Chapter 69: Ch-69
"I don't know what an Ultra Beast is, but I understand its strength simply because it rivals that of a legendary Pokémon."
"Yes, it's simple and clear."
"With Melmetal and Ultra Beasts now… Ash has truly become a legendary beast master!"
"What kind of performance will they have in battle?"
The concept of Ultra Beasts was introduced for the first time to the world audience, leaving everyone intrigued by their mysterious nature and immense power.
At the same time, viewers were curious to see how much combat strength an Ultra Beast like Naganadel truly had.
Professor Kukui's Lucario, a standard Elite Four-level Pokémon, stood as a formidable opponent. However, without poison-type moves and with the dragon-type attacks reduced in effectiveness against Lucario's steel typing, the question remained: Could Ash's Naganadel win?
Audiences worldwide watched the screen closely, eagerly following the battle between Naganadel, the Ultra Beast, and Lucario, the Aura Pokémon.
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Alola League - Manalo Stadium
The battle between Ultra Beast Naganadel and Lucario officially began.
"Naganadel, Dragon Pulse!"
"Lucario, Aura Sphere!"
[Naganadel's body radiated tremendous energy, releasing a dragon-shaped wave with a glowing blue-purple hue!]
[Lucario retaliated, gathering a light-blue energy sphere before launching it forward.]
[When the dragon-shaped energy collided with the sphere mid-air, a massive explosion covered the stadium in thick smoke.]
"X-Scissor!"
"Close Combat!"
[Naganadel's tail glowed with a sharp, dark-green light as it thrust toward Lucario. At the same time, Lucario's muscles tensed, propelling it like a cannonball straight into Naganadel, engaging in intense close combat.]
The two Pokémon clashed fiercely.
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[Lucario eventually gained the upper hand, delivering a powerful kick that sent Naganadel flying backward.]
"Lucario, now's the time! Follow up!"
[Lucario dashed forward, gathering a dark purple Dragon Pulse in its hands. If this attack connected, it would deal massive damage!]
However, Naganadel wasn't done yet.
[As it flew backward, Naganadel quickly adjusted its posture. Just as the dragon-shaped flame neared, it flapped its wings, transforming into a streak of purple light that circled around Lucario at lightning speed.]
[Lucario, caught off-guard, turned to face Naganadel with a stunned expression.]
"Thunderbolt!"
[A flash of golden electricity shot out from Naganadel, striking Lucario and sending it tumbling to the ground amidst a cloud of dust and debris.]
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In the Champion's Guest Box:
"So fast—it all happened in the blink of an eye!" Wallace exclaimed.
"Yes, Naganadel's speed is incredible. Even Lucario couldn't react in time," Diantha added, impressed.
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The battle continued with Lucario attempting to counter with Extreme Speed, an impressive maneuver that allowed it to dodge Naganadel's attacks and even land a few blows. However, the constant strain of using the move began to show.
Naganadel's overwhelming speed and adaptability left Lucario struggling to keep up. It was clear that the Ultra Beast had the upper hand in this battle of agility and strategy.
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Audience Reactions
"Did you see that? Naganadel's speed is on another level!"
"Lucario can only keep up with Extreme Speed, but that's not sustainable."
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As the battle wore on, Naganadel continued to press its advantage, landing critical hits with its X-Scissor and Dragon Pulse. Despite Lucario's valiant efforts, it was ultimately unable to withstand Naganadel's relentless attacks.
With a final, decisive strike, Naganadel's X-Scissor sent Lucario crashing into the reinforced stadium wall, leaving it unable to continue.
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Champion's Box Commentary
"Naganadel's speed and special attack are truly extraordinary," Wallace remarked. "Even with the type disadvantage, it managed to secure a victory."
"If it had access to fire-type moves, this battle would've ended in just a few rounds," Diantha commented.
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With Lucario defeated, Professor Kukui sent out his ace Pokémon, Incineroar. The fiery wrestler entered the field, ready to take on Naganadel with its unrivaled strength and experience.
Ash, however, wasn't taking any chances. He withdrew Naganadel and sent out Torracat to face its ultimate rival. The two Pokémon had a long history as fierce competitors, their rivalry going back to an unexpected time-travel encounter in the past.
Now, on the grand stage of the Alola League, their battle was about to reach its ultimate conclusion.
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