"It's Big Bro Su Hao!"
In the stands, Ash, who was "having fun with the people," looked toward the other end of the contestant tunnel and cried out excitedly.
Brock beside him could no longer stand to watch.
Leaving aside the fact that Ash had already secured a spot in the semifinals, a battle between Su Hao and Cynthia might not necessarily be good news for Ash.
Even now, Brock still remembered that day vividly.
It had been the day they finished their journey through the Sinnoh region and went their separate ways. The Sinnoh League Champion had faced Flint, the Fire Elite Four challenging for the championship.
After the match, when the host asked through the television, "Where exactly is the Trainer who can defeat Cynthia?"
Ash had suddenly risen from the sofa and answered, "Right here."
Ever since then, Brock had been looking forward to the day he could witness that scene with his own eyes.
But now, an extremely realistic problem lay before them.
Brock's narrowed eyes opened slightly as he looked at Ash and asked a soul-searching question. "Ash, you're in the upper bracket, but Miss Cynthia, Mr. Dande, and Su Hao, all the people you're aiming for, are in the lower bracket."
"That means that even if you defeat Mr. Lance, you can only battle one of them."
"It's too early to get excited."
Brock's words instantly sank Ash and Pikachu, whose blood had been boiling.
Right, even if he advanced, he could only battle one of them...
Ash was struck as if by lightning, while Pikachu nearly lost his footing on his shoulder.
Only getting to battle one person...
I don't want that!
On the Battle Arena.
Su Hao suddenly sensed a powerful burst of resentment within the range covered by his Aura.
He