Chapter 405

This point is something many trainers cannot achieve.

"Not bad, but if we're talking about getting stronger, you've become even stronger, Kiawe!"

Ash wasn't flattering him when he said this.

Before, Kiawe's strength was about the same as an average Gym Leader.

But now, Ash estimated that Kiawe's Turtonator had at least reached Elite Four-level strength.

This is extremely rare on the Alola islands, where the population isn't large.

In terms of talent, Kiawe is actually no weaker than an average genius!

【Flint: Good kid, I didn't expect there to be such a Fire-type genius in Alola. Being able to successfully block this wave of Incineroar's attack by relying on his coordination with his Turtonator is not simple.】

【Malva (Kalos Fire-type Elite Four): The talent is indeed good. The initial Flamethrower was already full of power, but it's a pity he ran into Ash's Incineroar, such a bug-level Pokémon.】

【Raihan: In terms of strength, I think this kid named Kiawe has barely reached the level of an Elite Four member. If he continues to be trained further, perhaps he's also Champion material.】

【Brock: G-G-Genius?】

【Drake: He is a genius. He's only about fifteen years old. Being able to touch the threshold of an Elite Four member at this age is already a sign of exceptional talent.】

【Steven: As Ash's rival, this Kiawe is indeed qualified.】

【Ash: I'm fired up! Kiawe, when I arrive in Alola, we must have a battle!】

【Kiawe: I will definitely win when that time comes.】

Whether he wins or not, who knows.

Anyway, if Kiawe were to battle Ash right now.

That would definitely be a miserable experience.

……

In the screen—

After Turtonator and Incineroar's positions shifted.

Neither side attacked immediately.

A mocking smile also appeared on Incineroar's face.

It's also possible that what Incineroar was thinking wasn't mockery.

It's just that its face, combined with that smile, is truly hard to keep a straight face at.

At this moment, Kiawe was thinking about a strategy to break the deadlock.

He had already realized the gap between himself and Ash.

Actually, he should have expected it. Incineroar was able to defeat Dr. Kukui's Incineroar back when it was a Torracat.

Another year had passed.

How could the opponent possibly stand still?

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That's right!

Kiawe began to reflect on whether he had been too slack this past year.

How could such a slow rate of progress let Ash see something new!

See something new!

And what could be more eye-opening than a Z-Move?

With an idea in his heart.

Kiawe's brain instantly became active.

"Turtonator, Long Zhi Pulse!"

Kiawe gave the command.

Turtonator, which had been on guard in place, immediately began to brew colorful Long Zhi-type power.

The next moment.

The seven-colored dragon breath power gathered at the tip of Turtonator's nose.

This power transformed into a seven-colored giant dragon and slammed fiercely toward the Incineroar in front.

And Incineroar, seeing such an attack, didn't panic in the slightest.

Because it had already heard the command from its trainer behind it.

"Incineroar, Throat Chop!"

Incineroar opened its big mouth and laughed.

Its palms quickly closed together, transforming into a hand blade.

And on the hand blade, a layer of hellish, dark purple flames immediately covered it.

Dark-type power is just like coming from hell.

Filled with endless malice.

Facing the seven-colored giant dragon rushing toward it.

Incineroar bent its legs and jumped with force.

The entire Pokémon, under the boost of its hind leg power, transformed into a red stream of light.

And at the tip of this stream of light, it turned into a purple Throat Chop.

Throat Chop—Triple-Pronged Strike!

Under the gaze of all the spectators.

Incineroar's Throat Chop was like a purple sword.

It steadily slashed down this seven-colored giant dragon.

However.

At this moment, a voice entered Ash's ears.

Faintly, it was accompanied by a moving piece of music.

"Inferno Overdrive!!!"

The owner of the voice was naturally Kiawe.

And the attack hidden under the Long Zhi Pulse was Alola's secret treasure.

A Z-Move!

The giant dragon dissipated.

Beneath Incineroar, a super-large fireball surged up, enough to cover the entire arena.

And this fireball.

Was exactly the Fire-type Z-Move!

It was also the "Inferno Overdrive" that Kiawe was most skilled at using!

Ash had suffered quite a bit from this move back then!

【Cynthia: Interesting. By using Long Zhi Pulse to attract Ash's attention, then using this move called "Inferno Overdrive" to deliver a finishing blow?】

【Flint: But he should have calculated it. Ash's Incineroar possesses the "Flash Fire" ability. It can absorb the power of fire. This attack is likely going to miss.】

【Dr. Kukui: No, Kiawe doing this is actually the smartest decision. Z-Moves are different from ordinary moves. The power contained within them isn't just Fire-type; there's also another type of power. The combination of the two is absolutely impossible to absorb!】

【Malva: In other words, Kiawe found the only way to win in just a few seconds.】

Is there a possibility he obtained the Time Stone?

Finding that one correct path among millions of results.

That is to end the battle with the most powerful force.

……

In the screen—

Kiawe really had some ideas.

Being able to use the characteristics of a Z-Move to check and balance Incineroar's ability.

This keen sense of battle is already very unusual.

Not to mention he first used Long Zhi Pulse to attract the eyes of Incineroar and Ash.

Keeping Incineroar's body suspended in mid-air, unable to dodge this attack.

Did he succeed?

Kiawe stared at the huge ball of fire with flickering eyes. ===== CHAPTER 406 =====