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Chapter 549: Matryoshka? Forbidden!
Chapter 549: Matryoshka? Forbidden!
Bang!
On the big screen, the Poke Ball beside Nie Zi's avatar, belonging to the Squid King, dimmed.
The first loss of a Pokemon.
Initially, the audience thought that with the Squid King's Contrary ability, Nie Zi had already gained the upper hand.
But as Jing He sent out Gramps, the situation took an unexpected 180-degree turn.
The Squid King's hard work only served to benefit Gramps, showcasing its impressive Attack stat.
In the end, Nie Zi lost a Pokemon first, putting him at a disadvantage.
What would he do next?
Send out the Bandana Thug again?
The Bandana Thug had already been tried earlier, and it was difficult for it to deal damage to Gramps. So,
Nie Zi flicked his hair and threw a Poke Ball.
"It's rockin' time, Provocateur Bear!"
A menacing, black and white, bipedal Ursaring appeared in the arena, its eyes a terrifying crimson.
Provocateur Bear!
"Roar!"
Provocateur Bear roared provocatively at Gramps but showed no signs of an aggressive stance, crossing its arms across its chest with a "come at me" expression.
"Provocateur Bear, a stopping Pokemon with Dark and Normal types, is an extremely provocative and vicious Pokemon that loves to taunt its opponents and wait for them to initiate attacks."
Its silhouette and shape still resembled Ursaring's.
The only difference was that only the Galar form of Ursaring could evolve into Provocateur Bear; the regular form couldn't.
This was because the harsh and dangerous environment of the Galar region forced Ursaring to evolve further to adapt.
Dark and Normal types?
That meant immunity to Ghost-type moves!
Etoro's commentary energized the audience.
Indeed, Nie Zi still had a Normal-type Provocateur Bear, so no matter if Gramps was better in Attack or Special Attack, Ghost-type moves were forbidden, just like Provocateur Bear's gesture at this moment—forbidden!
Facing Provocateur Bear's taunting tongue, Gramps also stuck out its tongue and taunted back.
Then, it turned around, shook its butt at Provocateur Bear, and scratched itself.
In an instant, Provocateur Bear's crimson eyes turned even redder, as if bloodshot.
Etoro's commentary was spot-on.
When it came to taunting, Gramps was the "ancestor."
After these taunting actions, Provocateur Bear didn't hesitate and flew back into Jing He's Poke Ball.
It fled!
Leaving behind a disoriented Provocateur Bear in the arena, still searching for a target to vent its frustration.
Jing He had intended to recall Gramps, but he didn't expect Gramps to taunt Provocateur Bear before leaving.
"Go, Martial Bear Master!"
Jing He summoned Martial Bear Master again without hesitation, sacrificing Gramps' three-level Attack and Defense boosts.
"As expected! As expected, Martial Bear Master makes another appearance," Etoro commented in a low voice.
Provocateur Bear, with its Dark and Normal types, was four times weak to Fighting-type moves.
Although Nie Zi and Provocateur Bear were left speechless by Gramps' taunts, they seized the opportunity to switch Pokemon.
Before Martial Bear Master could even take the field, Nie Zi gave an order.
"Provocateur Bear, Body Slam!"
Sizzle!!
A faint flame ignited on Provocateur Bear's body, and it immediately entered a Burn state!
Flame Orb!
The item Provocateur Bear held was a Flame Orb!
However.
The Burn state didn't weaken Provocateur Bear's fighting spirit; instead, it ignited its vicious nature. Its appearance became more ferocious, and its aura seemed more formidable.
Stamina!
"Provocateur Bear has the Stamina ability, and the Flame Orb's Burn state significantly boosts its Attack stat."
Etoro's commentary was effective, at least making the audience understand Provocateur Bear's condition.
Roaring, Provocateur Bear charged straight at the red light in the arena.
"Roar!"
As soon as Martial Bear Master entered the arena, it noticed Provocateur Bear rushing towards it, and its muscles tensed instantly.
"Double Rebound!" Jing He's voice echoed in Martial Bear Master's mind.
Martial Bear Master stood with one foot forward and one back, and its arms followed suit, assuming a standard counter stance in martial arts.
Pokemon may have the same moves, but those with different fighting techniques will exhibit varied effects and outcomes when using the same move.
This is why so many martial artists are keen on traveling with their Pokemon to hone their fighting skills.
Provocateur Bear, enveloped in white light, charged straight at Martial Bear Master.
Boom!!
The terrifying impact of Body Slam, enhanced by Stamina, created a massive roar.
The entire ground caved in again, centered on Martial Bear Master.
But such a fierce impact, like a full-speed train, seemed to hit an invisible wall and was abruptly halted! It came to an abrupt stop in its tracks!
"What?" Nie Zi's pupils constricted.
Provocateur Bear also wore an incredulous expression.
They knew Martial Bear Master's strength and fighting skills were formidable, but Provocateur Bear had held nothing back in its Body Slam.
To be stopped like this? It was as if Martial Bear Master had reserved some strength.
And the consequence of such a forceful halt was...
"Roar~!"
A cold smile appeared on Martial Bear Master's face.
Crack, crack, crack—
Its muscles seemed to emit dull sounds, and a terrifying dark red energy surged from its body.
One-Hit Knock Out!
"Roar!"
Martial Bear Master let out a low roar, returning all its power and the recoil from the previous impact back to Provocateur Bear!
The force of the impact was so strong...
"Provocateur Bear!" Nie Zi clenched his teeth and shouted, "Double Rebound!"
Double Rebound your Double Rebound?
Do you think this is a battle between Satoshi and Glazio, playing with Matryoshka dolls?
Boom!!
The Martial Bear Master's terrifying strength, combined with the double backlash from Provocateur Bear's assault, sent the Provocateur Bear flying. It soared through the air like a massive cannonball, carving a straight line before slamming into the arena's protective barrier.
The entire barrier trembled, as if on the verge of shattering at any moment.
Double Rebound, Double Rebound?
With one strike, the opponent's defense threshold was shattered, leaving no room for a "Matryoshka" strategy.
One hit, instant KO!
"KO-ed, KO-ed?"
"Wow, what a powerful Martial Bear Master!"
"Why didn't Nie Zi let Provocateur Bear use Provoke?"
"..."
After a brief silence, the audience erupted in a mix of cheers and confusion.
"Martial Bear Master has the Invisible Fist ability, so neither Provoke nor Protect would be effective against it," Etoro explained, addressing the audience's confusion.
Not everyone was well-versed in the intricacies of the Martial Bear Master Pokemon.
"Oh, I see. So, Provocateur Bear is not only four times weak to Fighting-type moves but also countered by the 'Invisible Fist' ability. It's like being completely at the mercy of the opponent." Some spectators wondered if today's match was a one-sided affair, as Nie Zi seemed well-prepared and strong, yet it appeared that Jing He had a grip on every move.
"Hmm."
Nie Zi recalled the incapacitated Provocateur Bear and pursed his lips.
He was left with only one Bandana Thug, and there was no opportunity to switch to another Pokemon.
"Go, Bandana Thug! It's not over yet!"
"Sludge!"
Bandana Thug entered the arena once more.
Bandana Thug also had the Overconfident ability, and it was worth mentioning that the Illusion Space created by Squid King earlier had already disappeared.
Without the speed advantage, Bandana Thug was at a disadvantage.
"Clap Hands Ambush!" Nie Zi didn't give up.
If they could defeat the Martial Bear Master, Bandana Thug would receive the "Overconfident" boost, and there might still be a chance to continue the battle.
Bang! Bang!
The high-priority Clap Hands Ambush granted Bandana Thug increased speed, allowing it to strike first, sending the Martial Bear Master into a Cower state while also providing a moment of respite.
"Bandana Thug, Dragon Dance!"
"Sludge!"
"Huh?" Jing He's expression turned peculiar.
Even Bandana Thug could learn Dragon Dance.
Were lizards considered dragons?
"Martial Bear Master, Water Splash Combo!" Jing He's voice rang out.
What?!
Nie Zi looked at the Martial Bear Master in surprise, only to find that it had already recovered from its Cower state.
So quickly out of Cower?
Jing He wanted to say that this was already considered slow.
If not for Gramps having already acted unreasonably once, and allowing the Martial Bear Master to display such an unreasonable ability, it would have been easier to "target" it.
With Jing He's assistance, it could have been done.
Not only did Jing He have the power of the Wave Guide, but the Martial Bear Master's own will and the power of the Wave Guide also allowed it to recover from the Cower state more quickly.
Couldn't the Pokemon psychologist's Pokemon have some advantage?
Especially when it came to "Cower," a negative psychological effect.
Before Bandana Thug could complete its Dragon Dance, the Martial Bear Master, accompanied by the sound of rushing water, appeared before Bandana Thug.
Straight punches, whip kicks, and uppercuts rained down, sending Bandana Thug flying backward with painful wails.
"Huff... It's over," Etoro said softly.
Yes.
It was over.
After Bandana Thug's final attempt at Dragon Dance failed, the battle was truly finished.
Without speed, power, burst, or endurance, and lacking the boost from Dragon Dance, Bandana Thug couldn't compete with the Martial Bear Master, even if they traded punches one-on-one.
Moreover, Nie Zi was a specialist in Dark-type Pokemon, not Fighting-type, and Bandana Thug's Fighting-type moves, while competent, couldn't compare to Jing He's skills and techniques in the realm of Fighting.
Jing He was acknowledged as a "Fighting Master" by Master Ma, and his Martial Bear Master's fighting prowess was evident from the previous battle.
With such a clear disadvantage, there was no chance of a comeback.
And indeed, that's how it played out.
"Roar!"
The Martial Bear Master stood tall, roaring with a formidable aura, its might unyielding.
Master Bear was back!
Having witnessed the entire battle, Etoro couldn't help but ask himself, "If I were to face Jing He, could I win?"
After all, Nie Zi was a Dark-type specialist, and Etoro himself was also a Dark-type Elite Four.
Ding!
Etoro habitually tossed a coin into the air, catching it with his hand.
After a brief pause, he didn't check the result but instead pondered, "If I were to face Jing He, could I win? It's too early to tell. I'll find out if we ever meet in battle."
He was just relieved that he wasn't participating in this tournament.
Nie Zi's thoughts mirrored Etoro's. He felt that no matter how he changed tactics or strategies, the rhythm of the battle was firmly in Teacher Jing He's grasp.
"Is this what a 'Tactics Master' is like? Is this what it means to show no mercy?"
Nie Zi smiled wryly.
"To make Spiketown shine, I still have a long way to go..."
(End of Chapter)
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