"After a fierce series of battles, the atmosphere at the Anistar Conference of the Pokémon World Championship has reached its peak!"
"Let's take a look at the contestants for the next battle."
Inside the packed Battle Hall, the commentator enthusiastically introduced the current state of the competition to the audience.
As the commentator's voice fell, the spectators all turned their attention toward the Rotom Drone hovering beside the Battle Arena.
At the center of the Rotom Drone's body was a camera directly linked to the Pokémon Battle Commission. While transmitting footage to the Commission in real time, the Rotom Drone also served as the battle's referee.
It was precisely because of this technology that the Pokémon World Championship had become popular worldwide, realizing the vision of being able to conduct Pokémon Battles anytime, anywhere.
The Rotom Drone spoke in a voice identical to Su Hao's Rotom Phone.
"Pokémon World Championship, Anistar Conference. The contestants in this match are:
Great Ball Tier Rank 421, Trainer Shota, versus Poké Ball Tier Rank 252525, Trainer Su Hao."
"Please note that both contestants were randomly matched by the system. Rank increases will be uniformly evaluated by the Pokémon Battle Commission after the Anistar Conference concludes!"
"This will be a one-versus-one Singles Battle. Both contestants, please take the field!"
As the Rotom Drone finished speaking, Su Hao and Shota entered the arena at the same time.
Shota was a young boy with a green bowl cut. He wore a small suit vest matching his hair color and an orange neckerchief. He was probably even a little younger than Ash was now. For a rookie Trainer to reach this level, calling him exceptionally gifted would not be an exaggeration.
The moment the two took the field, lively discussion erupted from the stands.
The conversations from the