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Chapter 368: Jinghe: I Alone Am Enough to Take You All On!
Chapter 368: Jinghe: I Alone Am Enough to Take You All On!
Jinghe gently placed his hand on Creamy Frost's head.
"Yi, Yi Ma~ (≧▽≦)"
Ah, so comfortable~
Feeling Jinghe's Wave Guide Power, Creamy Frost instantly felt a sense of relaxation from head to toe.
Chiyuu, sensing something amiss, immediately suggested, "As Trainers, Master Jinghe, we should compete in the Trainer's way!"
The Trainer's way?
Jinghe and Gramps exchanged a glance, both breaking into smiles.
The Dual Battle Tournament at the Seven Star Restaurant was held at the Dedication Lake Shore.
Considering the number of participants might not be enough to form complete pairs, and even if they did, random pairings could potentially hinder both Trainers from showcasing their full potential.
Hence, the tournament rules were designed with flexibility in mind.
The most common setup was for two Trainers to form a team, but single Trainers could also sign up, managing two Pokemon simultaneously.
"You've already reached Suimutsu City?"
Jinghe, holding his phone, looked surprised.
Wusong had already made it to Suimutsu City?
No wonder Daye and the others, who had only departed in the afternoon, Wusong had left early in the morning.
On the other end of the call, upon learning that Jinghe wanted to team up with him for the tournament, Wusong, who had already reached Suimutsu City, regretted his haste.
This was a guaranteed win, wasn't it?
Why did he rush so much?
There might even be a chance to team up with Master Jinghe and give Daye a hard time.
"Forget it, we'll just have to participate by ourselves."
Jinghe turned to his Pokemon.
While working with Wusong would have been nice, as their strategies were somewhat compatible, there was no helping it now that Wusong had left.
"Hng Ga!!"
Gramps led the Pokemon in a spirited cheer.
For food!
At the mere mention of food, Jinghe could see the fire in their eyes.
Indeed, when it came to meals, they were always highly motivated.
"Maxado, Maxado!"
Even the rarely seen Maxado joined in, cheering them on.
As soon as the participant list was announced, it created a huge buzz.
"What? Master Jinghe, Denji, Miss Ami, Miss Ali. What an all-star lineup!"
"I never expected to see so many formidable Trainers in a restaurant competition!"
"Master Jinghe is a Trainer who even defeated Master Kanda! Is he here to compete in the restaurant tournament...?"
"Don't worry! There's also Denji, Miss Ami, and Miss Ali. Plus, Master Jinghe seems to be competing alone!"
"With us included, Master Jinghe might not be able to defeat us all before exhausting his energy!"
"."
Daye listened to the crowd's chatter and sighed, looking up at the sky.
Hey, am I, the future strongest Fire-type Pokemon Trainer, really that insignificant?
Although it was a restaurant tournament, aside from Denji and the others, the remaining participants were no pushovers.
After all, the Seven Star Restaurant was the most renowned in the Sinnoh region, naturally attracting strong Trainers.
To compete, one had to prove their qualifications and demonstrate their skills.
Even Ami and Ali had to team up to secure a free dinner, which spoke volumes about the competition.
The tournament participants were, at the very least, Trainers who had participated in a League Conference and achieved impressive results.
There were even some "veterans" who had participated in two or three League Conferences.
Of course, there were exceptions.
For instance, Chiyuu and Chixia, the owners of the Seven Star Restaurant, who were typical examples of amateurs with big ambitions.
In the end, there were eight teams with a total of fifteen participants.
Jinghe was the only one competing solo.
According to the tournament rules, winning a single round guaranteed a free dinner.
If one placed in the championship or other notable positions, they would receive a special luxury gift prepared by Chixia and Chiyuu!
The all-star lineup of participants had the audience buzzing with excitement.
Amidst the cheers, the tournament at the Seven Star Restaurant officially commenced.
The first team to take the stage was the big eater duo of Ami and Ali.
Their opponents were a pair of strangers, one in hiking gear and the other in bug-catching attire.
Although their Pokemon weren't weak, they seemed outclassed by Ami and Ali.
"Success!"
After their victory, Ali excitedly hugged Ami, as they had secured their free dinner for the night.
The shy Ami blushed, feeling a bit embarrassed.
The second team to enter the arena was Jinghe.
His opponents were none other than the couple, Chixia and Chiyuu.
This made Jinghe realize.
There was an inside story to this restaurant tournament! But for him, it was a good thing.
Not only did it secure a free dinner, but it was also an "employee showdown" for Creamy Frost, the restaurant staff.
"Hng Ga~!"
Gramps sat in the audience, holding two bouquets of unknown origin, cheering like a cheerleader.
Beside him, Creamy Frost happily waved her own bouquet.
And in the shadows beside Creamy Frost, Maxado was partially visible.
With a serious expression, he seemed focused on the arena, but upon closer inspection, his gaze occasionally drifted towards Creamy Frost.
After enduring for a while, Maxado finally took "action."
He stealthily reached out, swiftly and lightly caressing Creamy Frost's body.
Then, in a flash, he popped it into his mouth.
"Maxado~! ()"
Nice!
No way!
As the esteemed "Shadow Guide," he couldn't bear to see such a weak Pokemon left out.
Maxado looked at Jinghe with a stern expression.
"Chosen one," he said, "let's win this for the messenger!"
In the arena.
"Master Jinghe, please go easy on me."
"Chiyuu and Chixia simultaneously performed a noble gesture, summiting their Pokemon.
A red light flashed, and they sent out a Cubone and a Little Kabuto.
'Kami~'
'Kabi~'
Jinghe's expression was peculiar as he looked at the large and amiable Cubone and the significantly smaller but equally adorable Little Kabuto.
Who would use a Cubone and Little Kabuto combination for a Doubles Battle?
Isn't this just serving up an easy win? This seemingly cute combination was, in reality, all cuteness and nothing more.
However, as the boss, everyone still gave them a warm round of applause.
Jinghe spoke softly, "Rotom, are you interested in going up for a battle?"
"Me? Me, Rotom?"
The Rotom Pokedex floating beside him looked surprised.
Jinghe smiled, "It's fine, I'm just asking."
"Can I, Rotom?" Rotom hesitated a little.
It wasn't very fond of battling, to be honest.
But ever since it started following Jinghe, it had witnessed countless battles, and it would be a lie to say it didn't feel a desire to give it a try.
In fact, when Jinghe battled Denji, the Electric-type expert, Rotom had already felt a slight urge, though it wasn't aware of it itself.
Jinghe noticed this, which was why he asked.
After all, this opponent was indeed quite suitable for Rotom to test its skills.
Moreover, based on his understanding of Seven Star Restaurant bosses, they were unlikely to engage in any tactical battles.
"Of course."
Jinghe grabbed the Pokedex and said with a smile, "Go."
"Rotom, go!"
Rotom took a deep breath and floated out of the Pokedex.
Then Jinghe sent out his second Pokemon.
"Go, Charcoal Little Servant."
"Guka!"
Charcoal Little Servant handed the Pokemon Egg it was holding to Bear Pupil and ran into the arena.
It then patted Rotom gently on the back and gave it a thumbs-up.
A gesture to ease its tension.
If things got tough, it could handle two opponents without any issues!
Rotom took a deep breath.
With Charcoal Little Servant as backup, its pressure was significantly reduced.
"Oh? A Fire and Thunder combination?"
Denji, sitting in the audience, was a bit surprised to see the two Pokemon Jinghe had sent out.
Daye hugged Denji and laughed, "Hahaha, Jinghe is paying 'tribute' to us!"
Upon seeing the Pokemon Jinghe had summoned, Chiyuu and Chixia immediately suggested, "Jinghe, why don't we both use our ultimate moves to kick off this battle?"
As expected.
Chiyuu and Chixia were famous for their love of starting battles with their ultimate moves.
This was one of the reasons Jinghe wanted Rotom to give it a try.
"I'm fine with that," Jinghe nodded and immediately gave Rotom a calming Wave Guide, which helped stabilize the little one's emotions a bit.
"Battle, begin!" The referee in a tuxedo announced.
"Cubone, Million Horsepower!"
"Little Kabuto, Ultimate Impact!"
The two shouted out their moves with great enthusiasm.
Jinghe smiled slightly.
"Charcoal Little Servant, Jet Flame!"
"Rotom, Thunder Shock!"
"Guka!"
Charcoal Little Servant's body erupted with flames, and it swung its arms, unleashing a scorching fire that condensed into a terrifying pillar of fire.
"Rotom!"
Rotom was still a bit nervous, and it closed its eyes tightly, but its actions were almost as good as Charcoal Little Servant's, as if it were a conditioned reflex.
Golden lightning burst from its seemingly slender body, and the bright, thick electric arc miraculously merged with Charcoal Little Servant's flames.
The two forces collided with Cubone and Little Kabuto in front of Chiyuu and Chixia's astonished eyes.
Boom!!
The intense roar caused the surrounding audience to swallow their saliva involuntarily.
"Isn't Jinghe taking this a bit too seriously?"
"Wow, what a terrifying flame and thunder..."
"..."
Denji's eyes gleamed, "Perfect Fire and Thunder combination! Jinghe's Rotom is indeed formidable!"
"Even the 'Photographer' is this powerful?" Daye muttered.
"Cubone and Little Kabuto have lost their ability to battle!" The referee announced the result.
Jinghe: "..."
He really has a strong desire to battle.
"Rotom?"
Rotom, with its eyes closed tightly, slowly opened them and saw Cubone and Little Kabuto lying on the ground.
Rotom tilted its head.
This was... battling?
"I think I've understood, Rotom!"
Seeing Charcoal Little Servant's outstretched hand, Rotom happily high-fived it.
"What an exciting battle, Jinghe."
Chiyuu and Chixia, despite their loss, didn't feel discouraged. Instead, they walked up to Jinghe with smiles.
It was indeed an exciting battle.
"Haha." Jinghe forced a laugh.
"You're quite the hidden expert, Jinghe."
Daye and Denji approached, and Daye emphasized, "I didn't expect Rotom to be this powerful."
"It's alright." Jinghe remained humble.
"But even if you're powerful, Jinghe, you're still just one person. Our Fire and Thunder combination will never lose!" Daye declared confidently.
Denji: "???"
Since when did they have a team name? Jinghe raised an eyebrow.
Denji, you've become more and more arrogant after your recovery.
"Jinghe, why did you take out your phone?"
Seeing that Jinghe didn't answer and instead took out his phone, Daye asked.
"Nothing." Jinghe shook his head, "I'm calling Sharon over."
Daye & Denji: "!!"
"Just kidding."
Jinghe grinned, "I'm not kidding when I say—I alone am enough to take on all of you!"
Not just the two of you, but also Ami and Ali over there!
Ami & Ali: ?? We didn't say anything.
"Yin~~"
On Determined Lake, a shadow loomed.
Such a strong determination!
(End of Chapter)"
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