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Chapter 557: Your Weather is so Useful!
Chapter 557: Your Weather is so Useful!
After recalling Coal Turtle, Kibana throws another Poke Ball, summing his second Pokemon.
"Go, Sludgeon!"
Sludgeon, a large yet gentle Pokemon, resembles an oversized slug with an upright dragon-like form. Its body is covered in a corrosive-looking slime.
"Sludgeon, the Dragon Pokemon, is a pure Dragon-type and a gentle Pokemon. It is said that you can only encounter Rotom in the mountains during rainy days!"
Pure Dragon-type Pokemon are rare, and among the quasi-god Pokemon, Sludgeon is the only pure Dragon-type quasi-god.
Here comes the quasi-god Pokemon from the Carlos Region, Sludgeon!
If there's one thing Jinghe remembers most about Sludgeon, it's probably that Ash released one.
"Too bad it's not the Sludgeon from the Washi Period," Jinghe mutters to himself.
"Oh yeah! A complete quasi-god Pokemon has appeared!"
"Quasi-god vs. Quasi-god, this is a fair match!"
"Even a quasi-god hatchling is still a quasi-god, no doubt about it."
The audience is thrilled to see Kibana summon Sludgeon, but the battle continues without any losses on either side.
"Sludgeon, Rain Dance!"
Without Tyrogue's presence, the Sandstorm persists, but it can't withstand Sludgeon's Rain Dance. The yellow sand falls, and the rain gradually soaks the golden sand, leaving it completely wet.
"Sandstorms always seem to meet their doom in the rain," Jinghe mutters.
Fortunately, Tyrogue is already recalled, and Sludgeon's rainy day... The pouring rain washes Rapidash's scales, making them shine, and further soaks Sludgeon's already moist body.
This weather deserves some appreciation.
"Rapidash, Gust!"
"Whinny!"
Rapidash neighs and its small wings vibrate rapidly, forming two white cyclones that quickly merge and rush towards Sludgeon.
Rainy days are perfect for thunder and strong winds.
The gust, carrying rain, slashes the arena like sharp scythes.
"Use Water Cannon!"
Water Cannon has a low accuracy rate, but Kibana's intention is not to hit Rapidash directly. He wants to disperse the large gust formed by Rapidash.
Moreover, the rain boosts the power of Water Cannon.
"Sludgeeeen!"
Sludgeon takes a deep breath, and the scattered raindrops and the wet ground seem to be absorbed, forming a huge water ball in its mouth.
It then transforms into a roaring water pillar, crashing into the storm and Rapidash.
Boom!!
The air and water collide and scatter, shooting out droplets and creating a large body of water.
"Thunder!" Jinghe lifts his glasses slightly.
With so much water, it would be a waste not to use it.
Boom...
The dark blue thunderclouds above the battlefield rumble, and a thick bolt of lightning as wide as a millstone strikes Sludgeon.
In an instant, the battlefield seems to lose all color, leaving only the flash of lightning and the countless arcs of electricity.
"Sludgeeeen!"
Sludgeon lets out a painful cry.
This is the drawback of using weather-changing moves instead of Abilities; since changing the weather requires the use of moves rather than Instinct, it's inevitable to fall into a passive position during battles.
Kibana's Sludgeon was already fast enough in its reactions.
But unfortunately, despite Rapid Dragon's bulky appearance, its movements were equally swift.
After exchanging moves, Rapid Dragon finally turned its seized initiative into a practical advantage in the battle.
As for Sludgeon's double resistance to Electric-type moves, even Ground-type Pokemon like Onix, when soaked with water, can lose their fighting ability due to the impact of electricity. Naturally, Sludgeon, having absorbed a large amount of water with Water Cannon, also amplified the pain caused by the electricity.
"It feels like Sludgeon is summoning rain for its opponent today."
"Teacher Jinghe said, 'Hey, your weather is so useful!'"
"I understand now! The best way to deal with weather teams is to... merge with them!"
Utilizing the opponent's created weather. Although the weather might significantly benefit you, it will undoubtedly benefit me even more!
At this moment, Kibana realized that Teacher Jinghe's Rapid Dragon was here to take advantage of the weather!
Moreover, it was surprisingly adept at using these weather-related moves.
For a moment, Kibana felt like he was being led by the nose.
Should he replace Sludgeon? No.
Doing so would further diminish his initiative.
After a brief hesitation, Kibana made a swift decision.
Since it's come to this, let's fight!
"Sludgeon, Acid Bomb!"
To avoid being led by the nose, temporarily disregard the rain's influence; with Sludgeon's "Moist Body" Ability, it won't be at a disadvantage in the rain.
"Sludgeon!!"
Sludgeon's abdomen swelled slightly, and thick acid rained down on Rapid Dragon like raindrops, covering the sky and making it extremely difficult to dodge.
The thick liquid of Acid Bomb, upon contact with Rapid Dragon's body, caused the scales on its surface to emit a sizzling sound as they corroded.
[Acid Bomb: After hitting the opponent, it significantly lowers their Special Defense!]
"Kibana has changed his tactics," Herona immediately understood Kibana's intention and nodded silently.
When battling against Jinghe, or anyone for that matter, it's crucial never to be led by the nose. Once you fall into someone else's rhythm, it's challenging to break free.
For instance, when battling Da Ye, never let his fiery passion drag you into a pit. He can rely on his deep bonds and explosive enthusiasm to unleash powerful moves, but it's difficult for those unfamiliar with this style.
The same goes for Jinghe.
Once you fall into Jinghe's battle rhythm and respond to his moves with so-called dismantling and countering, you'll eventually lose unless you have a significant advantage or are extremely confident.
Ancient wisdom dictates that prolonged defense leads to defeat.
Therefore, Kibana's tactical change was a wise choice.
Acid Bomb not only significantly lowered Rapid Dragon's Special Defense but also negated the damage reduction effect of its "Multiscale" Ability.
Seeing that Kibana didn't fall for it, Jinghe simply waved his hand and changed his approach as well.
Since Acid Bomb lowered the Special Defense, the next move, without surprise, was—
"Rapid Dragon, Dragon Dive!"
"Roar!!"
Rapid Dragon's roar echoed throughout the arena, and it transformed into a giant dragon, diving down from above towards Sludgeon!
At the same time, Kibana's eyes gleamed with determination.
Teacher Jinghe had also changed his tactics, so it was time to start anew.
However,
After lowering Rapid Dragon's Special Defense with the move exchange, the advantage was mine!
"Sludgeon, Meteor Shower!!"
Meteor Shower was an old name for this move; now, it's called Meteor Swarm!
"Sludgeon!!"
Ignoring the descending Rapid Dragon, Sludgeon raised its head, and a dark red fireball, like molten lava, formed in front of it. It fired the fireball into the sky without hesitation.
When the fireball reached its peak, it exploded with a "Boom," breaking into numerous meteor fireballs that covered the entire arena as they fell.
The lava-like meteor fireballs created craters upon impact, shaking the ground with their immense power.
Indeed, it was Meteor Swarm!
By lowering the opponent's Special Defense and then using the strongest Special Attack move of the Dragon type, if enough meteors hit Rapid Dragon, it would be in danger.
However.
Before Rapid Dragon faced danger, Sludgeon had to endure its impact!
Boom!!
Enveloped in the giant dragon form, Rapid Dragon dived down, stirring up a large amount of mud.
Following this, the meteors also fell, crashing into the muddy mist.
Boom! Boom!!
After a series of loud booms, the world fell into an eerie calm.
The entire audience held their breath, anticipating the outcome of this collision.
The next second.
Whoosh—
Rapid Dragon, with its scales showing signs of corrosion and charring, flew backward, bursting out of the muddy mist and returning to mid-air.
It hadn't lost its fighting ability!
And as the muddy mist dissipated, Sludgeon panted heavily, also maintaining its fighting ability!
It's common knowledge that smoke without injury.
Herona, with her half-closed glasses, leaned forward slightly, and after a brief pause, she revealed something that most of the audience hadn't noticed.
"Sludgeon coated itself in a protective layer of mud, while Rapid Dragon utilized the water to mitigate the impact of the meteor shower."
Ah, that makes sense!
Without the commentary, who would understand this?
So, this is how they fight in the rain? In essence, Sludgeon's Rain Dance is a perfect setup for Rapid Dragon. Next time, Kibana and Sludgeon will be at a disadvantage.
The Meteor Shower move, despite its immense power, significantly reduces the user's Special Attack after use.
In other words, Sludgeon's Special Attack is currently at -2 levels.
"Rapid Dragon, Dragon Dive again!" Jinghe commanded.
A direct clash?
Our Rapid Dragon never shies away from a face-off with any Dragon-type Pokemon! Barely a moment's rest, and they're at it again? Kibana's expression changed, and he quickly shouted, "Sludgeon, use Mud Stream to protect yourself!"
On one side, the Dragon Armor is donned once more.
On the other, a massive mud stream envelops the user, confusing the opponent and making it harder to land a hit with Mud Stream.
"Woo—"
The Dragon, seemingly even more exaggerated than before, descended from above once more.
"Dragon Dive has a low accuracy rate, and with the Mud Stream..."
Kibana clenched his fist instinctively.
"It won't hit for sure!"
As long as Rapid Dragon misses this attack, Sludgeon, having recovered, will have a chance.
Miss? Looking at the thick Mud Stream, Jinghe naturally guessed Kibana's thoughts, but...
Our Rapid Dragon doesn't play by the rules.
"Swift!"
Buzz—
The air seemed to tremble, and the surrounding mist and raindrops danced as if vibrating.
In a speed beyond the audience's perception, Rapid Dragon vanished from their sight.
The next second—
Boom!!!
The Mud Stream collapsed like a bursting dam, and in the muddy pit, Sludgeon lay motionless.
"Sludgeon is unable to battle!"
The referee wiped the mud from his face and raised the flag to declare the outcome.
On the big screen, the icon representing Sludgeon next to Kibana's portrait dimmed.
"Kibana, please send out your next Pokemon!"
"Woo—"
The invigorated Rapid Dragon hovered in mid-air, patted its plump belly, and let out a confident roar.
"It hit?"
"Of course, this is Teacher Jinghe's Rapid Dragon!"
"You're obviously a fake fan; Teacher Jinghe's Rapid Dragon never misses!"
".
Kibana took a deep breath.
This Rain Dance is giving him a real headache.
Quickly regaining his focus, he threw a Poke Ball.
"Coal Turtle!"
Sunny Day!
"Harrumph—"
The Pokemon that appeared was the previously recalled Coal Turtle, looking rather unwell.
Its appearance immediately transformed the rainy weather into a scorching sunny day!
As Kibana watched, Teacher Jinghe recalled the exhausted Rapid Dragon.
After all, Rapid Dragon needed a rest after such an intense battle.
And the Pokemon that replaced it was...
"Chirp, chirp!"
The lively Tyrogue made its entrance, enthusiastically waving at Coal Turtle.
Coal Turtle: ".
It's targeting me now?
Coal Turtle felt a lingering pain in its shell.
Whoosh—
Sandstorm began to swirl again.
"Wait, didn't I just see this scene?"
"How did we get back to the beginning?"
"Oh no, it seems we're stuck in a loop."
The audience expressed their confusion.
"Coal Turtle, Overheat!" Kibana paid no attention to the audience's remarks.
Overheat, similar to Meteor Shower, unleashes a powerful attack at the cost of significantly reducing the user's Special Attack due to recoil.
Intense flames erupted from Coal Turtle, engulfing the entire desert in a sea of fire.
The tiny Tyrogue seemed even more helpless in this moment.
"Stomp!"
But under Jinghe's calm command, Tyrogue remained unaffected.
Finally, the flames consumed Tyrogue, and the ground shattered by the stomp engulfed Coal Turtle.
"Coal Turtle is unable to battle!"
"You did well, Coal Turtle," Kibana said to the Poke Ball that now held Coal Turtle.
"Chirp, chirp—"
The little Tyrogue proudly approached Jinghe.
"You did well too, Tyrogue," Jinghe smiled, crouching down to pat its head.
Unexpectedly, Tyrogue had claimed a victory in the Grand Master Tournament.
The little one had already demonstrated a portion of its potential.
Kibana, on the other hand, threw his third Poke Ball.
Jinghe could use his side's weather, and now it was their turn to take advantage of the Sandstorm brought by Tyrogue.
"Go, Sandfly!"
This move is what you'd call Kibana's ability to learn and apply new strategies on the spot.
(End of Chapter)
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