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Chapter 363: Jinghe: Wanna Bet?
Chapter 363: Jinghe: Wanna Bet?
Challenge the Gym?
Denji, dressed in a work overall and wearing safety goggles, was slightly startled as he looked up from tinkering with something.
There was something else.
Just a moment ago, the electricity in the Gym seemed to have suddenly disappeared.
Compared to the challenge, this issue was what concerned Denji more at the moment.
The Gym's electrical setup, which he had meticulously arranged, should have no issues unless...
Then, he spotted Jinghe, Daye, and Wusong standing at the entrance.
"Daye, Wusong, and... Teacher Jinghe?" Denji furrowed his brows.
"Pika~"
Pikachu ran towards Denji, gesturing with both hands to indicate that a strong opponent was about to challenge the Gym.
Challenge the Gym?
Denji sat on the ground, removed his safety goggles, and lazily scratched his head, saying, "The badge should be outside the Gym. If you want it, you can just take it."
"Denji!"
Daye shouted sternly, "Someone's here to challenge the Gym, and you're not even reacting! Where's your fighting spirit, Denji!"
Denji glanced at his enthusiastic friend and managed a relatively gentle smile, saying, "Am I not spirited enough?"
Hearing this, Daye clenched his teeth.
"Let's battle, Denji!"
Denji completely ignored him.
"It seems a bit different from the rumors about the eighth Gym Leader, Denji," Wusong couldn't help but comment.
However.
Neither the friendly encouragement nor the taunting had much effect on Denji.
And Jinghe, who had been shouting about challenging the Gym, was now inspecting the arena.
As he surveyed the area, he nodded in satisfaction.
"This arena is good."
"Hmm~"
Gramps nodded along.
It didn't seem like it would be easily damaged.
"Denji." Jinghe suddenly called out.
"Hmm?"
Denji furrowed his brows.
The two had met in Kanoe City and even collaborated.
Later, when Jinghe participated in the Quartz Conference and the Speedrun Battle Frontier, Denji, though not a frequent viewer, had learned a bit about him.
Regarding Teacher Jinghe, he couldn't say they were very familiar, but at least they weren't strangers.
"Let's make a bet," Jinghe said.
"A bet?"
Denji chuckled lightly, "If I lose, will you make me more motivated? I actually think I'm fine as I am."
"No, no, no."
Jinghe gently shook his finger and smiled, saying, "If you win, I'll tell you why the electricity in your Gym suddenly disappeared just now."
Denji was taken aback by Jinghe's words.
To be honest, Jinghe's statement had indeed struck a chord with him.
He didn't think there was anything wrong with his Gym setup, but the fact that it had lost power indicated that there was definitely a problem in his arrangement.
"Does Teacher Jinghe also understand electrical engineering?" Denji's voice carried a hint of surprise.
"Electrical engineering?"
Jinghe's mind flashed back to the torment he had endured from Ohm's Law, resistance and conductivity, electric work and power, Joule's Law... He smirked and said,
"I know a little, a little."
Daye nudged Wusong with his elbow and whispered,
"How come Teacher Jinghe knows a little about everything?"
Wusong pushed up his glasses, "When others say they know a little, it's literal. When Teacher Jinghe says he knows a little, it's modesty."
Daye pretended to understand.
Jinghe felt embarrassed.
This time, he really only knew a little.
However, he didn't pay attention to the two and continued, "Moreover, if you win, I can also introduce you to a few people who are considered the world's top experts in high-tech electrical appliance manufacturing."
With the trio's ability to hand-sculpt Gundams, calling them "top experts" should be no problem.
If Denji could cooperate with the trio...
Jinghe dared not imagine what they could create.
"Top experts?"
There are such talents that he doesn't know about?
Seeing Jinghe's confident look, Denji chose to believe him and asked, "What if you win?"
"If I win..."
Jinghe surveyed the vast arena within the Gym and smiled, "I think this arena is good. How about I borrow it for a few days?"
Denji was taken aback.
"Just this?"
Jinghe nodded cheerfully, "Yes, just this."
"No problem!"
Denji nodded.
For more knowledge in electrical engineering, a battle was a small price to pay!
"So, you're convinced?"
Daye was pulled by Wusong towards the audience seats.
He had just shouted so forcefully, but Denji didn't budge, and now Jinghe had him wrapped around his finger with just a few words?
"You don't understand psychology."
Wusong said irritably.
He seemed to have understood a bit.
Teacher Jinghe had used Denji's current interest in electrical engineering to gradually pique his curiosity. To Wusong, the bet seemed unfair for Denji, but he feared that Denji's Gym might be in jeopardy!
He must return and urgently brush up on some psychology books; otherwise, he might be easily fooled without realizing it, Wusong thought.
Although Denji hadn't been actively challenging the Gyms, the Suimai Gym's setup was still complete.
The chubby referee, who had been strolling outside, rushed back upon hearing about the battle.
"The rules for this battle are..."
The referee, a bit rusty, signaled for both to get ready.
Denji stood with Pikachu by his side, while Jinghe had Gramps floating beside him, giggling and bouncing on his feet.
"Then, it's you."
Denji casually tossed out a Poke Ball.
"Roar!"
Denji's signature Pokemon, Thunderon, made its entrance!
Compared to Denji's laziness, his Thunderon was quite spirited, with arcs of electricity flashing between its two tentacle-like appendages resembling electrical circuits.
Jinghe also threw out his Poke Ball.
"Then, Gigaforg, it's up to you!"
"Chah!"
The hammer-wielding Gigaforg made a powerful entrance, looking down at everyone.
Which door was she going to smash this time?
Eh? She blinked, realizing this wasn't about smashing doors but battling.
"Chah! ()"
Now she was even more excited!
"Gigaforg?"
Denji narrowed his eyes slightly at Jinghe's summoned Pokemon.
Hadn't one of the Gym's doors been smashed open by this seemingly cute, pink-haired, twin-tailed Pokemon with a hammer?
How could such a small creature have so much strength?
"Denji seems a bit more serious now."
"The audience's eyes were fixed on Denji, and Daye noticed the change in his expression, feeling a slight sense of relief.
Wusong, with his legs crossed, spoke casually, "After all, it's Master Jing He."
That Gigaforg, just the other day, had smashed Regigigas to the ground with a single hammer strike.
'Battle, begin!'
With the referee's signal, the battle officially commenced.
However.
On the field.
Both trainers and their Pokemon fell into an eerie silence.
Neither Jing He nor Denji made the first move, and neither issued a command.
'He's not taking the initiative!' Daye clenched his teeth.
Such a perfect opportunity, and he's not taking it. Denji has truly changed.
He felt a twinge of disappointment.
'Not all aggressive moves bring an advantage. Sometimes, they expose weaknesses. Denji is much calmer than you,' Wusong said.
Master Jing He, seeing this, let out a soft laugh.
'It seems you're quite confident that Gigaforg isn't skilled in long-range attacks?'
Then, without hesitation, he commanded, 'Gigaforg, use Hyper Beam!'
'Chah!'
Gigaforg's hammer emitted a silvery metallic light, quickly gathering and transforming into a beam of light that shot forward.
In Denji's eyes, the metallic beam drew closer.
His expression tensed, gradually entering the battle state, and he said in a deep voice, 'Thunderon, Thunder Punch!'
Thunderon looked fierce, its two tentacles on its back crackling with electricity. The dense currents resembled golden snakes, eventually converging into its fists.
'Roar!!'
Accompanied by a roar, electricity erupted from its fists, meeting the incoming beam head-on.
'This is getting interesting,' Wusong's expression turned serious.
Daye said nothing, only clenching his fists.
Boom!!
Thunderon, incredibly, shattered the incoming beam, roaring as it charged towards Gigaforg, its tentacles constantly emitting electricity, making it seem faster and faster.
'Here it comes!' Daye shouted, 'Denji's signature Electrical Engine Boost!'
[Electrical Engine: A Pokemon with this ability is unaffected by Electric-type moves. When hit by an Electric-type move, its Speed increases by one level.]
Denji's Thunderon used its tentacles to continuously release electricity, boosting its speed, almost mimicking the effect of the 'Speed Boost' ability.
'Thunderon, Wild Volt!'
'Roar!!'
Thunderon's speed increased, its body enveloped in golden lightning, its 'Power Amplifier' reaching its limit, the tentacles crackling.
Finally, some fighting spirit!
Master Jing He's eyes narrowed.
But this is not enough!
He looked at Gigaforg, 'Playful Strike!'
'Chah!'
Facing the charging Thunderon, Gigaforg showed no fear. It gripped its hammer tightly and swung it without hesitation.
Golden electricity and pink stars collided.
Boom!!
The intense roar shook the air, scattering countless fine currents and powerful shockwaves, causing Denji and Jing He's clothes to flutter.
Denji's light blue eyes slowly filled with battle intent.
This was an incredibly powerful opponent!
After the collision, Thunderon's feet dug deep furrows into the ground, and Gigaforg stumbled back a step.
'Roar!'
Thunderon revealed a vicious smile, its eyes towards Gigaforg filled with the desire to fight.
It had been so long.
So long since he'd faced such an opponent!
'Roar—!!'
Thunderon spread its arms wide, its entire body erupting with dazzling golden electricity, as if illuminating the entire field.
Even.
The Gym, which had been drained of electricity by Rotom, gradually regained power, and the lights returned.
'Well done, Thunderon!' Daye stood up abruptly.
Then he shouted to Denji, 'Denji, look at your Pokemon's desire to battle!'
Battling is one of the best ways for a trainer and their Pokemon to communicate.
Even Daye could feel Thunderon's high battle intent, so how could Denji not?
He took a deep breath, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes.
'Since it's come to this...'
'Thunderon, Max Power, Thunderbolt!'
Fizz—
Thunderon, with its wild trend, emitted a faint burnt smell, having pushed its 'Power Amplifier' to the limit.
'Now that's more like it.'
Master Jing He smiled slightly, his expression turning serious.
'Gigaforg, Gigapound!'
This battle needed no tactics, just a pure head-on clash!
'Chah!'
Gigaforg roared, its twin tails swinging, a cyclone forming around it.
It took a step forward.
Crack—
With its seemingly small pink palms as the center, spiderweb-like cracks spread across the ground.
The incredibly heavy hammer in Gigaforg's hands was wielded with incredible force.
The entire Pokemon, like a small cannon, shot forward, meeting Thunderon head-on.
Denji's expression turned serious, feeling the terrifying power of Gigaforg, but at this point, there seemed to be no other choice but to give it his all!
'Thunderon!'
Boom!!
Brilliant golden electricity and the massive hammer collided once more, Daye's pupils reflecting a scene of intertwined lightning and golden light.
His expression became slightly dazed.
As if he saw a boy with golden, spiky hair and another with fluffy red hair.
The two, with their Pokemon, unleashing their final moves to decide the battle.
Suddenly.
Daye's nose twitched.
'I feel like Denji is back.'
Bang!!
Thunderon's electricity exploded, rolling on the ground a few times before lying still.
But upon closer inspection, Thunderon's face showed no sign of defeat or dejection, only satisfaction after battling a powerful opponent.
'Chah—!!'
Gigaforg, bathed in golden light, slammed its hammer handle onto the ground, nodding solemnly.
This opponent was worthy!
Gigaforg approved!
Crack—
Suddenly, a massive crack appeared in the center of the field.
The next second.
Boom!
Under the referee's astonished gaze, it exploded!
'Thunderon, unable to battle!'
(End of Chapter)
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