Ichigo's third battle in the Champion League was underway. Muramasa appeared to have the advantage, but Ichigo gave the battle everything he had. Despite the disadvantages Muramasa was placing himself in, Ichigo was able to push past all his tricks and was able to pull out a win. Now, he is only one battle away from battling Kisuke. He just needs to beat the last member of the Elite Four: Kagerosa.
Each and next chapter, the ultimate goal
Ready for battle, brave and bold
I know we're gonna make it
We will find a way
Oh-oh
We've come so far
We fought so hard to get where we are
Oh-oh
We belong together
It's always you and me
Pokemon
(Ichigo's voice): A Researcher's Force
Ichigo has only one battle left before he can take on Kisuke. With one last battle, he's getting his team ready for his battle against Kagerosa. His team will consist of Swoobat, Tauros, Gallade, and Silvally. He was training hard with all four of his pokemon and it looked like it was going well.
"You're all doing great. Just remember that our opponent is using dragon-types." Ichigo said. "Dragon-types are tough, but you guys are tougher." Ichigo wants to make sure his pokemon are really ready for this.
"Ichigo's getting really pumped." Orihime said.
"Why shouldn't he?" Chad said.
"However, since this will be his last challenge, it might be toughest out of all of them." Rukia said. "Ichigo, are you sure these are the pokemon you want to go with? None of them really have an advantage over dragon-types."
"I know that, but if this really does end up being my last battle in the Champion League, I want all my pokemon the chance to shine." Ichigo said. "These guys are the only ones who haven't battled yet. Who knows when we might get this sort of opportunity again." They all thought was rather admirable of Ichigo.
"Ichigo really is something amazing. His pokemon are incredibly powerful, and he really cares for them." Orihime said. "I'm sure they feel the same about him which is why they all battle so hard for him."
"I think you're right, Orihime." Rukia said.
"By the way, his last opponent is Kagerosa, right?" Chad said. "What do we really know about him?"
"Well, we know he's a researcher and his specialty is with dragon-type pokemon, but that's about it." Rukia said.
"I know he's one of the Elite Four, but how tough can someone who spend their time with their nose in the books be?" Ichigo said.
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Kagerosa
Kagerosa was preparing for the battle in his own way. He was doing some research on Ichigo himself. Any information a person could get on another could end up being useful information. While he was doing some research, Kisuke walked inside and spotted him.
"There you are." Kisuke said. "Your battle with Ichigo will start soon."
"I know. That's why I'm doing this." Kagerosa said. "I'm gathering all the data I can on him. He's certainly got a record. I can see how he made all the way here." Kisuke had a look around and saw some paperwork around.
"What's this? Some of the data you gathered on him?" Kisuke said.
"No. That's part of my other research. Some of it is on the origin of space and time." Kagerosa said.
"You're researching that when you have an upcoming battle?" Kisuke questioned.
"I just can't help it. I've been interested in such things for a long time." Kagerosa said. "I suppose that's also where my affiliation for dragon-types came from. The pokemon of time and space, Dialga and Palkia, are dragon types. Not to mention many other legendary pokemon are dragon-types."
"That's all fine, but shouldn't you focus more on the upcoming battle?" Kisuke asked.
"You don't need to worry about that." Kagerosa said as he turned to him and looked serious. "When it comes to battling, I certainly know my stuff."
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The Battlefield
"Welcome back, everyone! We are now entering the final battle between our challenger and the Elite Four! If he wins this battle, he will have the chance to battle Kisuke Urahara. Here he comes! Welcome, Ichigo Kurosaki!" Ichigo and Absol walked out on the battlefield and was getting ready for this. "Here comes the last challenge he has to face. The man that knows all of legends with the dragons lending him support. Here's Kagerosa!" Kagerosa walked out on the field and looked ready for the battle.
"Welcome to your last challenge. I do mean last." Kagerosa said.
"Don't think you've won already." Ichigo said.
"Well, either way, this is your last battle that you'll have to win if you wish to advance." Kagerosa said. "Of course, i've studied you and your history. I know what pokemon you have and what they're capable of."
"What they were capable of in the past, not right now." Ichigo said.
"Really? Let's give it a test." Kagerosa said as he got his first pokemon ready. "Flygon, unleash your power!"
"Fly!"
"Swoobat, let's go!" Ichigo said.
"Swoobat!"
"It's Flygon vs. Swoobat in the first battle. A battle in the air should be interesting."
"That little puffball can't beat my Flygon." Kagerosa said.
"We'll see about that." Ichigo said. "Swoobat, start this battle with Acrobatics!" Swoobat started the battle as it flew around and head straight for Flygon. Swoobat smashed under Flygon's head, but Flygon was able to shake it off.
"You'll have to do much better than that." Kagerosa said. "Flygon, Dragon Breath!" Flygon breathed out a strong gust of wind and blasted Swoobat.
"Hang in there! Swoobat, Gust!" Ichigo said.
"Dragon Breath again!" Kagerosa said. Both pokemon used their attacks, but Flygon's Dragon Breath was pushing through.
"Use Acrobatics to dodge!" Ichigo said. Swoobat was able to move away form the attack and was able to land an attack of its own.
"Using Acrobatics to dodge and attack. That's creative there, but it doesn't appear to be enough."
"Maybe you should try something more like this. Flygon, Iron Tail!" Kagerosa said. Flygon flew at Swoobat with its tail hardening into an iron-like material. Flygon smashed its tail against Swoobat and knocked it back. "Finish it with Dragon Rush!" Flygon was surrounded by dragon energy and flew straight at Swoobat. Swoobat got hit hard by the attack and was knocked out of the air and out of the battle.
"Swoobat is unable to battle! Flygon is the winner!" The referee said.
"There goes the first pokemon. Ichigo is now down by one pokemon."
"Poor Swoobat." Orihime said.
"Dragon-types are pretty tough." Rukia said. "Now that Ichigo has lost his only pokemon that can actually fly, how does he plan to battle that Flygon now?"
"Tauros, you're up!" Ichigo said as he let out his next pokemon.
"Roo!"
"Ichigo is now going with Tauros. What an interesting choice. I am rather curious to see how he plan to battle with that pokemon."
"How does he plan to battle with Tauros?" Rukia questioned. "Tauros doesn't know any attacks that can reach Flygon." It will be interesting to see how Ichigo plans to battle with Tauros against a pokemon that can fly.
"I think this one will be easy. Flygon, Dragon Rush!" Kagerosa said. Flygon surrounded itself in energy and flew straight down.
"Get ready!" Ichigo said. Tauros braced himself for this. Flygon flew in and collided into Tauros. All of them thought that was it, but they were all surprised when they saw Flygon was caught in Tauros' horns.
"Now I've seen everything! Flygon is stuck with Tauros having its horns locked on it!"
"Great, Tauros! Now use Iron Head!" Ichigo said. Tauros charged right for the wall while using the attack with Flygon still on it. Flygon couldn't breakfree or stop it. Tauros kept charging and smashed Flygon right in the wall. Flygon was knocked free from Tauros, but it also collapsed after getting hit by one attack.
"Flygon is unable to battle! Tauros is the winner!" The referee said.
"Even I'm surprised by how Tauros won the battle! That was incredible!" Everyone certainly agreed with that. The way Tauros was able to beat Flygon was very impressive.
"I must admit that I didn't expect that." Kagerosa said as he had Flygon return.
"I told you that you don't know much about who my pokemon and I are today." Ichigo said. "You got anyone else for us?"
"How's this guy? Garchomp, unleash your power!" Kagerosa said.
"Gar!"
"A Garchomp... Get ready, Tauros!" Ichigo said.
"You can't battle what you can't catch. Garchomp, Dig!" Kagerosa said. Garchomp dived right into the ground and he started burrowing his way down with Tauros having no idea where Garchomp was.
"We know how to deal with this. Tauros, Earthquake!" Ichigo said. Tauros smashed his hooves against the ground and caused the whole place to shake. Garchomp easily got caught in it and was blown out of the ground. "There it is! Now use Iron Head!" Tauros charged right at Garchomp and smashed himself against Garchomp coated in shimmering energy.
"Perhaps I underestimated this boy." Kagerosa said. "Either way, We won't let him win so easily. Garchomp, Brick Break!" Garchomp jumped in the air and got the attack ready. Garchomp came straight down and he smashed its arm against Tauros.
"A clean hit by Brick Break! That has got to deal a lot of damage!"
"Can you keep battling, Tauros?" Ichigo said. Tauros may have taken a strong hit, but he was able to get back up and keep the battle going. "That's good, but Tauros can't take another hit like that."
"In that case, let's put an end to this, Garchomp. Finish Tauros with Dragon Pulse!" Kagerosa said. Garchomp got his attack ready, but Ichigo wasn't going to let it end there.
"Earthquake!" Ichigo said. Tauros caused the ground to shake again. It threw off Garchomp's aim when Garchomp unleashed a dragon-like blast and ended up missing Tauros. "Great, Tauros! Now use Iron Head!" Tauros charged right at Garchomp again.
"I don't think so! Scary Face!" Kagerosa said. Garchomp made a face that gave Tauros a good scare and caused it to stop in its tracks.
"Tauros stopped. That must be one scary Scary Face."
"Pull it together, Tauros!" Ichigo said. "You're not really going to let that stop you, are you?" Ichigo's encouraged meant helped Tauros get it together. "Good! Now use Iron Head again!" Tauros kept the attack going as he charged in and smashed himself against Garchomp.
"Garchomp, blast Tauros with Dragon Pulse!" Kagerosa said. Garchomp resisted the attack and unleashed the blast when Tauros was pressed against him. A large explosion went off with both pokemon getting caught in it.
"Tauros!" Ichigo called.
"Garchomp!" Kagerosa called. They both hoped their pokemon made it, but the dust cleared away and showed that both of them were defeated.
"Both pokemon are unable to battle! This match ends in a draw!" The referee claimed. It might have been a draw, but that battle is only going to get tougher from here.
Ichigo is in his last challenge, but Kagerosa has shown that a researcher like himself has earned his place among the Elite Four. He is certainly a troubling force and is tougher than Ichigo thought. Knowing all this, how does Ichigo plan to win? You'll have to see for yourself.
To Be Continued...
Pokemon Question: Okay, trainers. The answer to the last question was...Dwebble. Dwebble is the natural enemy of Roggenrola and Rolycoly. Here's the next question. What pokemon doesn't care what food it eats and is willing to share only if it really trusts a person?
