NOVEL ONLINE FREE Chapter 68: Ch-68
Melmetal had only made a brief appearance but was already receiving immense praise.
Ash was ecstatic.
He immediately realized just how bleak his journey had been before.
But now, everything was different.
It was time to capture legendary Pokémon.
Ash hadn't trained much recently, devoting most of his resources to Torracat and Lycanroc. Meanwhile, Melmetal had evolved on its own into the mythical Pokémon it was destined to become.
With its newfound strength, Melmetal effortlessly defeated an Elite Four-level Empoleon.
"So cool!" Ash exclaimed, unable to contain his excitement.
The crowd in the Champion guest seats was equally impressed.
"It seems that Ash's Alola Region Pokémon are anything but weak. They're not only on par with his previous teams but arguably even stronger!"
"The others, like Rowlet, are still in their first stage of evolution and are already showing remarkable performance. And then there's Melmetal—what incredible power!"
Even Teacher Wallace admitted his surprise, though some in the audience remained skeptical.
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Despite Ash's strong showing, his victory was not guaranteed.
Professor Kukui still had three Pokémon remaining, including his trump card, the Alola guardian deity, Tapu Koko.
As long as Tapu Koko stood undefeated, the outcome of the match was uncertain.
Even Ash's mythical Melmetal might not be enough to counter such a powerful foe.
The battle continued.
Alola Alliance Stadium
After Empoleon's defeat, Professor Kukui sent in Incineroar, the perfect counter to Melmetal.
"Incineroar, use Darkest Lariat!"
The Fire-Dark Pokémon spun rapidly like a top, launching a powerful attack.
"Melmetal, use Flash Cannon!"
The nut on Melmetal's head glowed as it released a silver beam toward Incineroar.
But Incineroar, unfazed, charged through the attack and struck Melmetal with a powerful Tackle.
"Don't give up, Melmetal! Use Steel Fist!" Ash commanded.
Melmetal's liquid metal arms bulged, spinning as it launched a devastating Double Iron Bash.
"Incineroar, Bulk Up, then counter!"
Incineroar's muscles swelled with power. It met Melmetal's strike head-on with its exclusive move, Darkest Lariat, creating a fierce collision.
The stadium erupted in awe as the two powerhouses exchanged devastating blows.
Then Professor Kukui seized the moment.
"Now, Blast Burn!"
A fiery eruption burst from Incineroar's flame belt, engulfing Melmetal.
Despite its strong defenses, Melmetal was overwhelmed and fell, unable to continue the fight.
Champion Guest Seats
"Incredible! Incineroar just took down a mythical Pokémon!"
"It's not just strong in close combat—it's the perfect blend of power, durability, and technique!"
The crowd roared with excitement as the battle pressed on.
The Picture Shifts
With Incineroar momentarily resting after its Blast Burn, Kukui sent out his next Pokémon—Lucario.
The Fighting-Steel Pokémon exuded elegance and strength, drawing admiration from Trainers like Cynthia and Diantha.
"Lucario is an incredible choice," Cynthia commented. "Its Aura abilities make it a formidable opponent."
Ash, however, had a surprise of his own.
He sent out Naganadel, a rare Ultra Beast from Alola.
The Champion guest seats were stunned.
"What kind of Pokémon is that?" Diantha asked.
"It's an Ultra Beast," Kukui explained. "A creature from Ultra Space, comparable in strength to legendary Pokémon."
The revelation shocked the crowd.
Ash wasn't just relying on mythical Pokémon like Melmetal; he had an Ultra Beast that rivaled legendary creatures.
"This changes everything!" one of the Champions exclaimed.
Conclusion
As the battle continued, the audience marveled at the strength of Ash's Alola team.
From Melmetal to Naganadel, Ash had proven himself a Trainer capable of taming the rarest and most powerful Pokémon.
This wasn't just a battle for the championship—it was a demonstration of how far Ash had come.
For the first time, everyone truly believed in his ability to claim victory.
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