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Chapter 148
Chapter 1034: Seafood Feast
Seeing that Sunny Day was still in effect overhead, Flannery didn't hesitate and commanded another attack:
"Use Overheat again!!"
The second Overheat still possessed terrifying power.
*Swoosh!!*
As Torkoal opened its mouth, a beam of golden-white flame erupted once more. Although its power was slightly less than the first Overheat, it was still not to be underestimated.
"Block it with Crabhammer!!"
But without the enhancement from Shell Smash this time, Ash had it meet the attack head-on again.
Corphish did the same, raising its large, water-wreathed pincers in front of itself once more.
*K-BOOM...!!*
This time, it wasn't a one-sided, crushing defeat. The beam of Overheat energy and Corphish's water-wreathed pincers were locked in a stalemate, continuously draining each other's energy.
But Torkoal's force was a bit stronger, steadily pushing Corphish's body backward.
But just as they were deadlocked, the large sun in the sky suddenly vanished.
The Sunny Day weather condition had ended.
The sunlight weakened, causing Overheat's power to drop a level in an instant.
Meanwhile, the power of Corphish's Crabhammer rose by a level.
"Heh heh!!"
This made Corphish let out a triumphant, arrogant cry once more, feeling as if new strength was constantly erupting from its entire body.
*Pfft, pfft, pfft...!!*
Its lower claws began to move, and using its Crabhammer as a shield, its small body actually started pushing against the beam of Overheat energy, charging forward.
It even ended up completely breaking through the entire Overheat move!
"Heh heh!!"
Corphish was immensely pleased with itself. Maintaining its Crabhammer, it postured as if to slam it down viciously on the large turtle before it.
"How is that possible?!"
Flannery was shocked. This Corphish hadn't even evolved, yet its strength seemed endless.
How was it able to maintain such an excited state and never seem to tire?
"Torkoal, block it with Withdraw!!"
But Flannery didn't dare let it take a direct hit from Corphish's water-wreathed pincers and hastily ordered a defensive move.
*CLANG!!*
Corphish leaped high into the air, then brought its Crabhammer smashing down, once again producing a loud metallic crash!
The continuously eroding water energy caused the Torkoal hiding inside its shell to let out a wail of pain.
Super effective!
"Now's your chance, use Flame Wheel!!"
However, Flannery seized the opening while Corphish was airborne and launched her final attack.
Don't be fooled by Torkoal's reduced Special Attack; its Physical Attack was still in the state boosted by Shell Smash, making its power quite formidable.
*RUMBLE-WHOOSH...!!*
Torkoal immediately extended its head and limbs, its entire body igniting with raging flames as it charged forward like a tank.
Caught off guard, it slammed directly into Corphish.
Due to the difference in physique and weight, Corphish's body was enveloped in flames and immediately sent skidding backward across the ground.
"Heh heh...!!"
But after being pushed back nearly ten meters, almost to the edge of the battle arena, Corphish's gaze suddenly sharpened. It raised its pincers and managed to forcefully hold back Torkoal's fiery charge.
"Wuh?"
No matter how hard Torkoal dashed, it couldn't push forward another half-inch.
The sight of the small overpowering the large was, for a moment, quite bizarre.
Not only that, but as it was bathed in the light of the Flame Wheel, Corphish's body erupted with a surging dark red aura—the color of energy unique to the Dark type.
"Is it evolving?!"
Ash's eyes lit up. When a typical Pokémon evolves, besides the normal white light, its body might also erupt with a color related to its type.
And Corphish's evolved form has the Dark type!
Come to think of it, Corphish's Experience Points did seem to have reached the threshold for evolution.
"Heh heh!!"
But in the next moment, as its power peaked, Corphish's body showed no signs of change.
The surging energy all transferred into its pincers, which now radiated a dense dark red aura.
Finally, it swung them straight at the Torkoal in front of it!!
*BOOM!!*
The terrifying force instantly sent Torkoal flying several meters away!
"Beep, beep. Corphish has learned a new move: Payback!"
From his pocket, the Pokédex provided a timely notification.
Corphish hadn't evolved into Crawdaunt; instead, it had mastered a Dark-type move.
Payback. After taking an attack from the opponent, it returns the blow with double the power.
*THUD...!!*
Torkoal, having taken a direct hit, was sent flying backward like a cannonball before crashing heavily onto the ground.
Its four limbs splayed out, its belly flat on the ground, and its eyes were spirals. It was knocked out.
"Torkoal is unable to battle! The winner of this match is Corphish!"
Mr. Moore, who had been watching silently, could only sigh as he continued the announcement:
"Therefore, the winner of this Gym Challenge Match is Contestant Ash from Pallet Town!"
"Alright, Corphish!!"
Seeing this, Ash naturally ran forward at once, lifting Corphish high into the air.
It didn't evolve, but that wasn't a big deal. It would evolve eventually.
"Heh heh~!!"
Corphish just brandished its large pincers triumphantly, enjoying the bliss of victory.
"Heh!"
But when Ash put it down, Corphish's entire body seemed to wilt, visibly exhausted.
It wasn't that Corphish didn't get tired...
It was just that its nerve signals were a bit slow. Its body was already exhausted, but its brain was still telling it that it was in an excited state.
Simply put, it was a bit thick-headed.
"It's alright, we'll have Brock make you a big, nourishing meal later!"
Ash quickly made a tempting promise.
Nearby, Brock also walked over slowly and said with a smile,
"Yeah, I heard seafood is on sale recently. It's the perfect time to make a seafood feast to celebrate!"
Corphish: "?"
That sentence, it understood.
Wait a minute, were they planning to kill the star performer?
In contrast to the joy on Ash's side, Flannery's side was as deathly silent as doomsday.
"Grandpa, I lost again..."
Flannery hung her head, looking at her grandfather, filled with self-blame.
To be swept three-to-zero again!!
For the third time in a row!
Flannery's spirit was completely broken!
This time, however, Mr. Moore walked over slowly and reached out to rub his granddaughter's head.
"No, you did very well... I feel at ease leaving the Lavaridge Gym to you."
*Mm, it really wasn't Flannery's fault. The problem was the challenger.*
This time, Mr. Moore didn't dare to keep watching with a grim expression, afraid that his granddaughter would just give up her career as a Trainer and go open a volcano hot spring hotel down the street.
Young people need more encouragement, after all.
Just then, Ash suddenly walked toward the two of them, his gaze fixed directly on Mr. Moore.
"Mr. Moore, I'm begging you, please have a battle with me!" he said in a serious tone.
After all, having encountered a former Elite Four member, there was no way Ash would pass up the opportunity.
Besides, it wasn't that Flannery's strength was weak... but she was at the level of a typical rookie Gym Leader. It really hadn't been a satisfying battle for Ash.
"I'm sorry, I'm already retired. I don't accept any external challenges."
However, Mr. Moore just waved his hand, refusing him curtly and decisively.
(end of chapter)
Seeing that Sunny Day was still in effect overhead, Flannery didn't hesitate and commanded another attack:
"Use Overheat again!!"
The second Overheat still possessed terrifying power.
*Swoosh!!*
As Torkoal opened its mouth, a beam of golden-white flame erupted once more. Although its power was slightly less than the first Overheat, it was still not to be underestimated.
"Block it with Crabhammer!!"
But without the enhancement from Shell Smash this time, Ash had it meet the attack head-on again.
Corphish did the same, raising its large, water-wreathed pincers in front of itself once more.
*K-BOOM...!!*
This time, it wasn't a one-sided, crushing defeat. The beam of Overheat energy and Corphish's water-wreathed pincers were locked in a stalemate, continuously draining each other's energy.
But Torkoal's force was a bit stronger, steadily pushing Corphish's body backward.
But just as they were deadlocked, the large sun in the sky suddenly vanished.
The Sunny Day weather condition had ended.
The sunlight weakened, causing Overheat's power to drop a level in an instant.
Meanwhile, the power of Corphish's Crabhammer rose by a level.
"Heh heh!!"
This made Corphish let out a triumphant, arrogant cry once more, feeling as if new strength was constantly erupting from its entire body.
*Pfft, pfft, pfft...!!*
Its lower claws began to move, and using its Crabhammer as a shield, its small body actually started pushing against the beam of Overheat energy, charging forward.
It even ended up completely breaking through the entire Overheat move!
"Heh heh!!"
Corphish was immensely pleased with itself. Maintaining its Crabhammer, it postured as if to slam it down viciously on the large turtle before it.
"How is that possible?!"
Flannery was shocked. This Corphish hadn't even evolved, yet its strength seemed endless.
How was it able to maintain such an excited state and never seem to tire?
"Torkoal, block it with Withdraw!!"
But Flannery didn't dare let it take a direct hit from Corphish's water-wreathed pincers and hastily ordered a defensive move.
*CLANG!!*
Corphish leaped high into the air, then brought its Crabhammer smashing down, once again producing a loud metallic crash!
The continuously eroding water energy caused the Torkoal hiding inside its shell to let out a wail of pain.
Super effective!
"Now's your chance, use Flame Wheel!!"
However, Flannery seized the opening while Corphish was airborne and launched her final attack.
Don't be fooled by Torkoal's reduced Special Attack; its Physical Attack was still in the state boosted by Shell Smash, making its power quite formidable.
*RUMBLE-WHOOSH...!!*
Torkoal immediately extended its head and limbs, its entire body igniting with raging flames as it charged forward like a tank.
Caught off guard, it slammed directly into Corphish.
Due to the difference in physique and weight, Corphish's body was enveloped in flames and immediately sent skidding backward across the ground.
"Heh heh...!!"
But after being pushed back nearly ten meters, almost to the edge of the battle arena, Corphish's gaze suddenly sharpened. It raised its pincers and managed to forcefully hold back Torkoal's fiery charge.
"Wuh?"
No matter how hard Torkoal dashed, it couldn't push forward another half-inch.
The sight of the small overpowering the large was, for a moment, quite bizarre.
Not only that, but as it was bathed in the light of the Flame Wheel, Corphish's body erupted with a surging dark red aura—the color of energy unique to the Dark type.
"Is it evolving?!"
Ash's eyes lit up. When a typical Pokémon evolves, besides the normal white light, its body might also erupt with a color related to its type.
And Corphish's evolved form has the Dark type!
Come to think of it, Corphish's Experience Points did seem to have reached the threshold for evolution.
"Heh heh!!"
But in the next moment, as its power peaked, Corphish's body showed no signs of change.
The surging energy all transferred into its pincers, which now radiated a dense dark red aura.
Finally, it swung them straight at the Torkoal in front of it!!
*BOOM!!*
The terrifying force instantly sent Torkoal flying several meters away!
"Beep, beep. Corphish has learned a new move: Payback!"
From his pocket, the Pokédex provided a timely notification.
Corphish hadn't evolved into Crawdaunt; instead, it had mastered a Dark-type move.
Payback. After taking an attack from the opponent, it returns the blow with double the power.
*THUD...!!*
Torkoal, having taken a direct hit, was sent flying backward like a cannonball before crashing heavily onto the ground.
Its four limbs splayed out, its belly flat on the ground, and its eyes were spirals. It was knocked out.
"Torkoal is unable to battle! The winner of this match is Corphish!"
Mr. Moore, who had been watching silently, could only sigh as he continued the announcement:
"Therefore, the winner of this Gym Challenge Match is Contestant Ash from Pallet Town!"
"Alright, Corphish!!"
Seeing this, Ash naturally ran forward at once, lifting Corphish high into the air.
It didn't evolve, but that wasn't a big deal. It would evolve eventually.
"Heh heh~!!"
Corphish just brandished its large pincers triumphantly, enjoying the bliss of victory.
"Heh!"
But when Ash put it down, Corphish's entire body seemed to wilt, visibly exhausted.
It wasn't that Corphish didn't get tired...
It was just that its nerve signals were a bit slow. Its body was already exhausted, but its brain was still telling it that it was in an excited state.
Simply put, it was a bit thick-headed.
"It's alright, we'll have Brock make you a big, nourishing meal later!"
Ash quickly made a tempting promise.
Nearby, Brock also walked over slowly and said with a smile,
"Yeah, I heard seafood is on sale recently. It's the perfect time to make a seafood feast to celebrate!"
Corphish: "?"
That sentence, it understood.
Wait a minute, were they planning to kill the star performer?
In contrast to the joy on Ash's side, Flannery's side was as deathly silent as doomsday.
"Grandpa, I lost again..."
Flannery hung her head, looking at her grandfather, filled with self-blame.
To be swept three-to-zero again!!
For the third time in a row!
Flannery's spirit was completely broken!
This time, however, Mr. Moore walked over slowly and reached out to rub his granddaughter's head.
"No, you did very well... I feel at ease leaving the Lavaridge Gym to you."
*Mm, it really wasn't Flannery's fault. The problem was the challenger.*
This time, Mr. Moore didn't dare to keep watching with a grim expression, afraid that his granddaughter would just give up her career as a Trainer and go open a volcano hot spring hotel down the street.
Young people need more encouragement, after all.
Just then, Ash suddenly walked toward the two of them, his gaze fixed directly on Mr. Moore.
"Mr. Moore, I'm begging you, please have a battle with me!" he said in a serious tone.
After all, having encountered a former Elite Four member, there was no way Ash would pass up the opportunity.
Besides, it wasn't that Flannery's strength was weak... but she was at the level of a typical rookie Gym Leader. It really hadn't been a satisfying battle for Ash.
"I'm sorry, I'm already retired. I don't accept any external challenges."
However, Mr. Moore just waved his hand, refusing him curtly and decisively.
(end of chapter)
