Fluid Self-Rescue Maneuvers

After their trip to Dragon Village, Sato had gained a preliminary understanding of Elite Four-level strength, so Gardevoir was no longer kept on a pedestal as his ultimate trump card.

He had also begun sending Gardevoir out more and more often in regular battles, treating it no differently from any of his other Pokémon partners.

Yet after losing the Sleeping Divinity, Gardevoir seemed to have completely cast off the shackles binding its body. The foundation it had accumulated over countless years began to feed back into its growth without end.

Gardevoir had now astonishingly reached the Intermediate Elite Four level, once again leading Sato's entire team in level.

Sato's contribution to this had been negligible.

Fortunately, Elite Four level was now a visible goal before Sato. Thus, when facing Gardevoir, he no longer felt the slightest psychological burden.

He, Sato, now had more than enough ability to be worthy of Gardevoir's Trainer!...

The referee had long since announced the continuation of the match, yet Gardevoir, floating in the air with Psychic power, and Greninja, standing ramrod straight atop a massive boulder with its arms crossed, remained motionless for a time.

"Gardevoir, Future Sight!"

Telepathy had already been activated, and Sato's command reached Gardevoir's mind at the first moment.

Purplish-red light burst from Gardevoir's eyes. Like two sharp swords tearing through the sky, it vanished without a trace in an instant.

Future Sight was successfully deployed! At the same time, Greninja moved upon sensing energy fluctuations from its opponent.

With a single explosive kick, Greninja crossed half the battlefield and arrived beneath Gardevoir!

"Aerial Ace!"

Zhi Mi's command came a beat late. With another kick, Greninja was already before Gardevoir, its powerful legs turning into a streak of white light as they slashed viciously toward her! Aerial Ace could be used