All those who participated in the revival matches were eliminated, not a single one survived.
This once again proved that no one who makes it into the Top 8 is weak.
With the end of the revival matches, the 'Eight Masters' slots have been completely locked in.
Regardless of the future results of the Tournament, Mammon and the other seven, who have already earned the title of 'Eight Masters', are now the eight strongest Trainers in the world!
While Mammon didn't have any particular thoughts on this, Rosa and Serena were very happy.
Platinum was also pleased; she could now proudly take over Cynthia's Sinnoh Champion position.
As for the upcoming 'Eight Masters' battle, it naturally became a new hot topic.
Or rather, it was already eagerly anticipated by all.
For example, in the official live stream, even though it was still replaying previous match content, many viewers would often come in to send bullet comments.
And on the forums, posts predicting the upcoming matches could be seen everywhere.
It's worth mentioning that one post was particularly popular.
"Have you noticed something terrifying? All Eight Masters are members of Team Rockets!"
The content of the post was simple, as its title suggested.
Mammon is the Team Rocket Boss, and Platinum, Selene, Rosa, Serena, and Caitlin are all high-ranking Team Rockets executives.
Giovanni is Mammon's father. Although he doesn't have a Team Rockets identity, the two, now reconciled, are ultimately blood relatives and inseparable.
As for Akari... although her exact background is unknown to the public, one can infer some things from her appearance and her close relationship with Mammon.
"Wow! Looking at it this way, it really seems to be true!"
"So what if it's true? I don't know what the poster is trying to express. The League and Team Rockets are in a honeymoon period now, aren't they?"
"The person upstairs is right, and Giovanni, Rosa, Serena, and Selene are also League Regional Champions, why don't you mention that?"
"Hehehe... I'll tell you something, this Eight Masters Tournament is actually an internal family war for Mammon, do you understand?"
"Team Rockets is awesome!"
The reply count for this post was remarkably high, and it was precisely because of this that everyone noticed it.
These Eight Masters... it really seems like they are all from Team Rockets.
Team Rockets' influence continues to rise... A week later.
"Hello, audience members!"
The Sunglasses Host, dressed in a suit, stood on the high platform, his loud and clear voice echoing through the entire Indigo Plateau Arena via the microphone.
"Welcome everyone to Indigo Plateau Arena!"
"After a series of exciting battles, the World Championship has finally reached its most thrilling stage, the Eight Masters battle!"
"Starting today, we will witness the battles of the eight strongest Trainers in the world until the strongest one is crowned!"
"Alright, without further ado, let's get down to business!"
The Sunglasses Host raised his arm high.
"Now, let's welcome the Eight Masters with our most enthusiastic applause!"
Spotlights shone down, and in the center of the Indigo Plateau Arena, the ground opened, and eight elevators activated.
Mammon, Giovanni, Selene, Akari, Platinum, Rosa, Serena, and Caitlin gradually appeared in the arena.
"Wo~!"
The entire venue instantly erupted in deafening cheers and applause, and the piercing screams even made Ash's Pikachu instinctively cover its ears, opening its mouth wide in a shocked expression.
Oh my, it's a piercing sound!!
Mammon looked around, a slight smile playing on his lips. He could hear the voices calling his name.
This feeling was good.
"The Eight Masters Tournament will still use a random matching mechanism. Winners advance, losers are eliminated!"
"So now, let us begin to witness the first round of matching for the Eight Masters Tournament!"
As the Sunglasses Host finished speaking, on the large screen, the avatars of the eight people began to flash continuously.
Everyone stared intently at the screen, unblinking.
Soon, the first avatar gradually settled, it was Maruko Head Rosa.
Rosa blinked. So, who's the other one?
In the stands, Hilda was gripping her knees tightly, constantly praying.
She felt that Rosa had a chance to make it to the Top 4! As long as the match-up was good enough!
The second avatar's rotation speed gradually slowed down, finally settling.
A pale-faced, black-haired girl came into view: Selene!
Rosa vs. Selene!
Hilda's expression instantly changed, then she sighed helplessly.
"Oh dear, oh dear, it seems my luck is good."
Selene looked towards Rosa, revealing a big smile, its meaning unclear.
"It's my opening match again, huh."
"Tch..."
Rosa noticed Selene's gaze and couldn't help but grit her teeth, wailing in her heart.
How could I be so unlucky!!
Even matching with Giovanni, Mammon, or Akari would have been fine, but it had to be Selene.
"The first group's matching results are out! So now let us look forward to it with anticipation."
"The battle between Trainer Selene and Trainer Rosa!"
The Sunglasses Host's tone was still as passionate and energetic.
Mammon was truly not surprised at all now why Charles Goodshow had entrusted him with hosting such an important Tournament.
However, compared to that, Mammon glanced at Selene and Rosa, chuckled softly, and slowly walked towards the Trainers' passage.
Next was the battle between the two women, so they also had to leave the arena.
"Selene and Rosa, I feel like Rosa's chances of winning aren't high."
Ash thought for a moment and still stated it so directly.
"Definitely, Selene even defeated that Giovanni from another world." Misty also thought so.
One is from the Unova region, the other from the Alola region. Both are Regional Champions.
However, there are still differences between Regional Champions. Although the Alola League is the latest region to establish a League.
But it must be said, with Selene's rise, the Alola region's reputation has truly grown larger and larger.
Mainly, the Alola region is already a tourist resort, and coupled with Selene, such a powerful first Champion, it's hard for the Alola region not to become famous.
"Theoretically, that's the case. Let's watch the match now." Brock looked towards the arena.
The referee announced the battle rules, which were actually no different from the second stage's rules, merely that this was now an 8-into-4 battle.
On the big screen, the pointer representing who goes first rotated continuously, finally stopping on Selene's side.
"If you call me big sister now, I can go a little easier on you."
Selene didn't mind. For her, going first or second made no difference.
Selene took out a Poké Ball and said to Rosa with a smile.
"Hmph! Don't get ahead of yourself, who wins and who loses is still unknown!"
Rosa snorted, crossing her arms and replying unhappily.
This woman is too arrogant!!
"Tsk~ I just like sisters with personality, so..."
Selene's smile widened, and she coolly threw out her first Poké Ball.
"Incineroar! Go!"
Accompanied by a deep roar, Incineroar landed, spreading its arms and glaring fiercely at Rosa.
"It's Incineroar, as expected."
Rosa was not surprised at all, because Selene's first Pokémon is always fixed, although it's just a rotating transition.
However, even knowing this, it's actually very difficult to deal with.
Because Incineroar's unreasonable combo and debuffs are very hard to counter.
"Hydreigon!"
Rosa thought for a moment and decisively threw out Hydreigon's Poké Ball.
Hydreigon floated quietly in front of Rosa, its eerie eyes fixed on Incineroar.
The battle began.
Selene naturally used the Intimidate + Fake Out + Swagger combo. Hydreigon's physical attack dropped by two stages and its special attack by one stage.
Selene's second Pokémon was Tapu Koko!
Seeing Tapu Koko, Rosa naturally recalled Hydreigon, otherwise, how could she fight?
Hydreigon is 4x weak to Fairy, going against a Fairy-type Tapu Legendary Pokémon would be a surrender.
Moreover, Selene's Tapu Koko is truly extremely powerful.
"Krookodile!"
Rosa's second Pokémon was Krookodile.
Krookodile's types are Ground/Dark, which counters Tapu Koko, but is also countered by Tapu Koko.
Krookodile's Intimidate ability activated, lowering Tapu Koko's physical attack by one stage.
Then Rosa decisively used Gigantamax!
Gigantamax Krookodile landed heavily on the battle arena.
"This girl Rosa is very clever."
Seeing this, Mammon couldn't help but chuckle.
"Yes, if it were a normal battle, Krookodile would most likely not be able to defeat Tapu Koko."
Platinum said in agreement.
However, Platinum was actually being reserved. As one of Selene's core mainstays, before she caught Solgaleo and Koraidon, it was perfectly fine to say that Tapu Koko was Selene's ace.
Rosa's Krookodile would absolutely not be able to defeat Tapu Koko, and even in a normal battle, how much damage it could inflict on Tapu Koko would be an unknown.
But now that Gigantamax is activated, no one cares!
You either use Gigantamax to clash with me, or you switch Pokémon to trade damage.
This is the value of Gigantamax, an extreme and powerful form of enhancement.
"Tapu Koko!"
And with Selene's personality, she naturally accepted the battle.
Gigantamax Tapu Koko floated in the sky, emitting a faint red glow.
Two Gigantamax Pokémon faced each other in the arena, and this battle, starting with Gigantamax, brought the atmosphere of the entire venue to its peak.
Selene watched Rosa, her smile growing wider. Today, she was going to properly tell this 'green tea' girl.
You, are just a little sister!!