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Chapter 106: Are You Really Going to Be Called Gyarados Ghost from Now On?
Chapter 106: Are You Really Going to Be Called Gyarados Ghost from Now On?
"Go, Onix!"
"Kuchaa!"
With a deep breath, Juejuan threw the final Poke Ball, and a Pokemon with a tough, earthy-yellow body and sharp, pointed spikes on its back appeared on the battlefield.
Onix, the Ground-type Rock Pokemon.
As expected.
Jing He thought to himself after seeing the Pokemon.
He was also a bit relieved that it wasn't a Steelix. Dealing with a Ground and Steel-type Steelix would have been much more challenging.
"Isn't that the former Gym Leader's Pokemon?"
"Today's battle is really worth the price of admission. It's been a long time since we've seen such an exciting match."
"..."
Seeing Onix, some of the regulars at the Kanto Gym couldn't help but comment.
It wasn't often that they got to see the Gym Leader's main Pokemon in action.
As soon as Onix appeared, a portion of the sand on the battlefield swirled around its body.
The "Sand Veil" ability!
[Sand Veil: The Pokemon's Speed is doubled during a Sandstorm.]
The battle continued.
"Onix, remember not to look into Ghost's eyes, and keep moving!"
Juejuan warned.
Not to look into Ghost's eyes?
Jing He's expression became a bit strange, but he didn't say anything.
Onix began to run swiftly on the sandy battlefield, its claws digging into the sand and kicking up even more dust.
"Swords Dance!"
"Kuchaa!"
As Onix ran, its eyes became even more fierce, and a pale white aura surrounded its body, resembling a series of swords that clanged together.
Juejuan's strategy was clear: use "Swords Dance" to boost its attack, and combine it with Onix's "Sand Veil" ability to double its speed during the Sandstorm, aiming to quickly finish off Ghost.
"Time is running out for Gym Leader Juejuan. The opponent still has three Pokemon, and the Sandstorm won't last forever."
"However, from the current situation, Chaobeibi probably has the item 'Smooth Rock.'"
As the Onix's Pokedex entry appeared in his mind, Jing He gave his command.
"Ghost, use Toxic."
Ghost quickly condensed a thick, poisonous liquid.
"Dig to avoid it!"
With a shower of rock fragments, Onix disappeared from sight, leaving behind a dark hole and a raised trench on the ground.
Jing He smiled slightly.
"Target the raised area."
"Ku ku ku~"
Ghost laughed menacingly and unleashed the Toxic.
The deep purple poison spread rapidly, soon covering half the battlefield. The poison seeped into the ground, and in some places, purple bubbles began to rise, turning the area into a toxic swamp.
Seeing this, the audience gasped.
"Wh-What do you call this 'Toxic'?"
"Even 'Toxic Spikes' doesn't cover such a wide area!"
Hearing the exclamations, Ghost grinned and cackled.
Ha, I lick "Toxic Orbs" like candy every day. Jing He calls me the "Divine Tongue"!
BOOM!!
At that moment, the ground beneath Ghost exploded. Onix, now tinged with a purplish hue, emerged with its eyes still fierce, its claws enveloped in spiraling black mist.
Assault!
"Protect."
Jing He and Ghost were not surprised by this attack.
A layer of emerald-green barrier appeared as Ghost spread its hands.
CRACK—
But under Onix's assault, the "Protect" barrier shattered quickly.
"Onix, use Rock Lock, then another Assault!"
Juejuan clenched his fists and shouted.
With the boost from "Swords Dance" and the increased chance of hitting a weakness with the Dark-type "Assault," if Onix could hit Ghost, there was a chance to take it out in one hit!
After the first strike failed, Onix's feet touched the ground, and rocks of various sizes rose up like chains, entangling it.
"Substitute."
Hum—
Ghost's body trembled slightly.
The Rock Lock chains passed through the split in its body!
How did it use "Substitute" to avoid the move?
Onix's claws inevitably hit the "Substitute"!
"I remember who he is! He's the Jing He from online who used the 'Substitute, Protect, Toxic' strategy to defeat the 'Dragon Master' Goh!"
Seeing this, the audience members who had thought Jing He looked familiar finally recognized him.
"I thought he seemed familiar. Is he going to use the 'Substitute, Protect, Toxic' strategy?"
"No wonder Gym Leader Juejuan is being so cautious."
"Wait! How can a 'Substitute' attack?!"
The situation on the battlefield changed in an instant.
Suddenly, someone noticed that as Onix hit the "Substitute," it also received a punch from the "Substitute" and was knocked down!
What's going on?
To be honest, Jing He was a bit taken aback too.
But when he saw that Ghost's Pokedex entry had suddenly gained the move "Shadow Ball," he realized what had happened.
Did it learn a new move in battle?
Did it incorporate "Shadow Ball" into "Substitute"?
No.
Did you really figure out the "Shadow Clone Jutsu"?
Although some unexpected things happened, Jing He wouldn't let the opportunity of Onix being forcibly knocked down slip away.
Jing He quickly commanded:
"Gastly, Shadow Ball!"
"Kya!"
Gastly was clearly having the time of its life. Black energy swirled around its claws, and it swiftly kneaded the energy. Between its two claws, a dark, spherical orb began to form.
However, this time, the "Shadow Ball" was a bit slower, but the size was a bit more... substantial.
Dujuan's eyes widened, and she hastily shouted:
"Hippowdon, dig quickly!"
Hippowdon, who had just gotten up after being ambushed by the "Substitute," hadn't fully reacted. It looked up and saw the massive "Shadow Ball" Gastly was preparing, and it couldn't help but swallow hard. Without hesitation, it dove into the ground.
However.
With a "Kya" from Gastly, the black orb, three times larger than a normal "Shadow Ball," slammed down from above.
Boom!
The ground shook, and a crater formed, sending debris flying.
The audience in the stands couldn't hold back their shock, and a wave of exclamations swept through.
"Is this a Shadow Ball?!"
"This is a Shadow Ball on steroids!"
"I thought 'Toxic Substitute' would be the key to this battle, but there's a master here!"
"..."
Jing He's eye twitched.
Shadow Clone Jutsu?
Super-sized Shadow Ball?
Add the "Gastly Transformation Jutsu"...
You really should be called Vortex Gastly from now on!
In a corner of the stands, Cynthia and Caroline looked equally bewildered.
Using the Ghost-type energy from "Shadow Claw" to enhance "Shadow Ball"?
After a while, Caroline pursed her lips and said:
"That day, when Sylph taught Gastly, she told me that Gastly harbors immense potential. Its 'Future Sight' vaguely foresaw a scene of it dancing with a terrifying dragon."
Cynthia also came to her senses.
"Jing He mentioned to me that Gastly seemed to have slept for a thousand years before becoming his Pokemon."
Indeed, all life encounters other life, and from these encounters, something unpredictable can arise.
However.
Gastly does have considerable potential, but only genuine care can truly help it realize that potential.
Cynthia thought back to the warm moments she had witnessed when visiting Jing He's home.
The bond between Jing He and Gastly was as deep as the one between her and her Garchomp.
Level and strength represent a Pokemon's lower limit, while the bond is the upper limit. When a trainer and their Pokemon are in sync, they can achieve the unexpected.
She and Garchomp often did things that far exceeded conventional expectations.
Then she realized something.
"No wonder Garchomp and Lucario didn't show much resistance to Gastly."
Especially the usually cold Lucario.
Did its mastery of Aura allow it to sense something?
"Rhyperior is unable to battle, so the winner is—Challenger Jing He!!"
The referee, as if waking from a dream, simultaneously lowered both flags, announcing the result of the battle.
Dujuan, recalling Rhyperior, let out a long breath, feeling a sense of relief.
She looked at Jing He with a complex expression.
Is this... Teacher Jing He's strength?
Dujuan composed herself and walked toward Jing He.
"Kya kya~~ヽ(▼▼；)"
Gastly waved proudly to the cheering crowd.
"You won like that, how are we supposed to challenge you again?" Jing He whispered.
"Kya! Σ(дlll)"
Right!
Gastly finally realized.
This comment was overheard by Dujuan, who was approaching to complete the final ritual of the Gym challenge.
Dujuan: "..."
She had been feeling down after losing, but now she felt much better!
"Teacher Jing He, congratulations," Dujuan said softly.
Jing He cleared his throat, looking slightly embarrassed.
"Ah, well... actually, you did a great job."
It was the truth.
After recognizing Gastly's strength, she had quickly restructured her tactics using Nosepass as a decoy. Combined with Rhyperior's power, her strategy was solid.
However, Rhyperior wasn't her Pokemon, which caused a slight delay in her commands.
Dujuan bowed respectfully and said:
"Thank you. Teacher, here is the 'Rock Badge,' along with the 'Rock Slide' and 'Dig' TMs."
I need to work even harder!
In terms of tactical ability, I'm far behind Teacher.
Taking the badge, Jing He felt a mix of emotions.
I've already earned my first badge?
Does this mean I've started my journey to the "Rainbow Conference"?
And I got two TMs for free, saving a lot of money.
Gastly, holding the two TMs and grinning foolishly, followed Jing He out of the Gym.
Even though it couldn't learn either of these moves, it still felt a sense of "earning" something.
"Congratulations, Jing He."
Outside the Gym, Cynthia and Caroline were waiting for him.
"Um... Gastly..."
Caroline's expression was odd as she pointed at Gastly behind Jing He.
"Gastly, why are you glowing again?"
Looking at everyone's comments, I'm confused. It's not evolving, not evolving, not evolving—important things need to be said three times. I won't abruptly end a chapter.
(End of Chapter)
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