Chapter 351: Meowth's Hammer Makes Its Mighty Debut!
Chapter 351: Meowth's Hammer Makes Its Mighty Debut!
"Wow! The match is getting more and more exciting!" Nemo played the role of referee admirably, "Charizard is unable to battle. Gengar wins. Mr. Naoki, would you like to switch out your Pokemon for the next battle?"
Naoki glanced at Watashi and replied, "Yes, let's switch. It's a good opportunity for Tsubasa to experience modern Pokemon battles."
"Then, the third battle is about to begin!" Nemo raised the flag in her hand high.
At the same time, on the other side of the banquet, Professor Oak, who had been chatting with other researchers, was invited over by a group of Trainers.
They wanted him to take a look at several unfamiliar Pokemon they had encountered and introduce them.
Initially, Professor Oak was perplexed.
But as he squeezed through the crowd, he spotted several unfamiliar Pokemon by one of the Trainer's sides.
A blue Pokemon with a mask, bouncing around energetically,
A strange pink-furred Pokemon with a small hammer and a cape,
An unknown Pokemon with a crimson body and powerful muscles all over,
And a mysterious Pokemon with a menacing gaze, resembling a Hypno but much larger in size.
"What Pokemon is that?!" Professor Oak exclaimed in surprise, "Is it an abnormally developed Hypno?"
However, no one around him could provide an answer.
While everyone could see some resemblance between this Pokemon and a Hypno, it was evident that its appearance differed greatly from the familiar Hypno.
It was not a Hypno.
This Pokemon was...
"It's your turn, Tsubasa," Naoki said.
"Dream..." Tsubasa opened its mouth and responded silently.
Its gaze fell on the strange Pokemon with a gray body and a ferocious face across from it.
The third battle, Tsubasa vs. Aerodactyl, begins!
This time, Watashi took the initiative, "Aerodactyl, Scary Face!"
"Roar!"
The Aerodactyl opened its bloody maw, revealing the fierce face of an ancient predator, and an invisible pressure swept over Tsubasa.
Tsubasa felt as if it had been transported back to the distant past, reliving the feeling of facing the Golbat that had invaded its territory.
Tsubasa's pressure doubled, and it was stunned by the Aerodactyl, frozen in place.
"Calm down, Tsubasa!" Naoki quickly reminded it.
But Watashi didn't give it a chance to recover, "Aerodactyl, Ancient Power!"
"Roar!"
The Aerodactyl roared, and large stones enveloped in purple light instantly appeared around its body.
Under its control, these stones resembled meteorites crashing towards Tsubasa.
"Tsubasa, dodge it quickly! Use Foresight!" Naoki instructed.
Tsubasa snapped out of its frightened state, but due to the negative effect of Scary Face, its dodging speed was a step slower, and it took a direct hit from Aerodactyl's Ancient Power.
The pain made Tsubasa more alert and angrier.
It bared its small fangs and roared repeatedly.
"Use Power Gem!" Naoki commanded.
Tsubasa immediately acted, and a beam of light, like a shining gem, burst from its body and shot towards the Aerodactyl.
The Aerodactyl was on guard. It spread its wings and flew straight up into the sky, evading Power Gem.
"Continue the attack!" Watashi said in a low voice.
The Aerodactyl in the sky once again summoned the power of Ancient Power, condensing it into meteorites and hurling them at Tsubasa below.
"Foresight!" As soon as Naoki saw Aerodactyl's raising its hand, he reacted.
This time, Tsubasa was not affected by the negative status, and it successfully dodged the Aerodactyl's Ancient Power with Foresight.
"Stay alert!" Watashi warned as Tsubasa disappeared.
The Aerodactyl cautiously looked around, trying to spot Tsubasa.
But the next second, Tsubasa suddenly launched an assault from behind it.
Tsubasa's massive body charged like a calf, slamming into the Aerodactyl. The Aerodactyl stumbled and was knocked far away, almost out of the battlefield.
Fortunately, it stabilized itself at the last moment and took to the air again.
"Go, Aerodactyl! Use Wing Attack!" Watashi ordered.
"Be careful and dodge!" Naoki shouted.
But the next second, he realized something terrifying.
It's too late!
The Aerodactyl's speed had increased!
Naoki immediately understood that the Ancient Power had boosted the Aerodactyl's abilities.
In mid-air, the Aerodactyl's speed had surpassed Tsubasa's. Its wings were covered in a white light as it rammed into Tsubasa.
Tsubasa was knocked back.
Without pausing, the Aerodactyl pursued Tsubasa relentlessly.
"A Ghost-type Pokemon, huh? Then, use this move!" Watashi shouted, "Bite!"
"Roar!"
The Aerodactyl roared and opened its bloody maw, biting down on Tsubasa.
Naoki recalled Wingull back into its Poke Ball to rest, impressed by its opponent. He praised, "It seems this is the true extent of your Pokemon's power!"
Tsubasa remained calm and collected, stating, "My opponent is such a formidable Trainer. If I hadn't taken this battle seriously, I would've lost."
Naoki was speechless. To be fair, the Pokemon he had brought with him on this trip were strong counters to Tsubasa's team in terms of type advantages.
Misdreavus, Mudkip, Salamence, Golurk, Glaceon, and Froslass...
Meanwhile, Tsubasa's team consisted mostly of Flying-type and Dragon-type Pokemon.
If he recalled correctly, during their journey in the Master Tournament, Tsubasa was also eliminated by Karen's Super Tyranitar, which had a type advantage over his team.
However, the battle was not over yet.
The fourth match began: Mudkip versus Aerodactyl.
After the previous encounters, Tsubasa had gained a preliminary understanding of the unfamiliar Pokemon, Mudkip.
This time, he did not engage in a head-on collision with Aerodactyl but instead utilized his speed advantage to employ a hit-and-run tactic.
"Use Agility! Maintain the distance and look for an opportunity to counter with Ancient Power!" Tsubasa commanded calmly.
Aerodactyl was fortunate during this battle. In the two previous uses of Ancient Power, it triggered the effect that boosted its abilities twice, in addition to the speed boost from Agility.
This made Aerodactyl's flying speed exceptionally fast.
Mudkip's Thunder Shock and Spark were unable to hit the agile opponent, missing completely.
On the battlefield, the two Pokemon chased each other relentlessly, their endurance gradually waning.
The battle reached a stalemate.
Tsubasa, fully focused on the battlefield, waited for Mudkip to reveal an opening. As soon as he spotted one, he would command Aerodactyl to strike with Ancient Power.
Fortunately, Mudkip was quick to react, increasing its flying speed to dodge the large stones that were hurtling towards it.
It seemed Tsubasa had found a strategy to counter Mudkip! Watching this, Naoki couldn't help but smirk.
However, his opponents weren't without their own tricks.
"Now, Mudkip! Use Thunder Hammer!" Straight commanded.
Upon hearing Straight's command, Mudkip instantly understood what to do.
"Muu!"
The determination in Mudkip's slightly weary eyes intensified as it looked up at the soaring Aerodactyl.
"A new move?" Tsubasa's expression turned solemn, and he cautioned, "Stay alert!"
Aerodactyl immediately focused its attention.
At the same time, Mudkip's body erupted with a strong electric current.
In that moment, all of its Electric-type power surged into the small silver hammer it held.
A sizzling sound filled the air, and the metal hammer shone with electric light.
"What is that...?"
The surrounding Trainers shifted their gazes towards the hammer.
In the next second, Mudkip threw the hammer with all its might.
The hammer, enveloped in a terrifying electric current, spun as it flew towards Aerodactyl.
Aerodactyl, whose attention had been fixed on Mudkip, immediately reacted to its opponent's action.
It swiftly dodged the incoming attack with a quick movement.
Witnessing this, the audience held their breath.
The move had missed, and Mudkip's effort was in vain.
Seeing Mudkip exhausted from using the move, Aerodactyl relaxed its guard slightly.
Naoki, relieved, glanced at Straight but noticed no hint of disappointment on his face. Instead, Straight looked eager, as if anticipating something.
Naoki furrowed his brow, sensing something amiss.
Suddenly, he heard Straight shout, "Now! Recall!"
"Muu..." Mudkip, whose tiny pink fist had been tightly clenched, suddenly opened its palm and stretched it forward.
The audience was perplexed, unsure of what had just transpired.
However, the next second, something incredible happened.
"Wh-What's going on?! The hammer flew back on its own?!"
The other Trainers also turned their attention to the hammer.
The hammer, which had been thrown far away by Mudkip, was now returning at an incredible speed!
Seeing this, Aerodactyl was shocked and tried to dodge instinctively.
But the move was designed to be unpredictable. Before Aerodactyl could react, the spinning hammer struck its back with a loud thump.
Aerodactyl was hit hard, its massive body slamming into the ground in front of it, rendering it unable to battle.
Tsubasa stared at the scene, dumbfounded.
"I... I lost..."
"What move was that just now?"
"No, I want to know how Mudkip did that! It can fly, use weapons, and infuse its Electric-type power into the hammer!"
"That's outrageous!"
Unlike the astonished crowd, Adhic's expression was one of sheer delight.
As a resident of Kanto, Professor Oak was familiar with Watashi and knew him to be an exceptionally skilled Pokemon trainer.
Yet, here he was, having used three of his Pokemon and only managed to defeat one of his opponent's.
This trainer named Straight was truly extraordinary!
Professor Oak couldn't wait for the match to end so he could take a closer look at those unfamiliar Pokemon.
On the second floor of the mansion, Gardenia, Winry, and Kiera peeked over the balcony, taking in the lively scene below.
Gardenia's eyes widened in surprise as she watched Babo defeat Aerodactyl, who had held the upper hand in the battle.
Beside her, Winry, wearing glasses and clutching a novel manuscript, felt a spark of inspiration.
Perhaps she could write a novel about an unknown trainer defeating the strongest champion and becoming a Pokemon Master in a tournament!
Here is the translated sentence:
Kiera watched the scene below, then whispered, "Electric, Water, and Dragon types... Trainer Watashi's Pokemon are at a clear disadvantage. However, it seems he hasn't gone all out yet."
After all, Watashi hadn't unleashed his ace Pokemon, the one he prided himself on.
But...
Kiera's gaze shifted to the young man on the other side of the venue and the mysterious Pokemon by his side, a hint of hesitation in her eyes.
That trainer, Straight, didn't seem to be going all out either.
"Mr. Sakaki? Mr. Sakaki? Are you listening?"
Near the garden fountain, a plump, middle-aged man stood before a cold and aloof man, calling out to him.
Hearing his name, Mr. Sakaki turned his head, nodding slightly. "Hmm."
The middle-aged man forced a smile. "Oh, my memory! I almost forgot. You're also a very powerful Pokemon trainer, Mr. Sakaki. Running a Gym must be challenging work, no?"
"When one assumes a position, one must fulfill its duties. Only those who lack ability would find such work challenging," Sakaki replied, his tone calm and confident.
"Oh, I see. Well said, Mr. Sakaki!" The middle-aged man quickly agreed, his smile widening.
Back on the battlefield, after waiting for about thirty seconds, Nemo stepped forward to check on Aerodactyl's condition. Then, with excitement, she raised her hand and declared, "Aerodactyl is unable to battle! This match goes to Babo!"
"Babo!"
Babo was thrilled and immediately flew back to Straight, giving him a high-five.
Across the field, Watashi looked resigned.
He recalled Aerodactyl into its Poke Ball, took a deep breath, and then said to Straight, "Let's conclude this with the final battle!"
Straight was slightly taken aback.
Watashi offered an apologetic look. "I'm sorry, but I didn't bring all my main Pokemon with me this time. I only have one Pokemon left that can battle."
As he spoke, Watashi reached for his last Poke Ball.
"This Pokemon has been with me since the beginning of my journey to become the strongest trainer. It's also the most powerful Pokemon by my side."
"Never give up, no matter what—that's the motto this companion taught me."
"You know that too, Straight, don't you?"
Straight gazed at Watashi, and realization dawned on him.
Watashi was about to send out his ace!
It had to be that Dragonite!
Straight nodded slowly. "Yes, I know."
He moved Babo to the side to rest and then reached for a new Poke Ball at his waist.
"I've been looking forward to this moment for a long time," Straight said, clutching Dragonite's Poke Ball tightly.
Watashi's decision to switch Pokemon didn't surprise Straight, but the look in his eyes grew more determined.
Watashi threw his last Poke Ball with force, and in the dazzling white light, a Dragonite with eyes as resolute as its trainer's appeared before him.
Watashi's gaze passed over Dragonite's shoulder, toward Straight, as he declared, "Dragon Master Watashi, reporting for duty!"
(End of Chapter)
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