Pokemon : Rewind

"Wow!" The entire stadium erupted into an unprecedented roar, a sound wave so powerful it felt as though the ground itself was trembling with an Earthquake-like intensity.

No one had anticipated that this demonstration battle would be so electrifying. Even the director, who had orchestrated this event, couldn't have imagined that Ash's strength was formidable enough to contend with one of the Elite Four!

"Ash! Pikachu! Ash! Pikachu! Ash..." A chant began somewhere in the audience, and it quickly spread like wildfire. 

Soon, the entire stadium was filled with unified cheers for Ash and Pikachu. The sheer volume of support was overwhelming, shaking the very air.

"Incredible! Challenger Ash has managed to defeat Master Lorelei's Slowbro!" The announcer's voice brimmed with uncontainable excitement. 

"Ash and Pikachu have shown us their undeniable strength!"

"Pikachu used an unknown, immensely powerful move to overcome Master Lorelei's Slowbro. This isn't just a teaching battle—it's a true clash between equals!"

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The host's assessment wasn't entirely accurate. Upon closer observation, the match wasn't truly balanced. 

Pikachu had launched a relentless offensive, while Lorelei had approached the battle conservatively.

Had Lorelei instructed Slowbro to attack Pikachu from the very beginning, Pikachu wouldn't have even had the opportunity to unleash its Summon Thunder Bombs. The gap in their levels was not something easily bridged.

Pikachu's victory was largely due to the extraordinary power of its thunder-based attack. 

While Pikachu's Summon Thunder Bombs briefly elevated its offensive capabilities to Elite-level standards, it still lagged behind in speed, endurance, and overall experience.

Ash, fully aware of this, remained grounded. He didn't allow the host's praise to inflate his ego. 

He knew that Lorelei had held back throughout the match and hadn't truly fought at her full strength.

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"Return, Slowbro." Lorelei's voice was calm as she recalled her Pokémon. She gave Ash and Pikachu a long, scrutinizing look. 

They had surprised her yet again, pushing the boundaries of what she thought possible.

While Ash wasn't yet on par with the Elite Four, Lorelei could sense he was on the cusp of that realm. 

A silent realization dawned upon her—Ash was growing rapidly, and one day, he might not only catch up to her but possibly even surpass her.

But not today.

"I can't lose this battle so easily…" A glint of determination flashed in Lorelei's eyes as she prepared to fight in earnest. 

Even though this was only an exhibition match, she intended to demonstrate why the Elite Four were a force to be reckoned with.

"Lapras, let's go!" Lorelei threw her final Poké Ball, and in a brilliant flash of light, Lapras appeared on the battlefield. 

The majestic Pokémon let out a melodic cry, its presence exuding a calm yet imposing aura.

"An Elite-level Lapras..." Ash muttered as he gently carried Pikachu off the battlefield. He knew that Lapras was one of Lorelei's main Pokémon, a cornerstone of her team.

"It's time to show them." Ash reached for a Poké Ball, gripping it tightly. "Snorlax, it's your turn!"

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As the Poké Ball hit the ground and released its contents, the massive form of Snorlax materialized. Its sheer size immediately captured the attention of everyone in the stadium.

"Hmm…?" Lorelei narrowed her eyes. While Snorlax appeared relaxed, there was something about its presence that put her on alert.

"Snorlax, this is your battle. Show everyone the strength you've been honing!" Ash called out confidently.

"Kirby!" Snorlax's usually lazy demeanor shifted. Its expression became serious as it faced Lapras, sensing the immense power radiating from its opponent.

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Despite the daunting challenge, Snorlax showed no fear. Having received the inheritance of Obelisk's Divine Fist, it possessed a secret weapon that could rival even Elite-level Pokémon.

"Be careful, Master Lorelei!" Ash warned, his voice echoing across the battlefield. Without waiting for a response, he thrust his fist into the air.

"Snorlax, give it everything you've got—use Divine Fist Crush!"

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"Kirby!" Snorlax's eyes glowed with intensity as energy surged through its massive frame. The ground beneath it trembled, and the sound of crashing waves seemed to emanate from its body.

"What?!" Lorelei's composed demeanor wavered for a moment. The aura Snorlax was generating rivaled even the peak of Pikachu's earlier attack.

"Lapras, counter with your strongest attack—use Blizzard!" Lorelei commanded.

Without hesitation, Lapras opened its mouth, gathering an immense amount of Ice-type energy. The preparation was astonishingly quick, a testament to its Elite-level training.

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Before Snorlax could complete its attack, Lapras unleashed a devastating Blizzard. The concentrated beam of ice and snow shot forward, the temperature of the battlefield plummeting as frost and snow coated everything in its path.

But Snorlax was undeterred. Its energy had reached its peak, and behind it, a colossal phantom appeared.

The phantom, an ethereal being composed of pure energy, loomed over Snorlax. Though faint, its form was unmistakably massive, exuding an aura of unyielding power.

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Snorlax raised its right fist, drawing it back. The motion caused ripples in the very fabric of space, as though the air itself were bending under the pressure.

The phantom mirrored Snorlax's movements, its massive fist glowing with a blinding white light. The surrounding space trembled as the energy condensed into an unstoppable force.

"Kirby!" Snorlax roared, its voice reverberating across the stadium as it swung its fist forward with all its might.

The phantom's fist descended, colliding with Lapras's Blizzard. The sheer force of the impact obliterated the icy attack instantly, dispersing it into harmless shards of snow.

The attack didn't stop there. The residual energy continued forward, heading straight for Lapras with overwhelming power.

This was no ordinary battle—it was the dawn of something extraordinary.

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