I, Xiao Mao, want to become a Pokémon Master!

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"Doraemon."

Bosscodora nodded and used Body Lightening, causing her weight to decrease. After just one use, Bosscodora returned to normal. After using it again, her movements became even faster.

Okay!

After all, with such a significant improvement in defensive capabilities, we can simply use our lighter body to fight from the start. Bossco's armor is thick and tough anyway, so what's wrong with getting hit a few times?

"Salamander, come down for a second."

After enhancing Aggron's abilities, it's Salamence's turn.

"Roar." The Salamence reluctantly descended from the sky, landing in front of Shigeru, urging him to hurry up, as it wanted to continue flying.

436: The preliminary rounds of the Rainbow Tournament begin, EX intimidation.

"There will be plenty of opportunities to fly in the future. It's not like we're not letting you fly, so why are you in such a hurry?" Xiao Mao said helplessly.

The Salamence, on the other hand, seemed to obey orders but not commands, merely looking forward to its flight.

Shigeru decides that after the Rainbow Tournament ends, he'll have Salamence carry him back to the Kanto region, so Shigeru can fly all he wants.

Shigeru reached out and placed his hand on Salamence's neck, touching its scales. He found that Salamence's scales were very fine, shiny, and smooth to the touch.

The Flying Dragon sniffed, thinking that Little Gary wasn't doing anything productive and was always touching him.

Gary smiled and used an Ability Enhancement Stone on Salamence.

[Ding! Trait enhancement successful.]

Shigeru eagerly awaited to see the Salamence's data.

Gary was very curious about the effects of the Intimidate ability after it was enhanced.

【Pokémon: Salamence♂】

[Attribute: Dragon, Flying]

【Level: 50】

[Potential: King]

【Ability: EX Intimidate (Upon entering the field, intimidates the opponent, lowering their Attack, Special Attack, Defense, and Special Defense by 1 stage.)】

[Skills: Leer, Spark, Headbutt, Scary Face, Protect, Crunch, Dragon Claw, Psychic Dash, Fly, Flamethrower.]

[Teaching skills: Shadow Claw, Body Slam, Sleep, Rock Slide, Dragon Pulse, Flame Burst, Go All Out.]

【Intimacy Level: 255 (Maximum 255)】

Xiaomao: Σ(っД;)っ! ! !

"Holy crap, this...!"

Xiao Mao was dumbfounded.

EX Intimidation is too powerful. It reduces both attack power by 1 level. No matter what kind of attacker the opponent sends out, their attack power will definitely be weakened. It even reduces both defense power by 1 level. It's terrifying.

"Roar?"

The Salamence didn't feel that it had become stronger; it only felt that its dragon might had increased somewhat, but it didn't know exactly how.

After all, the Intimidate ability is outward-facing; a Pokémon with the Intimidate ability cannot perceive how its ability affects its enemies.

"Let's go, let's fly!"

After Xiao Mao finished speaking, he recalled all the Pokémon into their Poké Balls, except for Salamence, which he placed on the ground.

The two, one human and one dragon, went outside. Gary became the weight, sitting on the back of the Salamence.

“Carry me and fly to train your flying skills. In another two weeks, the Rainbow Tournament will begin, and you must thoroughly master your evolved body,” Xiao Shi said.

Salamence nodded, flapped its wings, and took to the air, activating the Flying spell to carry Gary around the island where Souyou City is located.

"Roar!!"

Salamence roared excitedly. Although Latios had taken it to the sky before, this was the first time Salamence had flown into the sky on its own, and the feeling was completely different.

Shigeru also kept observing Salamence's flight speed and stability. Although it was its first flight, Salamence's flying skills could be described as effortless, not at all like a first attempt at flying.

Of course, this was mainly because when Salamence was still a Shellder, Gary often had Latios take Shellder for flight experiences. Although it couldn't fly, Shellder understood what it felt like to be carried at high altitudes.

Salamence had plenty of energy and flew until dusk before stopping. It was only because Gary forced it to stop that it stopped; otherwise, it could have continued flying until it was exhausted.

...!

Half a month has passed, and more than 600 trainers have gathered in Saiyu City. All of these trainers are participants in the Saiyu Tournament.

This number is larger than the Quartz Conference and the Johto Conference combined.

It's not that the gym leaders in the Hoenn region are irresponsible, but rather that formal Pokémon battles and coordination tournaments are popular in the Hoenn region. Many trainers come here on trips and just participate in the Hoenn Tournament for fun.

You don't necessarily have to collect badges to participate in the Alliance Conference. You can also participate in the assessment at the Alliance Center and pass the assessment to participate in the Alliance Conference.

Of these 600-plus contestants, it is estimated that over 80% participated in the Saiyou Tournament through an assessment process.

There are three competition formats for the Rainbow Tournament.

Two preliminary rounds and a final tournament.

In the first round of the preliminary rounds, 256 participants will be selected to advance to the next round. Each participant will compete in a one-on-one match. The loser will be eliminated, while the winner will advance to the preliminary championship.

The preliminary tournament format has been changed to doubles matches. Each player will play three doubles matches, and only those who win all three matches will advance. Losing even one match will result in elimination. In the end, 32 players will emerge victorious and participate in the final tournament.

Starting from the final tournament, a full-scale battle will be adopted, with four types of terrain: grass, rock, water, and ice. A roulette wheel will be used to determine the terrain to be used. If three of a team's Pokémon become unable to battle during the middle of the match, there will be a temporary break, and the second half of the match will begin after the terrain is changed.

To win the Sakura Tournament, you must win all 5 matches in the final tournament.

In previous tournaments like the Quartz and Ayaka Tournament, the full-scale battles only started from the round of 16. However, in the Ayaka Tournament, the full-scale battles begin from the round of 32, making it quite challenging.

After the opening ceremony.

Xiao Mao came to the athletes' village to draw lots and see which venue he would be assigned to tomorrow.

The competition venue for the Saiyu Tournament is built on a huge lake. All the venues are set up on the platform built on the lake. The platform used for the official competition is in the very center, while the preliminary rounds and preliminary championships are held in the outer venues.

Because of the large number of participants, there are a total of 15 venues for the preliminary rounds.

Upon reaching the counter, Joey saw Shigeru approaching and asked, "...Is there anything I can help you with?"

"I'm a contestant, and I'd like to ask which competition I'll be playing in tomorrow," Xiao Mao asked.

"What is your name?"

"Xiao Mao (whose name is Wang's)."

Joey quickly typed two keys on the keyboard, found Xiao Mao's information, and informed him: "Xiao Mao, you will be competing in court number 7 tomorrow."

"Thank you."

Xiao Mao thanked him and prepared to leave, but as soon as he turned around, he saw a boy appear behind him.

"Xiao Mao!" The boy immediately recognized Xiao Mao, looking surprised.

"It's you, Xiaoyou," Xiaomao said in surprise.

The boy was none other than Yu, whom he hadn't seen in a long time. He hadn't seen Yu since he was defeated by Shigeru in Green Shade City.

"Of course it's me. I've said for a long time that I want to participate in the Rainbow Dance Tournament, and I definitely won't lose to you this time," Xiaoyou admitted.

"This is the League Tournament. If I use my old Pokémon, are you sure you can beat me?" Gary asked.

Xiao You immediately fell silent.

After so much time, Xiaoyou is no longer a newcomer and naturally understands some things.

437: Preliminary Rounds Begin

Although a Pokémon's potential determines its growth, a trainer like Gary must have paid great attention to a Pokémon's potential. The first batch of Pokémon he bred must have had great potential, and if they were raised now, their levels would definitely be very high.

If Shigeru were to use the Pokémon he had previously trained, Yu didn't think she would have a chance of winning.

Seeing Xiaoyou remain silent, Xiaomao smiled slightly and said, "Don't worry, I will only use the Pokémon I caught in the Hoenn region to battle."

"Give me three years, and I'm sure I can rival your main Pokémon," Xiaoyou said.

"Okay, see you at the World Championships then. I'll be waiting for you. I'm going to prepare for tomorrow's match. Goodbye." After saying that, Xiao Mao turned and left.

Xiaoyou went to the front desk to ask which venue the game would be held at tomorrow.

After leaving the Pokémon Center, Gary went to the restaurant in the athletes' village for lunch.

Xiao Mao ordered a pre-portioned fast food meal and went to a seat near the window. Just as he was about to sit down, he saw a group of familiar faces at the table opposite him.

These familiar faces were naturally Ash and his group.

Meanwhile, Ash was stuffing food into his mouth, competing with Masamune to see who could eat more.

"It's the same as always." Xiao Mao had a headache.

Having been a trainer for almost three years, Ash's personality is still the same as always; once he starts battling someone, he has to win.

"Waaah... Xiao Mao!"

Ash, who was as greedy as a glutton, also noticed Gary, but his mouth was full of food and he couldn't hear what Gary was saying.

"What's this?"

When Masamune saw that Ash was looking behind him, he turned around and saw Gary. Although he didn't recognize him, he knew that Ash definitely did.

"Xiao Mao!"

"Sigh! It really is Xiao Mao!"

Xiaoyao and Xiaozheng also saw Xiaomao.

"Hey, long time no see," Xiao Mao greeted, waving his hand.

Xiao Gang, Xiao Yao, and Xiao Zheng all responded politely.

"Ash, I'm sure I'll beat you at this Rainbow Tournament!" Ash declared with a resounding challenge.

"This is the third time you've said something like that, I'm getting tired of it," Xiao Mao complained.

Since the Indigo League, Ash has said this every time he encounters Ash in the contestant village, but he always gets proven wrong.