Chapter 436 - Mega Gengar—Who Else Wants Some?!
Even though this was just an exhibition match, the audience was completely enthralled, cheering non-stop.
Both sides were elite-level Trainers, showcasing their skill and power with every move.
"Hey, Big Sis," Flint couldn't help but ask in the VIP lounge, "if Johan actually beats Bruno, does that mean he can challenge the Elite Four?"
Cynthia glanced at him and chuckled. "It's just an exhibition match."
If Flint knew that Johan had already been given the opportunity to challenge the Elite Four but turned it down, who knows what his reaction would be?
"I mean, yeah, but... they don't look like they're holding back," Flint smacked his lips.
This was supposed to be an exhibition match?
What kind of exhibition match trashes the entire battlefield right from the start, leaving it completely unsalvageable?
"And don't tell me it's because Larvitar got hungry," Flint added.
Cynthia chuckled, but she had to admit—Johan and Bruno looked like they were taking this fight seriously.
And she wasn't the only one who thought so.
Plenty of people were watching this battle.
"You're back early today?" Clair raised an eyebrow as she saw Lance stride in.
The Team Rocket holiday wasn't over yet, so Lance didn't have to report back to work. Instead, he had been running some simple field missions to keep his skills sharp.
He didn't want to get too comfortable working for Team Rocket and forget that he was still a Top Investigator.
"I mean, it's Bruno vs. Johan. Did it start yet?" Lance shrugged off his cape and dropped onto the couch.
"It's just about to," Clair muttered. "But it's just an exhibition match..."
Lance grinned. "Bruno doesn't do exhibition matches. He takes every fight seriously."
The only difference was whether he was using his strongest Pokémon or not.
But since his opponent was Johan, Lance was sure Bruno would be all in.
"If Bruno's taking this seriously, Johan won't have a choice but to do the same."
This was guaranteed to be an exciting battle.
And sure enough, the clash between Steelix and Urshifu had proven Lance's point.
"Professor, do you think Johan will use it?" Alain stared intently at the screen, afraid to miss even a single moment.
Professor Sycamore took a sip of coffee and shook his head with a smile.
"I don't know... but his opponent is an Elite Four member, so Johan's feeling the pressure."
Back when Johan won the Lily of the Valley Conference, Sycamore had told him that he was ready to reveal Mega Evolution to the world.
Even though there were still many unanswered questions, he knew this power could revolutionize Pokémon battles.
Revealing it sooner would help Trainers adapt and grow stronger.
And besides—if more Trainers mastered Mega Evolution, it would accelerate the research process.
"Professor!" Alain suddenly spoke with determination.
"Hm?"
"If..." Alain took a deep breath. "When Mega Evolution is officially revealed, I want to go on a journey!"
He had dedicated himself to researching Mega Evolution under Sycamore, but now...
Watching Johan battle, seeing the bond between Trainers and Pokémon in action—he realized that he wanted to experience it himself.
He wanted to travel. To train. To fight alongside his Pokémon.
Sycamore blinked in surprise. Then, with a knowing smile, he patted Alain's shoulder.
"Go for it."
They had spent so much time together—Sycamore knew this day would come.
"Take your Charizard with you. See the world."
"Yeah!" Alain nodded firmly, clenching his fist as he stared at the screen.
Maybe... someday, he could battle Johan too.
With so much attention on the match, it was only natural that it was being streamed worldwide.
And when fans saw Johan vs. Bruno, excitement exploded.
"HOLY SHIT, JOHAN VS. BRUNO—THIS IS LEGENDARY."
"Nah, bro, this isn't a battle—it's Johan officially putting the Elite Four in his 'baby food' category."
"Bruno's like: 'Oh, so that's how we're playing it?'"
"LET'S GOOOOOOOOOOO!!!"
Johan, of course, was completely unaware of the internet chaos.
As the tournament staff rushed to set up a new battlefield, he treated Urshifu's wounds.
He had to admit—Bruno hit hard.
Urshifu had a type advantage and still took heavy damage.
Without that advantage? Winning would've been next to impossible.
No doubt about it—Bruno was a monster.
The exhibition match followed a 2v2 format.
Even though Steelix was defeated, Johan had treated Urshifu's wounds, which meant Urshifu couldn't battle again.
So now, the match had turned into a 1v1 showdown.
As soon as the new battlefield was ready, it was time for Round 2.
"Johan."
Bruno was visibly excited. He grabbed another Poké Ball from his nunchaku.
"Get ready!"
With a powerful throw—
"Let's show them what we've got—Machamp!"
The red light faded, revealing a muscle-bound, four-armed powerhouse standing proudly in the arena.
Its eyes were sharp and focused, but deep inside...
There was a raging battle spirit, waiting to be unleashed.
"HOOOOH!!!"
Machamp let out a booming battle cry, spreading its four arms wide.
Its stance was rock solid, its aura rising like a storm.
Bruno and Machamp were dead serious about this fight.
"The Kanto Elite Four's signature Pokémon—Machamp!!"
The announcer hyped up the crowd.
And it worked—the stadium went wild.
"OH SHIT, MACHAMP???"
"Bruno isn't playing around. Johan's in trouble!"
"THE HYPE IS REAL!!"
Even the VIP lounge was shaken.
Flint stared at Machamp's ridiculously thick arms, his jaw nearly hitting the floor.
"Wait... didn't Bruno say he wasn't using his strongest Pokémon?"
He wasn't.
But a Machamp raised for a year by Bruno...
Was practically as strong as a main team Pokémon.
Cynthia's expression turned serious. "That Machamp... is strong."
Even Garchomp had a rare look of respect.
Johan's eyelid twitched.
Big guy, this is just an exhibition match. Why are you going all out?
Fine.
If that's how you want to play...
Johan exhaled slowly and stood up.
"Gengar."
It was time.
Time to test if Gengar was ready to take on the Elite Four.
A serious Johan appeared on the big screen, his sharp eyes reflecting on the stadium monitors.
"HERE WE GO! JOHAN IS GETTING SERIOUS!!"
"OH SHIT, HE'S USING GENGAR! FIGHTING VS. GHOST—THE COUNTERPICK!!"
Johan smirked.
"Go, Gengar."
"Ka-kah!!"
Gengar grinned mischievously, bouncing onto the battlefield.
For a moment...
The entire stadium fell silent.
"A Gengar?" Bruno narrowed his eyes.
His battle instincts screamed that Gengar was dangerous.
Something felt familiar about it.
Then, he realized.
It was the same feeling he got when facing Bertha's Gengar.
This wasn't an ordinary Gengar.
And sure enough—
Johan raised his hand, revealing a shimmering gemstone.
"Mega Evolution."
The entire world stopped.
And then—
The internet broke.
As the radiant glow of Mega Evolution enveloped Gengar, the entire stadium held its breath.
The dazzling energy surged, wrapping around Gengar's body like a cocoon of pure power.
And then—
BOOM!
The glow exploded outward, revealing a new form.
Mega Gengar had arrived.
It hovered above the battlefield, its body now a darker shade of purple, its third eye gleaming ominously.
A chilling grin spread across its face, exuding an overwhelming presence.
The audience was stunned.
Bruno and Machamp, usually fearless warriors, found themselves momentarily frozen.
This was no ordinary evolution—this was something beyond.
"W-What is that?!"
"GENGAR... EVOLVED?!"
"MEGA EVOLUTION???"
The entire League livestream crashed under the weight of incoming viewers.
Flint (watching from the VIP lounge) nearly choked on his drink. "D-Did he just—?!"
Cynthia exhaled slowly, her golden eyes sharpening. "He finally used it."
Even Lance sat up straight, his usual smirk fading. "So, that's Mega Evolution..."
Back in Kalos, Professor Sycamore felt his heart race.
He had theorized about Mega Evolution for years.
He had researched its potential.
But now—he was watching it unfold in real-time.
This wasn't just a theory.
It was reality.
Bruno clenched his fists.
He was a warrior. He respected power.
And right now—
Mega Gengar was power incarnate.
Still, he wouldn't back down.
He smiled, eyes burning with determination.
"Johan... this is incredible," Bruno admitted. "But don't think Machamp will go down without a fight!"
Johan smirked. "I wouldn't have it any other way."
He adjusted his sleeves, his voice steady.
"Gengar, Shadow Ball."
"Ka-kah!"
Gengar lifted its hands, and a massive black orb materialized.
But unlike before...
The air itself seemed to twist around it.
As the dark energy condensed, it became denser—so much so that the entire battlefield felt like it was being sucked into it.
Bruno felt his heartbeat accelerate.
This wasn't an ordinary Shadow Ball.
Johan's Gengar...
Was different.
Bruno wouldn't let it attack first.
"Machamp, Close Combat!"
"HOOOH!!"
Machamp roared, its muscles swelling as it charged forward at full speed.
It threw out a flurry of punches, each strike carrying immense force.
But Gengar didn't move.
It just... grinned.
Bruno suddenly felt uneasy.
His instincts screamed that something was wrong.
Then, he saw it.
A shadow—Gengar's shadow—had stretched unnaturally across the battlefield.
Like a predator waiting for its prey.
"Shit—!"
"Ka-kah!!"
The moment Machamp stepped into range—
The shadows exploded upward.
Dark tendrils wrapped around Machamp's limbs, locking it in place.
It was too late to escape.
Johan's smirk deepened.
"Shadow Tag."
Machamp struggled, but the shadows held tight.
Its body tensed, realizing—
It couldn't dodge.
Bruno gritted his teeth.
He knew what was coming.
Johan's voice was calm and unwavering.
"Gengar—maximum power. Shadow Ball."
"Ka-kah!!"
The enormous black sphere—now charged with unimaginable energy—was launched forward.
It cut through the air like a meteor, aimed directly at Machamp's chest.
The impact—
BOOOOOOM!!!
The entire battlefield exploded.
Shockwaves rippled through the arena, sending debris flying.
Even behind protective barriers, the audience flinched.
For a moment—no one could see anything.
Then, as the smoke slowly cleared...
Machamp was lying unconscious in a crater.
Its four arms trembled, then went still.
The battle...
Was over.
"HOLY SHIT."
The crowd ERUPTED.
Roars of excitement shook the stadium.
People in the stands jumped to their feet, some screaming in disbelief, others cheering uncontrollably.
Johan stood tall, his gaze unwavering.
Mega Gengar hovered beside him, its eerie grin still unchanged.
And then—
It tilted its head.
"Ka-kah~."
As if to say:
"Who's next?"
Ten minutes later—
A scientific paper, authored by Professor Sycamore and Johan, was published:
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"Mega Evolution: A Scientific Breakthrough."
The entire Pokémon world shook.
The League's servers crashed—twice.
And history...
Had just been rewritten.
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