"Nice to meet you today"

Hearing Cam's words, both of them raised their voices energetically.

These two belong to the same gym, but as gym coaches, they have fought Kem many times, so the sigh is very consistent.

"Okay, then let's start with the close-up."

Kem led the two into the training room.

ーー

"Lucario, swing the bullet!"

"Dothoth! Endure! ”

Dototh, who received the wave bomb, accepted the wave bomb as instructed by the trainer, but reduced the damage by hitting the hard parts of the body.

"The earthquake is the last stop!"

The Dototh earthquake struck Lucario, and the force of the impact knocked him out.

"That's it. Winner, challenger Xiaohan! “

"Okay!"

With the referee's voice, the challenger boy clenched his fist.

"Lucario, thank you for your hard work."

Sumo puts Lucario back on the ball and walks towards the challenger.

"It's a great skill"

"Hehe, it's close."

As the challenger said, the results are very close. If he takes another blow, Dototh's physical strength will probably decrease.

"Then, in recognition of your skills, I will award you this Kobol badge."

"I did it! Now I can participate in the next Pokémon League! ”

Kem looked at the boy who had happily received the badge and remembered the old days. The days when I tried the gym many times but kept failing.

After trying again and again, learning the methods of my opponents, and developing my own strategy against them, I finally earned my badge. Because of that time-consuming method, it took me four years to collect the badges.

Now I'm testing young talent to collect gym badges. It was an unimaginable scenario from Kem's college days.

"Well done today"

As I was lost in thought, sumo came to me.

"Thank you for your hard work."

"The challenger just left, and today's challenger is over."

"Is that so?"

It was already four o'clock before. It's still early to get home.

Plus, Kem has one more thing to do today.

"Plums"

"Yes?"

"Can we fight after today?"

Kem said as he looked into sumo's eyes.

Sumo was shocked by Kem's eyes, but immediately replied.

"Yes, it's okay"

"Thank you. See you in 15 minutes. ”

Kem got up and walked into the locker room.

One of the gymnastics coaches, Lang shouted to Xiang Mo, who was watching her from behind.

"What's wrong? Look at Kem's back. “

Xiang Tao, who was called, said to Jiro with a serious expression.

"Mr. Jiro. I have a request. “

"Unusual. What is that? ”

He was originally polite and usually spoke politely and softly, but at this time his voice was a little stiff and serious.

"After today, I'm going to fight Mr. Kem."

"Oh, it's the same today.

"So, I want you to record today's battle with a battle recorder."

“？”

Sumomo has fought Kem several times, but Sumomo has never recorded a fight with Kem. No wonder she didn't record it, because she didn't have the habit of doing it in the first place. On the contrary, this record is rare.

"I don't mind, but it's rare. What kind of thinking has changed? ”

"No, it's hard to explain, but I have a feeling that something is wrong with Mr. Cam today."

"Is that so? I didn't feel anything. ”

"Anyway, please."

Jiro nodded at the unusually serious Xiangmo, and then watched him walk away.

At the time he didn't understand what it meant, but soon he did.

Kem and sumo wrestled face each other across the field.

Kem didn't look good in a navy blue outfit, turtleneck short-sleeved underwear, and black shorts, but only Sumomo noticed that the atmosphere he was wearing was different from before the holidays.

"Let's get started?"

"Please"

We thanked each other and picked up the monster balls.

"Is it okay to use 4 Pokémon in this solo battle, no tools, and no time limit?"

"Yes"

"Let's get started! I won't lose this time either! ”

"This time, we're going to win"

Sumo was a little surprised by Keim's words.

So far, Keim has never said a word: "I'm going to win." Due to his lack of self-confidence, Keim unconsciously avoided the word "victory", and he declared "victory". I immediately realized that this fact was also part of the reason why sumo felt uncomfortable.

That's why sumo wants to know. Because I thought maybe I could learn something here that I didn't understand, called "power".

"Please go, Haukazalo!"

"Please, Bashamo."

Keim and Bashamo lead together, and Sumomo leads with Goukazaru. Since both are fire-type and combat-based, there is no such thing as a win or loss based on type compatibility. Each other's abilities determine the outcome of the trailblazers.

"The first move wins! Fierce, Mach punch! ”

Gang Kazaru's high-speed fist approached Mashamo.

Seeing this, Kem gave instructions to Bashamo.

"You don't have to dodge it. Use Nitro Charge against it. ”

Clothed in flames, Mashamo caught Gonkazaru's fist with his arm. Minor damage, but no problem.

Basha Mo wrestles with Gang Kazaru in a nitro-charged state. Gonkazalu dodged Masamo's punches and counter kicks, but Mashamo read the move and moved his body to avoid it. When he lost his balance, he threw a punch at Hau Kazaru, but Hau Kazalu jumped behind him to minimize the damage. First of all, Nitro Charge is a fire-based move that is less powerful and does little damage to the Rigid Snake.

However, the essence of Nitro Charge is not to damage, but to increase physical abilities by sending flames throughout the body. Due to the effect of the Nitro Charge, Bashamo's speed is increased by one level.

"Accumulation"

"Please stop! Acrobat! ”

Haukazalou leaped to his feet with a nimble movement and rushed towards Masamo with momentum.

Kem immediately thought that the damage caused by acrobatics was more excessive than the ability increase caused by accumulation, and immediately instructed Bashamo.

"Stop! Come back! ”

Hau Kazaru's acrobatics, due to a sudden retreat, only pierced the ground.

The instructions are definitely faster than before!

Sumo noticed a noticeable improvement in the speed at which he gave orders compared to the previous Kem. I don't know what I was thinking before, Kem's command speed was a notch slower. This single-paced delay is always the difference between victory and defeat, but this delay is gone.

It's getting stronger. Sumo doesn't understand power, but he understands it. When I was in a better mood, I unconsciously felt my cheeks relax.

"Hau Kazaru, changed!"

"Flush!"

Mashamo kicked away from the sword that Gang Kazaru swung aside. Then, I took the opportunity to launch the Sky Upper at Hau Kazaru.

The snake couldn't dodge and hit it directly from the sky. Since the level difference was not large, it was greatly damaged, and the body of the rigid snake floated slightly in the air.

"Fold it up! Demon Fire! ”

"Dodge to the side!"

Bashamo unleashed the magic fire at close range, but Gang Kazaru regained his balance in the air and twisted his body to avoid the magic fire.

As expected, it's light, shit

Pokémon that are quite confident in their speed and agility will not be able to dodge the ghost that is launched at this time. Sirona's Togikis and Lucario can be avoided, but the comparison is too high.

But there is a gap. Keim thinks he'll improve his abilities here.

"Accumulation"

Bashamo increases attack and defense.

In this way, all of Bashamo's abilities, except for the special, have been increased by one level. The subtle grade gap with Hau Kazalu is meaningless to this.

"Acrobat!"

"Yanmei"

Both emit flight-like maneuvers and collide with each other. Both are very effective and can cause a lot of damage. However, Masamo, who has increased attack and defense, does less damage than Gang Kazaru.

"Gang Snake, Sword Dance!"

Thinking that he would be crushed if he continued like this, Somo used the sword dance to improve his concentration to enhance Hau Kazaru's abilities. Its attack power has been increased by two levels, and combined with its natural agility, it has become even more powerful.

From here

Bashamo's agility is slightly higher than that, but Gangkazaru's agility will allow him to dodge and attack without considering our agility.

Bashamo's stamina is 50 percent, and Gonkazaru's stamina is 40 percent, but sumo wrestling at this level is about to overthrow it.

If you drag it too long, it's not good, they have better hands and skills, so I'll crush it with speed.

They have a higher speed race value, but Bashamo's speed can be increased by Nitro Charge. Keim knew that Hau Kazaru could learn techniques to increase his speed, but sumo wrestling did not.

"Nitro charge"

"Mach punch!"

Each other's fists plunged into each other's faces.

So they all beat non-stop. I blocked the Snake's fist with my arm and tried to use that arm to reach the end of the Snake's arm, but was pulled out and dodged. I reached out again, but it was bounced off by Bashamo's kick. Gang Kazaru jumped up and threw a roundhouse kick at Masamo, who blocked the ball with his arm.

This kumite is not an established technique, so a direct hit won't do much damage. It's definitely not pointless, though, because it's a sure thing that the damage will cumulate.

However, Bashamo, whose defense technology was not yet mature, was hurt even more. Hau Kazaru also takes damage, but the increase in attack power brought by the sword dance, even if it is not established as a technique, will cause damage that cannot be ignored.

While fighting with Gangkazaru, Bashamo remembered what Kem had said before the battle began.

"Bashamo. From now on I'll ask you what you're not good at. No matter who the opponent is, I still can't make a game that can beat sumo wrestling without using it with all my might. So can you do it? “

Bashamo loves Kem.

We have been together since we were young and have traveled together. By the time I was done collecting badges, I had already suffered a lot of failures, but Kem always set Blackie on the journey first with myself and my sister Jukain, and most importantly, I didn't have any talent. I wanted to respond to his efforts only when I saw him continue to work hard after understanding.

But he was always a bit servile and lacked self-confidence. I've always wanted to prove that Bashamo is an amazing guy who knows his trainers are kind and weak but still work hard. Not just his own strength, Bashamo continues to work hard to make those around him realize the greatness of Kem as a trainer.

When I finished collecting badges, I gave up fighting at one point, but I wanted Kem to do what he wanted to do because he spent his time with Pokémon first, so I respected his path.

However, after meeting Sirona, Kem returned to the path of battle. Following Bai Nai's study, not only has he become much stronger physically and mentally, but even Basha Mo and Xiao Hei have also become stronger. And as I got more new friends, I was able to experience the joy of fighting more.

This strengthened Bashamo's desire to "make the people around him realize the greatness of Kem".

But even so, Kem didn't believe in himself, underestimated himself, and couldn't believe in his choice. That's why I know that the battle strategy is to take advantage of Pokémon and make the choice to imitate Shirona.

Bashamo sometimes resents his failure to convince Keim to recognize him. Heiki, Lucario and Mukhok will feel the same way.

However, Keim believed that Bashamo was basing himself on "policies he made himself" rather than imitating others and asked about his weaknesses.

If so, I must answer.

For myself, and for the sake of believing Kem.

"This is Mach Fist!"

Bashamo leaned back after receiving a punch from Maher in the face.

Taking this as an opportunity, sumo wrestling made a decision immediately.

"This is it! Infighting! ”

Gangkazaru's attack hit Masamo. No matter how much defense is increased through strengthening, Haukazharu increases his attack power through sword dance. And my physical strength has been reduced by 40%. Needless to say, what would have happened if the infighting of Hau Kazalu had been received in that state.

The continuous shooting of punches pierced Bashamo's body with precision. Sumo believes that Basamo should now be incapacitated.

However, the infighting hit directly, and Bashamo, who should have collapsed, stood in front of him.

"Lying?!"

I don't know why I was able to stand up, but I quickly got an answer.

endure

Just before the release of Infight, Bashamo had already activated Endure. Due to the effect, my stamina stopped at the last minute, and I was able to stand on my feet after receiving Infight.

"Bashamo, your defense skills are not yet mature. So, if you engage in hand-to-hand combat, you may not be able to win yet. So dare to create a gap somewhere. I will do my best to get there. But once you've created that gap, live with it. I know you're not good at receiving. But for me and my friends, I hope you can beat the first opponent. “

Firm will, straight eyes, faint hint of uneasiness.

That's what my trusted coach told me. Basha Mo withstood Gangkazaru's attack with all his might, and he didn't know how long he would have to endure it if he couldn't bear it here.

All I can do as a vanguard is defeat the other party's vanguard here. To prove that what Kem had done was not in vain, Bashamo threw his soul into the blow and unleashed it.

"Revival!"

Gangkazalu could not escape the onslaught of the civil war and the increased agility of Bashamo due to two nitro charges.

Basha Mo unleashed a full force blow with powerful footsteps, accurately piercing Hau Kazaru's body.

The blown snake rolled over the field and finally stopped in front of the sumo wrestler. By that time, Gang Kazalu had already rolled his eyes and lost his mobility.

"Hau Kazaru, can't fight!"

It was Kem who took the lead.

The move was a big deal for both Kem and Bashamo, as he had been on the lead.

However, it is also true that Bashamo is almost unable to stand. I decided to put it back in the ball once and destroy the next Pokémon.

"Come back, Bashamo."

"It's different today, isn't it?"

"Really? Not much will change. ”

In fact, his technique and physical strength have not changed since the last fight. If anything, it's the mindset. It's not a huge change, but it's definitely a change.

"Maybe. But I think I might be able to learn from Mr. Keim today what I want to know about 'power'. ”

"It's an honor to hear something like this from gym leaders."

"Well, I'll do my best! Please, Dokulog! “

"Please, Lucario."

Sumo is used in Dokulog, and Kem is used in Lucario. Docrog's poison moves don't work against steel-based Lucario, but Docrog also has a fighting type, so the type compatibility is not bad. Lucario, on the other hand, mainly uses combat skills, so the damage is halved. Is it disadvantageous if only the type is considered?

"Change!"

Dokulogh jumped to his feet and swung his sword at Lucario.

Combat moves are very effective against Lucario, who is a steel type. Normally it's best to avoid this place, but Keim gives different instructions.

"Flush"

Lucario lightly touched Dokulog's sword with the back of his hand, blocking it like flowing water. Accurately dealt with Dokulog's arms that were swung out one after another, and took advantage of the gap generated by the ultimate to pierce Dokulog.

Lucario thought he was inside, but Dokulog pulled back with his nimble body to minimize the damage.

Dokulogra opened some distance and stepped out of Lucario's attack range.

"Sure enough, a direct hit is impossible, right?"

Lucario is adept at sensing waves and reading his opponent's movements. As a result, the accuracy of the "finish" move is very high and the duration is slightly longer than that of other Pokémon. In addition, it is very good at defense, changing the attack trajectory and reducing damage by reading the opponent's movements.

On the other hand, since attack technology is still in the development stage, the transition from defense to attack is still weak, regardless of the power of the technology. Of course, this level of naivety will not be a gap unless it is at the level of the leadership of the Upper Gym.

"It's okay, you can take a look, the opponent's attack is always willful, feel it strongly."

"It won't be the same as it used to be. It's tough, Dokulog. I will definitely go without relaxation! ”

Lucario, Sword Dance

"Dorkrug, this is the tide of evil!"

"You don't need to dodge, it's the sword dance."

Although he received Dokulog's evil wave, Dokulog's special attack was not high. In addition, since Lucario's evil moves are halved, the damage taken is minimal. Evil Waves occasionally scare Pokémon, but Lucario is not intimidated by psychic powers.

Lucario, whose attack power has been greatly increased by the sword dance, is once again in a posture. The waves released from Lucario's hands were as smooth as water and powerful at the same time.

The trump card of sumo wrestling, Lucario's waves are so powerful that they rise like flames. Lucario is a Bobo Pokémon, but everyone uses Bobo differently. Sumo's Lucario strengthens his body and specializes in defeating his opponent, while Keim's Lucario sees his opponent's movements and uses fluctuations to use his power without wasting it. I was good at giving up, but then I learned how to use waves and needed more polishing.

In fact, even now, he completely ignored Dokulog's attacks and was able to deal with them without taking any damage.

But no matter how well you read, whether the body will keep up is another matter. If it is read, Sumomo switches to a strategy that crushes it at a speed that cannot respond even if it is read.

"Dorkrog, Cross Slash!"

Lucario took a step back, dodging the attack of his arms.

However, Dokulog continued to launch further attacks. Swords, palms, kicks, and attacks are continuous, but the moves are gradually exhausted. Although there is no direct hit, it is reducing its physical strength little by little.

It's not a shot, it's a little scrape. It seems to be a poison type.

Poison moves have no effect on Steel-based Lucario. However, this gradual scraping method is exactly the usual method used by poisons.

"I don't want to get involved. Lucario, what a speed. ”

At the moment when Docker swung it, Lucario moved at an invisible speed, attacking Docker in succession. Unable to cope with the sudden barrage of attacks, Dokulog lost his balance.

"That's it, there's an earthquake."

Taking advantage of this gap, Lucario gathered strength and released it on the ground. The shockwave approached Dokulog.

However, Dokulog, who realized this due to Dokulog's characteristic "Hazard Prediction", immediately jumped up, reducing the damage from the earthquake.

"That's it."

But Keim has learned that this is going to happen. Lucario's attacking skills are not yet mature. Therefore, in addition to the fighting exercises, the exercises that do not match the type take a long time to charge, and there is also a gap between them before they are activated. No matter how well trained a Pokémon is, there is a charge for making moves that don't match their type, so there will be gaps, so some things are helpless.

However, Lucario, who focuses on honing his defensive skills, has a greater range of attacks. Of course, it's not just Lucario, it's also because Kem has always focused on training in martial arts.

So, no matter how unbalanced I was, I thought that if I had used so much charge trick, I would have been able to avoid it, or at least reduce it, and Lucario had been told that in advance.

"Lucario must protect anyone. Since the opponent is mainly a fighting type, it should be easy to do. But your defense isn't solid. So I was caught off guard somewhere. At that time, anyone can attack with an earthquake. “