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Chapter 203 203
"The Gym Leader of the Dewford Gym?"
"From the Hoenn Region?"
"And Leader Sam said this challenger, Tengshu, knows Bruno?"
The audience began whispering among themselves.
The challengers were getting stronger and more well-known.
Everyone could tell—
The battles were only going to get more intense.
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Many people had already given up the idea of challenging and fully settled into the role of spectators.
Honestly—
It felt great.
They didn't have to risk getting crushed on stage, yet they could still watch high-level battles up close.
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After a brief exchange, Tengshu's smile faded.
He took a deep breath and steadied himself.
Only now, standing across from Sam, did he truly feel it—
That overwhelming pressure.
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The aura of a champion.
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A presence built from continuous victories.
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Being suppressed by that kind of momentum wasn't a good feeling.
Tengshu didn't want to drag it out any longer.
If he waited, his confidence would only continue to drop.
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"Come out, Hariyama!"
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As his Pokémon appeared, Tengshu finally smiled again.
"I'm counting on you, Hariyama."
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Hariyama
Type: Fighting
Strength: High Gym Level
Potential: Elite
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As expected—
His signature Pokémon.
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Although it was also at high Gym-level like the previous Feraligatr, this Hariyama was clearly stronger.
Sam could tell—
It was on the verge of breaking into Elite level.
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"So this is why you challenged me," Sam said calmly.
"You want Hariyama to break through."
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Tengshu didn't deny it.
"Exactly. Only by facing stronger opponents can it grow further."
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Sam shook his head slightly.
"But this isn't the best choice."
"A Fighting-type like Hariyama can't effectively deal with Gengar."
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Tengshu grinned.
"Well, how would we know without trying?"
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Sam raised his hand.
"Go ahead."
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Tengshu knew he only had one chance.
No hesitation.
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"Hariyama—use Force Palm!"
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Hariyama roared and thrust both palms forward repeatedly.
Then—
Something unusual happened.
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Shockwaves spread across the entire battlefield.
But unlike a normal Force Palm—
These shockwaves carried Dark-type energy.
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Sam narrowed his eyes slightly.
Interesting.
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This wasn't truly Force Palm.
It was a custom technique—
Channeling Dark-type energy into shockwaves through Force Palm.
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If Gengar were at the same level—
This might actually have worked.
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But—
The gap was too large.
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"Gengar, use Shadow Ball."
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Simple.
Direct.
Effective.
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From the moment it appeared—
Gengar had relied on Shadow Ball.
It didn't look flashy—
But it worked.
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The Dark-type shockwaves shattered instantly.
The Shadow Ball pierced through everything—
And slammed directly into Hariyama.
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Boom!
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The impact alone was overwhelming.
Then came the explosion of Ghost-type energy—
Leaving Hariyama with no chance to endure.
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"Hariyama is unable to battle. The winner is Sam."
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Another clean victory.
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Even Tengshu had fallen.
At this point—
Almost every Trainer present had given up.
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At the edge of the arena, Erika and Sabrina exchanged a glance.
Neither had any intention of stepping onto the field.
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A challenge only matters—
When both sides are close in strength.
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Otherwise—
It's just one-sided domination.
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The staff called out repeatedly.
But no one stepped forward.
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Just as Sam thought it was finally over—
Someone stood up.
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And immediately—
The atmosphere changed.
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A true presence.
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People instinctively made way as he walked forward.
Step by step—
Calm.
Confident.
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Like a king entering his domain.
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Blue curly hair.
A faint smile.
A red cloak flowing behind him.
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Even the most critical observer would have to admit—
He looked extraordinary.
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Sam narrowed his eyes slightly.
He felt familiar.
Very familiar.
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Yet—
He was certain they had never met.
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Then it clicked.
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This was someone from the anime or manga.
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The man stepped onto the field and introduced himself:
"I come from a remote part of the Sinnoh Region."
"My name is Tobias."
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He smiled calmly.
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But beneath that smile—
Sam sensed something deeper.
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Confidence.
And pride.
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Even after witnessing Gengar's overwhelming strength—
Tobias still believed—
He would win.
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Sam couldn't help but smile.
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Interesting.
Very interesting.
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"I didn't come here to face Gengar," Tobias said calmly.
"I came to challenge your strongest Pokémon."
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Sam raised an eyebrow.
"My strongest Pokémon?"
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Now this—
Was getting interesting.
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If anyone else had said that—
Sam wouldn't even bother responding.
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But Tobias—
Had the right to say it.
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