Pokémon: Dreams Come True Starting in Sinnoh

Chapter 536 A Fierce Outburst, the Power of Bonds

boom!!!

Skills like Flame Charge might still offer some fighting chance, but the Sonic Punch, with its relatively low power, completely loses its ability to fight head-on when it encounters the Thunder Punch enhanced by Sword Dance.

The two forces are not even in the same league.

Electivire's Thunder Punch easily tore through Sonic Punch's defense, and the violent current mixed with terrifying power slammed solidly into Infernape's chest.

"OKI—!!!"

Infernape let out a painful cry, its body unable to withstand the power of the lightning punch. It was sent flying and crashed heavily to the ground more than ten meters away, kicking up a cloud of dust.

As the smoke cleared, Infernape lay on the ground, its body twitching slightly. The fur on its chest was charred black from the electricity, clearly indicating that it had suffered extremely severe injuries.

To be honest, no one initially thought that Infernape could compete with Electivire after Ninjakamaru took over.

Given its lack of speed and overwhelming strength, Infernape's actions should theoretically pose no effective threat to Electivire.

However, Ash's command and the teamwork shown by Infernape allowed them to push Electivire to this extent even under such a huge disadvantage.

The speed advantage that the Electrify Beast gained was never demonstrated from beginning to end.

If it weren't for Electivire's instinct to grab Infernape with its dynamite the instant it was blasted away, the outcome of this match would have been uncertain.

And now...

Infernape had already suffered the recoil from Flare Charge several times, and its stamina had been significantly reduced.

Now it has taken a solid hit from the lightning fist.

They probably can't continue fighting anymore.

Everyone thought to themselves.

On the battlefield, Ash, Shinji, Electivire, and the referee all stared intently at Infernape lying on the ground, trying to determine if it was able to get up and continue fighting.

But after more than ten seconds, the Infernape lying on the ground still didn't move.

Time ticked by, and the arena was completely silent, save for the faint sound of dust kicked up by the breeze.

Electivire stood not far away, looking at the fallen Infernape, and couldn't help but let out a low snort, then crossed its arms with some disdain.

For Electivire, the battle seemed to have ended a little too quickly.

Shinji, standing on the sidelines, slowly closed his eyes. No one knew what he was thinking, but perhaps it was the same thought that Electabuzz was having now.

Ash remained standing in the same spot, his gaze fixed on Infernape, his fists clenched unconsciously.

He didn't speak, nor did he seem to intend to recall Infernape; he simply waited quietly for something.

The referee observed for a few more seconds, and seeing that Infernape showed no sign of standing up, finally raised his flag, ready to announce the result: "Infernape..."

However, just as the referee was about to shout "Incapacitated"—

"..."

The Infernape, which had been lying motionless on the ground, suddenly twitched its right fingertip very slightly.

The movement was so subtle that it was almost completely ignored by everyone.

But in that instant, Ash's consciousness suddenly became blurred for a moment, and he closed his eyes in a daze.

In an instant, a blue halo suddenly emanated from him, surging towards the Infernape in the arena like a tidal wave.

In that instant, the power of the Aura activated on its own before Ash could even fully react.

Ash's aura seemed to transform into an invisible bridge, instantly connecting him tightly with Infernape.

When Ash opened his eyes again, his gaze had changed.

In addition to the panoramic view he could see from the outside of the arena, Ash also saw the figure of Electivire with its arms outstretched, looking forward and upward from the ground.

"OKI—!!!"

A roar, suppressed to the extreme yet brimming with boundless power, suddenly erupted from Infernape's mouth.

The next second, Infernape's life force, which had been waning, suddenly surged, and the flame on its head began to burn fiercely, several times stronger than the flame it had been at its initial full strength.

The flames burning on Infernape's head were no longer the fiery red they had been, but had transformed into a more turbulent and violent blackish-purple flame.

In an instant, jet-black flames enveloped Infernape's entire body, emanating a terrifying aura that sent chills down one's spine.

The temperature of the flames seemed to increase with the power, and even the surrounding air was distorted by the appearance of the black flames, emitting a hissing and popping sound.

A unique and intense fire.

Moreover, it far surpasses the power he unleashed when he fought Shinji last time.

Shinji suddenly opened his eyes, his sharp gaze fixed on the figure enveloped in black flames, and for the first time, an incredulous look appeared on his face.

"EI?!"

Electivire also put away its contempt, but it did not back down. It just grinned as if it was recalling the scene of its last battle with it. It appeared on the field this time so that it could fight it again in this state.

Seeing the Infernape's momentum suddenly rise, even stronger than its own after taking over the baton, Electivire felt an unprecedented threat. Its body began to crackle with electricity, ready to attack at any moment.

The hellish flames danced wildly on Infernape's body, its golden pupils glowing with a faint blue light as it locked onto Electivire.

Shinji understood that he would soon be facing Ash and Infernape at full power.

call--!

Before anyone could react to what had happened, Infernape suddenly vanished from its spot, leaving only a lingering afterimage of a flame.

The next second, Infernape appeared in front of Electivire, its right fist wreathed in black flames, and it slammed down towards Electivire.

"Hold on!"

Despite understanding that Infernape in this state would reach an unbelievable level in both attack and speed.

Although Shinji had repeatedly told himself to prepare for the enemy's attack in advance, he was indeed unable to react to the enemy's offensive immediately, which caused his command to be a little slow.

Fortunately, after its previous failure to defend, Electabuzz was more responsive to this kind of surprise attack, and Electabuzz caught up with the commands that Shinji had missed.

The protective barrier was erected instantly.

Infernape's punch slammed into the barrier without holding back, shattering it instantly. What it had blocked was merely the force of Infernape's punch; the flames wrapped around the fist had somehow seeped through the tiny crack in the barrier the instant it shattered, landing on Electivire.

boom--!

"EI!"

Dark purple flames instantly enveloped the entire body of the Electrified Beast.

Scorched by the crimson flames, the electric monster let out a mournful cry.

But Infernape's attack did not stop there; this time, Infernape's body erupted with even more powerful flames.

The power of Flame Charge in its fiery state has also been enhanced to a new level.

If it takes that hit head-on, Electivire will definitely be defeated instantly.

Shinji, who was well aware of this, could not remain calm, and even his command became a bit more urgent.

"Get out of the way!"

As soon as the words were spoken, the golden figure flashed backward first, but the dark purple figure followed like a leech, pressing closer step by step.

Despite receiving several speed boosts from Ninjamas, Electivire found itself completely unable to escape Infernape's pursuit, as its speed was slower than Infernape's current speed.

"Lightning Fist slams into the ground!"

After seeing that Electabuzz couldn't get rid of Infernape, Shinji realized that running away was no longer an option for him, but he also knew that he couldn't win in a direct confrontation.

In just one round of unexpected events, Shinji experienced the same problem that Ash faced when Infernape first appeared.

They can't compete in speed or strength.

Therefore, all he can do is adopt some special tactics like Ash did to deal with it.

Electivire stopped and used a detonator to stabilize itself in the ground. The instant Infernape overtook it due to inertia, Electivire slammed its right fist, crackling with lightning, into the ground beneath its feet.

"boom--!"

The solid ground shattered instantly, sending countless stones of all sizes flying around Electivire and blocking the path between it and Infernape.

"Grab it!"

With Infernape's vision blocked, Shinji knew this was a golden opportunity, so he quickly commanded Electivire to use the dynamite behind it to grab Infernape again.

Even Infernape can use Fire-type moves to hit Electivire directly with Thunderfury.

However, Electivire can also use this to attack Infernape.

While the burst of fire gave Infernape unparalleled power, Shinji also knew that Infernape had only a little bit of strength left.

Let alone Electivire's most powerful Thunder Punch, even a simple electric shock could end the battle.

Can Infernape be defeated head-on?

Shinji was the first to discover the power of this raging fire, and he naturally knew how powerful it could become with the blessing of the fire.

It's impossible to fight an Infernape in this state and win without taking any damage.

Even if it were a one-for-two exchange, it would be an acceptable outcome for Shinji.

"EI!"

Electivire followed Shinji's command. The moment it and Infernape could no longer see each other, the detonators behind it quickly extended forward, preparing to wrap around Infernape's arms again.

But neither Shinji nor Electabuzz possessed that crucial piece of information.

The moment Infernape activated its blazing fire, Ash and Infernape were able to see each other.

At this moment, Infernape couldn't see what Electivire was doing, but Ash, who was outside the arena, could see everything Electivire did clearly.

Therefore, Shinji's variation was doomed to fail from the start.

"!?"

The electric monster on the field suddenly felt its body freeze. The detonator, which it had extended itself, was now completely out of its control.

Shinji, like Ash, was not obstructed in his vision. He clearly saw that just as the detonators were about to touch Infernape's body, Infernape's right hand quickly reached out and firmly grasped both of Electivire's detonators.

"Electric Beast! Use Thunder!"

At this moment, Shinji finally realized that something terrible was about to happen.

But it was too late.

Despite this, Electabuzz still believed in Shinji's command and prepared to concentrate all its electricity into this thunderbolt and release it through the detonator.

But at the very moment it began to generate electricity, a tremendous force came from the two detonators on its back.

The Electabuzz was dragged forward without any ability to resist.

Its body smashed through the broken rocks and collapsed in front of the Infernape.

The body, with its head ablaze with dark purple flames, was just as powerful, confident, and oppressive as it had been when they fought before.

Infernape looked down at Electivire, who lay sprawled on the ground.

The most powerful figure in his memory had finally fallen before him on this grand stage.

"Lightning Fist! Tile Splitter!"

Although the situation on the field was completely under Reibou's control, Shinji still did not give up. The Electabuzz, lying on the ground, seemed to have been greatly humiliated, and a new power erupted from its body once again.

It clenched its fists and slammed them into the ground. The huge impact lifted Electivire's entire body into the air, but Infernape did not release the dynamite in its hand. As a result, Electivire was dragged by Infernape and pounced back towards its location.

But this time, Electabuzz attacked from both sides, gathering different powers in his left palm and right fist, carrying the brute force from the baton, and concentrating all the power he could muster in this one strike.

"OKI!"

Infernape instantly released the dynamite in its hand. It showed no fear of Electivire's challenge and instead gathered even more ferocious flames on its right fist, blasting them straight at Electivire.

The world seemed to have been muted at that moment.

A dazzling and violent white light instantly filled the entire venue.

Centered on the spot where Infernape and Electivire fought, the ground, which had only been slightly cratered due to the battle, instantly cracked open, sending countless sand and stones flying, followed by terrifying black-purple flames.

The power of the flames surged from Infernape's location toward Electivire, engulfing half the arena amidst the enormous sound and white light.

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