Ash VS Zhen Si, Battle of Rivals!

"Hoenn League Saiyu Conference Winners Tournament!"

"Bringing you today's final round of matches!"

"The competitors are Ash from Pallet Town in the Kanto Region, and Zhen Si from Veilstone City in the Sinnoh Region!"

"Both are highly anticipated trainers with what it takes to contend for the sole championship throne. The winner will secure the last spot in the top sixteen from the top thirty-two!"

"This also means that, between these two competitors capable of vying for the championship, one is bound to fall in the round of thirty-two!"

"—It truly makes one eagerly anticipate how this battle will end!"

Amid the roaring crowd, the commentator's enthusiastic voice echoed above the venue through the loudspeakers.

The entire arena was packed to capacity, every spectator wearing an expectant expression.

—There was only one reason: this was the most anticipated match of the day.

On the blue side was Ash. He had traveled through three regions and successfully competed in their League Conferences, reaching the top eight at Kanto's Indigo Plateau Conference and even claiming the championship at Johto's Silver Conference.

It was no exaggeration to say that he had what it took to contend for the title.

On the red side was Zhen Si. Though this was his first League Conference, he had displayed extraordinary strength over the past two days, along with astonishing tactical ability and a calm mindset.

The steadiness with which he had claimed victory after victory was beyond imagination.

There were even rumors that Zhen Si and Ash were actually rivals.

All these bits of news undoubtedly elevated the spectacle of this match to another level.

In one corner of the stands, Shizuka, who had already advanced to the top sixteen, sat with Nemona beside Takeshi, May, and Max.

Both sides were already acquainted, so their conversation