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Chapter 268: Gigaforg, You're Truly a Tournament-Type Competitor
Chapter 268: Gigaforg, You're Truly a Tournament-Type Competitor
"Let's welcome the contestant from the Alola Region, Ilima!"
Ilima was a young man with a gentle and elegant demeanor, sporting short light pink hair that reached his shoulders. He wore a standard student's shirt and sweater vest combo, holding a tablet and notebook, his homework for the tournament.
Cheers erupted from the audience.
"Next, let's welcome the contestant from Kanto City, Kanto, Jinghe!"
Numerous cameras around the arena followed the exceptionally handsome young man.
On the giant screen in the arena, Jinghe's kind and smiling face was projected.
The cheers intensified.
It was evident that the audience, especially the female spectators, were in high spirits for this particular match.
This was the "Handsome Contestant Competition" of the Quartz Conference!
"Jinghe-sensei, give it your all!"
"Prince Ilima, fighting!"
However, neither Ilima nor Jinghe seemed affected by the audience's enthusiasm.
"Jinghe-sensei, I finally get to battle you. Please go easy on me!" Ilima said with a smile.
"You too," Jinghe nodded.
Ilima sighed inwardly at this sight.
No wonder Professor Kukui held Jinghe-sensei in such high regard; he was indeed very approachable, unlike the rumors online about his foul language and poor manners.
Ilima's purpose for participating in the Quartz Conference was simple—to interact with more Trainers, learn more about Pokemon knowledge and tactics, and bring change to the Alola Region in the future.
In essence, Ilima's goal was similar to Dante's.
A gentle breeze swept across the Grass Field, rustling the grass.
The cheers from the audience gradually subsided as everyone held their breath in anticipation of the upcoming battle.
"Please get ready, both contestants!"
The referee raised the flag, signaling both Trainers to prepare their Pokemon.
"Ilima specializes in Normal-type Pokemon, so Jinghe-sensei's Bear Apprentice should be the most suitable in terms of attributes."
"Or maybe Hachubo? Normal-type Pokemon aren't very good at aerial combat."
"Battle, begin!"
As the referee lowered the flag, Ilima released his Pokemon from its Poke Ball.
"Go, Ferret Detective!"
The Ferret Detective, with its hands behind its back, had a serious expression and wore a deep brown coat that resembled a trench coat. Its body was covered in golden fur, giving it the appearance of an experienced detective at first glance.
It was said that the Ferret Detective was also a partner Pokemon of the Junsha Clan in the Alola Region, capable of assisting in tracking targets.
But in Jinghe's eyes,
The serious expression, the sleek and shiny pompadour, especially the missing corner on the right ear, reminded him of someone from the past.
Cough.
"Ilima has sent out the Ferret Detective, who sealed his opponent in the first round. As for Jinghe..."
"Gigaforg!"
"Chaaa! (。o)"
The adorable Gigaforg, carrying a massive hammer, created a striking visual contrast.
In terms of attributes, although Gigaforg wasn't as effective in striking as the Fighting-type Bear Apprentice, as a Steel-type Pokemon, it had a certain advantage against Normal-type moves.
With the appearance of both Pokemon, the battle officially commenced.
"Gigaforg, Swords Dance!"
Jinghe smiled silently.
Thud!!
Gigaforg slammed the hammer's handle onto the ground, causing a slight tremor and an invisible crimson sword formation around it.
"Ferret Detective, Yawn!"
Ilima commanded calmly.
"Here comes Ilima's signature Sleep Kill tactic. He used this strategy to seal his opponent in the first round!"
"It's a pity. If Jinghe-sensei had sent out the Bear Apprentice, who loves to sleep and kill, he could have completely ignored this tactic."
[Yawn: The user yawns, inducing sleep in the target after a period of time.]
This was almost a guaranteed hit move.
If it were the Bear Apprentice, it could have easily ignored the move.
But in the case of Gigaforg...
"Haa..."
The Ferret Detective yawned deeply, spreading an invisible wave of sleepiness.
"Chaaa!"
Gigaforg, wielding the giant hammer, charged towards the Ferret Detective without hesitation, completely ignoring its yawn.
Ilima wasn't surprised by this.
In fact, most opponents facing Yawn would choose to launch an offensive immediately.
So...
Ilima raised his hand, seizing the opportunity as the distance between the two Pokemon closed, "Ferret Detective, Protect!"
Hum—
A layer of emerald green barrier appeared around its body.
Both Ilima and the Ferret Detective were already very familiar with this tactic.
Jinghe, however, was not the least bit surprised by this.
After all, this was a standard tactic of the Yawn Strategy, something they taught at the academy. The difference lay in the Trainer's grasp of timing and mastery of the tactic.
He merely smiled slightly.
"Throw it out!"
"Chop!"
Gigaforg opened his mouth, grabbed the hammer's handle, and swung it with all his might. The massive hammer flew straight ahead, astonishing everyone with its sheer power and speed, and slammed into the Ferret Detective's barrier.
Boom!
The barrier shattered under the impact, and the hammer bounced back, spinning, only to be caught again by Gigaforg.
"Chop!"
With the hammer in hand, Gigaforg raised it high and brought it down with full force.
Boom!
A terrifying and massive roar erupted, and the dust it kicked up engulfed the entire arena. Even the front-row spectators felt a tingling sensation in their buttocks.
As the dust settled, the audience struggled to swallow their saliva.
What... What kind of Grass-type arena was this?!
The entire arena was covered in a web of cracks, and where the hammer had landed, stones were flying in all directions.
In the center of the crater, the once-dashing Ferret Detective lay in a pitiful state, foaming at the mouth.
"What... What terrifying power!"
"It's not just about power!"
"How heavy must that hammer be?!"
"But that's still power! That heavy hammer is like a toy in Gigaforg's hands!"
"But... Gigaforg is strong, yet he fell for the Yawn!"
Even Da Wu couldn't help but exclaim, "I don't think even my Boskara could lift that hammer of Gigaforg's."
Ilima's heart skipped a beat, but he took a deep breath to calm himself.
Just as the audience had said, Gigaforg had fallen for the Yawn. No matter how brave you were, could you really fight while asleep like Bear Apprentice?
"Go, Poke Baller!" Ilima quickly regained his composure and sent out his second Pokemon.
The Poke Baller was mostly brown, with grayish-yellow ears and abdomen. Its shoulders and legs had several bulges, and in the baby pouch in front of its belly was its child.
"Roar!" Poke Baller let out a powerful roar.
The baby Poke Baller inside its pouch also whimpered.
At the same time, Gigaforg's eyelids began to droop, and a wave of sleepiness washed over him.
This was the opportunity!
"Poke Baller, Flame Punch!"
Boom!
Intense flames erupted from Poke Baller's fist as it charged forward with incredible speed.
The audience held their breath.
At this moment, replacing the Pokemon would have been the best choice.
However, even if a new Pokemon were to replace it, Poke Baller's Flame Punch would likely still hit its target.
But just as Poke Baller's fist was about to land, Jinghe made the most unexpected move.
"Gigaforg, take a little nap."
Hmm?
"Chop~ (｀) zzz"
Gigaforg yawned, placing the hammer in front of him, and leaned on it, dozing off.
As the fiery flames and heavy fist of Poke Baller descended, Gigaforg's hammer fell right on top of it, smashing it away.
The hammer blocked the attack perfectly!
Boom!
A scorching gust of wind erupted from the center of Poke Baller and Gigaforg, scattering in all directions.
To everyone's disbelief, Poke Baller stood still, the flames on its fist fading away.
Gigaforg, too, remained unmoved, and the hammer had perfectly blocked the attack.
Even more surprising, Poke Baller's Flame Punch left no mark on the hammer, not even a scratch.
Was this hammer really made of metal? Was Gigaforg a Steel-type Pokemon? What kind of metal was it made of?
Ilima's expression darkened, and he commanded, "Poke Baller, direct attack!"
Sorry, Hammer Sister's main body is the hammer itself.
Jinghe spoke up at this moment, "Gigaforg, Gravity Hammer!"
Hmm? But wasn't Gigaforg asleep?
Suddenly, Gigaforg, who had already started snoring, opened his eyes and grabbed the hammer's handle.
From such close range, he swung the hammer in a circular motion, slamming it onto Poke Baller.
Boom!
The heavy Poke Baller was sent flying like a cannonball.
It crashed into the wall beneath the audience seats, embedding itself deeply.
Some slower spectators didn't even see how Poke Baller had flown out.
Ilima's face turned rigid.
No.
Wasn't he supposed to be a Tactics Master? Where was the Tactics Master now?
He was just a reckless brute!
And a female brute at that!
And how could he wake up so quickly after falling asleep?
Unbeknownst to them, the Hypnosis abilities of Ferret Detective's Yawn and Gramps's, as well as Ice Nine-Tails's Hypnosis, were far inferior.
Jinghe merely mentioned a quick nap, which was as simple as closing and opening his eyes.
Jinghe had expressed his desire for a short rest, or else he would have to battle while fighting off sleep, albeit with slightly less agility.
When it came to hypnosis and sleep, there were few in the entire Pokemon world who could rival Jinghe's prowess, let alone surpass it.
Resisting hypnosis was, of course, a regular part of their training regimen.
Otherwise, Jinghe's storytelling might have put them all to sleep.
Oak laughed heartily.
He was well-versed in this strategy.
However, it wasn't the Gigaforg that he was familiar with, but rather the Poke Baller that had been knocked away.
Ilima gritted his teeth and summoned his last Pokemon.
"Bui~"
A cute Eevee appeared!
Some spectators in the audience covered their eyes and turned away, unable to bear the sight of the adorable Eevee being knocked out.
But Ilima wasn't ready to give up just yet.
Even with only one Pokemon left, he wouldn't surrender!
Since the Yawn had little effect on the Gigaforg, it was time for an all-out attack!
"Eevee, Flash and then Gratitude!"
[Gratitude: A Normal-type move, its power varies based on the bond between the Trainer and Pokemon, ranging from 102 to 1 power points.]
"Buii!"
Sensing Ilima's determination, the tiny Eevee gave it its all.
It burst forth with white light and charged towards the Gigaforg.
Was it planning to convert its speed into power?
The Gigaforg, upon seeing this, broke into a smile.
Hey, you like to go all out too? Me too!
Kaka—
The hammer in the Gigaforg's hand was instantly encased in a thick layer of ice.
Already larger than its own size by more than double, and several times bigger than Eevee, the hammer grew even larger, becoming a colossal weapon.
Holding the hammer's handle, the Gigaforg took a deep breath, feeling the stimulation in its lungs, and fixed its gaze on Eevee, recalling the contents of the Evil Scroll.
"Cha!"
Amidst the audience's awe-struck gazes, the massive hammer came crashing down, leaving no room for Eevee to dodge.
Boom!
The entire battlefield exploded, and the grassy arena was completely transformed into a rocky terrain after that single hammer strike.
Even before the dust settled, the outcome was apparent to everyone.
How could the fragile Eevee withstand such a blow?
"Hiss—I think I understand why Jinghe's Gigaforg wasn't very well-known before."
"How so?"
"Look at this arena. How much will it cost to repair it?"
"Hiss—You're right, you're absolutely right."
The front row spectators chimed in.
It's not just the arena that's ruined;
It's also their behinds!
"So this is the Gigaforg? Both cute and brutal. I'm going to Paldea to catch one!"
That day would mark the lament of Steel Ravens across the Pokemon world!
"Eevee is knocked out!"
The referee, rising from the ground, waved the flag in their hand.
They thought to themselves that the referees in the Carlos Region had it better, riding on Shieldons and avoiding such embarrassment.
"The winner is Jinghe from the Hoenn Region!"
In an instant,
Cheers erupted throughout the entire arena.
"Grandpa, Jinghe has won three in a row!"
"Brutal! This is the epitome of brutality!"
"Jinghe is ruthless! Even a cute Eevee wasn't spared! But now I want to see a battle between Gigaforg and Frost Fairy!"
"Do you think this is all Jinghe has? No, there's more to come!"
The Gigaforg, still holding its hammer, ran up to Jinghe, chirping, "Biji Biji."
"Chacha~~╭(●｀●)╯"
Jinghe smiled and patted the hammer, "You did well. This battle has made you famous."
He glanced at the devastated arena and coughed lightly, "You're indeed a tournament specialist."
The Gigaforg laughed, "Kikikiki," and nodded its head.
Of course!
Usually, Jinghe wouldn't let it swing freely, but this time, it had its chance to swing with abandon. It felt liberated, its thoughts clear.
At that moment, Ilima approached.
Having lost the match, he felt slightly dejected, but compared to this...
"Jinghe, Professor Kukui wants to invite you to the Alola Pokemon Academy to serve as the Battle Department Head."
Hmm?
Battle Department? Jinghe wasn't interested.
And then there's Alola...
"He said you can set your own salary."
"Cough, we'll discuss it later."
(End of Chapter)
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