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he knowes pokemon more than i know _Chapter_1034_en
Chapter 137
Chapter 1024: Ash vs. Brandon!
2024-05-15 Author: Samsung Charmander (Author Name)
The Damp ability directly negated Regirock's ultimate move, Explosion.
It was like being pumped full of energy, only to be suddenly choked off at the last moment. This left Regirock feeling utterly stifled.
"Water Pulse!!"
Whiscash seized the opportunity, and another Water Pulse accurately struck Regirock in the face, scoring another direct hit.
Rumble!
Struck consecutively by super-effective moves, even a Legendary Pokémon couldn't hold on any longer. Its body finally collapsed with a crash.
At that same moment, Brandon threw out a Poké Ball, catching it with ease.
Progress on the Three Legendary Titans: 2/3.
"Hiss... Just who on earth is this guy?"
Ash, who had watched the entire scene unfold, found his expression had changed drastically.
Accurately locating a Legendary Pokémon, successfully encountering it, and then using all-encompassing tactical suppression to capture it without giving the opponent any chance to fight back...
Although Ash had only witnessed the latter half of Brandon's plan, it was already incredibly impressive.
"He's not an Elite Four member, so who is he...!"
Just now, Ash had taken a moment to check the Hoenn Region's Elite Four and Champion on his Pokédex. The League Champion was a rather flamboyant and glamorous man.
As for the Elite Four, aside from Genji and Bonnie, whom he had already met, there was a man who looked like a delinquent and a dark-skinned girl who seemed younger than him. None of them matched the middle-aged Hiker before him.
!
Suddenly, feeling as if he were being targeted by some kind of hunter, Ash couldn't help but shudder.
Brandon, having just captured Regirock, had already turned a dangerous gaze upon him.
Wearing Team Aqua clothes...
"Ninjask, take him out!"
Brandon ordered the attack directly, without a hint of mercy.
"Wuuu~!"
The Ninjask, flitting rapidly through the air, brandished its claws, its gaze dangerous.
"Wait, I'm just passing through..."
However, before Ash could finish speaking, Ninjask had already raised its claws, which glowed with a white light, and dashed forward like lightning.
Brandon had no intention of killing him, but he was prepared to at least knock him out.
"Pika-pi!!"
However, in the next instant, a low cry rang out.
Clang!!
A flash of yellow lightning flew by, followed by a metallic tail lashing out. It not only perfectly intercepted Ninjask's attack but even sent it flying backward with a single swipe.
Pikachu then nimbly flipped back onto Ash's shoulder.
"Oh? An Electric Mouse from another region?"
Brandon was slightly taken aback. This youth really didn't look like a member of Team Aqua.
But the full Team Aqua uniform he was wearing couldn't possibly be clothes he just found lying around, could it?
"So, we really have to fight...?"
Seeing Brandon walk straight to a position a few meters away—the standard distance between two Trainers—Ash's gaze also gradually grew fiery.
Whatever. A chance to battle a master like this... I'll fight first and think later.
This time, it was Ash who stared intently at Brandon.
"I choose you, Combusken!!"
However, Ash didn't send out Pikachu, choosing Combusken instead. While the searing hot sand on the ground below wasn't unbearable, Pikachu would have likely just put on an act.
Combusken, being a Fire-type, could adapt well to such temperatures.
"Take the initiative! Use Flamethrower!!"
It was Ash who launched the first attack.
...
Seeing his opponent instantly switch from being dazed to a battle-ready state, Brandon secretly raised an eyebrow.
Hmph. You dare to attack first in my presence?
Fwoosh!!
Ninjask's sharp, glowing-white claws slashed down vertically, splitting the fierce pillar of flames in two.
"That's it! Use Fire Spin!!"
However, Ash shouted a follow-up command.
"Cha!"
Combusken understood, its body beginning to race around on the sandy ground of the Stone Chamber. As it ran, it continuously increased the output of the flames from its mouth.
Fwoom...!!
The flames, split in two by Ninjask, continued to spread out to either side before entwining, forming a massive fiery tornado that completely enveloped Ninjask.
"Use Swords Dance!"
Swish! Swish! Swish!!
Amidst the swirling flames, only the sound of high-speed spinning could be heard.
It was followed by the sharp light of Swords Dance blades, which ferociously shattered all the surrounding flames.
However, once the flames dispersed, Combusken had already leaped high into the air, dashing in front of Ninjask.
On its raised, clawed fist, a turbulent flame was already burning...
Fire Punch!!
This was a move he had copied from May's Combusken.
"What sharp offense..."
This combination, launched under the cover of flames, made Brandon praise him inwardly.
Although this Combusken was clearly still in its growth stage, the Trainer's commands were extremely seasoned.
Could it be that he really isn't from Team Aqua?
Although a thousand thoughts ran through his mind, Brandon didn't stop giving commands.
"Ninjask, use Aerial Ace!"
Combusken's Fire Punch shot out, only to pass straight through Ninjask's body, missing completely.
In the next instant, Ninjask appeared like a phantom below Combusken, its two sharp claws raised as it dashed forward.
Whoosh-Bang!!
Aerial Ace struck Combusken head-on, sending it flying through the air. After landing, it skidded a great distance before managing to stabilize itself.
Super effective!
The two Pokémon had a mutual type advantage.
Zing!
Zing!
Before either Trainer could issue their next command, a sharp red light simultaneously rose from both Ninjask and Combusken, making their movements even more agile.
"It has the Speed Boost ability, too?"
"It has the Speed Boost ability, too?"
Ash and Brandon spoke in unison.
But Ash reacted first, shouting loudly at his opponent:
"Hey, Hiker! I don't care who you are! Now that we're battling, I, Ash from Pallet Town, will not lose!"
Brandon's expression remained unchanged, while the Ninjask in front of him immediately launched a Shadow Ball.
"Use Bulk Up to block it!!"
Ash quickly countered, using the move from the TM he had obtained at the Dewford Gym.
"Chaa-BAH!!"
Combusken swiped its claws, tensing its entire body. The muscles on its torso and arms bulged visibly, raising its physical defense to its peak for a moment.
Boom-phf!
The Shadow Ball that struck Combusken exploded into fragments of energy and dispersed.
"Combusken, use Bounce next—"
Rumble, rumble, rumble...!!
Just as their battle was about to reach its climax, the entire Stone Chamber suddenly began to tremble violently.
The shaking was much more intense than before; rubble was even beginning to fall from the stone ceiling. The chamber should have collapsed when Regirock was captured; it was a feat that it had held up until now.
Seeing this, Ash quickly recalled Combusken, scooped up Pikachu, and ran towards the entrance of the Stone Chamber, shouting back over his shoulder as he went:
"Hey, hey, Hiker! We can fight later, let's get out first!!"
Brandon: "..."
Seeing this, he also decisively recalled his Ninjask and ran towards the cave entrance.
(end of chapter)
2024-05-15 Author: Samsung Charmander (Author Name)
The Damp ability directly negated Regirock's ultimate move, Explosion.
It was like being pumped full of energy, only to be suddenly choked off at the last moment. This left Regirock feeling utterly stifled.
"Water Pulse!!"
Whiscash seized the opportunity, and another Water Pulse accurately struck Regirock in the face, scoring another direct hit.
Rumble!
Struck consecutively by super-effective moves, even a Legendary Pokémon couldn't hold on any longer. Its body finally collapsed with a crash.
At that same moment, Brandon threw out a Poké Ball, catching it with ease.
Progress on the Three Legendary Titans: 2/3.
"Hiss... Just who on earth is this guy?"
Ash, who had watched the entire scene unfold, found his expression had changed drastically.
Accurately locating a Legendary Pokémon, successfully encountering it, and then using all-encompassing tactical suppression to capture it without giving the opponent any chance to fight back...
Although Ash had only witnessed the latter half of Brandon's plan, it was already incredibly impressive.
"He's not an Elite Four member, so who is he...!"
Just now, Ash had taken a moment to check the Hoenn Region's Elite Four and Champion on his Pokédex. The League Champion was a rather flamboyant and glamorous man.
As for the Elite Four, aside from Genji and Bonnie, whom he had already met, there was a man who looked like a delinquent and a dark-skinned girl who seemed younger than him. None of them matched the middle-aged Hiker before him.
!
Suddenly, feeling as if he were being targeted by some kind of hunter, Ash couldn't help but shudder.
Brandon, having just captured Regirock, had already turned a dangerous gaze upon him.
Wearing Team Aqua clothes...
"Ninjask, take him out!"
Brandon ordered the attack directly, without a hint of mercy.
"Wuuu~!"
The Ninjask, flitting rapidly through the air, brandished its claws, its gaze dangerous.
"Wait, I'm just passing through..."
However, before Ash could finish speaking, Ninjask had already raised its claws, which glowed with a white light, and dashed forward like lightning.
Brandon had no intention of killing him, but he was prepared to at least knock him out.
"Pika-pi!!"
However, in the next instant, a low cry rang out.
Clang!!
A flash of yellow lightning flew by, followed by a metallic tail lashing out. It not only perfectly intercepted Ninjask's attack but even sent it flying backward with a single swipe.
Pikachu then nimbly flipped back onto Ash's shoulder.
"Oh? An Electric Mouse from another region?"
Brandon was slightly taken aback. This youth really didn't look like a member of Team Aqua.
But the full Team Aqua uniform he was wearing couldn't possibly be clothes he just found lying around, could it?
"So, we really have to fight...?"
Seeing Brandon walk straight to a position a few meters away—the standard distance between two Trainers—Ash's gaze also gradually grew fiery.
Whatever. A chance to battle a master like this... I'll fight first and think later.
This time, it was Ash who stared intently at Brandon.
"I choose you, Combusken!!"
However, Ash didn't send out Pikachu, choosing Combusken instead. While the searing hot sand on the ground below wasn't unbearable, Pikachu would have likely just put on an act.
Combusken, being a Fire-type, could adapt well to such temperatures.
"Take the initiative! Use Flamethrower!!"
It was Ash who launched the first attack.
...
Seeing his opponent instantly switch from being dazed to a battle-ready state, Brandon secretly raised an eyebrow.
Hmph. You dare to attack first in my presence?
Fwoosh!!
Ninjask's sharp, glowing-white claws slashed down vertically, splitting the fierce pillar of flames in two.
"That's it! Use Fire Spin!!"
However, Ash shouted a follow-up command.
"Cha!"
Combusken understood, its body beginning to race around on the sandy ground of the Stone Chamber. As it ran, it continuously increased the output of the flames from its mouth.
Fwoom...!!
The flames, split in two by Ninjask, continued to spread out to either side before entwining, forming a massive fiery tornado that completely enveloped Ninjask.
"Use Swords Dance!"
Swish! Swish! Swish!!
Amidst the swirling flames, only the sound of high-speed spinning could be heard.
It was followed by the sharp light of Swords Dance blades, which ferociously shattered all the surrounding flames.
However, once the flames dispersed, Combusken had already leaped high into the air, dashing in front of Ninjask.
On its raised, clawed fist, a turbulent flame was already burning...
Fire Punch!!
This was a move he had copied from May's Combusken.
"What sharp offense..."
This combination, launched under the cover of flames, made Brandon praise him inwardly.
Although this Combusken was clearly still in its growth stage, the Trainer's commands were extremely seasoned.
Could it be that he really isn't from Team Aqua?
Although a thousand thoughts ran through his mind, Brandon didn't stop giving commands.
"Ninjask, use Aerial Ace!"
Combusken's Fire Punch shot out, only to pass straight through Ninjask's body, missing completely.
In the next instant, Ninjask appeared like a phantom below Combusken, its two sharp claws raised as it dashed forward.
Whoosh-Bang!!
Aerial Ace struck Combusken head-on, sending it flying through the air. After landing, it skidded a great distance before managing to stabilize itself.
Super effective!
The two Pokémon had a mutual type advantage.
Zing!
Zing!
Before either Trainer could issue their next command, a sharp red light simultaneously rose from both Ninjask and Combusken, making their movements even more agile.
"It has the Speed Boost ability, too?"
"It has the Speed Boost ability, too?"
Ash and Brandon spoke in unison.
But Ash reacted first, shouting loudly at his opponent:
"Hey, Hiker! I don't care who you are! Now that we're battling, I, Ash from Pallet Town, will not lose!"
Brandon's expression remained unchanged, while the Ninjask in front of him immediately launched a Shadow Ball.
"Use Bulk Up to block it!!"
Ash quickly countered, using the move from the TM he had obtained at the Dewford Gym.
"Chaa-BAH!!"
Combusken swiped its claws, tensing its entire body. The muscles on its torso and arms bulged visibly, raising its physical defense to its peak for a moment.
Boom-phf!
The Shadow Ball that struck Combusken exploded into fragments of energy and dispersed.
"Combusken, use Bounce next—"
Rumble, rumble, rumble...!!
Just as their battle was about to reach its climax, the entire Stone Chamber suddenly began to tremble violently.
The shaking was much more intense than before; rubble was even beginning to fall from the stone ceiling. The chamber should have collapsed when Regirock was captured; it was a feat that it had held up until now.
Seeing this, Ash quickly recalled Combusken, scooped up Pikachu, and ran towards the entrance of the Stone Chamber, shouting back over his shoulder as he went:
"Hey, hey, Hiker! We can fight later, let's get out first!!"
Brandon: "..."
Seeing this, he also decisively recalled his Ninjask and ran towards the cave entrance.
(end of chapter)
