Chapter 651: Paralysis? Is It Stronger Than Ghost's Tongue?

Chapter 651: Paralysis? Is It Stronger Than Ghost's Tongue? (Combined, Requesting Monthly Votes!)

"What kind of smoke is this? Why is it purple?"

"Don't ask. It looks pretty."

Visitors and trainers at the Wind Festival venue watched the purple haze spreading from Windy City with curiosity.

But in the next moment,

The first few bold individuals who approached the purple smoke suddenly trembled, their bodies stiffening on the spot, their faces twitching and eyes filled with terror.

At this point, someone with sharp eyes finally noticed something was wrong and shouted out:

"Be careful! This smoke has a 'Paralysis' effect. Pull them back quickly!"

Swish, swish—

A Turtwig nearby immediately used Vine Whip to pull back the two paralyzed people and their Pokémon.

Others either joined in to help or fell into panic, shouting, "Run!"

In an instant, the Wind Festival venue descended into chaos.

At the same time, someone shouted:

"Since it's 'Paralysis,' using Cheri Berries, Paralyze Heal, or moves like 'Mystic Guard' should work!"

Of course!

Isn't that how everyone usually counters 'Paralysis' effects?

"No way!"

But soon, the trainer who first reacted and directed the Turtwig to save the two people shouted:

"Absolutely not! My Turtwig felt a tingling sensation just from touching the dense fog with Vine Whip. This purple smoke is too concentrated, and its Paralysis effect is too strong. Ordinary methods won't hold up!"

Even a small part of the body touching it can cause Paralysis?

The person who made the suggestion and some of the more level-headed individuals grew pale.

Mainly because they were too close to the explosion, and the smoke was too thick. Even if they could hold out for a while with Cheri Berries or similar methods, how long could they last?

Could they make it out of the thick smoke?

Clearly not.

"Then, what do we do?"

Even those confident in their abilities couldn't help but panic.

This included the Turtwig's trainer, who was one of the calmest among everyone.

He immediately took out his phone and made a call.

"This is the International Police, codename 'Turtwig.' A major incident has occurred in Windy City. Unknown smoke."

It turned out he was an International Police officer!

However, the International Police and League Police in the Castelia region were busy hunting Pokémon poachers, and this "Turtwig" was actually from Sinnoh, currently on vacation.

But,

Before he could finish his report, his phone lost signal!

"What's happening?"

Turtwig's expression turned grim.

"Everyone, find a place to hide! Close the doors and windows, and do not come out. Wait for rescue!" Turtwig took a deep breath and shouted.

But in such a panic, few people heeded his warning.

Fortunately, the higher-ups in Windy City were not idle. They quickly formed a special task force and determined the danger of the purple smoke. Mayor Olivia made a public announcement.

"Please take cover indoors and seal off your surroundings as much as possible. Wait for rescue. Safe locations at the Wind Festival venue include the Research Institute and Pokémon Centers."

The announcement gave the panicked crowd some direction, and they quickly headed towards the Research Institute and Pokémon Centers.

Although the crowd was temporarily calmed, the thick fog remained the biggest problem.

Windy City was built on the power of the wind, but during the Wind Festival, the wind was at its weakest. The sea breeze could only help spread the smoke, not disperse it.

The purple smoke was about to cover the entire city and possibly spread to the forest.

As the mayor, Olivia remained relatively calm, but she had no real solution.

"Has the signal been restored? Has the cause been identified?" Olivia and her secretary, along with the special task force members, were busy in the room.

"It has been identified! Someone deliberately destroyed the signal towers!"

Someone!

What Olivia feared the most had come true.

The appearance of the purple smoke was not an accident, but a deliberate act!

What should we do?

Boom!!

A massive explosion and roar suddenly erupted within the city.

"Zeraora!"

Zeraora, who had partially recovered, immediately transformed into a bolt of blue lightning and sped towards the city at an incredible speed when he saw the towering flames.

"Huh, huh?"

Yuki rubbed her eyes, moved her small hands up and down a few times, and pointed in the direction Zeraora had gone, looking puzzled.

This guy doesn't have wings, yet he can "fly" so fast?

That's not logical! It's already unreasonable that Dratini's small wings can be so fast, but this guy can "fly" without wings at all. That's really not logical!

"Magnetic Levitation", Jinghe Male explained.

By utilizing the repulsive force between electromagnetic fields and magnetic fields, just like Golem.

"Yooji."

Yuki looked down at her feet.

Magnetic Levitation?

If she could fly by using the repulsion of magnetic fields, couldn't she also use the gravitational pull of the earth?

"Let's go", Jinghe Male called out to Hiruna.

Now that the cause was clear, it was time to address the current trouble.

"Okay", Hiruna nodded, placing Ragoku and her Teddiursa and Ditto on Hydreigon's neck.

The usually fiery shark girl was surprisingly quiet now.

"Is it really Jinghe Male, Teacher?" Ragoku couldn't help but ask, her curiosity piqued.

Jinghe Male, Teacher!

Even she had heard that name many times.

"Yes, it is", Hiruna replied, ruffling Ragoku's little head with a smile.

The Hydreigon beneath them pouted.

Why does everyone keep mentioning "Jinghe Male, Teacher, Jinghe Male, Teacher"? Mentioning our name is just to scare you!

"Roar—!!"

"Hisss—!!"

Dratini and Hydreigon soared into the sky, heading toward the city where flames were raging.

"Don't! Don't use water!"

At the site of the fire, Mayor Olivia and her team arrived first. Seeing someone about to use a Water-type Pokémon to extinguish the flames, she quickly called out to stop them.

"This is the Power Station!"

Power Station!

Windy City was renowned for its wind power generation, supplying electricity to the city and many others nearby.

The Power Station was crucial for integrating and redistributing the electricity generated from wind power!

Upon hearing this, everyone finally realized the gravity of the situation.

The Power Station couldn't be extinguished with water!

"Mayor!"

At that moment, Jasmine approached with a serious expression. "We tracked a group of suspicious individuals who fled into the Power Station!"

When the purple smoke explosion occurred, Jasmine and the League Police had already taken action.

The accident at the Power Station was likely caused by this group.

Even the earlier destruction of the signal towers might have been their doing!

"Who are these people?" Mayor Olivia's expression darkened.

Given the magnitude of the disruption in Windy City, it was no wonder her expression was grim.

"They could be Pokémon hunters!" Jasmine stated gravely.

Pokémon hunters?

Olivia was taken aback.

Weren't they usually active in the forests?

How did they end up in the city and cause such a massive incident?

Before Olivia could process this, Jasmine quickly added, "They are very skilled Pokémon hunters!"

For them to gather in the Castelia region, known for its strong anti-Pokémon poaching efforts, and cause such a significant disturbance, these Pokémon hunters were definitely not ordinary.

Moreover, during the pursuit, Jasmine had briefly engaged them and found them to be formidable opponents.

If not for their haste to leave, Jasmine and her team might have been in serious danger.

As for what these Pokémon hunters were planning, that remained a mystery for now.

Regardless.

Their immediate task was to secure the Power Station, restore power to the entire city, and either capture or drive away these Pokémon hunters to resolve the purple fog issue in Windy City.

Upon closer inspection, there was a lot to do, and none of it was simple.

"Mayor, what should we do now?" Jasmine asked.

Mayor Olivia rubbed her temples. "No matter what, we must evacuate the Pokémon from the Power Station first!"

Many wild Pokémon lived within the Power Station, mostly Electric-types, but there were others as well.

They didn't cause any damage to the station and even protected it, treating it as their home. Therefore, the city's leadership, including Mayor Olivia, were content with their presence.

However, no one expected the Power Station to have problems.

"Hisss."

Unnoticed, a Snivy had climbed the Power Station's wall using its vines, struggling to reach the top.

"Phew—"

Snivy wiped its forehead and looked at the Pokémon in the courtyard.

"Hisss!"

Snivy nodded firmly, as if giving itself a pep talk.

Zzzap—

Suddenly, a blue Thunderbolt flashed through the air, landing in the central square of the Power Station.

"Indeed." Olivia saw the golden Pokémon emerge from the Thunderbolt and was taken aback.

"Zeraora!!"

Amidst the roaring flames, Zeraora flashed into action once more, shattering the falling parts with a swift circle and saving a Tailow that couldn't dodge in time.

It glared fiercely at Olivia and the others, blue arcs dancing around its body.

Under the glow of blue and red, Zeraora's eyes seemed to turn bloodshot.

To Zeraora, the sudden fire at the Power Station posed a grave danger to the Pokémon inside, and with Olivia, Jusco, and the others standing outside, it was highly likely they were responsible for the destruction!

Moreover, Zeraora had no good feelings toward humans, so it naturally showed intense hostility from the start.

At the same time.

The Pokémon Hunters preparing to evacuate from the Power Station also noticed the sudden appearance of Zeraora.

"That's the rare Pokémon!"

"There's no rush to leave; we can catch it first!"

"It might even be a rare Phantom Beast or a Mythical Beast."

The eyes of the Pokémon Hunters gleamed with excitement.

"Ugh!!"

Bound and restrained, a researcher with long green hair struggled futilely.

Similarly restrained was a Luvdisc.

"Quick, let's move!"

The lead Pokémon Hunter, with a fierce scar on his cheek, raised his hand.

"Houndoom, Flamethrower!"

As he acted, the other Pokémon Hunters also summoned their Pokémon.

One by one, ferocious Pokémon appeared, surrounding Zeraora.

"Zeraora!!"

Zeraora, with its weary body, punched through Houndoom's Flamethrower, its fur bristling.

"Recovered nicely, I see." The scar-faced Pokémon Hunter raised an eyebrow, surprised.

"Boss, this one is strong."

"Hard to handle."

The scar-faced Pokémon Hunter sneered, "We'll use the same method we used to injure it last time!"

His gaze swept over the Pokémon Zeraora was protecting, and he grinned wickedly.

"Houndoom, Flamethrower, attack those little ones!"

He was the one who had captured Zeraora a few days ago.

Given Zeraora's strength, a direct capture was almost impossible due to its terrifying power, but Zeraora had a weakness that was easy to exploit.

Sure enough.

As he spoke, Houndoom unleashed a flame, forcing Zeraora to leap into the fire and shatter the attack aimed at the innocent Pokémon with a Thunder Shock.

Bang!!

Seeing this, the other Pokémon Hunters also grinned evilly.

"Mamoswine, Icicle Spear!"

"Dragapult, Crunch!"

"Zubat, Poison Jab!"

"..."

Jasmine and her group finally reacted, summoning their Pokémon.

"Arcanine, Extremespeed!"

The other League Police also threw out their Poké Balls.

However,

As Jasmine had said, the Pokémon Hunters were very strong!

More importantly, they were extremely ruthless, targeting the weaker Pokémon, making Zeraora and Jasmine's group struggle to defend, unable to counterattack.

In this way...

At the same time.

Seizing the opportunity, Snivy also moved, its Vine Whip flicking rapidly. Instead of helping, it aimed at two of the Pokémon Hunters.

Snivy was smart, knowing that rushing out to help would only provide limited support, but if it could take down a few Pokémon Hunters, the pressure on Zeraora and the others would decrease significantly.

"Hisss!"

I'm very smart, Snivy thought!

Smack! Smack!

The Vine Whip lashed out but failed to hit its target, instead being blocked by a Golbat.

The scar-faced man snorted.

Attacking the trainers directly?

"Hmph! In the wild, self-preservation is the first priority for Pokémon Hunters!"

"Hisss!" Snivy, enraged, stopped hiding and attacked with its Vine Whip.

But the Pokémon Hunters, now aware, wouldn't let it have its way, especially the two who almost got hit.

"Little thing!" one of them gritted his teeth.

"This Snivy has potential; it will fetch a good price. Catch it!"

"Need you tell me?"

Several Pokémon Hunters threw out their Poké Balls, summoning their Pokémon to attack Snivy.

At once.

Snivy found itself in a very dangerous position.

"Zeraora!"

Zeraora extinguished the flames on its body, kneeling on one knee in pain, panting heavily.

The Bellsprout and Tailow behind it looked guilty.

If not for them, Zeraora wouldn't have been left here.

Zeraora was fierce toward humans but showed unusual gentleness toward these Pokémon.

It struggled to control its palm, gently rubbing Tailstand’s head without a word. Its gaze, however, was filled with a fierce determination as it looked at the group of Pokémon hunters.

For some reason,

Zeraora’s mind suddenly conjured an image.

This image had just descended from the sky to save it and Ragoku.

If this person were here...

“Hmph! Cornered, Houndoom, Flame Fang!”

Suddenly,

“Hiss!”

A young but resolute cry echoed through the air.

Immediately, two vines shot out with a whistling sound, striking Houndoom’s head with a heavy thud.

Smack!

Bang!!!

Houndoom’s attack was deflected, but the flames on its teeth scorched the vines.

“Hiss!”

Snivy grunted but landed in front of Zeraora without hesitation, panting heavily and covered in injuries.

The scar-faced Pokémon hunter was genuinely surprised that this tiny Snivy could still come to the rescue.

He glared at the two Pokémon hunters who had tried to capture Snivy, only to find that their Pokémon were already on the ground, unable to fight!

This kid...

The scar-faced Pokémon hunter was filled with shock.

He thought encountering a Zeraora was rare enough, but he almost overlooked this little one.

“Zera...”

Zeraora looked at the small back of Snivy, and for some reason, it seemed to overlap slightly with the image in its mind.

“Houndoom, Flamethrower!”

The scar-faced Pokémon hunter waved his hand.

No matter how powerful, Snivy was still a Grass-type Pokémon, and a badly injured one at that. Could it really turn the tide?

“Hiss!”

Snivy gritted its teeth, using one Vine Whip to push off the ground, while the other wrapped around Zeraora and the Pokémon from the Power Station.

Boom—

A scorching pillar of fire grazed Snivy’s Vine Whip, impacting the empty ground behind it.

“Ha!” The scar-faced Pokémon hunter sneered.

Snivy dodged Houndoom’s Flamethrower, but two Nuzlees charged from either side, their sharp claws gleaming in the moonlight.

“Vine Whip, up!”

“Hiss?”

Hearing the familiar voice, Snivy hesitated for a moment but then moved instinctively.

One Vine Whip shot up, wrapping around an arm, and then contracted, lifting Snivy into the air.

It couldn’t help but look up, confirming the face it remembered, feeling a lump in its throat but forcing it down.

“Counter with Leaf Storm!”

Jinghe, Male, one hand gripping a shield and the other holding Snivy’s Vine Whip, called out.

“Hiss! Nii!”

Leaves encased in strange power appeared around Snivy, striking the two Nuzlees with precision and speed.

“Dratini, Dragon Dive!”

Jinghe, Male suddenly let go, allowing himself to fall freely while cradling the injured Snivy. Gengar, Male appeared behind him, ensuring he landed softly.

“It’s over.” Jinghe, Male whispered to Snivy.

“Hiss!” Snivy stiffened, turning its head and narrowing its eyes.

You wouldn’t have been in trouble if you hadn’t come!

Its hands, however, instinctively clutched Jinghe, Male’s clothes.

“Hydreigon, let’s Dragon Dive too!”

“Roar—”

“Squeak—”

A long howl echoed from the sky.

Two giant dragons, draped in blue and purple, plummeted from the air.

Boom!!!

A deafening explosion resounded, sending Houndoom flying and crashing to the ground, losing its ability to fight!

Jinghe, Male walked to Zeraora’s side, helping it up and slowly channeling Waveguide into it, saying,

“I told you not to rush. See?”

“Zera!”

Zeraora huffed, turning its head away.

Jinghe, Male looked at Snivy in his arms, then at Zeraora beside him.

Fine, fine, you two are really “in sync.”

“Cough, cough, cough—”

The scar-faced Pokémon hunter emerged from the dust, coughing and glaring fiercely at the two women and the man who had suddenly appeared.

“Who are you! Cough, cough, cough—”

Jinghe, Male surveyed the scene at the Power Station, then turned to the scar-faced man, speaking in a calm tone,

“You have two choices.”

“One, you lie down now.”

“Two—”

Before he could finish, the scar-faced man roared,

“Lie down my—”

“Gengar!”

Gengar, Male appeared in front of him with ghostly speed, delivering a massive black fist to his face.

Bang!!!

The scar-faced man’s head slammed into the ground with a sickening crunch, as if under the weight of a heavy gravitational force.

“Pah!”

Gengue spat at the scar-faced man on the ground.

Well, it can't be helped.

Sometimes Hammer's "Hammer Sleep" method is pretty effective~

Jinghe shrugged, “Looks like you chose the second option.”

He stepped forward, holding Snivy, and shouted loudly:

“Now, you’re all under arrest. If you don’t want to end up like him, recall your Pokémon and sit quietly on the ground, or—”

“Wh-who are you?”

“Teacher Jinghe!” Jasmine was the first to recognize Jinghe, who was wearing an Alola flower shirt and a sun hat.

Just not wearing his sunglasses, and he was recognized right away?

Teacher Jinghe?!

Hearing this title, the Pokémon hunters were in an uproar.

As Pokémon hunters, how could they not know the name “Teacher Jinghe”?

The famous Pokémon Hunter J, Pirate Phantom, and others were all said to have been arrested by him.

Even if it wasn’t him who made the arrests, Teacher Jinghe was still regarded as a champion-level trainer.

More impressively,

Teacher Jinghe was known as a “Mythical Beasts Man.” If he called a few Mythical Beasts over—

“Run!”

Someone shouted, and the Pokémon hunters scattered, using various means to escape.

“What’s the point?”

“Gengue~”

Gengue sneered, spreading his arms wide as a dark void instantly formed.

Smaller dark voids flew out, precisely Hypnotizing all the Pokémon hunters and their Pokémon.

If they had resisted, it might not have been so easy, but running without a fight made them easy targets.

Clap, clap, clap—

Gengue clapped his hands and put on his sunglasses.

Piece of cake.

Snivy and Zeraora stared in disbelief.

They had exerted all their strength, enduring numerous blows and injuries, just to buy some time.

And this Gengue resolved it so effortlessly?

All of them?

What they didn’t realize was that Jinghe had forbidden Gengue from using Hypnosis, except in cases like this, when facing Pokémon hunters or evil organizations.

Moreover, with his reputation, they didn’t even put up a fight, making it a breeze.

Snivy and Zeraora glanced at each other, their eyes wide with shock.

“Amazing,” Ragoku muttered, dazed.

“Of course, this is Teacher Jinghe!” Jasmine said proudly.

Hiruna glanced at Jusco, then at Jinghe, and pursed her lips.

“Teacher Jinghe, Miss Hiruna, please help us, Windy City!” Mayor Oliva pleaded.

He recognized Hiruna.

Previously, he had no idea what to do, but now that two strong leaders had emerged, Oliva felt a weight lifted off his shoulders.

In terms of authority, as a “Superintendent,” Jinghe's command during special periods even outranked the Elite Four!

And this was clearly a special period.

Jinghe didn’t hesitate and accepted the responsibility.

“We need to put out the fire first.”

The flames at the Power Station were getting more intense.

He looked at Hiruna, who nodded and walked toward Hydreigon.

“Yuki.”

The Poké Ball opened, and Yuki ran out.

Seeing the already concluded “battlefield,” Yuki looked a bit disappointed.

“Put out the fire, Sandstorm!”

“Yuki!”

Yuki immediately raised a cloud of sand.

“Hydreigon.”

“Sssk—!!”

Combining Yuki’s and Hydreigon’s powers, a fierce Sandstorm rose, and the flames were extinguished under the impact and burial of the sand.

Clearly, the Power Station’s fire couldn’t be put out with water, and the cooperation between Yuki and Hydreigon was perfect.

“Yuki!”

Seeing the flames extinguished, Yuki grinned and extended his fist toward Hydreigon.

Hydreigon glanced at him and finally gave a light bump.

The Pokémon hunters that Jasmine and the others couldn’t handle were easily dealt with by Jinghe’s Pokémon.

The fire at the Power Station that Mayor Oliva couldn’t control was also quickly extinguished by Jinghe and Hiruna.

It had to be said,

This was the power of top trainers in the Pokémon world.

And the influence of this power was inevitable.

Seeing this, Oliva and Jasmine both relaxed.

They felt that with Teacher Jinghe and Miss Hiruna around, everything would be fine.

Next was the purple fog that was about to envelop the entire Windy City.

Jinghe looked up.

The fog was almost here.

“Wah wah wah!!!”

At that moment, a sobbing sound came from the Pokémon Hunter side.

Everyone looked over and saw a bound researcher.

Torito?

Jinghe Male recognized him.

The Spore Agent that had spread this time was his creation. He was a researcher who usually appeared very reclusive but was indeed capable and had a deep love for Pokémon.

Had he been tied up by these Pokémon Hunters?

“Yojji!”

With a swipe of her claws, Yuki untied the special ropes binding Torito and Lucky.

“Lucky~” Lucky quickly thanked Yuki and helped Torito to his feet.

“I, I, I know, know how, how to—”

Feeling everyone's gaze, Torito became flustered and began to stutter.

“Take your time,” Jinghe Male gave him a reassuring look.

Torito’s cheeks turned red.

Huh?

Why are you blushing like a teapot?

He’s a guy.

“Lucky~”

Fortunately, although Torito was stuttering, his Lucky communicated clearly. With the help of Waveguide, Jinghe Male understood Lucky’s explanation.

It turned out that the Pokémon Hunters had infiltrated the Research Institute, trying to capture the Pokémon that had participated in the "Pokémon Capture Competition." Torito had stumbled upon them during the confrontation and they had learned about the potion he had created and its effects.

The Pokémon Hunters immediately changed their plan, attempting to use the unfinished "Spore Agent" to paralyze the Pokémon and capture as many as possible. However, because the potion was incomplete and its effects were too strong, even touching it without inhaling it could cause paralysis. They changed their plan again, deciding to kidnap Torito.

With Torito in their possession, they could produce as much "Spore Agent" or "Sweet Scent Agent" as they needed, and antidotes would be easy to make.

But during the kidnapping, Torito’s resistance caused the "Spore Agent" to rupture, releasing the toxic mist. The Pokémon Hunters fled in a hurry, destroying the signal station to reduce interference and preparing to destroy the Power Station to keep Windy City’s people busy and unable to pursue them.

As for why Torito was blushing...

“Lucky~” Lucky smiled as he supported Torito, explaining the reason.

Because he was a fan of Teacher Jinghe Male.

Torito became even more embarrassed.

“So, can you make an antidote?” Hiruna asked.

Torito lowered his head, nodded, then shook it. “I, I’m not sure. But, but I want to try!”

“You can do it.” Jinghe Male gave him an encouraging look.

In fact, Jinghe Male had another plan. He glanced at Gengue Male, who had been muttering to himself for a while.

“Gengga~”

Gengue Male spread his hands, showing the screen of his phone.

“Digital pet” was not at home.

Jinghe Male: “.”

Well, even Giratina had “run away.”

“We need to restore the power first!” Torito’s speech gradually became more fluent.

“The Power Station, it’s...” Mayor Oliva looked troubled.

The Power Station was burned so badly that restoring it would be difficult.

“Smoke! It’s spreading!” Jasmine exclaimed.

“Zera!”

Zeraora growled, trying to step forward.

But Jinghe Male held onto his arm firmly, preventing him from moving.

“Zera?”

It looked at Jinghe Male in confusion.

Wouldn’t restoring power depend on it?

And you’re so strong?

Jinghe Male smiled and patted its shoulder.

“Rest well if you’re injured.”

He then threw a Poké Ball, which released a golden Thunderbolt.

“Regieleki?”

“Regieleki?” As a mythology scholar, Hiruna recognized the Pokémon.

Regieleki’s appearance made Zeraora’s body tense up involuntarily, then slowly relax.

This Pokémon...

“Regieleki?”

Regieleki scratched his head.

I haven’t slept enough, and now I have to play cards again?

“The fog is here!” Jasmine shouted again.

The purple mist had already spread into the Power Station, even reaching close to Jinghe Male.

“Be careful!”

Jinghe Male, however, shrugged nonchalantly.

“It’s just paralysis.”

He set Snivy down and, with a bewildered Regieleki, walked into the thick purple mist.

Paralysis?

Is it as strong as my ghost’s tongue?

(End of Chapter)

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