Pokemon: Spiritual Master

"Zoroark, unable to battle!"

With the referee's announcement, N smiled helplessly.

Teacher was indeed teacher.

He believed he and Zoroark had performed excellently, completely following the initial tactical arrangement and deployment.

But who could have expected that even switching moves like U-turn could be forcibly interrupted?

Perhaps... this was what teacher had said before—tactics were "basic," and unreasonableness was the real room for improvement.

N took a deep breath.

However, wasn't this exactly why he challenged teacher—to test himself and his companions?

"Thank you, Zoroark. You did very well. It was my misjudgment."

The Tailwind on the field had already disappeared.

"I'm counting on you again, Talonflame!"

"Contestant N has summoned Talonflame again!" the host shouted.

"Talonflame, Tailwind!"

As soon as Talonflame appeared, N immediately gave his command.

"Screech—!!"

But at this moment, the effect of Johan having Urshifu use Snarl earlier became apparent.

Having taken damage, Talonflame was no longer in peak condition, losing the speed boost from "Gale Wings."

Without Tailwind, without "Gale Wings," except for flight, Talonflame's previous speed advantage had completely vanished.

Moreover, Ceruledge's "Weak Armor" had already triggered twice—while its physical defense dropped 2 levels, its speed increased an exaggerated 4 levels!

This was comparable to the speed boost from Tailwind plus "Chlorophyll."

"Talonflame, quickly ascend!"

Boom!!!

The spot where it had just appeared immediately exploded violently, flames rolling up with dust.

"Screech—"

Amid the churning air currents, Talonflame "broke free" from the flames and smoke, spreading its wings toward the sky.

Wyndon Stadium's tall energy barrier did provide Flying-type Pokémon more room to maneuver.

Seeing this, N secretly sighed in relief.

Ceruledge's speed was simply too fast, too exaggerated.

Talonflame had nearly suffered a terrible blow the moment it appeared. At this speed, without Tailwind support...

It would surely be difficult to resist.

Fortunately, Talonflame still had aerial advantage.

Red feathers swayed as wings beat forcefully, creating another swirling air current on the field.

Tailwind was renewed!

Talonflame's "mission" was complete.

Considering Zoroark's earlier fate, N no longer dared let Talonflame switch using U-turn.

First, U-turn dealt pitiful damage to Ceruledge—4x resistance to Bug-type plus it not being Talonflame's STAB move meant negligible damage, and it would further trigger Ceruledge's "Weak Armor," which would be truly troublesome.

Second, U-turn being interrupted had already been demonstrated—trying again would likely yield the same result.

So... N took out a Poké Ball.

Hum—

Suddenly, the rolling flames in the field center expanded in a strange and peculiar way before rapidly contracting, as if being absorbed by something.

The billowing dust scattered under fierce air currents.

Ceruledge, originally amid flames and dust, had now changed form.

Fiery red armor, golden cannon barrel, cannon continuously condensing and compressing chilling firelight...

Golden flames flickered on its helmet, its entire body radiating scorching heat. Heat waves caused the grass on the field to visibly wither, while the blazing sun overhead added the final touch.

Johan's black hair swayed as heat waves struck his face. He waved his hand and spoke three words softly:

"Armor Cannon!"

Armarouge!

N's pupils suddenly contracted as he urgently shouted:

"Talonflame, Brave Bird!"

Talonflame flew high to avoid Ceruledge's attacks, but the negative effect was... it would take longer for a Poké Ball to recall it.

Now that Armarouge was ready, all Talonflame could do was counterattack.

Head-on collision!

It had to be said, N indeed had talent for battling.

His judgment was accurate.

It couldn't dodge.

Because whether it was Armarouge's psychic power or aura force, both had already locked onto Talonflame.

As everyone knew, all missile cannons had radar and targeting systems.

As for... using Protect for defense.

With Armarouge's current speed, blocking one shot wouldn't stop the second, and Protect's barrier might not even hold.

"Screech!!!"

Talonflame spread its wings, azure wind power swirling around it. As it beat its wings and cried, it formed a giant bird-like coat covering its entire body.

Boom!!!

The audience's gazes trembled.

From Armarouge's golden cannon barrel burst crimson-gold flames.

Its entire body, under the recoil, forcibly carved two charred furrows in the ground.

That cannonball-like flame rushed toward Talonflame at terrifying speed, with peculiar power seeming to surge within—sacred and solemn, seemingly more brilliant than the sun itself.

"Sacred Fire! That's Entei's Sacred Fire, right?"

"Entei? Who are you looking down on? That's clearly Ho-Oh's Sacred Fire!"

"Ho-Oh? Who are you looking down on? Don't you know Ho-Oh came after Fire, and Armarouge came before Ho-Oh?"

"Ho-Oh: Are you being polite?"

The crimson-gold fireball collided head-on with the light blue bird, erupting in an incredibly violent roar.

The referee's face went pale, feeling he might have set some flags earlier.

Boom!!!

The entire stadium's energy barrier continuously flashed white under the impact's aftershocks, rumbling constantly.

In the midair roar and thick smoke, a blackened Talonflame trailing black smoke fell vertically, eyes closed, having lost fighting ability.

"Talonflame!" N was about to rush onto the field when he saw—

"Goka!"

Armarouge raised its arm, psychic power enveloping and catching the falling Talonflame.

Simultaneously, a strand of crimson-gold flame entered Talonflame's body, immediately stopping its injuries and even showing slight recovery.

It delivered Talonflame to N.

N said gratefully: "Thank you."

"Goka~" Armarouge nodded.

Courage to face danger and difficulty head-on—this was a respectable opponent.

"Talonflame, unable to battle!" Only then did the referee react and announce the result.

Instantly, the entire venue erupted in cheers.

The audience looked at the big screen—N had lost three Pokémon!

Teacher Johan had given his student a 3-0 start without holding back at all.

"Perfectly normal. This is Teacher Johan—students are just babies, right? Beating babies 3-0 is Teacher Johan's standard operation."

"Actually N has performed excellently, but Teacher Johan doesn't act human and doesn't even follow basic principles."

"This is telling his student that 'quality tactics' are indeed powerful, but the essence of 'quality tactics' is breaking basic principles!"

"N's strength compared to Teacher Johan still has quite a gap."

"However, N hasn't used his enhancement yet—wonder what it'll be. Mega Evolution? Z-Move? Dynamax? Or Terastallization?"

The audience discussed among themselves.

N still received considerable recognition.

Undeniably, N was indeed quite lacking in strength.

Though tactics could sometimes compensate for strength deficiencies... tactics also followed basic principles.

Instead, the audience didn't discuss much about Ceruledge switching to Armarouge mid-battle, acting quite calm as usual.

Could only say everyone was used to it.

With one side losing three Pokémon, it meant entering halftime.

Rumble—

At the referee's signal, the field changed from grass to rock field.

The audience watched the screen, analyzing what N's next Pokémon would be.

Ninetales, Talonflame, Leafeon, and Zoroark—N still had two Pokémon that hadn't appeared.

"Though Talonflame lost fighting ability, Tailwind was successfully renewed," Wallace said.

As purely a Tailwind support, Talonflame had actually done everything it could.

Leafeon was one of them, Zoroark was side support, so theoretically there should be at least one more...

"But whether it's 'Chlorophyll' ability Grass-types or Fire-types, facing Ceruledge/Armarouge, they might not have much advantage," Steven said.

"Sunny Day is still active," Wallace looked up at the sky. "But not as intense as before."

Steven nodded. "Indeed, so next will probably be restoring weather, then the final battle."

"For restoring weather... Torkoal? Might be more suitable than Ninetales."

Generally, weather teams had two weather setters.

N had already shown one Ninetales—among the remaining two, there was probably another.

Actually, Sunny Day weather setters weren't numerous: Ninetales, Torkoal, and Charizard. Charizard needed Mega Evolution, which might not be the best choice. Torkoal had broader applicability.

Moreover, compared to Ninetales, Torkoal knew many Ground-type moves and had decent physical attack, able to target Armarouge with reduced physical defense by 3 levels (Weak Armor 2 levels, Armor Cannon 1 level).

"If he can force teacher's Armarouge to withdraw, that would be profitable," Steven also thought Wallace's judgment was sound.

Whether Armarouge or Ceruledge, the "Weak Armor" ability had already triggered twice—speed was too exaggerated. Without defeating or forcing it down, N would suffer greatly afterward.

The two spoke in turns, seemingly revealing N's next "optimal solution."

In fact, many people who understood Sunny Day team tactics judged similarly.

But N's choice was unexpected.

"Come out again, Ninetales!"

"Oowoo—"

Golden tails, graceful agile body—N's Ninetales appeared on the field again.

The previously much gentler sun became scorching again.

Sunny Day!

It was actually Ninetales?

"Contestant N has sent out Ninetales again. Wonder what method he'll use to try recovering from his disadvantage? Let's wait and see!"

N quickly provided the answer.

"Ninetales, Imprison!"

Imprison?

Hearing N's words, all spectators paused, then silently said a number in their hearts.

Six!

Though Ninetales was a Fire-type Pokémon, it could also learn many Psychic-type moves.

This Imprison directly "caught" the Fire and Psychic-type Armarouge.

Of course, real-world "Imprison" differed from games. Games only allowed four moves, while real-world Pokémon had no move limitations.

So "Imprison" naturally couldn't seal all overlapping moves—what was sealed and what wasn't, you'd have to guess.

This greatly tested opponents' understanding of Pokémon and their learnable moves.

Moves that didn't overlap with Ninetales naturally had no possibility of being sealed.

"Oowoo—"

Ninetales' eyes glowed with psychic light as Armarouge immediately felt invisible psychic power placing certain limitations on its strength.

"Armarouge," Johan half-closed his eyes and called out.

"Goka!"

Armarouge took a deep breath, rotating its armor as flames immediately rose to envelop it, then from bottom to top, blue-purple firelight gradually covered the crimson-gold flames.

Seizing this opportunity to strengthen itself.

"Ninetales, Nasty Plot!"

"Oowoo—"

Ninetales' eyes showed cunning as its aura rapidly surged.

Simultaneously, Ceruledge swung its blades to cut through flames, feet crushing the ground as it charged straight toward Ninetales.

Fire and Psychic-type moves might be sealed.

But Bitter Blade and Ghost-type moves had lower probability.

"Shadow Claw!"

"Goka!"

Ceruledge was instantly upon Ninetales, speed so fast it put tremendous pressure on N and Ninetales.

"Ninetales, Feint Attack!"

Swoosh—

Ceruledge's blade almost grazed Ninetales' body, heavily striking the ground and carving a charred, ghostly furrow.

Bang!!

At the last moment, Ceruledge stopped its sword.

Otherwise, this Feint Attack from Ninetales would have dealt significant damage.

"Now, Ninetales, Dark Pulse!"

"Oowoo!!"

Ninetales immediately condensed surging Dark-type energy, seizing Ceruledge's missed attack opportunity to strike.

"Sucker Punch!"

Ceruledge passing by Ninetales swung its sword first, striking Ninetales' weak point.

Bang!!!

Ceruledge's body made a dull sound as it retreated.

Ninetales also whimpered, rolling several times on the ground before barely stopping.

Even with a missed attack, being counterattacked by the opponent, Ceruledge could still react with its exaggerated speed.

At least... no one could have it easy.

In terms of trading damage, Ceruledge with "Sacred Fire" and Bitter Blade wasn't afraid.

But after Ninetales created distance from Ceruledge, N said again:

"Ninetales, Baton Pass!"

"Oowoo—"

Ninetales was instantly enveloped in white light, quickly returning.

Having learned from the previous U-turn lesson, this time N waited until Ninetales created distance from Ceruledge before using Baton Pass.

Even though compared to moves like U-turn and Volt Switch, Baton Pass had much higher flexibility and initiative—even pursuit couldn't chase Pokémon using Baton Pass.

Ninetales successfully returned to its Poké Ball.

"Whew—"

N lightly exhaled, completing the Poké Ball switch.

Compared to his initial restraint, N was now much more at ease.

But after truly battling Teacher Johan, N acutely felt the gap between himself and his teacher.

This gap would probably take a very long time to close...

So he was betting the real decisive factor on this one Pokémon!

"Go!"

N threw his Poké Ball, opening in midair as red light shot out, forming a moth whose entire body seemed to burn with flames.

"Volcarona!"

"Voom—"

Volcarona flapped its wings, aura surging wildly upon appearance, receiving the special attack boost from Ninetales' Nasty Plot.

Volcarona?

Seeing N summon Volcarona to receive Ninetales' Baton Pass, Johan was also stunned.

Not just him—everyone in the contestant viewing area unconsciously looked toward Champion Alder.

Speaking of Volcarona, no one could ignore Alder's existence.

At this moment, Alder's expression was somewhat complex.

Facing everyone's gazes, he struggled to calm his heart, voice slightly hoarse and low, nodding: "Yes."

A seemingly meaningless answer that actually made several veteran trainers feel complex.

"Yes? Yes what?" Flint asked with complete confusion.

"Shut up," Lucian glared at him, then quietly explained: "Champion Alder means N's Volcarona is the child of his former partner."

Former partner?

Flint was stunned again, then realized.

Champion Alder's deceased Volcarona?!

No wonder the older generation all had those expressions.

They saw the shadow of Champion Alder's former partner in N's Volcarona, which was why Alder answered that way.

Then Flint realized he might have been somewhat presumptuous.

Alder's expression softened considerably as he exhaled: "It was that child's own choice. N is qualified enough to be its trainer—he's not like I was before."

Pryce gently patted Alder's arm.

Having also lost Pokémon, Pryce could understand Alder's feelings.

"This is perhaps the meaning of inheritance," Pryce said.

"Yes," Alder regained his smile. "Hahaha—"

This Volcarona was very strong!

At least stronger than all of N's previous Pokémon!

Its strength had reached ordinary Champion main Pokémon level, and with Baton Pass boost, it could even battle ordinary Champion ace Pokémon.

This was a real threat.

After all, Johan's Ceruledge was currently between ordinary Champion main and ace Pokémon levels—still one step from Champion ace.

Champion Alder's training of N was truly unreserved... Johan sighed internally.

"Contestant N's Pokémon replacing Ninetales is—the Sun Pokémon, Volcarona!"

In the Pokémon world, there weren't many Pokémon with legends but weren't legendary Pokémon. Arcanine was one, and Volcarona was another.

Even in Unova region, Volcarona's legend was more convincing than some legendary Pokémon's legends.

Legend said that as the sun's incarnation, Volcarona could burn the earth with a gentle wing flutter. Angering Volcarona meant angering the sun, invoking the sun god's wrath!

The sun's flames...

"Goka..."

Ceruledge looked at the appearing Volcarona, feeling Volcarona's heat as if the sky had two suns.

Actually, Tyranitar would be a better choice than Ceruledge now.

After all, Tyranitar could not only override Sunny Day but Rock-type had 4x effectiveness against Volcarona.

But... Johan saw Ceruledge's eyes and its continuously ringing blades, knowing he needn't think about switching—the little one definitely wanted to continue fighting.

"Sigh..."

Johan lightly sighed.

Between respecting Pokémon's wishes and preventing injury, he ultimately chose respecting Pokémon's wishes.

Regardless, Ceruledge with "Sacred Fire" could mostly recover from any injury after sleeping.

The only insufficiency might be that Ceruledge had already fought three battles. Though it gained speed, its physical and special defense had also decreased considerably.

He lightly patted his cheek.

Since it wanted to fight, then fight!

"Ceruledge!"

"Volcarona!"

Johan and N spoke almost simultaneously, each grasping a black energy orb.

Instantly, the livestream and arena big screen split into left and right halves.

Identical movements, identical items.

Explosive!

The audience immediately became excited.

Here it comes!!

Johan and N looked at each other and threw their respective black orbs.

Terastallization!

Both unexpectedly chose Terastallization from Z-Moves, Dynamax, and Terastallization.

Moreover... even their Tera-type choices were identical!

Crack crack crack—

Under countless crystal coverings, Volcarona and Ceruledge's bodies were covered in transparent ice crystals, with Fire-type symbols appearing above their heads.

Tera Fire!

"Voom—" Volcarona flapped its wings, black spots like sunspots on its fire-red moth wings radiating terrifying heat.

"Goka!"

Ceruledge's blade trembled continuously, blue-purple flame ripples vibrating around it, with golden glints flashing in its originally blue-purple burning eyes.

Fire VS Fire!

Sun's Fire VS Sacred Fire!

The venue's air conditioning seemed to instantly collapse. Even with Dynamax barrier separation, spectators felt like entering a sauna, sweat instantly soaking their backs.

"Volcarona, Fiery Dance!"

The usually calm N, called "Mathematical Magician," was now emotionally ignited, forcefully swinging his arm and shouting.

This was a battle to prove himself to teacher!

"Voom—"

Volcarona flapped its wings as countless crystalline scale powder scattered down, instantly forming fluttering fire moths that filled the sky densely.

The entire battle field seemed completely filled with fire moths.

[Fiery Dance: Volcarona's signature move. When attacking, there's a certain probability of boosting its own special attack!]

As Volcarona flapped its wings again, the sky full of fire moths surged madly toward Ceruledge.

"Ceruledge, Fire Spin."

Though Johan didn't appear as excited as N, he was clearly energized too.

Whoosh!!

Fire Spin rose but didn't attack Volcarona—instead rapidly enveloping itself.

However, facing Volcarona with +2 special attack, even if Fire Spin could block part of it, it couldn't stop everything.

Boom!!

Firelight shot skyward.

Countless fire moths continuously surged down like moths to flame, instantly drowning everything in flames.

"Could it end like this?"

Volcarona with +2 special attack, Ceruledge with -1 special defense—though both were Fire-type, it wasn't impossible.

Under the audience's tense gaze, Johan's voice came:

"Ceruledge!"

In the roaring flames, a figure in blue-purple armor swung twin swords, cutting through flames to emerge.

"Goka!"

Anyone, any method, could defeat me.

Only... flames could not!

"Flare Blitz!"

Though Ceruledge wasn't in good condition, one thing couldn't be ignored—its speed!

Red flames and blue-purple flames seemed to form two opposing heat waves on the field.

"Volcarona, once more, Fiery Dance!"

Countless fire moths danced again as Volcarona's aura surged accordingly.

The second Fiery Dance finally triggered special attack enhancement!

But before these fire moths fell, Ceruledge with focused, serious eyes had already broken through with unstoppable momentum, reaching Volcarona.

Twin swords crossed, blades trembling, blue-purple and gold interweaving as flames collided to bloom gorgeous flowers.

Twin swords, magnificent slash!

Bang!!!

Another head-on collision.

But this time Ceruledge used speed to gain some advantage.

Volcarona's body flew back as blue-purple flames attached to its wings, difficult to remove.

"Fly up Volcarona, continue Fiery Dance!"

Volcarona seemed to overlap with the sun, countless scattered scale powder like universal sunlight with nowhere to hide.

Ceruledge was fast, but Volcarona had aerial advantage.

Even if Ceruledge switched to Armarouge using Armor Cannon, it might not one-shot Volcarona also using Tera Fire.

And Ceruledge's condition and reduced special defense might not withstand another +3 special attack Fiery Dance.

The situation was clearly more favorable to Volcarona.

"Will Teacher Johan lose his first Pokémon in the opening battle?"

"Listen to yourself—this is Master tier!"

"Master tier? Can't Master tier be baby cup?"

"..."

Johan and Ceruledge simultaneously looked up at Volcarona alongside the sun, at the fire moths formed from scattered scale powder.

All flames...

"Ceruledge," Johan's eyes flickered with blue light. "Clear Smog!"

"Goka!"

The sword flipped, picking up mud from the ground and throwing it at airborne Volcarona.

Clear Smog could eliminate all opponent stat changes!

"Dodge, Volcarona!"

"Voom—"

Volcarona reacted quickly, sidestepping to avoid Clear Smog.

Johan and Ceruledge's eyes flashed simultaneously.

Now!

"Bitter Blade!" Johan shouted loudly.

Bitter Blade?

Was Ceruledge going to fly up and hit Volcarona?

This was most people's first thought.

But soon, someone noticed—

Ceruledge lightly touched the ground with its toes.

The next second, it vanished into thin air!

Vanished?!

Where did it go?

"The, the sky! Behind Volcarona!"

Ceruledge had appeared above Volcarona, twin blades crossed with interweaving firelight.

"It's Ally Switch! Ceruledge switched places with the Clear Smog mud!"

Whoosh—

The entire venue erupted.

This was possible too?

Slash—

The blade swept across Volcarona's back, leaving deep scratches while slashing Volcarona downward.

N's expression tightened as he urgently called: "Volcarona, Overheat!"

The falling Volcarona showed extreme body toughness, forcibly twisting its form and flapping terrifying flames at Ceruledge above.

A giant Overheat instantly formed.

Johan's brow furrowed—N's Volcarona was indeed excellent.

But at this point, the more one retreated, the weaker one's momentum became, and the more likely to fall into trouble.

So Johan immediately shouted:

"Ceruledge, cut through it!"

Cut through it?

The entire venue erupted.

But for Ceruledge—

This was exactly what it wanted!

"Goka!"

Wind-cutting sword cuts wind, flame sword naturally cuts flames!

Forge ahead courageously!

This is my way of the sword!

Ceruledge faced Volcarona's Overheat, slashing out its flame-wreathed twin swords, just like countless training sessions before.

Rumble—

Sword edges drowned in surging flames.

The audience's hearts jumped.

Failed?

The next second—

Hum—

In the roaring flames, two arcs of light appeared, then became brighter and more obvious.

Even... Volcarona's surging flames seemed to be... devouring the flames?

Your flames are good—let me borrow them?

Bathed in firelight, those two arcs suddenly brightened as the massive Overheat was suddenly split into four parts!

Boom!!

Red and blue flames crashed into the field from above, accompanied by roaring while raising great clouds of dust.

The audience waited tensely for results.

Soon, the dust settled.

The field left a huge charred crater as if hit by a meteorite.

Volcarona had reverted from its Terastallized form, lying motionless in the crater covered in dust.

Outside the crater, Ceruledge lay spread-eagle on the ground, equally motionless.

This, this was... mutual defeat?

The referee immediately used equipment to check the situation and, amid surprise, announced the result:

"Volcarona, unable to battle!"

"Ceruledge... unable to battle!"

The audience immediately erupted.

"What's the difference between 'unable to battle' and 'unable to battle'?"

"Ceruledge cut through the flames, right? It could even cut through such a big Overheat?"

"'Unable to battle' means Volcarona lost consciousness, 'unable to battle' means Ceruledge still has consciousness but is too exhausted to continue fighting."

"Isn't that the same thing?"

"Too lazy to explain—Teacher Johan rocks!"

Actually, given a bit more time, with "Sacred Fire" Ceruledge could definitely stand up again.

But... enough.

Ceruledge had done enough.

It lay on the ground looking at the sun overhead, mind continuously flashing through previous scenes, slowly smiling under its mask.

The sun's flames... nothing special.

Actually, Ceruledge lying there without struggling to stand was also Johan's intent.

When Ceruledge cut through Volcarona's +3 special attack Overheat, it also cut through the shackles hindering its further progress.

Current Ceruledge, like Tinkaton, had reached Champion peak level!

In the future... legendary level wasn't impossible!

Thud! Thud!

Both Volcarona and Ceruledge's portraits dimmed simultaneously.

N had one injured Ninetales remaining, plus one Pokémon yet to appear.

Actually, that unrevealed Pokémon was indeed another weather setter as Steven and others guessed—Torkoal.

So... N announced forfeiting the remaining battles, withdrawing.

No need to make Pokémon suffer more for his persistence.

What he wanted, he had already obtained.

"Thank you all," N said silently in his heart.

Thud—

The final score was set at 6:1!

"N!!"

"N!!"

"N!!"

N received tremendous cheers.

Scoring against Teacher Johan, this N was already excellent enough!

Honorable in defeat!

Johan lightly touched his nose.

Wait... I'm the one who won, right?

"Teacher." During the handshake, N reverted to his previous somewhat shy, not-good-with-words appearance.

Johan smiled and patted his shoulder: "Excellent, N. I'm proud of you."

N scratched his head embarrassedly, showing a somewhat silly but heartfelt smile.

Having teacher say this was enough!

"Just, whose tactics did you learn? Champion Alder? Don't learn bad things—next time don't use such tactics—"

N said quietly: "I learned from watching your videos, teacher, and articles you wrote."

Johan's expression froze as he immediately coughed twice and continued:

"These tactics are... very good! Well learned, well learned, haha..."

So that's why it felt so familiar—that Pokémon switching, alternating weather setters and Tailwind support, all gave a "Pokémon battle" déjà vu.

I see...

Atop the dome, the Black and White Dragons who hadn't dared speak throughout the match looked at each other and slowly exhaled.

"Roar" (This guy is too truthful...)

Black Dragon Zekrom looked at the quick-changing Johan and couldn't help saying quietly.

White Dragon Reshiram raised its head high, full of pride, white wings lightly trembling.

Zekrom: I wasn't praising you!!

"But these tactics still have deficiencies. Let me tell you—"

"Deficiencies?" N immediately showed a humble learning attitude.

"You could totally add an 'Intimidate' ability Incineroar. One weather setter like Ninetales or Torkoal is enough. Support Talonflame, let Leafeon handle some damage output. Anyway, Volcarona doesn't particularly depend on Sunny Day. Volcarona receives Ninetales' baton for main damage output, let Zoroark and Incineroar rotate..."

"Mm! Mm!" N nodded repeatedly as if new world doors were opening.

"...I call this tactic 'Journey to the West'—cough, no, call it 'Two Tigers.'"

"Oh~~" N had an enlightened expression.

Zekrom: "..."

Why did it feel like N would go further astray on Teacher Johan's "path"?

Looking at Reshiram.

Zekrom: No, why are you still being proud?!

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