Dragonite Statue's Inherited Power and Kubfu's Decision

Unfortunately, Dragonite's plan was cut short by the Dragonite Leader before it could even take root.

"Ao wu~"

After knocking Dragonite away, the Dragonite Leader did not press the advantage. Instead, it dispelled its fighting spirit and let out a calm cry.

Compared to how imposing it had been moments ago, it now resembled a kindly old man.

After a brief pause, Dragonite voluntarily dispersed the currents that had begun gathering around its body.

"Bo Wu?"

It tilted its head at the Dragonite Leader, confused as to why the other party had suddenly lost its will to fight.

The Dragonite Leader still had no idea what it had just avoided. It waved a hand with the air of an elder. "Ao wu, ao wu—"

(There's no need to keep fighting. I never had any chance of winning from the start—)

As the oldest Dragonite currently on the island, the Dragonite Leader possessed considerable experience, and it had personally gone through the battle as well.

The further the fight went on, the clearer it became that there was an enormous gap between itself and Dragonite. Dragonite's ability to easily endure its counterattack alone proved that.

Not to mention that unbelievably fast speed, which had sent it crashing down before it could even react.

Now that it had reached that conclusion, what was the point of continuing the battle?

This was not a fight to determine both superiority and life or death.

As long as it achieved its purpose and demonstrated strength enough to convince the clan, that was enough.

And now, judging from the expressions of the Wild Pokémon Dragonite, Dragonair, and Dratini gathered around them, they had already completely acknowledged Dragonite's strength.

Even the previously rather sleazy Shiny Dragonite lowered its head at this moment.

—Though how much of that