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Chapter 328: Raikou: The Chosen One of Thunder!
Chapter 328: Raikou: The Chosen One of Thunder!
A distant thundercloud approached, and beneath it, a golden figure sprinted towards them, exuding an intense sense of oppression.
Its form resembled a saber-toothed tiger, with golden fur, robust limbs, and sharp fangs.
On its forehead, a headpiece like black steel, "X"-shaped whiskers, and behind it, hair that wriggled like cumulus clouds, and a tail resembling lightning.
The approaching figure was none other than the legendary Pokemon, the last of the Phoenix Guard's Three Holy Beasts, Raikou!!
"This is..."
Liubo's pupils contracted slightly as he beheld the charging Raikou, his face registering surprise.
"Raikou?"
Even Liubo hadn't anticipated encountering Raikou here.
Jinghe, on the other hand, wore a slightly helpless expression.
What was bound to happen eventually had come to pass; Raikou seeking them out was something he had anticipated.
Having already encountered Suicune and Entei, and earning their recognition, Jinghe didn't seem overly tense about the last of the Three Holy Beasts, Raikou.
As Raikou drew closer...
A deep rumble filled the air.
Thunder rumbled, and the thundercloud loomed low, as if ready to descend at any moment.
"Why does it feel like it's not here for a friendly visit?" Jinghe muttered to himself.
Buzz—
Jinghe suddenly felt the "Rainbow Feather" in his inner pocket flicker rapidly, seemingly signaling or warning him of something.
This made Jinghe cautious.
The next moment...
A loud thunderclap!
A golden bolt of lightning descended from the sky, exploding in front of Jinghe, leaving a charred crater.
Seeing this...
Gramps and the others' faces changed abruptly, and they immediately became alert, positioning themselves in front of Jinghe.
"Did you provoke Raikou?" Liubo asked with a frown.
"I don't think so..."
Jinghe was also a bit uncertain.
Judging by Raikou's posture, it seemed intent on a fight.
The previous lightning bolt had missed, not due to a mistake, but because Raikou had done it intentionally.
It was as if Raikou was telling him to prepare, as the next bolt of lightning wouldn't miss.
Could it be that Raikou had discovered his use of Waveguide to forcefully awaken the "Rainbow Feather"? But if so, shouldn't Masha have attacked them instead of Raikou?
Or perhaps...
This was a part of the trial for the "Rainbow Hero"? Suicune hadn't attacked when it appeared.
Entei had exchanged a single flame attack with Coomass.
Now that Raikou had arrived, did it want a direct confrontation? How had Satoshi managed to just meet them without any conflict?
A double standard, perhaps?
But regardless...
Raikou had arrived!
"This time, we might really have to fight. Be careful," Jinghe cautioned in a low voice.
"Hng!"
Gramps nodded solemnly.
The other little ones did the same.
From Raikou, they sensed an immense threat.
Liubo's gaze shifted between Jinghe and Raikou.
"Do you need my help?" Liubo asked.
Logically, someone recognized by Entei and even bestowed with the Life Flame shouldn't be antagonized by Raikou, right? Moreover...
He sensed oppression from Raikou but couldn't detect any clear hostility.
Jinghe shook his head.
"Not for now, I think."
He declined, partly because Waveguide didn't sense any hostility from Raikou.
Additionally...
After Raikou's lightning attack, he had seen Raikou's Pokedex entry.
[Raikou]
[Type: Electric]
[Ability: Oppression]
[Known Moves: Stare, Charge, Speed Boost, Thunder Shock, Quick Thunder, Thunder Beam, Bite, Meditation, Roar, Thunder Bolt Fang]
[Mood: Joyful (Finally met the person chosen by the Rainbow Feather again)]
[Status: Excellent]
[Friendship: 30 (It has no hostility towards you and even bears goodwill)]
Without hostility but seeking a fight, it was clear that this was a test.
Let's not blame them for challenging you to a duel.
Jinghe took a deep breath.
"Poison, Hypnosis, Ghost Fire. Gigaforg Smith Sword Dance, Bear Apprentice Prepare to See Through, Hachubo Dragon Dance!" Jinghe spoke rapidly.
Liubo, observing from the side, showed a hint of surprise.
Even he had to admit that Jinghe was capable of commanding six Pokemon simultaneously in battle.
Protecting allies, restricting opponents, long-term attrition, and short-term burst buffs...
He seemed to have considered every aspect of on-the-spot command.
Of course...
The tactical aspect seemed somewhat lacking in system.
Or perhaps, "dirty" was part of the system.
Even among their elders, such ability was considered exceptional.
"Hng!"
Gramps slashed in front of him, opening a portal and disappearing into it. He reappeared behind Raikou.
A mouthful of thick, toxic poison was spat out, instantly infiltrating Raikou's body, causing purple flushes to appear on its skin.
"Roar~"
Ice Nine-Tails' eyes glowed with a deep blue psychic light. The effect of Hypnosis caused Raikou's steps to lose their rhythm, resulting in a brief stumble.
Seizing the opportunity, Coomass unleashed fireballs from his hands, exploding on Raikou's body.
This left charred marks on Raikou's fur.
"Roar!" Raikou was momentarily stunned.
Not at all.
It arrived so quickly? Although Jinghe was warned, there was still some distance to cover.
But Jinghe, who mastered the essence of "strike first, strike hard," acted decisively upon learning Raikou's intentions.
"Roar!!"
Raikou roared skyward, its body crackling with thunderous energy, and countless bolts of lightning snaked and scattered like writhing electric snakes.
The surging electric current allowed it to barely keep Gramps's poison at bay, while also dispelling the drowsiness brought by Ice Nine-Tails.
At the same time, Gigaforg's body resonated with a metallic clang, and Hachubo soared into the air.
Both Pokemon had completed their self-enhancements.
Jinghe commanded sternly, "Hachubo, use Speed Boost and Dragon Dive!"
"Bear Apprentice, Instruct!"
"Kyuubi, Assist!"
"Roar!"
Hachubo flapped its wings, rising into the air, and instantly, a giant blue-purple dragon cloak enveloped its body. It circled high in the sky, unleashing a series of loud noises.
Buzz—
A white light appeared, and Hachubo's speed seemed to reach its peak. In an instant, it dove vertically towards Raikou.
Alongside it were Bear Apprentice's Instruct and Ice Nine-Tails's Assist.
Daze it!
Boom!!
Hachubo slammed down, shaking the ground around it and dispersing the thunderbolts surrounding Raikou.
Raikou was knocked to the ground, momentarily stunned! Jinghe clenched his fist.
They connected! "Gigaforg, use Mega Hammer to smash it!"
"Hya!"
As Hachubo executed Dragon Dive, Gigaforg had already grabbed its hammer and was running towards Raikou.
Seizing the opportunity of Raikou's stunned state, the incredibly heavy hammer unleashed a dazzling metallic gleam.
Boom!!! The ground crumbled, and spiderweb-like cracks spread wildly from Raikou, radiating outwards with countless stones flying up.
But even as Gigaforg charged forward, Jinghe's commands didn't cease.
"Kyuubi, Trick!"
"Coomass, Big Flame Burst!"
"Gramps, use Hypnosis too!"
Raikou, who had just been struck by Gigaforg's heavy hammer, tried to get up, but found a hideous ghost face appearing before it, with crimson eyes that seemed to hold something intimidating.
Just as Raikou was about to counter, it was once again engulfed by a wave of drowsiness.
The next moment,
A torrent of scorching flames washed over it, and it was blasted again.
"Bear Apprentice, use Punch Explosion to daze it!"
"Kyuubi, Blizzard!"
"Gramps, use Trick!"
"Hachubo, Assist!"
"..."
Hiss—
Liubo, standing beside Jinghe, took a deep breath and gently wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.
Wow.
They didn't know until they fought, but it was bone-chilling.
Each Pokemon had at least one control-type move!
This wasn't uncommon, but the issue was,
Each Pokemon's timing was incredibly precise, and every time they used a move, it was perfectly timed.
And most importantly,
The accuracy and efficiency of control-type moves seemed absurdly high. Since Raikou appeared, it had only used a warning thunderbolt. Were there no other moves?
"Tsk, no wonder it's Raikou, so tough," Jinghe couldn't help but click his tongue in admiration.
Liubo: "..."
You really want to take down Raikou?
"Roar!!"
Suddenly,
Raikou reared its head and roared, its terrifying roar like a thundering explosion, and the rolling thunder reverberated all around.
Immediately after,
Countless bolts of lightning scattered, and Jinghe and the others were enveloped in a blinding golden light.
"Defense!"
Jinghe's expression changed, and he quickly commanded.
Guard, Substitute, See Through. The little Pokemon reacted and dodged at the first opportunity.
Fortunately,
Ice Nine-Tails's Aurora Veil provided some protection, slightly blocking Raikou's attack and giving Jinghe's Pokemon a chance to respond.
In Jinghe's vision, Raikou's Pokedex entry showed a change in the [Mood] section.
[Mood: Angry (Damn you, chosen one!)]
Jinghe: "..."
After a brief hesitation,
Jinghe clenched his teeth and quietly grabbed the non-slip zipper of his single-lens glasses, ready to Mega Evolve Gramps at any moment.
Raikou's eyes, flashing with thunderbolts, glared at Jinghe.
Behind its flowing cloud-like mane, thunder plasma seemed to surge.
Jinghe forced a smile.
You want to fight, huh.
Even though we can't beat it, we should still take it seriously, right?
And look, after all this time, you're still fine.
Perhaps staring at Jinghe for about three seconds,
"Roar!!!"
Raikou roared again, and the thundercloud in the sky instantly dissipated. It transformed into a bolt of lightning and vanished from Jinghe's sight.
Before leaving,
The information in the Pokedex changed again.
[Mood: Depressed (Look at what you're guarding!)]
"It's gone?" Jinghe's face showed some confusion.
"It's... it's gone," Liubo opened his mouth, his voice slightly hoarse.
Wow.
Raikou's body probably didn't suffer much damage, but its mind...
"Hya~"
Gigaforg quietly tugged at Jinghe's clothes.
Hmm? Jinghe saw Gigaforg smile mysteriously and open his palm.
A golden object lay quietly in its hand.
I'll have to go to the dentist again tomorrow, so I can't guarantee the exact update time. If it's not updated by noon, it'll be later.
(End of Chapter)
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