The Elite Four battles in Kanto and Johto are the same.
After challenging all four Elite Four members, you then challenge the League Champion.
The first to enter the arena was the Psychic-type Elite Four member, Kazuki!
He wore strange, flamboyant clothing and a peculiar mask that obscured his eyes.
With purple hair and a slight smile on his lips.
Kazuki was extremely mysterious; it was said no one had ever seen his full face.
He floated gracefully towards Yefeng and bowed.
Then, he waved his hand and said,
"The guest is here first, you may begin!"
Yefeng said nothing more and released his Shiny Gengar.
As expected, it was the Shiny Gengar that could put enemies into a permanent sleep. Everyone in the audience held their breath.
Then, their attention shifted back to Kazuki.
Would Kazuki be able to stop Yefeng?
On the high platform.
Lance, Bruno, Koga, Agatha, and Karen were all staring intently below.
Lance's grandfather said, "Kazuki's strength is formidable, and as a Psychic-type user, he's a natural counter to that Gengar. This is bound to be a fierce battle!"
Lance's father added, "Indeed, and with our Dragon family's promise, he will surely fight with all his might! After all, who in Johto dares to refuse the Dragon family any face?"
As they finished speaking.
They were about to see Kazuki's first Pokémon when.
Kazuki released his first Pokémon.
It wasn't Kazuki's ace, Natu.
But a green Pokémon.
You read that right, a Caterpie.
"Caterpie?!"
At this moment, not only Lance's father and grandfather, but the entire audience was stunned.
What in the world? A Caterpie?! You, a distinguished Elite Four member, are using a Caterpie?!
"Perhaps this Caterpie has some extraordinary quality," Lance's father said calmly.
But as soon as he finished speaking, Kazuki's Caterpie had its soul devoured by Yefeng's Gengar and fainted.
Lance's father: "..."
"Perhaps this was just to make Yefeng underestimate him. The second one should be serious,"
Lance's father consoled himself.
Then, Kazuki's second Pokémon was also a Caterpie.
The third, a Caterpie.
The fourth, a Caterpie.
The fifth, a Caterpie.
And so on, until the sixth and final Pokémon, which was also a Caterpie!!!!!
*Bang!*
Lance's father and grandfather slammed their fists onto the railing in anger.
What did this mean?
All Caterpie?!
Even if Kazuki was putting on a show, he shouldn't do it like this!
Besides, they had asked this Kazuki to cooperate before the match!
Yefeng simply smiled at Kazuki's blatant lack of effort, "You've made a very wise decision."
Even so, Yefeng felt a touch of admiration for Kazuki.
After all, for an Elite Four member, reputation was very important.
Kazuki's actions, deliberately underperforming in the Elite Four battle with six Caterpie, would ruin his reputation.
Even if he had used other Pokémon and not his strongest, it would have been better than this.
Kazuki smiled and said nothing, then switched places with the second challenger, Koga, the Poison-type Elite Four member.
Kazuki returned to the high platform.
Koga had already left the arena.
"Kazuki!!! Your most important duty as an Elite Four member is to stop other trainers, but you today! I will complain about you!! Let someone else take your Elite Four position!!!"
Lance's father glared at Kazuki, his face full of rage.
He had initially hoped for a fierce battle between Kazuki and Yefeng, and even if Kazuki lost, he would at least have worn down Yefeng's strength. Who knew Kazuki would just give up so easily.
"As you wish."
Kazuki said calmly.
While the Elite Four are the peak fighting force of a region, there are other trainers at an Elite Four level within the region; they just aren't officially designated as Elite Four.
Kazuki's indifferent attitude further provoked Lance's father.
"Fine! After this match ends! I will have you removed through a vote!!"
The Dragon family held significant sway in the Johto region.
Of course, they couldn't unilaterally remove an Elite Four member; it required a vote, similar to how they decided to ban Legendary Pokémon from participating in matches.
"Then after this match, you can have me removed as well."
Karen, the Dark-type Elite Four member, placed a hand on Kazuki's shoulder.
It was clear their relationship was quite good.
Lance's father was almost driven to death.
He looked at Bruno.
Bruno smiled helplessly, "Then you can have me removed through a vote later too!"
Bruno hadn't expected Kazuki to bring out six Caterpie to throw the match.
Good heavens, this was more embarrassing than being defeated by Rayquaza in a single move at the Indigo League.
"You too?!"
Lance's father was almost furious.
Lance then said, "Father, it's not their fault. After all, no one wants to risk their main Pokémon."
Kazuki, Karen, and Bruno nodded at this.
They said in unison, "Then, Lance, you?"
Lance fell silent for a moment.
Then he said, "I am the Johto League Champion. I was already deeply humiliated in Kanto.
If I were to throw this match or surrender now, what face would I have left as League Champion?!"
Below.
The match between Koga, dressed in his ninja attire, and Yefeng had already concluded.
It seemed Koga and Kazuki had the same idea.
Kazuki used six Caterpie.
Koga used six Weedle.
Koga bowed to Yefeng, "It has been a pleasure meeting you again since our last encounter at the Saffron City Gym.
Yefeng nodded and smiled.
The audience in the stadium and those watching on television were all completely bewildered.
The Elite Four battles were what they had most anticipated.
And this is what they were shown?!
The third Elite Four member was Bruno.
Bruno, not being the brightest,
had not prepared in advance like Kazuki and Koga.
Now, where was he supposed to find six weak Pokémon?
So, he simply surrendered.
Next was the final Elite Four member, Karen.
Karen was a very beautiful woman.
Her skin was fair to the point of luminescence, with a sexy and charming figure and face.
She had long, blue wavy hair, a crop top exposing her midriff, tight white pants, and high heels.
She was clearly a different kind of woman than the mature and sexy Lorelei.
Yefeng looked at her, feeling a slight tickle in his heart.
Karen approached Yefeng, tossed her hair, and smiled, "How is my master?"
Yefeng: "Who is your master?"
Karen: "Wilton. Kazuki and I are both his disciples."
Yefeng: "He is very well."
Karen: "I haven't seen that old geezer in a long time, and he doesn't answer my calls."
"Sigh, how boring."
Saying this, she turned to the referee beside her and said, "I forfeit."
Then, she left with grace.
*Whoosh...*
A gentle breeze blew.
The entire audience was truly numb...
Two of the esteemed Elite Four members threw the match, and two directly surrendered...
At this rate, why even bother with the League Champion match?
Just hand the championship directly to Yefeng...
But!
*Bang!*
Lance entered the arena.
He entered under the watchful eyes of the entire crowd and immediately released his first Pokémon!
Dragonite!
Seeing this Dragonite, everyone knew one thing!
Lance!
Had not thrown the match!
He was going to fight Yefeng to the death!!!
"As expected of our Johto League Champion!!!"
Lance's male fans cheered ecstatically.
The arena was filled with cheers for Lance.