Chapter 62: The Battle Begins
Chapter 62: The Battle Begins
Kanto Region, Vermilion City.
"Boss, why is Mewtwo so much stronger now?"
Nastu pouted, with her Riolu by her side, looking decidedly unconvinced.
When it came to psychic powers, Nastu had never felt inferior to anyone. Her Riolu, though still unevolved, possessed psychic abilities that most Alakazam would struggle to match.
More importantly, as a true psychic, Nastu could enhance her Riolu's psychic powers, boosting its destructive potential.
But then she met Mewtwo.
For the first time, Nastu experienced what it truly meant to be outclassed in psychic power.
However, she wasn't about to give up. She was determined to find a way to use her psychic abilities to defeat Mewtwo.
This was also why she hadn't been too concerned about her Riolu evolving until recently. She had started thinking about evolving Riolu only after being inspired by an online Pokemon psychologist named King Jing (previously Jing He). Both her and Riolu's psychic powers had grown significantly since then.
So, she felt confident again.
But Mewtwo's psychic abilities had become even more astonishing.
"This isn't even Mewtwo's full power," Giovanni gently stroked his Persian, speaking in a calm tone.
Nastu rolled her eyes. She knew Mewtwo was still wearing the armor that suppressed its abilities.
"But, Nastu, you've changed quite a bit recently."
Giovanni's gaze fell on Nastu's Riolu. Having been blessed by the Verdant Forest and possessing the "Verdant Power," Giovanni could clearly sense the changes in both Nastu and Riolu.
"Have I?"
Nastu looked at Riolu, who managed a smile.
"Ri-"
"Alright."
Nastu shrugged.
"Recently, I met an online Pokemon psychologist named King Jing."
"Oh?" Giovanni raised an eyebrow.
Nastu stretched, revealing a smooth curve.
"He seems to be pretty good at tactics too, just beat Koga (no change, as Koga is already a commonly used English name)."
After saying that, she yawned and waved. "Boss, I'm going to sleep. We still need to cook dinner later."
Competing with Mewtwo's psychic powers was quite exhausting.
But it was truly amazing how sleeping and cooking could enhance her psychic abilities.
Cooking?
Giovanni's hand paused as he stroked Persian, and he frowned.
Coincidence?
Or...
"Leader, Miss Nastu has indeed changed," Janine (no change, as Janine is already an English name) spoke softly from the side.
"Janine, is the database fixed?" Giovanni asked.
"N-no," Janine was slightly flustered, quickly explaining, "It's mainly because Cubone (no change, as Cubone is already an English name) hasn't recovered from the Gastly (no change, as Gastly is already an English name) attack yet, so..."
"Try talking to this 'King Jing'."
Janine's pupils dilated, "Boss, you mean..."
Mewtwo might be connected to him?
She didn't continue, instead taking out her phone and starting to operate it.
As the secretary, she had some privileges.
However.
Just as Giovanni was waiting for the result, Janine's movements froze.
"L-Leader..." Janine stammered, "I-I was rejected."
Giovanni: "??"
Hoenn, Kana Town Pokemon Academy (no change, as Kana is already an English-transliterated name).
"Gast" (short for Gastly, but left as is for context),
Gastly looked at King Jing with confusion.
"Nothing. A very bold person with an exaggerated nickname tried to contact me without specifying their symptoms, so I rejected them."
Lately, there had been many such people, so he had set his phone to vibrate, only receiving notifications from his patients.
Gastly sneaked a peek.
Earth King?
"Gast~"
Wow, what a big talker.
Earth King, how is Agatha (no change, as Agatha is already an English name) supposed to feel?
After King Jing and Professor Kukui (no change, as Kukui is already an English-transliterated name) stepped down, the classroom was handed back to Duff (no change, as Duff is already an English name).
Honestly, the "Lullaby" tactic, though dirty, was not unknown to many. Many people used it, but few used it well.
For example, Champion Blaine (no change, as Blaine is already an English name), who gave King Jing the "Fearsome Heart," was a typical user of the "Lullaby" tactic.
However, Blaine's "Lullaby" was different from King Jing's. The vast army of Ghost-type Pokemon wasn't a joke, and Blaine's title as the "Wild Battle Champion" was well-deserved.
Furthermore.
The future Ice-type Elite Four member of the Kanto region is also one of the users of the "Perish Song" strategy.
She will become one of the biggest obstacles on Aya's path to becoming Champion.
However, knowing a strategy is one thing, using it effectively is another. This is not a game where you can only use four moves and copy strategies verbatim; you might not even know how you lost.
Just like in games, everyone knows the optimal builds, but do they all turn out the same?
Backstage.
"Teacher Jing He, I didn't expect you to use the 'Perish Song' strategy."
Kukui smiled helplessly when he saw Jing He.
Even though Ice-type moves are quadruple-effective against Dragonite, Kukui wasn't afraid. As a near-legendary Pokemon, Dragonite has inherent advantages that can make up for a lot.
But the "Perish Song" strategy was indeed unexpected. Not many people can use it effectively.
Jing He smiled slightly.
He had considered other strategies, but the simple "Substitute, Toxic" would be something Kukui would definitely guard against.
Other moves like Stealth Rock and Scald don't even need to be mentioned, and tactics like using a defensive team or a Dustox with Solid Rock require a specific setup. The more reliable options were probably using a Weakness Policy with a Sandshrew or the "Perish Song" strategy.
As for using a luck-based strategy like a Skarmory with a Choice Scarf,
Jing He doubted his luck.
After all, he had experienced five consecutive misses and seven consecutive failures before.
Moreover, although the academy has many teaching Pokemon, not just any Pokemon can meet the requirements for moves and abilities.
Kukui is clearly very strong, so the "Perish Song" strategy, which forces a one-for-one trade, is relatively stable.
Of course, if Mega Evolution were more widespread, using a Mega Blastoise with Ice Beam and Protect would also be quite effective.
Hmm?
Wait a moment.
Jing He suddenly thought, if Kukui knew about the "Mega Blastoise with Ice Beam and Protect" strategy, Aya might never be able to overcome that obstacle.
"Teacher Jing He, I have a request."
Kukui suddenly became serious.
Jing He snapped out of his thoughts.
"Sure, what is it?"
"If, hypothetically, a Pokemon Academy were to open in the Alola region, would you be willing to visit and teach occasionally?"
Jing He hesitated for a moment before nodding.
"Sure, if I have the time."
After all, he would eventually have to visit the Alola region because of the little Vulpix. If he had the time, he wouldn't mind.
And he was also curious about the girl who could catch a Poliwhirl with a fishing rod.
"That's great!" Kukui looked very pleased.
Dedicated to the development of the Alola region, he was eager for a teacher like Jing He to lend a hand.
"But I also have a favor to ask of you, Mr. Royal Mask."
"Really?" Kukui was a bit surprised.
"Haunter, take Vulpix to play, but don't go too far."
Jing He placed the little Vulpix on the ground.
"Kyaah!"
Haunter grinned, and Vulpix, though hesitant, followed Haunter after receiving an encouraging look from Jing He.
Kukui's eyes showed confusion, but he didn't ask, waiting for Jing He to speak.
"It's like this."
After a moment's thought, Jing He briefly explained the situation with the little Vulpix from start to finish.
Kukui's brow furrowed after listening.
"Poaching? Or something else?"
In recent years, more and more people have been visiting Alola, especially in the summer.
But because the Alola region lacks a unified league, some issues, even if they wanted to be strictly managed, are difficult to enforce.
If it weren't for the Island Kahunas, things might have gotten much worse.
Taking a deep breath, Kukui said sternly,
"I understand."
If he hadn't known about this, it would be one thing, but now that he does, he will investigate, regardless of his relationship with Jing He and the little Vulpix.
At that moment,
A student suddenly ran in.
"Teacher Jing He, your Haunter seems to be fighting with another Pokemon."
"Hmm?"
Meanwhile,
The video of Jing He's battle with Kukui was spreading rapidly on the internet.
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PS: I promised everyone four updates today, so here they are!
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