Chapter 802 796: The Appearance of Druddigon

"That's good. Rest for a bit. The next Gym battle will depend on you."

Ethan smiled while stroking both Pokémon's heads.

At that, the two nodded very happily, anticipation shining in their eyes.

Thus, after some time, both Pokémon quickly recovered thanks to the supply of pokéblocks.

Just then, the employee came to notify Ethan that he could battle now.

"Let's go."

Ethan nodded toward his two Pokémon and left the competitors' area.

At that moment, on the battlefield stood a young man with hair as white as snow.

He was precisely the Leader of the Ice Dragon Gym, the strongest Gym Leader in the Federal League.

"That black Kommo-o... I see. Ethan Black, Dragon Messenger. Nice to meet you."

After observing the dark Kommo-o for a moment, Leader Nico looked at Ethan with a smile.

"Hello, Nico, Dragon Messenger."

Ethan returned the greeting with the same courtesy, without showing too much surprise.

After all, for Nico, the strongest Gym Leader in the Federal League, and also specialized in Dragon-type Pokémon, to also be a Dragon Messenger of Dragon Valley was something completely expected.

"Waah!"

Just as Ethan and Leader Nico were greeting each other, the Trainers who had come to watch the battle also heard the conversation between the two.

For an instant, the entire venue became noisy, and everyone looked at Ethan with great surprise.

Among those Trainers, practically all of them had Dragon-type Pokémon, and some were even specialized in them.

Because of that, naturally, the figure of Dragon Messengers of Dragon Valley was not unfamiliar to them.

And they also knew that Leader Nico was one of them.

What they had not expected was that Ethan, who at first glance looked like any ordinary Trainer, was also a Dragon Messenger!

"Black hair, black eyes, foreign appearance... This guy is almost certainly a Trainer in training from another League."

"In our Federal League, there are only a few Dragon Messengers. This man has to come from somewhere else."

Some Trainers who had first-hand information about Dragon Messengers began discussing it excitedly.

"So you are that Ethan?"

"I really didn't expect it to be you."

After recalling Ethan's information, Leader Nico observed him from top to bottom.

According to the most recent information he had received, the League had asked him to block the Trainers in training from other Leagues.

And, among them, Ethan was one of the people who had to be paid the most attention. No matter what happened, he had to stop him!

"Then, prepare to battle."

After exchanging a few more words, Leader Nico spoke.

Next, he took out a Poké Ball and threw it.

A Pokémon appeared, with a body resembling that of a dinosaur, completely blue and with a red head.

"Druuddgon!"

With that dragon roar, the Pokémon released terrifying pressure.

"What a powerful aura. It's one of Leader Nico's main Pokémon: Druddigon!"

Seeing the Pokémon that had entered the field, the spectators could not help being surprised.

Normally, although Leader Nico had also used Druddigon before, it clearly had not been this specimen.

And now, facing Ethan, he had directly switched to a main Pokémon!

For an instant, everyone began to speculate, feeling that Ethan's identity was probably not simple at all.

"A main Pokémon?"

"It seems he intends to take this seriously."

Ethan smiled, and instead of feeling alarmed, he was pleased.

After all, he had come to challenge the Ice Dragon Gym with the objective of training; winning or losing was not the most important thing.

And precisely because of that, for Leader Nico to send out a main Pokémon was exactly what he wanted!

"Kommo-o, this battle will be yours!"

After taking a deep breath, Ethan's gaze became serious.

Clack, clack, clack!

Kommo-o happily entered the field, while the scales on its body rang nonstop.

"The battle beginning now is a Gym battle between Leader Nico and challenger Ethan Black."

"The rules will be two against two. During the battle, only the challenger may switch Pokémon. The battle will end when the two Pokémon on one side have lost the ability to battle."

Before the battle began, the referee recited a long series of rules with great seriousness.

"Very well, understood. In addition, according to the battle rules, I attack first."

"Kommo-o, forward!"

"Druddigon, we're going too!"

The orders from both sides arrived one after another, and immediately, the two Pokémon collided at high speed.

In terms of innate capabilities, Kommo-o, as a pseudo-legendary, naturally possessed very high base stats.

And, furthermore, thanks to the combination of its Dragon and Fighting types, it also enjoyed a great natural advantage in strength.

But, even under those conditions, it was still being suppressed in frontal combat!

"What an impressive physique. Just as expected of a body trained on a snowy mountain of extreme cold. In addition, in terms of combat technique, this Druddigon also seems to have received special training."

"That Druddigon is practically perfect in every aspect!"

Seeing that Kommo-o, even while using the combat techniques Ethan had taught it, was still being suppressed in that way, Ethan's expression became grave.

"Close Combat!"

Under those circumstances, Ethan made a decision instantly and ordered Kommo-o to use a move.

Wrapped in Fighting-type energy, Kommo-o's fist transformed into a rain of blows that covered Druddigon.

Boom, boom, boom!

As one of the most powerful Fighting-type moves, Close Combat finally managed to push Druddigon back.

But only that: push it back.

Druddigon's physique was terrifying, and that degree of damage did not seem to have truly injured it.

"In that case, we will also use a move."

"Go, Thunder Punch!"

Seeing that, Leader Nico also spoke.

Zzzt, zzzt!

Next, electric arcs could be seen gathering on Druddigon's fist, completely enveloping it in lightning.

"Kommo-o, Focus Punch!"

Ethan gave his order at the same time, making Kommo-o use another great Fighting-type move.

After that, both Pokémon launched into the attack at once, and their fists collided violently.

In terms purely of power, the move Focus Punch was clearly much stronger, and it was also a move of the same type as Kommo-o.

But Druddigon's strength was clearly superior to Kommo-o's, so, with the advantage of its physical strength, the power of the move Thunder Punch also became terrifying!

Thus, after a brief struggle in the air, both moves exploded at the same time, and the two Pokémon separated, retreating.

After regaining their balance, both crossed gazes and launched themselves against each other once again.

Again, they used the same moves to clash.

But this time, when Druddigon threw its punch, the electricity wrapping its hand suddenly surged!

And, in the middle of the collision between both, the move Thunder Punch ended up crushing the move Focus Punch, sending Kommo-o flying with a single blow!

Comparing both occasions, the power of Druddigon's Thunder Punch was clearly in a completely different category, and it caught Kommo-o completely off guard.