Pokémon: Starting with a Bound Entry System

Chapter 126: Sakura's Terrifying Dragon Tamer Power Amplification!

"Fantastic, absolutely fantastic."

"From the Pokémon choices to the intense battles, both contestants have demonstrated their skills to the fullest."

"I must say, these two are full of surprises!"

During the arena changeover, the announcer's voice filled the stadium, riling up the audience.

Sakura and Hikaru both rolled their eyes at the announcer's dramatic flair.

"Full of surprises? That's called strategy!" Hikaru muttered.

The audience was equally animated.

"Mom, why do I feel like I have to kneel to watch this match?"

"This is amazing, absolutely amazing. Compared to this, my battles with my friends are child's play."

"Thank goodness for replays; otherwise, we wouldn't even be able to catch what's happening in real time!"

As the pinnacle of the national high school league, this tournament gathered the crème de la crème of aspiring trainers from across the nation.

For the students who made it this far, simply participating in the competition guaranteed invitations from top universities.

China's two premier universities, Qing University and Hua North University, were especially competitive this year.

Both institutions boasted unique S-rank secret realms—Qing University's Evergreen Secret Realm, with its unparalleled Evergreen Fruit Groves that significantly boosted Pokémon stamina, and Hua North University's Volcano Secret Realm, home to active volcanoes whose erupting minerals enhanced Fire, Rock, and Ground-type Pokémon.

For students achieving high honors, these secret realms were open for exploration and Pokémon capture.

The prospect of enrolling the league's top trainers sent the universities' recruitment offices into a frenzy. Many participants had already received offers, even during the qualifying rounds.

"This is undoubtedly the best batch of students in the past decade!"

"Their command of Pokémon and tactical brilliance are unparalleled!"

"Let's hope we can recruit some strong candidates for the youth league this year."

"These two semifinalists, in particular, are already stronger than most competitors in the youth league. I wonder which university they'll choose."

In the VIP section reserved for university officials, two elderly men sat at the forefront of the delegation.

One was Kei Yoji, grandfather to Kei Hama, while the other was a distinguished elder with a neatly trimmed beard.

"Old Kei, your grandson must be proud to witness such an intense match," the other elder chuckled.

"Don't tease me, Old Yu. If these two aren't signed to your universities yet, I might just make them an offer myself," Kei Yoji replied.

"Heh, good luck with that. Neither of them has responded to their invitations yet. Maybe they're holding out for a better deal?"

"Well, I doubt they'd choose anything less than the best," Kei Yoji mused, wondering if he should check with his grandson for any inside information.

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As the arena shifted to the Aerial Field, Hikaru's Charizard soared in the air, its injuries from previous rounds almost fully healed.

Sakura pursed her lips.

"Why does it recover so quickly? That's cheating!"

"Ugh, will I not even get to see his Latias?"

While Charizard hovered majestically, Sakura deliberated her next move.

"Fine, let's go with you. I'm counting on you, Noivern!"

"Noivern? A Dragon-type from the Hayashi family? This is what we've been waiting for!" the announcer exclaimed.

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Pokémon: Noivern

Ability: Telepathy

Gender: Female

Potential: Champion

Level: 45

Moves: Gust, Moonlight, Absorb, Supersonic, Shadow Clone, Wing Attack, Roost, Protect, Outrage, Air Slash, Dragon Pulse, Draco Meteor...

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Hikaru let out a resigned sigh.

"Another Champion-tier Pokémon. Why am I not surprised?"

Sakura's roster was consistently stacked with powerhouse Pokémon.

"Tailwind!"

[Tailwind]: A gust of wind boosts the speed of allied Pokémon.

While beneficial to Noivern, Tailwind also activated Charizard's Wind Rhythm ability.

"Dragon Pulse!"

Sakura knew she needed to end the battle quickly.

A palpable aura of Dragon Tamer Power began to emanate from her, channeling into Noivern.

Through Hikaru's Aura Vision, he could see Noivern's level rise rapidly:

45... 46... 47...

It didn't stop until it reached Level 49.

Hikaru's eyes widened in astonishment.

"What kind of Dragon Tamer Power can boost a mid-tier Pokémon by four levels in an instant?"

He had experimented with Aura amplification for Lucario, but it only ever increased Lucario's power by two levels.

This… this was on an entirely different scale.

"Dodge it!" Hikaru ordered Charizard, who narrowly avoided the enhanced Dragon Pulse.

However, Noivern's Telepathy allowed it to anticipate Charizard's movements.

With both trainers communicating directly with their Pokémon—Sakura through telepathy and Hikaru through Aura—the battlefield descended into a silent clash of wills.

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In the air, the two Pokémon collided repeatedly, their moves creating shockwaves that rippled through the arena.

"Sonic Boom!"

"Flamethrower!"

The attacks met with a deafening explosion.

"Dragon Rush!"

"Dragon Rush!"

Both trainers ordered their Pokémon to execute the same move, resulting in an intense mid-air collision.

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Finally, the two Pokémon landed on separate floating platforms, both visibly exhausted.

"Noivern!"

With one final roar, Charizard faltered and collapsed.

"It's okay, Charizard. You've done well," Hikaru said softly, recalling his Pokémon.

It had fought valiantly, taking down several opponents before succumbing.

Noivern, though victorious, was also battered. Its level began to drop as the effects of the Dragon Tamer Power wore off...

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