“Awooo~”
The Growlithe seemed to really enjoy this big pot of food.
It licked its bowl clean, then looked at Natsume with eager eyes.
Zhao Fan took the Growlithe's bowl and smiled, "There's more."
Natsume patted Growlithe's head and said, "After eating so much, you have to show us your strength."
“Awooo!”
Growlithe barked confidently.
In a battle, it would definitely not lose!
The Luxray raised its head slightly, its eyes fixed on the Growlithe.
Electric-type Pokémon and Fire-type Pokémon have similar temperaments.
They are both straightforward.
Luxray didn't believe it couldn't beat this big dog!
"Lunk."
Growlithe, of course, noticed Luxray's undisguised gaze and stared back.
Zhao Fan laughed, "It seems they're already ready to fight."
"How about we have your Luxray fight against my Growlithe first?"
"Okay."
Natsume readily agreed.
Early July, the weather had become increasingly hot.
Even though it was three in the afternoon, the ground was still steaming.
Zhao Fan's Pokémon, after healing and resting, had fully recovered their fighting strength.
Now, in the wasteland next to the field.
"Farm owner Natsume versus provincial competition-oriented trainer Zhao Fan!"
The Rotom, slightly excited, flew above the open ground between the two.
It imitated the words of the referees on TV and shouted, "The rules of the competition are 2v2."
"The match ends when all Pokémon on one side lose battle capability."
"Now, let the competition begin!"
Natsume: "Growlithe, go!"
“Awooo~”
Growlithe jumped directly in front of Natsume.
"Lunk~"
Luxray also stepped onto the battlefield.
Zhao Fan immediately ordered, "Luxray, Electric Terrain!"
"Lunk!"
Luxray let out a long howl.
On the ground, electricity flickered.
Electric Terrain effect: Pokémon on the ground cannot fall asleep, and Electric-type moves are boosted in power.
At the same time, Natsume ordered, "Growlithe, Sunny Day!"
“Awooo~”
The sun became even brighter!
"Growlithe, Flamethrower!"
Fire gathered in Growlithe's mouth.
"If it's a clash of skills, we won't lose."
"Luxray, Thunderbolt!"
Zla~
Electricity gathered!
The dazzling lightning instantly struck out.
The scorching flames, like a fiery dragon, lunged towards the lightning.
Peng!
The energies of fire and lightning collided, instantly causing a violent explosion.
Smoke engulfed the entire field.
"Daru!"
"Chane!"
The Grookey and the Darumaka nervously inhaled the black mist on the field.
Natsume immediately ordered, "Growlithe, Extreme Speed!"
The thick smoke obscured Natsume's vision.
But Natsume believed that Growlithe could locate Luxray's position by smell!
Peng!
Another violent impact echoed through the smoke.
"Lunk!"
Luxray was directly knocked out of the smoke by the high-speed Growlithe.
Natsume continued to command, "Roar!"
“Awooo~”
Growlithe's roar echoed through the smoke.
"Luxray, are you okay?"
"Lunk!"
Luxray got back up from the ground.
"Be careful, Growlithe is very fast."
Zhao Fan ordered, "We'll just wait for Growlithe to attack and then counterattack!"
Natsume smiled, "Want to counterattack?"
"Growlithe, Extreme Speed after Quick Attack!"
In the smoke, Growlithe's figure gradually became clearer.
Zhao Fan's expression suddenly turned panicked, "Luxray, use Thunderbolt directly!"
Zla~
Growlithe's figure burst out of the smoke.
Seeing the lightning heading towards it, it swayed its body!
Peng~
The lightning missed and struck the ground.
At the same time, Growlithe's body instantly charged in front of Luxray.
Peng!
Luxray was once again sent flying!
The speed after Quick Attack made Growlithe incredibly fast.
Coupled with the Roar that boosted Growlithe's attack, this blow directly rendered Luxray unconscious.
"Come back, Luxray!"
Zhao Fan withdrew his Luxray, then took out the Poké Ball of his Krookodile.
"Go, Krookodile!"
Krookodile's level was lower than Luxray's, and Growlithe was in peak condition at this point!
"Growlithe, Quick Attack!"
Zhao Fan took a deep breath, "Don't underestimate us!"
"Krookodile, use Sand Tomb on your own feet!"
Natsume was slightly stunned, "What?"
At Krookodile's feet, the ground quickly collapsed.
The high-speed Growlithe crashed into Krookodile, falling into the rotating Sand Tomb with it.
Zhao Fan wiped the sweat off his forehead, "Don't think you can easily win this battle!"
"I earned all three of my Gym Badges with my own strength!"
The Sand Tomb created by Krookodile was like a deep pit.
Inside the pit, a sandstorm raged, engulfing both Pokémon.
"Growlithe, can you break out?"
“Awooo!”
Growlithe tried to break out, but Krookodile suddenly stepped forward and hugged Growlithe.
Growlithe suddenly felt a burst of violent energy erupting in its heart.
Hu~
Flames ignited on Growlithe's body.
Boom~
A giant pillar of fire shot up from the bottom of the Sand Tomb into the sky.
【Prompt: Your Growlithe has automatically learned Flame Wheel!】
The flames raged wildly in the sandstorm, forcibly suppressing the ground-type energy.
The Sand Tomb was replaced by Flame Wheel.
"Damn!"
Zhao Fan cursed, "What kind of move is that?"
Even Natsume was startled.
After regaining his senses, Natsume said, "This move, it should be called Sand Flame!"
Krookodile, in the burning pit, lost its battle capability.
Growlithe drove away the flames, then jumped up with Krookodile in its mouth.
"This..."
Zhao Fan laughed bitterly, "I was actually swept by you."
"I was hoping to have a battle with your Dratini."
Natsume said, "Let's fight next time. I'll heal your Pokémon first."
Grookey stood aside, looking at Growlithe and then at Natsume.
Humans choose Pokémon.
Likewise, Pokémon also choose the trainers they approve of.
Even though they haven't been together for long, Grookey has already grown fond of this place.
But the arrogant Grookey wouldn't directly tell Natsume that it has already approved of him.
It wouldn't say things like "I admit you can be my trainer."
Grookey's arrogance is the kind that proves itself on the battlefield when it has made a decision.
"Chane!"
Grookey jumped in front of Growlithe and issued a battle request!
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