Facing Sato's rhetorical question, Venusaur's gaze dimmed, and it fell silent.
Breaking through to Champion level was easier said than done. Mega Evolution had allowed it to touch that threshold, but that was all.
The phrase "your own path" had stumped countless exceptionally talented Pokémon and outstanding Trainers.
Be bolder! But bolder in what way?
Venusaur still did not understand, but Elite Four Sen understood what Sato meant.
Looking at the Gengar that was holding back without attacking, he knew it was waiting for their side to make a move.
"Venusaur, give it everything you've got! Use that move!"
"Vena... saur!"
As if blessed with sudden insight, Venusaur understood its Trainer's intent.
It first withdrew all its petals, then threw back its head and roared, wildly mobilizing the energy within its body.
The next second, its vivid red petals rapidly withered and yellowed, falling away one by one.
The flower stalk and green leaves also began to shrivel and dry up, becoming withered and dull.
From top to bottom, Venusaur's entire "plant" portion withered away, yet its eyes grew brighter and more spirited.
Now is the time!
A tiny seed broke out from the withered flower stalk, then rapidly grew at a speed visible to the naked eye.
For a moment, everyone seemed to see Venusaur's journey from Bulbasaur, growing step by step into what it was now.
The seed sprouted, the green leaves unfurled, and the flower bloomed! Winter passed and spring came; all things were renewed.
Venusaur rose after destruction, blooming an even larger and more beautiful flower.
Growth Skill · Ultimate Form—Rebirth! Venusaur had undergone a transformation, its aura genuinely reached Champion level, truly crossing that threshold!
The next moment, five enormous petals detached from Venusaur once more, slicing toward Gengar even faster than before.
Petal Dance