell apart. Seeing Slaking becoming increasingly frenzied and even showing signs of losing control, Yuga finally decided not to hold back.

Florges, which was no longer holding back, manipulated the grass on the ground, causing it to grow wildly. The thickening grass entwined and formed thick grass ropes, quickly wrapping Slaking in a green cocoon, preventing it from breaking free, no matter how hard it struggled.

Seeing this scene, not only the burly man on the stage was shocked, but many spectators in the audience were also left in awe.

Slaking had always been the burly man's ultimate reliance, and seeing it being controlled like this by Florges was undoubtedly panic-inducing.

However, Yuga didn't let him feel uneasy for long. The restrained Slaking was soon engulfed in a burst of thunderous lightning.

When the lightning dissipated, the cocoon shattered, leaving Slaking and Pyukumuku unconscious, with only Comfey remaining, which had no offensive capabilities left.

Slaking's defeat dealt a massive blow to the burly man. Ever since his Slaking had broken through to the Elite level and undergone special training, he had remained undefeated. He didn't expect to suffer such a resounding defeat today.

The victory was now clear. And Yuga was not interested in the burly man's feelings.

Just as Yuga was about to ask the referee for his Max Revive and the spoils of victory, a Pokémon, enveloped in flames, fell from the sky and crashed directly into the rooftop where they were.

Boom!

This Pokémon caused significant damage to the rooftop, and then it attempted to launch itself back into the air but was struck by a purple beam of light, resulting in a series of explosions and screams.

Yuga quickly grabbed the Poké Balls and Max Revive from the referee and, after returning Florges and Reserade, he mounted Dragonite and they took off into the sky immediately.

The building was about to collapse!

Most people, aside from those affected by the incident, also mounted their flying-type Pokémon and evacuated from the rooftop. However, in the chaos, Yuga didn't see where Roxanne and the others were.

In the midst of the smoke, the Pokémon that had fallen from the sky gradually revealed its true form, and to Yuga's surprise, it was Rayquaza.

No one expected the legendary Pokémon Rayquaza to suddenly appear and wreak havoc on their arena, smashing it to pieces. They wondered who had the power to make Rayquaza appear and be so disheveled.

Soon, they saw the "culprit."

A peculiar humanoid Pokémon teleported right in front of Rayquaza, forming a purple energy sphere and hurling it at Rayquaza.

Rayquaza, despite having taken a small hit earlier, was no pushover. It released a golden beam from its mouth to counter the purple energy sphere.

The collision of the purple energy sphere and the golden beam caused a massive explosion, directly demolishing half of the building. Those who had been watching from atop their Pokémon recoiled in fear, quickly moving far away from the battlefield, never daring to get close again.

The situation was dire!

Yuga also guided his Dragonite far away from the battlefield where these two powerful Pokémon clashed. However, when he saw the Pokémon Rayquaza was fighting, he couldn't help but be surprised.

Isn't that Deoxys?

Yuga was almost certain that the Pokémon Deoxys was the one he knew, but he had explicitly warned Deoxys not to enter Earth's atmosphere and not to provoke Rayquaza.

Could someone please explain the current situation?

Also, Deoxys is here, but where is his Chimecho? Is Chimecho okay?

Moreover, Yuga's concerns were answered just three seconds later when he spotted Chimecho.

Rayquaza, stuck halfway in the building, attempted to fly away after clashing with Deoxys for a while.

But as it rose barely half a meter from the building, a pink and white Pokémon appeared out of nowhere above its head, and then Rayquaza lost control and crashed back into the building.

(Building: What did I do to deserve this? Why are you treating me like this?)

Yuga stared and then realized the newly arrived pink and white Pokémon could only be his Chimecho.

Chimecho, incredibly, had used Gravity on Rayquaza and was attempting to stick it to the building!

Yuga was shocked by what he was seeing: My dear Chimecho, do you even know what you're doing?

Yuga couldn't help but feel that after a period of absence, Chimecho had probably consumed Groudon's courage and Kyogre's heart to dare to meddle in the battle between Rayquaza and Deoxys.

But it had to be said, Chimecho's current Gravity move was genuinely formidable. It had momentarily grounded Rayquaza, who was a Level 1 Legendary Pokémon. This wasn't like average Meowth or Poochyena that you meet by the roadside.

Boom! boom! boom!

Under Chimecho's Gravity, Deoxys threw several purple energy spheres created by its psychic prowess, causing Rayquaza to roar in pain.

However, Rayquaza was a true Legendary Pokémon, and Chimecho's Gravity couldn't restraint it for long. It responded by firing a Hyper Beam towards Chimecho, blasting it flying far away and causing Gravity to disappear.

If Chimecho hadn't acted quickly to create a Light Screen, Rayquaza's Hyper Beam might have been deadly. Watching from afar, Yuga was both relieved and worried.

Without Chimecho's Gravity constraint, Rayquaza managed to fly free and initiated a Dragon Tail move against Deoxys. Deoxys quickly shifted from Attack Form to Defense Form, but not before it was struck and lost a portion of its body.

For Deoxys, as long as its core remained intact, such injuries were not a significant issue. With its impressive regenerative abilities, it would recover quickly.

However, as Deoxys's body was just recovered, Rayquaza struck again with its Dragon Pulse. This attack sent Deoxys flying once more.

The fact that he had been defeated at the hands of Chimecho and Deoxys made Rayquaza very angry, and it used its deadly attacks more and more cruelly. So, as soon as Deoxys was blasted away, Rayquaza chased Deoxys in fast speed.