Pokemon: This Ash Is Too Versatile

Dragapult’s ghostly figure slammed heavily into the center of the arena.

Its entire body was covered in countless scars from shadow tears.

The originally radiant azure-green ghostly tail now dimmed, and the sharp horn on its head drooped down.

Its eyes were tightly closed, with not a trace of struggle, having completely lost its ability to fight.

From entering the shadow to being blasted out, the process lasted only a couple of seconds.

In that invisible shadow space, Dragapult’s proud Ghost Type powers didn’t even scratch one of Giratina’s scales.

Conversely, Giratina’s one move of Shadow Force completely crushed it.

"Shaa..."

Soon after, another shadow at the center of the arena slowly began to stir.

Giratina’s massive form emerged slowly from the shadow, floating back into mid-air.

On its body, there wasn’t a single trace of a scar, forming a stark contrast with Dragapult.

Its scarlet eyes calmly gazed down at the fallen Dragapult below, filled with a look of admiration.

Though it won this encounter, that was only to be expected.

If it had lost, that would truly be an incredible incident; hence, winning against Dragapult was not particularly thrilling for Giratina.

What made this battle valuable to it was Dragapult’s attitude of giving its all despite knowing it could not contend.

This junior with the same attribute as itself, it acknowledged.

The entire Gym was silent.

The referee opened his mouth, took a long time to react, and tremblingly raised the flag in his hand.

"Drag... Dragapult has lost its ability to fight!"

"The challenger’s Giratina wins!"

Raihan looked at the massive unscathed figure in the arena, then at his beloved companion collapsed on the ground, with an indescribable expression on his face.

He slowly walked forward, took out a Pokeball, and recalled Dragapult.

"You worked hard, Dragapult."

"This battle... It’s not your fault; it’s the opponent that’s too absurd."

After a long time, he exhaled deeply, raising his head to look towards Ash on the other side of the arena.

The initial pride and competitiveness on his face disappeared, replaced by a genuine acceptance.

"Ash, I truly concede."

"Bringing out a God of Reversal, and yet saying regardless of victory or defeat, it counts as Giratina’s loss..."

"At the time, I thought you were underestimating me, but now it seems you were just stating the plain truth."

Raihan chuckled self-deprecatingly, then straightened his posture again.

The fighting spirit in his eyes not only remained but burned brighter.

"However, to be defeated by such a Level opponent, I don’t feel any humiliation."

"My goal, Raihan, is to be the man standing at Leon’s level."

"Being able to witness Divine Domain Peak’s power today is instead a wealth for me."

To battle the Divine Domain Peak and a Legendary Beast of the same attribute, although completely crushed and defeated, this was certainly an invaluable experience for Dragapult.

Thus, even though this battle ended in defeat, Dragapult gained much from it.

He’s one step closer to defeating Leon!

After defeating Leon, his goal would be the elusive Divine Domain Level; sooner or later, he would bring Dragapult to reclaim the field from Giratina!

Raihan returned to his position, taking a deep breath, and brought out his last Pokeball.

"Didn’t expect to be forced to this extent!"

"At the outset of battling you, Ash, I never imagined I would send him out because only Leon could force me to reveal this trump card Pokemon!"

Ash raised his hand to recall Giratina: "Thank you... Never mind, play well Giratina."

He originally wanted to say thank you to Giratina, but on second thought, where was Giratina struggling?

Instead, it was Raihan who got crushed rather hard, right?

Saying thank you to Giratina felt insincere, so Ash turned to say ’play well.’

Subsequently, Ash looked towards Raihan: "It’s truly my honor to make Gym Leader Raihan bring out his trump card Pokemon! I will also bring out my own trump card!"

Raihan’s hand holding the Pokeball suddenly froze.

"Cough, cough, don’t misunderstand, Gym Leader Raihan, what I mean by trump card isn’t one that surpasses Giratina, but a Pokemon I’ve trained step by step."

At this, Raihan exhaled a long breath, the corners of his mouth twitching slightly as he said: "If you really brought out a Pokemon stronger than Giratina, I would turn around and leave, leaving the badge for you."

Stronger than Giratina, what concept would that be? Beyond Divine Domain Peak? That would defeat you!!

Even as a Champion Trainer, he’d have to immediately surrender and hand over the badge.

Can’t even fight a little!

Since the Pokemon Ash sends out isn’t of Giratina’s abnormality, then neither he nor his trump card would have any fear!

"Go, my final trump card, Duraludon!!"

"Boom!"

A flash of light, a majestic and commanding figure landed steadily on the stage.

It was a completely snow-white steel dragon.

Its body assembled from sharply geometric blocks, the whole figure looked like a meticulously folded sculpture made of pure white steel.