"I didn't expect it to end up becoming a direct clash between the Sunny Day Dragon and the Overheat State."
The president of the Pokémon Trainers' Guild of Solaris City watched the two Pokémon colliding endlessly in the air, a look of astonishment in his eyes.
"In that case, the outcome is hard to predict."
"If we look only at the power of these two techniques, it's clear that the Sunny Day Dragon is stronger. But that kid named Ethan... he's had his Charizard for at most a year, right?"
"Even being able to train it to this level in just one year is already incredible, but the upbringing of Naira's Charizard..."
The mayor of Solaris City also let out an exclamation of admiration. Although he didn't finish his sentence, everyone understood the implied meaning behind his words.
"That's right, the Sunny Day Dragon. When Ethan reviewed the data from our Sunny Day Climate Research Institute regarding the move Sunny Day and the ability Solar Power back then, he must have been researching this technique."
"I didn't expect him to actually succeed."
President Morgan also spoke at that moment, triggering another wave of shock among everyone present.
Even Champion Leo Cross looked at President Morgan in astonishment, and the others, seeing the Champion's expression, understood the answer and became even more shocked.
Could it be that this Sunny Day Dragon technique had not been taught by Champion Leo, but had instead been developed by Ethan himself?
Boom, boom, boom!
On the field, the two Charizard collided violently, fighting in a completely even match.
"Damn it... why is this happening?"
Naira clenched her teeth as she watched the aerial battle.
It had to be known that she had trained her Charizard for an extremely long time, and had even received guidance from Master Leo.
Yet now, the Charizard on the other side had matched all of her efforts relying solely on the Sunny Day Dragon!
No matter how deep your foundations were, in the end they couldn't compete with someone who seemed to be using cheats.
Boom, boom, boom!
In the continuous clash, it was evident that the exhaustion of both Pokémon was enormous.
Ethan's Charizard spewed intense flames from its mouth, which were then torn apart by a claw swipe from Naira's Charizard.
And when Naira's Charizard tried to close the distance, Ethan's Charizard once again spat out fire to block it. The two fought in an extremely tight contest.
However, in the eyes of both Charizard burned a flame of determination; unless they were completely drained of strength, neither intended to surrender.
Boom, boom, boom!
The flames collided with one another, setting the entire sky ablaze.
"Charizard, use Dragon Dance!"
At that moment, Naira suddenly spoke.
It could be seen that around the Charizard whose body was completely reddened, a surge of dragon-shaped energy suddenly erupted.
With a flap of its wings, its speed skyrocketed as it rapidly closed in on Ethan's Charizard.
"Dragon Dance? Can it still achieve a second burst at this moment?"
Ethan was also surprised, focusing his gaze. But before he could say anything, his Charizard had already flapped its wings on its own initiative to pull back, while once again spewing fire from its mouth.
This time, Naira's Charizard did not dodge, but instead charged straight into the flames, advancing against the flow, enduring the attack of extremely high-temperature fire, and rapidly rushing toward Ethan's Charizard.
"Charizard, Flare Blitz!"
Ethan's expression hardened. He knew that in flight speed his Charizard could not compare to a Charizard in the Overheat State, so when faced with close combat, his only option was to accept a head-on collision.
Fuuuu!
The flames surged wildly. The Charizard in the Sunny Day Dragon state suddenly concentrated all the fire on its body, forming a fiery armor and releasing terrifying energy.
Although Flare Blitz is a physical-type move, by fusing all the unleashed flames of the Sunny Day Dragon into the move, its power was pushed to the absolute limit.
"Is it going to take it head-on?"
"Then so will we! Flare Blitz!"
Naira's Charizard burst out of the fire that had already been completely consumed.
Immediately afterward, the flames on its body also surged outward as it executed the move Flare Blitz.
Boom!
In the next instant, the two Charizard collided violently with each other.
Compared to Ethan's Charizard, which was completely enveloped in raging flames, the Flare Blitz of Naira's Charizard looked much more ordinary.
Therefore, when the outer layers of fire of both attacks collided, the flames of Ethan's Charizard instantly suppressed those of Naira's Charizard.
However, Naira's Charizard did not stop. Relying on the strength of its powerful body, it pushed forward with difficulty against the flames, inching closer step by step.
"Come on, Charizard!"
Naira grew excited at the sight, clenching her fists tightly.
Finally, Naira's Charizard reached Ethan's Charizard through the flames, and the move Dragon Claw descended slowly.
Boom!
With a deafening roar, a violent explosion erupted centered on both Charizard.
"What happened? What happened? Who won?"
"Let me see, let me see! Those in front, don't block my view!"
In the stands, almost all the spectators stood up, stretching their necks to watch what was happening on the field.
Little by little, the explosion that covered the entire stadium began to dissipate, and through the haze a figure still standing could vaguely be seen.
"Is that the Charizard...?"
"Which Charizard won?"
Immediately, everyone's hearts tightened.
It was clear that the outcome of the battle already seemed decided.
Fuuu~
A gentle breeze blew, and the figures of the two Charizard were finally revealed.
One of them remained standing in a pitiful state, its body completely charred.
The other Charizard lay on the ground, having lost the ability to fight.
Bang!
Right after that, the Charizard that was still standing swayed and collapsed heavily to the ground.
"Waaah!"
In an instant, the entire stadium erupted into an uproar.
Both Charizard had fallen at the same time!
On both sides of the field, the expressions of Ethan and Naira were filled with gravity.
"Both Charizard have lost the ability to fight!"
After silently counting ten seconds, the referee made the announcement.
At that moment, a faint smile appeared at the corner of Ethan's lips, while Naira's face darkened even further.
Then, everyone saw Ethan take out a Poké Ball and recall one of the Charizard.
When the red beam from Ethan's Poké Ball struck the Charizard, the stadium once again erupted in exclamations.
Because the Charizard that Ethan had recalled... was the one that had fallen later!
"Charizard, you really did great."
Ethan smiled faintly, stroked the Poké Ball in his hand, and then placed it on the belt behind his back.
Opposite him, Naira also withdrew her Charizard. Although it had been declared that both had lost the ability to fight at the same time, her Charizard had fallen first, clearly leaving her at a disadvantage.
(End of chapter)