Meanwhile.
Togekiss and Snorlax, who had just finished using "Abdominal Drumming" and had been gathering momentum with clenched fists, switched positions.
Under Natsuhiko's command, Snorlax did not move after breaking through the "Rock Lock" interference but instead prepared.
Seizing the moment when the two Aggron ended their Iron Tail attack and another Aggron was paralyzed and sluggish.
Snorlax came.
Hundred Thousand Horsepower!
Aggron, too, was four times countered by Ground Type techniques.
Snorlax charged directly at the nearest Aggron, which now had no chance to react.
Help!
Togekiss, and even Eevee and Latios from afar!
Triple Help!
Perhaps the amplifying abilities were different, but the accumulated effect was nonetheless significant.
Boom!!
A deafening explosion.
Command!
Oranguru moved again.
As soon as Snorlax's "Hundred Thousand Horsepower" ended, it delivered another hit.
Double "Hundred Thousand Horsepower" almost incapacitated this Aggron.
Crackle——
The Beedrill, which had been lurking and waiting for an opportunity, saw its chance and delivered the final blow to crush the camel.
Direct Charge Drill!
Boom——!!
Severely damaged from both front and back.
Accompanied by a dull thud.
The first Aggron finally collapsed and lost its combat capability.
However, now was not the time to be pleased.
Another whistling sound suddenly erupted.
As they followed up with consecutive attacks, the leading Aggron finally reacted, swinging its thick tail again.
A dent appeared on Snorlax's belly, causing it to stagger back, its gentle face showing a pained expression.
The leading Aggron was undoubtedly a bit stronger than the other two.
Although Bewear got knocked away and Snorlax took a direct Iron Tail,
The result of having one of the three highly coordinated Aggron lose its fighting ability and another paralyzed was still quite favorable.
After all.
There was Audino's healing for injuries.
The Pokémon had to catch their breath again.
The previous expenditure had been too great.
However, the leading Aggron managed to seize the opportunity to attack again due to its strong physique and determination.
Its eyes suddenly turned red, a thick red aura surged from its entire body, making it appear frenzied.
"Shit!"
Seeing this, Natsuhiko couldn't help but curse.
Nirvana!
This Aggron actually mastered the "Nirvana"!
"Snorlax, block it! Audino, fully assist Snorlax, and the rest attack it!" Natsuhiko immediately changed tactics.
Since the opponent turned this battle into a reckless fight, the only choice was to meet it with equal intensity.
The recovering Bewear blocked the "paralyzed" Aggron alone, while the rest of the Pokémon focused on the Aggron using "Nirvana".
Taking a lash to the belly, Snorlax, unable to even rub it, stood firm like a thick wall in front of Aggron.
Bang! Bang!
Snorlax's rotating arms, solid palms, grappled with Aggron's two enhanced hands due to activating "Nirvana".
The two Pokémon engaged in the most primitive struggle!
Yet.
Snorlax, even after using "Abdominal Drumming", was surprisingly at a disadvantage against the frenzied Aggron.
The over two-meter-tall Aggron, gradually pushed the nearly four-meter, heavily weighted Snorlax back.
Two deep grooves were carved into the ground.
The other Pokémon didn't hesitate any longer, casting all their strongest and most effective techniques on Aggron.
Though already exhausted, they relied on sheer willpower to unleash a frenzied barrage.
However, it must be acknowledged that due to physical exhaustion and extreme mental strain, their techniques had become distorted and less powerful than in peak condition.
Yet.
They continued to give it their all.
Hold on!
Once they got through these few Aggron, this battle to protect Aegislash would be over.
This was a battle unlike what they had ever experienced.
What was being compared now wasn't just each of their strengths, but their willpowers.
This fight also made them realize their limits.
Every Pokémon held its last breath, wordlessly launching attacks and harnessing energy.
And under such attacks, Aggron's power gradually diminished.
Snorlax's retreat slowed.
Eventually, Snorlax even managed to reverse and clamp down on Aggron.
Victory.
Was in sight.
Natsuhiko's clenched fist slightly relaxed, and his suspended heart gradually settled.
In this battle, the Pokémon had undoubtedly gained much, though it didn't lead to Alakazam and Togekiss breaking through to the Elite Candidate Level as he had hoped.
But he believed that after the battle, once they rested and digested what they had learned, each would be on the threshold of the Elite Candidate Level.
However.
Just when the lengthy, intense standoff seemed to be drawing to a close.
"Roar——!!"
A sudden sound, making every Pokémon tremble slightly, erupted from afar.
The roar, laden with anger and undeniable authority, cast a shadow over all the Pokémon's hearts, including Natsuhiko's.
Hydreigon.
It came again!
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