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Chapter 364: This Isn't a Kindergarten Bus!
Chapter 364: This Isn't a Kindergarten Bus!
"Pika, pika!"
The Pikachu beside Denji, his initial Pokemon and first partner, was the most attuned to Denji's changes.
From his initial laziness to the passionate spirit ignited within Thunderon during battles, the dormant fighting spirit deep within Denji was gradually stirred.
Although not yet at its former peak, it was a significant improvement from before.
This excited Pikachu.
Simultaneously, its inner fighting spirit, which it had suppressed, surged uncontrollably.
After all, it had once been a match for Daye's Flame Monkey. Its desire for combat and enthusiasm for battles were no less than those of Daye's Flame Monkey.
So...
Pikachu's eyes sparkled as it looked at Denji, volunteering to battle.
Seeing Pikachu's expression, Denji was momentarily stunned, his gaze slightly dazed.
He seemed to realize this belatedly.
So, my Pokemon are all so passionate about battles?
They had hidden their fighting spirit to accommodate me? Thunderon was like this, and Pikachu seemed the same.
Taking a breath, Denji nodded and said, "In that case, go ahead, Pikachu."
"Pika!"
Pikachu's body tingled, and a smile appeared as it lightly patted its cheeks, and electric sparks danced in its red electric sacs.
It then dashed towards the battlefield.
Pikachu?
Jinghe recalled Gigaforg and, after a moment's thought, threw out another Poke Ball.
"Then it's up to you, Charcoal Little Servant."
"Guka!"
Charcoal Little Servant glanced at the Pokemon Egg Gramps was holding, and its enthusiasm soared.
Prenatal education should start early. If the unborn child could sense its passion, it would surely grow up to be a real man, right?
"Charcoal Little Servant?"
Denji instinctively looked at Daye in the audience, and Daye happened to be looking at him too.
The spirited Charcoal Little Servant reminded Denji of Daye's Flame Monkey.
Daye winked at Denji, who responded with an affirmative nod.
Denji thought, I understand, my friend.
Daye said, "No, you don't understand. Be careful of that Charcoal Little Servant! Be very careful!"
The battle continued!
"Charcoal Little Servant, Jet Flame!" This time, Jinghe didn't wait for Denji to make a move but seized the initiative.
"Guka!"
Charcoal Little Servant, its body glowing like burning charcoal, clasped its hands, and orange flames surged from its palms!
The firelight reflected in Denji's eyes.
It also seemed to reflect within his heart.
Suddenly, a raging pillar of fire erupted, and scorching heat swept across the entire arena!
The power of this Jet Flame...
Denji finally seemed to understand Daye's earlier gesture.
But this flame...
It seemed to transport him back to the past, facing the red-haired, tenacious boy.
For the first time, a smile appeared on Denji's face.
"Pikachu, Electric Flash to dodge, then Wild Volt!"
"Pika! Pika! Pika—!"
A white light instantly enveloped Pikachu, and it dodged the center of the Jet Flame at lightning speed.
Then, it turned and charged towards Charcoal Little Servant, transforming from defense to offense!
Pikachu's innate speed was its greatest asset.
"Its reaction speed is much faster than before, and it can accurately find the weak points within the flames," Wusong commented.
Daye smiled at Wusong's words.
"Because this guy understands fire. I don't think many people know how to deal with Fire-type Pokemon better than him."
Hum—
The Poke Ball at Daye's waist opened on its own, and Flame Monkey appeared beside him.
As a former rival and partner, Flame Monkey also longed to see Denji and Pikachu's recovery.
"Koo!"
"Is that so?"
Daye glanced at Flame Monkey and then looked back at the battlefield.
"He's Denji!"
Denji? Wusong nodded slightly.
A smile also appeared on his face.
"But his opponent is Teacher Jinghe!"
"Charcoal Little Servant!" Jinghe called out.
"Guka!"
Charcoal Little Servant, understanding the command, took a deep breath, and its eyes closed and opened, igniting a fiery light in its eyes, and a wave of Wave Guide Power surged.
And Charcoal Little Servant's body became even redder from the burning.
Bear!
In an instant, the flames that Pikachu had seemingly dodged surged like a wave.
"Here it comes," Daye muttered.
His gaze involuntarily returned to Flame Monkey.
Perhaps Fire-type Pokemon should eat some wood?
"Koo?"
Flame Monkey felt a sudden jolt in its heart.
At the same time...
"Pikachu!"
Seeing this, Denji was startled and couldn't help but exclaim.
"Pika! Pika!"
But in the raging flames, Pikachu, cloaked in golden lightning, endured the burning pain and forcefully forged a path through the flames.
Denji finally mustered some courage, and he couldn't afford to slip up now!
"Pika, Chu!"
Pikachu, enduring the flames, sprinted at its fastest toward Charcoal Little Servant, gritting its teeth and ramming into it with full force.
Boom!!
Charcoal Little Servant was sent flying, and Pikachu also stumbled, white vapor rising from its body as it turned slightly red.
Burn status! But Pikachu's eyes were resolute, panting heavily, and it stared intently at Charcoal Little Servant.
"Pikachu," Denji murmured.
"Guka—"
Charcoal Little Servant steadied itself after the impact and nodded slightly at Pikachu.
Just this resilience alone deserved respect!
"Pikachu, Thunder Ball!" Denji waved his hand, suddenly shouting.
A trainer's emotions could influence their Pokemon.
And likewise, the emotions of Pokemon could also affect their trainer! Whether it was Thunderon or Pikachu.
As the one who had trained them to this level and spent so much time with them, how could Denji not sense their thoughts?
Especially when he saw Pikachu forcefully carving a path through the flames.
Denji felt something stir within him, as if a string in his heart had been plucked.
In this moment,
He only wanted to respond to Pikachu.
Pikachu jumped without hesitation, its tail tip forming a golden, dazzling sphere, which it smashed into Charcoal Little Servant.
"Pika, Chu!"
"The best way to counter thunder is with fire!"
Master Jing He's eyes narrowed, "Charcoal Little Servant, Flash Flame Charge!"
Bear!!
In an instant, a golden light flashed atop Charcoal Little Servant's head, and a golden flame centered on its forehead spread, covering its body with flames imbued with the essence of life.
Boom!! A cloud of dust rose in the arena, accompanied by flying sparks and electric arcs.
Denji clenched his fists, his eyes fixed on the center of the explosion.
Had Charcoal Little Servant been blocked?
The next second,
"Guka—!!"
Bathed in flames, Charcoal Little Servant burst through the smoke, directly ramming into Pikachu, who hadn't dodged in time.
"Pikachu!"
Denji took a quick step forward and caught Pikachu as it flew backward.
But Charcoal Little Servant's impact wasn't so easily blocked.
The trainer and Pokemon were sent crashing into the Gym's spectator wall.
Master Jing He's lips twitched as he witnessed this.
Is this how Pikachu's trainer plays? Taking advantage of his sturdy body to do as he pleases?
Referee, can't you see? It's a foul! But this collision,
Brought back Denji's childhood memories—
When he and Daye confronted a poacher and were defeated, he caught Pikachu in this very way when it was knocked away.
"Pika."
Pikachu immediately flipped over, looking at Denji with concern.
"I'm fine."
Denji shook his head.
Fine?
The wall had clearly cracked.
Denji staggered a few steps, then turned to Master Jing He, a hint of apology in his eyes.
"Sorry, Master Jing He."
Master Jing He waved his hand.
His original intention was to help Denji recover, and Sharon had already tried beating him up, with little effect.
So he decided to use Charcoal Little Servant to face Pikachu.
On one hand, fire against electricity would evoke Denji's memories, and on the other hand, fire-type Pokemon were more likely to resonate with both the opponent and himself.
Denji took a deep breath, nodded, and turned to Pikachu again.
Their gazes met, and no words were needed.
They had only one shared goal at this moment.
To fully enjoy this battle!
"Then, evolve, Pikachu!"
Master Jing He: "???"
Denji took out a "Thunder Stone" that shimmered with electric arcs.
He had prepared this a long time ago but hadn't used it due to certain reasons.
He felt that now was the best opportunity!
"Pika!"
Pikachu nodded without hesitation, its tail gently touching the Thunder Stone.
Buzz—
The evolution light burst forth, and Pikachu's form gradually changed within the light.
"Rai, Rai!"
When the dazzling white light faded, a Pokemon appeared before everyone's eyes—larger than Pikachu, with orange-yellow skin, a longer tail with a lightning-shaped tip, and a lightning-shaped tail.
Raichu!
A flash of golden electric arcs!
"Rai, Rai!!"
Raichu returned to the arena.
Although Denji's Pikachu had evolved into Raichu, it didn't fully restore Raichu's condition.
The fourth generation lacked the protagonist's aura.
"Enjoy the battle, Master Jing He!" Denji waved and shouted.
Master Jing He raised an eyebrow.
So, he's regained his fighting spirit? Then, it's time to set a goal for Denji!
A goal for him to strive and work towards!
So,
Wave Guide, amplify!
"Charcoal Little Servant, Blast Burn!"
In the audience, Daye closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and said slowly, "They're back, they're all back."
Wusong glanced at him.
Is it Denji who's back, or Master Jing He?
"Guka!"
Charcoal Little Servant bursts into sparks, looking like a piece of wood fully engulfed in flames. Its fire doesn't seem very intense, but the temperature is incredibly high.
It claps its arms together.
The terrifying flames surge like a tidal wave.
"Raichu, thunderbolt!"
"Rai~Rai~!"
Boom!
A thunderbolt erupts, and a millstone-sized flash of lightning shoots out from Raichu's body, carving a golden path through the raging fire.
But at this moment, Charcoal Little Servant's flames are undulating.
After one wave, an even stronger one follows! Charcoal Little Servant has also been practicing the linked-strike esoteric art with Bear Pupil.
Boom!
In the end, the thunderbolt is swallowed by the flames, taking down the newly evolved Raichu with it. Although evolution has granted Raichu greater power, it hasn't yet fully mastered its new form.
"They're going all out," Wusong says with a grave expression from the audience.
As expected of the eighth Gym Leader.
If Denji had been more focused from the start, or if Raichu had evolved earlier, this match might not have been so easy.
Even so, Denji has shown their strength.
Of course.
Master Jing He's Charcoal Little Servant seems even stronger than when it faced Daye.
And its undulating flames are even more fearsome.
How can someone keep improving endlessly?
"Flame Monkey," Daye nudges his partner beside him and whispers, "Should we try a piece of charcoal too when we get back?"
Flame Monkey: "???"
Can you afford it?
Besides, I'm a monkey, not charcoal!
As they ponder, Denji retrieves Raichu.
"You did well, Raichu. Now, it's time to switch partners!"
"Rai~Rai~" The weakened Raichu nods weakly.
Denji then throws his last Pokemon ball.
"X-Ray Cat!"
Charcoal Little Servant isn't in the best condition either, and if X-Ray Cat seizes the opportunity, it could take out Charcoal Little Servant in an instant.
But Master Jing He calls Charcoal Little Servant back.
In its place...
"Hengga!"
Here comes Gramps, shining brightly! If Denji needs a goal, there's no better choice than Gramps.
"Gramps, huh."
Denji frowns slightly, his expression turning solemn.
This battle...
will be tough.
This time, with his fighting spirit rekindled, Denji takes the initiative, "X-Ray Cat, Electric Terrain!"
"Roar!"
Sensing Denji's emotions, X-Ray Cat's fighting spirit soars, and it roars with its head raised. Its 'Fighting Spirit' ability also makes it even more determined to defeat Gramps.
Buzz—
A golden aura forms around X-Ray Cat and spreads outward.
Master Jing He smiles mischievously.
"Gramps, Trick Room!"
And then...
Gramps has a sash in its hand, which it ties around its head with a laugh.
Meanwhile, dark purple poison mists appear on X-Ray Cat's body.
Poisoned!
Daye in the audience takes a sharp breath.
He suddenly has a bad feeling.
Wusong's eyes flash.
Bronze Bell's Trick Room... learned so quickly?
"Gramps, Ghost Fire!"
In an instant, Gramps floats in midair, and three pale blue flames appear beside it, crashing into X-Ray Cat.
Bang—
Amidst the scattered sparks, X-Ray Cat falls into a 'Burn' state.
Denji's Pokemon are all Electric-types, and most of them are Electric-types that excel in physical attacks, like Thunderon, Pikachu, and X-Ray Cat.
The 'Burn' status halves X-Ray Cat's attack power, severely limiting its capabilities.
Denji furrows his brows, "X-Ray Cat, Thunder Shock!"
Although X-Ray Cat is better at physical attacks, it doesn't mean it's incapable of special attacks.
Bang—
"Gramps" is hit by the concentrated current but dissipates like black mist.
At the same time...
Behind X-Ray Cat, a dimensional rift opens, and a small sphere with peculiar light points floats out.
Strange Light!
"Stop!" Daye's body trembles slightly, and he smooths the goosebumps on his arms, murmuring, "This kind of battle won't bring excitement."
X-Ray Cat is immediately afflicted with the 'Confusion' status.
For a moment...
Denji is a bit stunned.
Why does Master Jing He feel like a different person?
His tactics are completely different from before?
Now, he feels like...
this isn't a kindergarten bus!
"Gramps," Master Jing He's smile widens, "Misfortune!"
So, smiles are conserved; they just transfer from one person's face to another's.
Suddenly changing tactics can catch your opponent off guard if they don't know your full repertoire.
And that's exactly what happens.
Denji and his X-Ray Cat misjudge their response from start to finish.
(End of Chapter)
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