Following Xiao Ming through the forest, a cleared-out clearing appeared before their eyes.
On the clearing stood a simple arena built from rough wooden planks and stones. Several flags were planted around it, with crooked words like "Beast Dojo" and "99-win streak" written on them.
The most prominent feature was an electronic counter standing next to the arena.
"This is my personal Dojo."
Xiao Ming cracked his whip, his tone full of pride.
"Here, I have defeated ninety-nine Trainers."
"And you…"
He turned around, his whip pointing at Yuuto.
"…will become the hundredth!"
Misty curled her lip. "Calling this dump a Dojo…"
"Cut the chatter." Xiao Ming jumped onto the arena and cracked his whip.
"Let's begin!"
"Let me see just how much substance you, this 'lecherous trainer,' actually have!"
Yuuto shook his head helplessly.
*This title is never going away, is it?*
He lightly leaped onto the arena, his movements clean and agile.
Misty and Delia sat down on the wooden posts by the arena, preparing to watch the battle.
"Go, Yuuto!"
Misty shouted.
Although Delia didn't shout, she also cast an encouraging look at Yuuto.
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On the arena.
Xiao Ming took a Poké Ball from his waist.
He stared at Yuuto, his gaze turning serious.
Although he called Yuuto frivolous, how could someone with over two hundred victories really be a pushover?
He decided to test the waters first.
"Go, Butterfree!"
The Poké Ball opened.
A Butterfree flew out, the powder on its wings sparkling in the sunlight.
Yuuto estimated with his eyes that it was also a Common Level (Lv20) Butterfree.
Its level was good, and its physical condition was excellent; its wings were strong, and its gaze was sharp.
It had indeed undergone solid training.
"A Butterfree, huh…"
Yuuto thought for a moment and also took a Poké Ball from his waist.
"Then I'll use you."
"Butterfree, take the stage!"
Another Butterfree flew out.
The two Butterfree met in mid-air, circling and observing each other.
Xiao Ming's Butterfree immediately assumed a battle stance.
As for Yuuto's Butterfree… it elegantly spun in the air, its wings flapping gently as powder drifted down, looking as if it were dancing.
"What are you doing?"
Xiao Ming frowned.
"This is a battle! Be serious!"
Yuuto just smiled. "I am being serious."
"Butterfree, Gust."
A light command.
Yuuto's Butterfree flapped its wings, and a whirlwind swept up.
Xiao Ming's Butterfree immediately countered: "We'll use Gust too!"
Two whirlwinds collided in the air.
**Boom!**
The air currents scattered.
They seemed evenly matched.
But Xiao Ming keenly noticed that his Butterfree's wings were flapping at a higher frequency, consuming more energy.
Meanwhile, Yuuto's Butterfree only flapped a few times to produce the same effect.
"This…"
Xiao Ming felt a chill in his heart.
This was the gap in skill mastery!
"Don't panic! Use Confusion!"
A blue light flickered in Xiao Ming's Butterfree's eyes.
Psychic waves surged towards Yuuto's Butterfree.
"We'll use Confusion too."
Yuuto still maintained that calm appearance.
Both Butterfree used Confusion simultaneously.
Invisible forces collided in the air.
This time, the gap was even more obvious.
Xiao Ming's Butterfree's body began to tremble.
Yuuto's Butterfree, on the other hand, even had the spare energy to adjust its posture in the air, keeping its wings at the optimal angle for the wind.
"How can this be…"
Xiao Ming grit his teeth.
Their levels were clearly similar!
They were both Butterfree!
Why was his just that little bit worse?
He stared at Yuuto's Butterfree.
Suddenly, he understood.
That Butterfree had a more symmetrical build, wider wings, and a more vibrant luster to its powder.
Even its flight posture was so elegant it looked like a performance.
"Dammit!"
Xiao Ming couldn't help but curse out loud.
"Just because his Butterfree looks a bit better?"
"Does this world only care about looks!"
He refused to accept it.
But the facts were right before his eyes.
With the same skills, Yuuto's Butterfree used them more easily and efficiently.
Xiao Ming decided to use his big move.
His Butterfree flapped its wings vigorously, and silver powder formed a whirlwind that swept forward.
This strike was quite powerful.
But Yuuto just lightly raised his hand.
"Dodge it, then use Sleep Powder."
A simple command.
Yuuto's Butterfree performed a graceful side-flip in the air, perfectly avoiding the brunt of the whirlwind.
At the same time, it shook its wings.
A faint powder drifted down.
Xiao Ming's Butterfree was about to pursue, but it inhaled the Sleep Powder.
Its movements suddenly stalled.
Its eyelids began to heavy.
"Oh no! Wake up quickly!"
Xiao Ming shouted in a panic.
But it was already too late.
Yuuto's Butterfree used Tackle, accurately hitting the slumbering Butterfree.
The Butterfree fell to the ground, losing its ability to battle.
Xiao Ming stared blankly at his Butterfree.
The same Pokémon, the same skills.
How could he have lost?
"Come back."
He recalled his Butterfree, his face looking grim.
But soon, he looked up again.
His gaze became fierce once more.
"It seems I underestimated you."
"But it doesn't matter…"
He tightened his grip on the whip in his hand.
"That was just a warm-up."
"Now, witness my true ace!"
He threw out his second Poké Ball.
"Sandshrew, go!"
Sandshrew landed, its claws scraping the ground with a piercing sound.
Its gaze was fierce, and its aura was imposing.
Yuuto glanced at it; it was roughly at the Common Level peak.
It indeed had the capital to be arrogant.
At this level, it would be considered an expert among wilderness Trainers.
Combined with Xiao Ming's cruel training methods, this Sandshrew's actual combat power might be close to the Elite Level threshold.
However, the Common Level peak was still just the Common Level.
"Pidgeotto, I'm counting on you for the second round."
Yuuto chose his Elite Level Pidgeotto.
"It's actually Pidgeotto, not Pikachu?" Xiao Ming was slightly surprised.
Could it be that he purposefully left that silly electric mouse outside to make people underestimate his strength?
What a good tactic! I almost let my guard down!
"It seems you have some basic knowledge, knowing to use a Flying-type against my Sandshrew."
"But my Sandshrew has undergone special training to become a Type Advantage Master!"
He cracked his whip, the sound ringing out loudly.
"Don't think being a Flying-type means you'll win for sure!"
"Sandshrew, let—"
His boastful words were not yet finished.
They got stuck in his throat.
Because… when Yuuto's Pidgeotto fully revealed itself, its size directly terrified him.
Xiao Ming looked up, his mouth hanging open for a long time without closing.
"What kind of bird… is this big?"
He had trained his Sandshrew to fight Flying-types.
The method was simple — Defense Curl, Rapid Spin, and then slamming into them like a cannonball.
Flying-types generally had fragile bodies.
If the hit lands, it basically decides the outcome.
But… looking at that giant Pidgeotto in the air,
only one thought remained in Xiao Ming's mind:
*If it crashes into it… who knows who will be the one to faint?*
Sandshrew also looked up, its paws scratching the ground uneasily.
It had fought many Flying-types.
Pidgey, Spearow, and even a Fearow.
But a Pidgeotto this big… it was also seeing one for the first time.
Yuuto's voice rang out, carrying a faint smile.
"Didn't you want to be a Type Advantage Master?"
"Let me see how much ability you have."
Xiao Ming's face turned ashen.
But the arrow was on the string and had to be fired.
He grit his teeth and cracked his whip.
"Sandshrew, Defense Curl!"
Sandshrew immediately curled into a ball.
This was its most familiar opening move.
"And then… Rapid Spin!"
Sandshrew began to spin rapidly, like a gray cannonball.
Its speed got faster and faster,
bringing with it gusts of wind.
"Not bad."
Yuuto nodded.
It had indeed practiced hard.
A spinning impact at this speed would be truly difficult for an ordinary Flying-type to dodge.
However… "Pidgeotto, Gust."
The simplest Flying-type skill.
Pidgeotto flapped its wings once.
A violent wind suddenly arose!
It was several times stronger than Butterfree's Gust from earlier!
The dust on the arena was swept up.
Xiao Ming's clothes were blown about, flapping loudly.
He had to raise his hand to shield his eyes.
As for the spinning Sandshrew… when this violent wind hit it, its spinning trajectory was immediately thrown into chaos.
Its speed also slowed down.
"Damn it!"
Xiao Ming cursed inwardly.
He hadn't expected Pidgeotto's Gust to be so powerful!
"Sandshrew, steady yourself!"
"Keep spinning!"
Sandshrew tried its best to maintain its spin.
But under the interference of the violent wind, it was like a small boat in a storm, tossing and turning.
It simply couldn't control its direction.
"Pidgeotto, fly a bit higher."
Pidgeotto let out a clear cry and flapped its wings to fly high.
Its altitude shot up instantly.
Then it beat its wings fiercely!
An even more violent storm descended than before!
This time, the wind was also mixed with sharp air currents.
Sandshrew completely lost control.
It was blown about, rolling wildly across the arena.
Its Defense Curl state was even forced to break.
"Sandshrew!"
Xiao Ming shouted in a panic.
But it was to no avail.
"Pidgeotto. Wing Attack, dive down."
Pidgeotto, which was flapping its wings, paused.
It tucked its wings and dove down like a meteor!
"What?"
Xiao Ming was stunned.
He hadn't expected Yuuto to let Pidgeotto get close!
Sandshrew was also dazed.
It looked at the approaching giant figure and forgot to react for a moment.
Just as Pidgeotto was about to crash into Sandshrew,
Yuuto's voice rang out again:
"Feather Dance."
Pidgeotto's wings shook.
Countless feathers fell off, turning into blade-like air currents that enveloped Sandshrew.
*Swish, swish, swish!*
Sandshrew was hit by the feathers, its defense weakened.
"Sandshrew, Dig!"
Xiao Ming finally snapped out of it and shouted urgently.
Sandshrew instinctively followed the command.
Its claws frantically dug at the ground,
trying to burrow underground.
But Pidgeotto's speed was too fast!
Just as half of Sandshrew's body had burrowed into the earth, the Wing Attack arrived!
A loud bang.
Pidgeotto's wing slammed heavily onto the arena,
striking the back half of Sandshrew's body that hadn't fully burrowed in yet.
Sandshrew let out a shrill scream.
It was forcefully slapped out of the ground, its entire body tumbling as it flew away.
It slammed into the wooden post at the edge of the arena.
Sandshrew slumped to the ground, its eyes spinning, having lost its ability to battle.
Xiao Ming stared blankly at his Sandshrew.
Then he looked at Pidgeotto, which had risen into the air again.
Finally, his gaze fell on the counter; 99 had been reset to zero.
He had waited so long.
He had prepared for so long.
He was only one match away from completing the feat of a hundred-win streak.
Then he would have officially set out, challenged Gyms, and participated in the League Tournament… and now…
Xiao Ming fell to his knees.
A mask of pain appeared on his face…
Yuuto recalled Pidgeotto and jumped down from the arena.
He walked over to Xiao Ming's side and glanced at him.
Then, he said a single sentence indifferently:
"If you have a type advantage, you should make the most of it."
"Why bother trying to be a Type Advantage Master?"
Adding insult to injury.
Xiao Ming's body trembled.
He almost spat out a mouthful of blood.
Yuuto ignored him further, turning to walk toward Misty and Delia.
"Let's go."
Misty's mouth twitched as she watched Yuuto acting all cool.
She remembered how, after Yuuto won at the Pewter Gym despite a type disadvantage, he had bragged during dinner about how "Type advantages are all just clouds, finding the weakness is the kingly way."
Now he was lecturing someone else.
However… she looked at the dejected Xiao Ming and snorted again.
*Let Yuuto have this moment to show off!*
Who told this Beast Master to say the Cerulean Gym was a third-rate Gym.
Serves him right!
"Wait for me!"
Misty quickly caught up with Yuuto.
Delia also smiled slightly and followed them.
The three left this crude "Dojo."
Leaving Xiao Ming alone on the arena, questioning his life choices…
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On the road.
Misty was still excitedly reliving the battle from earlier.
"Yuuto, that line 'Why bother trying to be a Type Advantage Master' was too mean!"
"Did you see Xiao Ming's face? It almost turned green!"
Yuuto smiled. "I was just telling the truth."
"Hmph, such a show-off."
Misty said so, but her eyes were full of happiness…
During the subsequent journey,
Yuuto's group encountered several more waves of Trainers on the road.
There were rookies who had just started out,
and veterans who had been traveling for a while.
Yuuto accepted all challengers.
Pikachu, Pidgeotto, and Butterfree took turns on the field.
Every match was won cleanly and agilely.
Misty and Delia also occasionally participated, training their own Pokémon.
Finally, after defeating a Trainer who used a Mankey,
the system's notification sound rang in Yuuto's mind:
[Congratulations to the host for completing 300 wins together with Delia and Misty.]
[Task rewards are being distributed…]
[Pokémon: Pikachu, Level: Lv26 → Lv29]
[Pokémon: Starmie, Level: Lv27 → Lv30]
[Pokémon: Eevee, Level: Lv22 → Lv25]
[Reward 2: VIP Experience Badge has been placed in the system inventory.]
Random Pokémon level increases have been randomly assigned to the first Pokémon of each of the three.
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