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Chapter 325: This Punch, Ten Years of Skill, How Can You Block It?
Chapter 325: This Punch, Ten Years of Skill, How Can You Block It?
"Jojo?"
Seeing Liubo, and then glancing at Zhaowang who had paused mid-meal, Jinghe realized something.
So this Zhaowang was actually Liubo's Pokemon?
Gramps, that guy. He thought he had brought a wild Pokemon as a guest, never expecting it to be Liubo's Pokemon!
"So it was you."
Liubo, on the other hand, recognized Jinghe.
Scanning the Pokemon by the picnic blanket and Jinghe sitting with them, Liubo's eyebrows furrowed slightly.
"I thought you had some talent, but seeing you with your Pokemon..."
He shook his head slightly.
"Trainers and Pokemon shouldn't interact like this."
Hearing this, Jinghe's eyebrows also furrowed involuntarily.
As expected.
Liubo's "sickness" was quite severe.
"Come here!"
"Wupa."
Hearing Liubo's voice, Zhaowang obediently put down the bowl in its hand and stood up, preparing to return to Liubo's side.
But this scene caused Gramps, Ice Nine-Tails, and Jinghe's other Pokemon to reveal their dissatisfaction.
Zhaowang had been eating happily just a moment ago.
Could this old man not see that?
Wasn't Zhaowang his Pokemon?
Why was he scolding it like a subordinate and not even letting it finish its meal?
Instead, Jinghe relaxed his furrowed eyebrows, put down his bowl, and stood up, offering a slight bow as a sign of respect for the elderly.
Then he said:
"Jojo, what do you think is the proper way for a Trainer and Pokemon to interact?"
If Jinghe were strong enough, he would have stood up and punched the old man right then, not for any other reason but for the sake of his Pokemon.
However, Jinghe was self-aware enough to know that he and Liubo had a significant gap in strength.
So, he chose a relatively "gentler" approach.
At the very least, he needed to first understand what had caused Liubo to become like this—was it Boar Pig or Lapris?
Liubo's expression remained cold as he glanced at Jinghe and said indifferently:
"Trainers are humans, and Pokemon are Pokemon. Two different species shouldn't have excessive attachments."
"But your friends, Dokokage and Kikozo osho, don't seem to think so," Jinghe said.
"That's why I've lost touch with them."
Different paths, different destinies.
Jinghe nodded, not immediately refuting Liubo's viewpoint, but asking again:
"Jojo, there must be a reason for your belief, right? After all, most Trainers have a good relationship with their Pokemon."
It seemed that before Raiji and Shinji were "reformed," they might have had a lot in common with Liubo.
So, while most Trainers had a good relationship with their Pokemon, there were still some who naturally treated Pokemon as tools.
For example, the original Trainer of Satoshi's abandoned Charmander.
Liubo slowly narrowed his eyes.
Although he claimed to have lost touch with Dokokage and Kikozo osho, as someone they had high hopes for, Liubo didn't treat Jinghe as a stranger.
Additionally, he actually had high hopes for Jinghe's Ice Nine-Tails.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have let Dokokage take away the secret manual and give it to Jinghe.
After a long pause, he slowly said:
"I once had three Pokemon. They were Boar Pig, and two Lapras named Lapris and Laprus."
Hmm? All three of them?
Through Liubo's brief explanation, Jinghe finally understood his situation.
In his youth, Liubo was also a "reckless" person like Satoshi. But during a battle with no restrictions, both he and Boar Pig suffered severe burns, and the other Pokemon were also injured to varying degrees.
On a snowy night, Boar Pig left him and never returned.
After that, while searching for Boar Pig, Liubo experienced some unexpected events, leading to the unfortunate deaths of both his Lapras.
After experiencing these successive blows, Liubo completely gave up on the idea of forming bonds with Pokemon. He kept his distance from Pokemon, only engaging in strict training.
What a guy.
After hearing this, Jinghe couldn't help but exclaim.
He had thought Liubo either experienced Boar Pig's departure or Lapras' death, never expecting...
That he had gone through all the setbacks that Liubo experienced in both the anime and the special edition!
"So, young man, let me give you some advice. Don't form deep bonds with your Pokemon, otherwise... in the end, the one who gets hurt might just be you." Liubo offered another piece of advice.
"Hngga~!"
"Roar!"
Jinghe's Pokemon bared their teeth one by one.
The old man's experience was indeed tragic, but applying his own experiences to others and advising them not to form deep bonds with Pokemon seemed a bit inappropriate.
However, Liubo seemed to ignore their expressions and spoke again in a calm tone:
"Even without bonds, Trainers can still train Pokemon to be strong."
On this point, Jinghe didn't deny it.
But...
"Jojo, have you ever considered a possibility?"
"Hmm?"
"What you believe to be a lack of bonds might only be from your perspective and not necessarily reflect your Pokemon's viewpoints?"
As Jinghe spoke, he took two steps forward.
"Perhaps, in your Pokemon's eyes, you are the most trustworthy Trainer, and the bond between you and them is something you choose to ignore?"
Otherwise, why would Liubo's Pokemon willingly endure such strict training? Pokemon also have their own feelings.
Hearing this, Liubo was taken aback.
He looked at Zhaowang by his side.
"Wupa~(▽.)"
Zhaowang smiled innocently and scratched its head.
Then Liubo turned to look at Meichun Jie, who was pushing the wheelchair behind him.
"Ching~(`) "
Seeing his action, Jinghe smiled slightly and said again:
"Actually, I know something else."
But before he could finish, Liubo frowned and interrupted him with a wave of his hand.
"Young man, are you teaching me how to behave?"
Hmm? Is that how he understood it?
Liubo coldly snorted and said:
"If you think I'm wrong, then let's have a battle. If you win, I'll listen to what you have to say. Otherwise... hmph!"
He probably guessed that Jinghe was called by Dokokage.
"I can't beat him."
Jinghe shrugged, speaking with utmost composure.
How old was Liubo compared to Jinghe? Moreover, Liubo was a renowned and powerful Trainer, recognized across the entire League for his skills. A battle against him...
"Don't worry."
Liubo spoke in a calm tone, "I won't use my main Pokemon. Even if I win, it won't hold much significance."
In simpler terms, Liubo wanted to make Jinghe realize that Trainers and Pokemon shouldn't have deep bonds.
Jinghe, on the other hand, wanted Liubo to revert to his previous views or at least change his current perspective.
This was a clash of ideologies, which could be vividly demonstrated through a Pokemon battle.
If Liubo won, it would prove his concept was right, and vice versa.
"Hngh!"
Before Jinghe could respond, Gramps had already rolled up his sleeves, ready for action.
Let this old man handle it! I'll teach him a lesson! Gramps was determined.
"Alright!" Jinghe agreed.
After all, he had initially wanted to give this old man a beating, but now that the man was holding back, this was his chance.
Liubo glanced at Gramps and then at Jinghe. Finally, he fixed his gaze on Ice Nine-Tails for a moment before speaking, "Let's go with the standard 3v3 rotation."
He wanted to observe Ice Nine-Tails.
Rotation? Jinghe had thought Liubo would suggest a 3v3 no-restrictions battle.
Liubo's generation, whether it was him, Dokokage, or Kikozo, were all experts in wild battles.
But when Jinghe saw Liubo's wheelchair, a hint of disappointment flashed in his eyes.
"Then my first Pokemon will be this one."
Amidst the flashing red light, a Pokemon with an enormous body appeared, covered in brown fur, and with two curved, sturdy tusks.
"Tusky Pig, the Double Tusk Pokemon, the evolved form of Boar Pig, once thought to be an extinct Pokemon, Lotad!"
"Hngh!"
Hey, you old man, that's not fair! You said we'd use Pokemon of equal strength, but you sent out such a huge one! Jinghe held back the Purple Skinned Chubby, pulling it behind him.
What do you know? Liubo's Pokemon is more powerful the less evolved it is.
If he had sent out the baby pig, Jinghe might have had a chance.
But against Tusk Pig...
"Bear Apprentice!" Jinghe called out.
"Kuuuu!"
Hearing the call, Bear Apprentice grinned, rolled, and leaped in front of Jinghe.
He widened his stance, grabbed the tuft of hair on his head like a headband, and pulled it tight.
It seemed he was relying on Bear Apprentice to lead the attack.
Liubo looked at Bear Apprentice, his expression unreadable, and commanded, "Ice Spear!"
"Roar!"
Tusky Pig let out a roar, its fur trembling, as ice particles fell from its body, forming sharp ice spears that shot towards Bear Apprentice.
Jinghe narrowed his eyes.
Wave Power, activate!
Since Liubo didn't believe in the bond between Trainers and Pokemon, Jinghe would show him the power of their connection.
"Bear Apprentice, shatter them!"
"Kuuuu!"
Bear Apprentice took a step forward, his fists surrounded by dark red Fighting-type energy. Without hesitation, he punched at the incoming ice spears.
Each punch landed precisely on the ice spears.
Bang! Bang! Bang—
The shattered ice fragments scattered.
"Nice aim, Tusk Pig, use Icicle Crash!" Liubo remained unfazed, continuing his commands.
"Roar!"
A massive icicle appeared above Bear Apprentice's head, forming so quickly that even Jinghe was impressed.
If not for the Wave Power, he might not have noticed the icicle's formation.
Was it created from the scattered ice fragments of the broken ice spears?
"Time to sleep, Bear Apprentice."
"Kuuuu... (-ω-) zzZ"
Without Jinghe's command, the serious Bear Apprentice had already fallen asleep.
"Double Payback!"
"Kuuuu! zzZ"
Bear Apprentice stretched out his arms, his muscles tensed, and a thick, dark red energy enveloped his body.
As solid as a rock!
Boom!
The massive icicle crashed down, and even the sleeping Bear Apprentice, who couldn't feel pain, furrowed his brows and staggered slightly.
An opportunity!
"Tusky Pig, Earthquake!"
Tusky Pig lifted its foot and slammed it onto the ground.
"Now!" Jinghe shouted at the same time.
Bear Apprentice's body shot out like a cannonball.
The attacks he had endured transformed into power, concentrating on his fists!
"Bear Apprentice, Double Iron Bash!" Jinghe shouted again.
Liubo's eyebrows furrowed slightly. Jinghe and Bear Apprentice's reaction speed was faster than he had anticipated.
Double Payback followed by Double Iron Bash?
So, he waved his hand lightly.
"Tusky Pig, Protect!"
Tusky Pig immediately changed its halfway-executed move, and a green glow formed an energy shield around its body.
It's not that simple! Wave Power, infuse!
A wave of power surged into Bear Apprentice's fists.
Not only did it make his attacks more precise, but the terrifying Fighting-type energy around his fists also began to pulsate.
Coalomass, standing nearby, understood.
I see, Wave Power Punch!
At the same time, Bear Apprentice also targeted Tusk Pig's weak points.
This was the ultimate move of the One-Hit Style!
"Kuuuu! zzZ"
This punch held ten years of skill; let's see how you block it!
Crack! Boom!
Tusky Pig's Protect shield shattered, and Bear Apprentice's fist struck its body without holding back.
Bang!
The over two-meter-tall and incredibly heavy Tusk Pig was sent flying by Bear Apprentice's punch, slamming into the ground and causing it to tremble.
Liubo's eyebrows furrowed deeply.
He didn't think there was anything wrong with his commands, and Tusk Pig's reactions were flawless. But why...
Although he had witnessed Jinghe and Bear Apprentice's battles before, at this moment, a hint of doubt arose in his mind.
Was this reasonable?
(End of Chapter)
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