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Chapter 265: Jinghe's Unconventional Approach!
Chapter 265: Jinghe's Unconventional Approach!
The following day, the Quartz Conference's popularity soared.
Particularly, some contestants who showcased exceptional abilities gained support due to the high level of exposure.
Jinghe was one of them.
When he arrived at the sub-arena early in the morning, the audience stands were filled with supportive banners for him.
Contestant's Lounge.
"Gengui, is there something you want to say?" Jinghe asked, looking at the purple-skinned chubby Pokemon.
To be honest, even without being a Pokemon psychologist, Jinghe's understanding of Gengui was so deep that he could tell whether it wanted to fart or poop just by the way it wiggled its butt.
So, Gengui couldn't hide anything from Jinghe.
"Hngg~" (I'll tell you after this match.) Gengui smiled, twirling its fingers, clearly aware that it couldn't keep secrets from Jinghe.
Jinghe glanced at it.
This guy, has he caused trouble again? But despite Gengui's mischievous nature, it usually knew when to behave.
It shouldn't be that bad...right?
The side door of the lounge opened quietly again, and Xiaolan slipped in.
Seeing Jinghe, she pouted but still obediently took out a Trainer Card, indicating Jinghe's opponent for the day.
"Thank you."
After receiving the card, Jinghe also handed over 20 League Coins.
Xiaolan's obedience was a bit surprising to him.
She just "hmph"ed and prepared to leave.
Before departing, she added, "By the way, your opponent today is a contestant who had a bye in the previous round, so there's limited information about them."
Then, she turned and left to persuade other contestants.
A bye?
Jinghe sighed, "Why does this kind of luck never come my way?"
Since the number of contestants who successfully obtain eight badges each year is not fixed, the total number of contestants can't be determined either. There are always a few lucky ones who get a bye to the next round.
"As expected, these luck-based contestants shouldn't exist in this tournament."
Jinghe's expression turned solemn.
Making the tournament more 'fair' is our duty!
After a battle in the sub-arena, the entire venue was buzzing with excitement.
Jinghe and his opponent, Kaplan, entered the arena amidst the cheers.
According to Xiaolan's Trainer Card, Kaplan was from Unova and had participated in the Unova League's Hinoki Conference, reaching the top 32.
It could be said that he had some tournament experience.
Not much, though.
So, when facing Jinghe, who had just defeated three opponents in a row, he didn't appear as nervous as Da Tian.
"Go, Jinghe!" Ash shouted enthusiastically.
"The battle is about to begin!"
The commentator's voice echoed throughout the arena, "Contestant Kaplan from Vanville Town in Unova has sent out the powerful Boulderion!"
"And Contestant Jinghe has chosen...one of the Kanto region's signature Pokemon, Hachubo!"
Although Hachubo was a Quasi-Legendary Pokemon, it hadn't evolved into Rayquaza yet.
It was common knowledge that Quasi-Legendary Pokemon were strong due to their final evolution forms, but their drawback was a longer evolution cycle.
Therefore, before reaching their final evolution, the intimidation factor of Quasi-Legendary Pokemon wasn't significant.
Swish! The referee lowered the flag.
"Battle, begin!"
"Hachubo, Dragon Dance!"
Jinghe waved his hand, initiating an aggressive start.
"Roar! (｀Д)"
The white wings on Hachubo's head rapidly expanded, vibrating and dancing in the air while a special glow enveloped its body.
It could sense that Jinghe's offensive desire today seemed strong.
Jinghe's mood and thoughts undoubtedly stimulated Hachubo's competitive spirit.
"Oh, ho, ho!" The commentator exclaimed, "It seems Contestant Jinghe is particularly eager today, choosing to start with 'Dragon Dance' to boost its stats!"
"And Contestant Kaplan has chosen Rock Stealth!"
Their commands didn't have a clear order, but the results showed that Jinghe had a significant advantage.
After all, the key to the "Spike Trap Strategy" was targeting switched Pokemon, and Jinghe's initial choice to enhance his Pokemon suggested he wouldn't switch easily.
This meant the opponent had completely lost the initiative, giving Jinghe a free opportunity to boost his Pokemon.
Kaplan took a deep breath, quickly suppressing his regret, and shouted, "Boulderion, Rock Slide!"
"Roar!"
Boulderion let out a low growl, and rocks appeared out of thin air above Hachubo.
The next moment, rocks of various sizes rained down, crashing onto the ground and kicking up a cloud of dust.
"Roar!"
However, Hachubo didn't seem to be affected much, as the white glow that appeared before the Rock Slide hit granted it incredible speed for a short time.
"Hachubo dodged the falling Rock Slide with Extreme Speed!"
Boom!!
Hachubo collided with Boulderion with full force.
Dragon Dance also enhanced its speed, and speed, in some cases, was power!
Extreme Speed not only damaged Boulderion but also negated its "Solid Rock" ability.
But at such close range...
"Boulderion, Sharp Stone Attack!"
Almost simultaneously, Jinghe's voice followed.
"Water Tail!"
Boom!
The ground shook, and a sharp and sturdy rock spike shot up from the ground, aiming for Hachubo.
This move was quite damaging.
However, Hachubo took a deep breath.
The water flow suddenly appeared amidst the dust, resembling a shimmering water ring on a dark night, winding and sturdy.
Its graceful, dancing body moved with the water, almost as if it were breathing.
It managed to slice through the sturdy rock pillar!
Crack!
Jinghe's eyes widened at the sight.
The more he watched, the more it resembled the Water Breath Ascend Type—a flowing, ever-changing technique.
During this time, Hachubo had been studying the "Water Scroll" diligently, and Jinghe had witnessed its progress.
This battle, combined with the dust and rock pillar, provided a more vivid visual impact.
Hachubo's attack wasn't over yet. Its tail, enveloped in solid water currents, moved in a seemingly weak yet graceful motion, striking Boulderion with a beautiful and elegant force.
The water tail was like a blade, and the water formed the shape of a dragon.
Boom!!
"Haa—"
Boulderion was knocked away and fell to the ground, motionless.
The arena fell silent, leaving only the sound of water pouring down like rain, showering Hachubo, washing away the dust and settling the dust.
For a moment, the audience was unsure whether to praise Hachubo for its strength or its beauty.
Then, the referee announced:
"Boulderion has fainted!"
Cheers erupted.
"So strong, no, so beautiful, Hachubo!"
"That Water Tail move just now, if it was in a Beauty Contest, it could win, right?"
"I heard that Teacher Jinghe and Mikel Gym Leader are close friends."
". "
Kaplan took a deep look at Jinghe and Hachubo, suppressing the tension rising within him, and then recalled Boulderion, sending out his second Pokemon.
"Kaplan's second Pokemon is the graceful symbol, Swanora, the Water/Flying-type! It seems Kaplan isn't backing down!"
As he listened to the commentator's words, Kaplan's eyes twitched.
Can you, the commentator, please stop talking?
Just look at Hachubo's eyes!
However, Kaplan had his reasons for choosing Swanora, a Water/Flying-type Pokemon.
Hachubo's specialty is Water-type moves and physical attacks, right?
So, he countered with Swanora!
"Swanora, Feather Dance!"
"Wuu~~"
Swanora flapped its wings and took flight, its wings glowing with white light, showering Hachubo with a barrage of feathers!
[Feather Dance: Significantly lowers the opponent's Attack!]
Jinghe, upon seeing this, smiled slightly.
This was the moment when the advantage of the dual-wielding style became apparent.
He adjusted his glasses and said calmly:
"Hachubo, use Thunder!"
"Haa-roar!!!"
A golden light burst from the top of Hachubo's horn as it hovered in mid-air, and a massive amount of electricity surged forth, transforming into a golden thunderbolt like a sharp sword, slicing towards Swanora.
"It won't hit!"
Kaplan roared, not sure if he was giving himself a hint or cheering on Swanora.
"Swanora, dodge and then use Ice Beam!"
Joke, the Thunder move, although powerful, without the weather boost on a rainy day, its accuracy is...
Boom!!
Just as Swanora flapped its wings and rose to prepare for an Ice Beam, it was struck by the falling thunder.
Swanora, with its 4x weakness to Electric-type moves, was hit by Thunder. The result...
"Damn! Did it crash into it itself?"
"Jinghe's luck is off the charts!"
"Could it be... another three in a row? Jinghe's gone too far!"
". "
The audience was in an uproar.
Ash's eyes lit up.
"Thunder... so strong and cool."
The young Ash still preferred powerful and straightforward moves.
Boom!
Swanora crashed to the ground.
Kaplan pursed his lips, sighed, and summoned his third Pokemon.
His eyes lit up with determination.
At least, don't let it be a clean sweep!
His third Pokemon was the Ground/Water-type, Toadon!
Although it was a Water-type, its Ground-type attribute made it immune to Electric-type moves.
So...
"Toadon, Rain Dance!"
With immunity to Electric-type moves, it could also summon the weather, eliminating the worry of Thunder.
"Is that the Free Swimmer Ability?" Jinghe narrowed his eyes and commanded, "Since that's the case, Hachubo, Dragon Dance again!"
[Free Swimmer: During rain or heavy rain, Speed is doubled.]
In the Gaudia Villa of the Unova region, Sharpedo, who was watching the live stream with Serena and the others, smashed the tea table in the living room with its red eyes.
Disrespecting the dragon!
At the same time, the rain poured down on the battlefield, giving Toadon a significant speed boost.
Although Hachubo's Attack was lowered by Feather Dance, its speed had also increased significantly.
This was the final showdown!
"Toadon, Ice Punch!"
As a Pokemon with a vast move pool, Hachubo was difficult for opponents to counter with their attributes. Who knows how much money Jinghe spent on this.
But in this battle, it was clear that the expenses were worth it.
And in this final round, it was...
"Dragon Dive!" Jinghe's eyes shone with determination as he shouted.
"Haa-roar!!!"
Even the late-night team's Bear Apprentice had swept three Pokemon, how could Hachubo, with its lifelong ambition, fall behind?
Bear!!!
A deep purple dragon cloak, like flames, enveloped Hachubo as it charged towards Toadon.
"It won't hit this time!" Kaplan roared in his heart.
At this moment, he resembled a gamer who, after being sniped three times in a bush, still stubbornly peered into the bush.
His thoughts were clear—as long as Toadon dodged this attack, with its strength, a single Ice Punch would cripple Hachubo, and another Ice Punch would surely defeat it!
However.
Often, the things you least want to see are the ones that happen.
Hachubo, with its sharp eyes, locked onto Toadon.
If the previous Thunder move was a matter of luck, this time...
In the shocked gazes of the audience, Hachubo, with its doubled speed, descended like a supersonic fighter jet.
The burning dragon cloak even tore through the rainy sky!
Boom!!
After the massive roar, there was a brief silence.
"Haa-roar!!!"
Hachubo flapped its wings excitedly, shaking off the frost on its head.
It had to be said that Toadon's Ice Punch was far inferior to Ninetales' Frost Breath...
"Toadon has fainted, and all three of Kaplan's Pokemon have fainted!"
"So the winner is, from Canaz City, Jinghe!"
The host, after a moment of surprise, excitedly announced the result.
"Damn, so cool!"
"It's really a three in a row! Jinghe has gone too far!"
"Mom, I'm going home! This is a luck-based battle!"
(End of Chapter)
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