Contains volumes 15-22

Ruby's father, Norman, is the new Gym Leader of Petalburg City. But Ruby doesn't want to follow in his father's footsteps – he wants to win Pokémon contests! Sapphire's father, Professor Birch, is the local Pokémon researcher. However, Sapphire is tired of collecting scientific data – she wants to win Pokémon battles! When Ruby and Sapphire meet, they are more likely to clash than to understand each other. But then Sapphire challenges Ruby to a competition! Who of them will achieve their dreams in just eighty days?.