Extreme Speed, Flare Blitz, Outrage…
The combination of these three moves showcased Arcanine’s violent beauty to its fullest.
Judging by the destruction spread across the ground before him, it’s clear that Arcanine’s evolution has greatly amplified Terrance’s strength.
Holding Arcanine’s Poké Ball, the other four Pokémon gathered around Terrance, all waiting for his command.
“How was it?”
“Chirp~”
“Wuu~”
“Castformmm~”
“Mismagiussss~~”
The four Pokémon nodded and then shook their heads. To someone who didn’t understand them, it would be impossible to know what they were trying to convey.
“I know what I’m doing, don’t worry.” Terrance smiled gently.
In the end, Arcanine succumbed to confusion, losing all sense of reason and unable to follow even Terrance’s orders.
The four Pokémon had to act quickly to subdue Arcanine, but in the process, they experienced firsthand the destructive power of a rampaging Arcanine.
In the Outrage state, although Arcanine’s wild and daring nature is enhanced, making it more bold and ferocious, it is still not as terrifying as when, after Outrage ends, it charges forward recklessly, undaunted by injuries.
At times, Terrance can’t help but wonder—does Outrage enhance Arcanine’s power more, or if its side effect is the real enhancement…
“I’ve more or less figured out the time limit and strength of Outrage,” Terrance said to the four Pokémon, reassuring them. After all, an Arcanine in the berserk and confusion state could even attack its Trainer. With Arcanine’s destructive power after evolution, if it were to lose control in an official battle, whether it’s Terrance or the opposing Trainer, one hit from Arcanine would land Terrance in prison or the hospital for the rest of his life.
“It’s fine… as long as we can manage Outrage’s duration and strength, it’s completely controllable.”
“Arcanine’s situation is still within my expectations, and Outrage can be trained. With constant practice, I’m confident Arcanine will fully master it.” Terrance smiled.
After the four Pokémon nodded, Terrance took out their Poké Balls and recalled them one by one, and then headed to the Battle Tower’s medical area to check on Arcanine’s condition.
…
“Right now? Alright, I’ll be there right away.”
Putting on his jacket and securing the Poké Balls at his waist, Terrance immediately rushed off after receiving Scott’s message.
After more than a month of evaluating the first two requirements, a total of eleven Trainers were successfully approved, earning the chance to battle Trainers from Unova.
These Trainers from Unova had been selected through events organized by Mr. Scott’s companies in Unova. They were considered to be among the best, and their trip to Hoenn is one of the “event rewards”. Using this method, along with the promise of battles against Terrance and others, a sort of employment relationship was established.
As it turned out, these Trainers from Unova felt like they had hit the jackpot. Not only did they get to tour various Hoenn attractions for free, enjoying the region’s cuisine and comfortable accommodations, but they also got to meet and befriend fellow Trainers.
As for the battles they were about to have, none of them minded in the slightest. Which Trainer would ever refuse a battle?
It’s just a few days of battling. For these Trainers from Unova, it’s simply a very easy obligation.
Moreover, when they saw their opponents—kids barely ten years old, with the oldest not even reaching their average age—they felt even less pressured, instead seeing the battles as a way to relax and unwind.
However, when the five-day battle event began, the Trainers from Unova nearly broke down in tears.
Their opponents were much tougher than they had anticipated. Though they were just kids, their strength was terrifying. Throughout the numerous battles each day, the Unova Trainers were almost completely dominated.
One day of battling would have been bearable, but after five consecutive days of battles, each with a different opponent but the same crushing results, the Unova Trainers were utterly crushed.
The joy from their earlier travels was completely shattered.
On the other hand, the young Trainers invited by Scott were having the time of their lives. Battling the Trainers from this Unova “tour group” allowed them to apply what Hogan had taught them about the Pokémon from the Unova Region. It can be said to be practical experience after theoretical learning, and everyone threw themselves into it wholeheartedly.
After each young Trainer had battled every Unova Trainer and each of their Pokémon, five days had passed, and the real battle simulation ended.
One side returned with long faces and extremely negative experiences, while the other side reviewed their previous battles, feeling more confident about the upcoming matches against Castelia Club.
“Hogan, what do you think?”
Scott called Hogan over to comment on the past few days’ battles.
Hogan pondered for a moment and said, “The Trainers from Unova were just randomly selected, so while they had a wide variety of Pokémon, their overall strength wasn’t as good as ours.”
“Yes…” Scott nodded in agreement.
“And this leads to a problem—some of our Trainers won purely through sheer strength. In other words, the knowledge they had learned wasn’t really applied, or rather, they didn’t need to consciously use it. They could win on strength alone, so why bother with rules and strategies?”
Scott remarked, “Hmm… The Trainers from the Castelia Club will definitely be stronger than these Unova Trainers.”
“So, Hogan, do you have your candidates?”
“Yes. First, there’s Shiro. Although he dominated through strength, you could see in every battle how well he understood Unova Pokémon. This was also why he could easily dominate with his strength.”
“Shiro is my first pick. It will be a test to have a Trainer from Unova face Trainers from Unova—after all, they understand each other.”
“Then there’s Troy. He’s very strong, with a battle style that resembles wild close-combat. He’s a traditional Trainer, and he’s very detail-oriented, always seizing opportunities by exploiting his opponent’s weaknesses.”
“Yami has an interesting battle style, specializing in combo moves. Although many of his moves are quite basic, they create a lot of confusion in battle, which may be part of his personal style.”
“Ethan, well, how should I put it? He seems average in every way, not standing out among the others, but his performance is always impressive. I think it’s due to his solid foundation—whether in commanding, observing, judging, or understanding his Pokémon. While he doesn’t have a distinct specialty, he’s extremely reliable. So far, I haven’t seen him make a mistake in any battle.”
“And the last one? Terrance?” Scott said.
“Yes, it’s him,” Hogan nodded, his voice filled with complex emotions.
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