Pokémon: Starting with a Bound Entry System

Chapter 54: Fulfill the Dream I Couldn't Achieve

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Pokémon: Breloom

Type: Grass, Fighting

Ability: Poison Heal (Restores HP when poisoned)

Gender: Male

Potential: Leader

Level: 34

Moves: Stun Spore, Toxic, Counter, Giga Drain, Leech Seed, Seed Bomb, Mach Punch, Bulk Up, Protect, Brick Break...

A Level 34 Breloom.

Hikaru's eyes lit up with excitement—this was just what he wanted.

The gap between an Elite-tier and Gym-tier Pokémon was immense.

Gym-tier Pokémon were classified as dangerous entities. Cities had strict regulations prohibiting Gym-tier Pokémon from freely roaming without permits, due to the catastrophic damage they could cause.

A single Gym-tier Pokémon could level entire skyscrapers.

If the Grass Gym Leader had sent out an Elite-tier Grass Pokémon, Hikaru would've been worried that his Charmeleon would take it out with a single move.

Charmeleon was just shy of Gym-tier, now at Level 29, but its power far surpassed that of most Elite-tier Pokémon.

The audience, however, reacted with loud jeers.

They had clearly noticed Breloom's strength.

But their attention quickly shifted when Hikaru's Charmeleon appeared.

"Go, Charmeleon!"

A burst of red light revealed a nearly 1.8-meter-tall Charmeleon, its intimidating figure capturing everyone's gaze.

Its claws gleamed with a cold metallic sheen, exuding an eerie white flame.

The fire on its tail wasn't purely orange anymore but instead emitted a brilliant white glow. The intense combination of extreme heat and cold caused frost to form on the arena floor.

With its enhanced physique, Charmeleon was almost the size of an average Charizard.

The audience couldn't help but wonder just how massive Charmeleon would become once it evolved.

Standing tall and proud on the battlefield, Charmeleon looked every bit the seasoned warrior.

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"Mom, why am I feeling wanting to kneeling watching this livestream?" one viewer typed furiously. "How is this Charmeleon so big? It's almost like a Charizard!"

"So majestic!"

"Wait… do you guys see the white flames on its tail? Is this some kind of new mutation?"

The audience buzzed with excitement and endless speculation.

It had only been a short time since Hikaru's last battle, yet Charmeleon's transformation was unbelievable.

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"Breloom!"

Breloom's sharp gaze locked onto Charmeleon, immediately sensing its opponent's strength.

Charmeleon responded with a loud roar, its eyes burning with unbridled fighting spirit.

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"Battle start!" the referee announced.

"Breloom, Bulk Up!"

As a Gym Leader, Xiao Feng understood the value of buffing moves.

"Charmeleon, Self-Motivation!" Hikaru countered without hesitation.

Both Pokémon glowed with a burst of light, their eyes gleaming with heightened intensity.

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"Fighting moves, huh?"

Both trainers seemed to come to the same realization simultaneously.

Real battles were about clashing head-on—fists against claws.

"Breloom, Mach Punch!"

"Charmeleon, Fire Punch!"

The two commands were issued almost in unison.

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As a Fighting/Grass type Pokemon, Breloom boasted an impressive 130 base Attack stat. Combined with its higher level and priority move Mach Punch, it moved faster than Charmeleon.

But Hikaru had an ace up his sleeve.

Activating the Final Whisper trait, Charmeleon's Fire Punch suddenly matched Breloom's speed.

Boom!

Fist met claw in a thunderous clash, the sound reverberating through the stadium like a crack of thunder.

Charmeleon staggered slightly but stood firm, showing no signs of faltering.

Breloom, however, was left with lingering flames on its fist.

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"Roar!"

Charmeleon roared triumphantly, its blue eyes brimming with exhilaration.

While it had sustained a minor injury, the intensity of the fight only fueled its determination.

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"Breloom, combination move!" Xiao Feng shouted, immediately noticing the lingering flames siphoning Breloom's stamina.

Toxic spores began to fill the air, wafting toward Charmeleon.

Hikaru knew these spores carried hidden Leech Seeds that could latch onto Charmeleon, draining its vitality.

Instead of evading, he grinned.

"Charge in, Charmeleon! Use this as a training opportunity—Dragon Claw!"

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Xiao Feng was stunned.

Hikaru's strategy baffled him.

By simply unleashing a burst of flames, Charmeleon could easily neutralize the toxic spores and seeds. It was a straightforward solution.

Yet Hikaru deliberately chose not to use fire?

"Is he really trying to fight Breloom head-on with pure combat skills? What audacity!" Xiao Feng muttered, his competitive spirit reignited.

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For Xiao Feng, this moment brought back memories.

Years ago, he was Shuimu City's rising star, winning the local High School League Championship.

But after venturing into provincial and national tournaments, he discovered the vast world of elite trainers.

In those arenas, his talent was overshadowed by countless other geniuses. Provincial and national stages were brimming with prodigies, each stronger than the last.

It was then he realized that true talents shared one trait:

They thrived in the heat of battle.

For them, every clash was a stepping stone to growth, a path to becoming stronger.

And now, he saw that same unyielding determination in Hikaru's eyes.

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"Breloom, Giga Impact!" Xiao Feng yelled, going all in.

"Charmeleon, Mach Punch!" Hikaru countered instantly, activating Battle Absorption to copy the move.

Boom!

The two Pokémon collided, exchanging relentless blows. Their clash of fists, claws, and sheer force sent shockwaves through the arena, thrilling the audience.

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Punch after punch, Charmeleon grew more energized.

Initially, Breloom held the upper hand with its raw power. But Charmeleon's boundless endurance and strategic adaptability gradually turned the tide.

Each successive strike from Breloom seemed to lose strength, while Charmeleon only grew fiercer.

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Finally, Charmeleon delivered a decisive Fire Punch, landing a direct hit.

Breloom stumbled, its legs wobbling, before collapsing.

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"Victory goes to Hikaru!" the announcer declared.

Xiao Feng recalled his fallen Breloom and approached Hikaru.

"You're incredible. I hope to see you in the national High School League someday," Xiao Feng said earnestly.

"Fulfill the dream I couldn't achieve…"

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To be continued...

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