All the Way North (Half-Hour Revision)

"Rai~chu!"

Raichu let out a slightly pained cry.

Clearly, Tetsuya hadn't been bluffing earlier.

Although the damage dealt still wasn't particularly great.

That strange lightning, which broke through the limits of abilities, had brought both sides back to the same starting line.

As a Trainer specializing in Electric-types, Volkner's heart inevitably surged with excitement.

He was immensely curious.

"But now isn't the time to dwell on that."

Volkner quickly regained his composure.

As Sinnoh Region's strongest Gym Leader, if he were easily defeated two against three by a young man from Kanto.

Even if there was a high probability it wouldn't get out, he couldn't accept it.

"No matter what kind of lightning it is, I believe my Pokemon can control it and withstand it!

Raichu, show them your strength! Use Volt Tackle!"

Volkner boldly issued the command.

"Rai~chu!"

Raichu stretched its body with difficulty amid the white sparks.

Gradually.

Normal yellow currents covered its entire body.

Its four legs planted on the ground.

In an instant.

Raichu became a bolt of lightning, charging toward Ampharos at incredible speed.

Volt Tackle, a move with even greater base power than Thunder, was the Pikachu family's Signature Move.

It could only be inherited if a parent held the special exclusive Held Item, a Light Ball. Otherwise, it was impossible to learn.

Accordingly, their mastery of the move and the damage they could inflict with it were visibly formidable.

"Ampharos, unleash your potential! Thunder at maximum power!"

Tetsuya knew that dodging this move was simply impossible.

Rather than still getting hit after trying to evade, it was better to face it head-on and see who was stronger.

His trust in Ampharos was no less than Volkner's trust in Raichu.

"Ampha~ros!"

The pink Ampharos let out a high-pitched cry.

The blue orbs on its