Chapter 410: Over Ten Billion in Donations
That was to use Persian as a whetstone, to see if it could achieve its path to Master level.
Honestly, this was understandable.
Battles between Pokémon are themselves opportunities for growth. A battle at such a critical point would undoubtedly trigger their potential even more.
But this didn't mean that he, being used as a whetstone, would be very happy!
Pan Shanyu shouted loudly, "Come on, Junior Brother! My Persian is also approaching Elite Four level. I'd like to see who's the whetstone for whom!"
Such a shout undoubtedly pushed the battle atmosphere between the two to its peak; pure hot-bloodedness surged between them.
Persian's figure transformed into a light brown shadow, rapidly assailing Lucario, dark energy gathering between its claws.
"Lucario! Extreme Speed!"
Almost simultaneously, Hikaru also issued a command via Aura.
For Lucario, without activating [Kaioken] and without Mega Evolving, facing a Persian one level higher, if not for the keenness of its Aura, it might not have been able to perceive Persian's speed at all.
In fact, even if it did activate them, facing the extremely fast Persian, Lucario also felt a sense of powerlessness.
All along, the opponents it faced had actually surpassed it by too much. This wasn't good; it could easily lead to an arrogant and complacent mentality, and also a tendency to rely on these powers, thereby losing sight of its true self.
Fortunately, Kaioken was given to Lucario.
If this Kaioken boost had been given to Greninja, Hikaru felt he would need to worry a bit. Although Greninja often appeared calm on the surface, it was very inwardly passionate. If such easily obtainable power were given to it, perhaps it really would become spoiled.
Back to reality.
Although Lucario, by fully activating its Aura, could capture Persian's speed and formulate countermeasures in its mind – all thanks to its battle experience after activating [Kaioken].
But now, it was only a peak Lord-tier Pokémon.
Subconsciously, it wanted to use Mega Punch, preparing to send Persian flying back with one hit. Fortunately, it heard Hikaru's Aura transmission in time and hurriedly used Extreme Speed.
Persian, in a tiger-pounce style, its claws narrowly missed Lucario. Before Lucario could even stabilize its stance, Persian's Fake Out swept over again.
This time, although Lucario's brain reacted, its body was completely unable to respond. It could only watch helplessly as the claws landed heavily on its shoulder.
Under the huge difference in strength, Lucario's body flew straight outwards. Although it kept trying to stabilize itself mid-air, Persian's speed was faster.
"Continue with Fake Out!"
Pan Shanyu, watching this scene, didn't show much joy on his face.
Because he knew that this wasn't the full strength of Hikaru's Lucario.
Didn't it want to use his Persian as a stepping stone?
Then he would crush it in the fastest way possible!
So that during the battle, it would have no mind to think about what progress meant!
Following Lucario's retreating figure, Persian's leaping speed was clearly faster, reaching behind it in just the blink of an eye.
At this speed, Hikaru's Aura could only remind Lucario to use its Aura, "Lucario, Aura!"
For Lucario, apart from its fighting skills, Aura was definitely what it trusted most.
It might not believe its eyes, but it would absolutely believe its Aura.
The Lucario flying outwards closed its eyes. Although its current strength was lacking, it didn't mean it had no understanding of peak Master-level Pokémon.
It was very clear that in its current state, it would definitely be caught up by the Persian behind it and then take another hit.
Aura, Aura!
Its Aura was already being used to its fullest to sense. Its body was also adjusting its angle in mid-air, its hands gathering Aura.
The blue Aura Sphere had just condensed, not yet fully formed, when Persian was already in front of it.
Bang!
Along with another Fake Out, this time Lucario's landing target became the ground.
However, it wasn't entirely without effect. Lucario's still-unformed Aura Sphere also landed on Persian!
Logically speaking, scratching-type damage shouldn't cause impact damage, but the difference in strength between the two still left Lucario unable to withstand it.
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Education Bureau.
The Youth League, which had lasted for over a month, was finally completed, and now, the champion was more or less decided.
It was pretty much time to tally the rewards.
And the prize money for the Youth League was very simple and direct: money!
The champion's prize money plus the share each contestant received from live broadcast donations.
The Finance Department was calculating frantically.
Over here, the big shots from various fields were watching this final battle, clicking their tongues in wonder.
Experts from the research department were looking at the Mega Stones carried by Hikaru's Pokémon, wondering if new things could be derived from them.
Some were also watching the battle between the two, nodding frequently.
"The quality of this year's Youth League is really good! These two are both seedlings that can be sent to the World Championships in the future. They must be nurtured well."
"Especially this Hikaru. The rapport between him and his Pokémon is simply unheard of. And this Latias, when I went to Alto Mare before, I heard their species was there. We need to send a few special grade investigators over to protect them."
"This kind of Pokémon, every one that forms a pact with a trainer from our Huaxia is a blessing for our Huaxia."
"Indeed, indeed."
"Holy crap?"
Amidst the discussions, an extreme exclamation suddenly caught everyone's attention. It turned out to be from the Finance Department accountant who was calculating the prize money for the various contestants in the Youth League.
Although these things could also be calculated by Metagross.
But to ensure the accuracy of the data, it usually needed to be reviewed repeatedly.
At this moment, he stared blankly at the data on the computer, somewhat shocked and lost in thought. The screen displayed a massive number—12,452,122,243.32.
This was the amount Hikaru alone had received in donations from various channels during the Youth League.
And it was after the split.
A total of over ten billion!
It surpassed the second place by 97%, and the third place by 99%.
This was simply unimaginable in previous Youth Leagues.
"What's wrong, Brother Yu?"
Beside him, a colleague also came over, curiously looking at the Finance Department head's computer. With just one look, his eyes also glazed over, and he let out a sound of disbelief.
This scene repeated, one after another, until everyone had gathered around.
After staring blankly for a good while, only a sigh of emotion remained, "This kid, he probably won't be short of 5 in the future..."
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