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he knowes pokemon more than i know _Chapter_1082_en
Chapter 190
Chapter 1072: Ash vs. Zinnia!
May 15, 2024 Author: Samsung Charmander (Author Name)
"That's right, what was I panicking about?"
Ash's expression instantly became confident.
It had been a while since he'd faced a direct attack on a Trainer, and he'd been caught off guard for a moment.
But on the other side, Zinnia's expression wasn't so simple.
How could mere human skin possibly block her Salamence's crimson wings?
She knew those sharp wings could easily slice through solid rock.
Unless…
Her Salamence was just acting?
The creature could easily control the hardness of its own wings, even curl them.
"Roar?"
Seeing its Trainer cast a look of doubt its way, the face of the incredibly majestic Salamence suddenly took on an expression of pure innocence.
Salamence's Friendship -10.
Realizing that absolutely nothing was going to happen to him, Ash grew bolder.
But just as he was about to say something…
*Boom, rumble, rumble…!!*
A series of explosions erupted behind him, the commotion immense. It was clear the battle between Pikachu and Tyrantrum had reached a fever pitch.
"Alright then, I'll start by taking down this dinosaur of yours!"
Ash's gaze sharpened as he refocused his attention on Pikachu.
He didn't care if it was some despot of the land; he would just take it down!
"Very well. Let me see the caliber of someone who supposedly passed the Dragon God's trial!"
Seeing this, Zinnia leaped off Salamence's back, temporarily focusing her attention on the dragon-and-mouse battle not far away.
She never expected an electric mouse could actually be on par with her Tyrantrum. The visual impact of the scene was immense.
"Pika-chu!!"
In the heat of the struggle, Pikachu attempted to land another heavy blow on the Rock-type Tyrantrum with its super-effective Iron Tail.
*Klang!!*
This time, however, Tyrantrum opened its cavernous maw and met the attack head-on with its equally hard fangs.
Taking advantage of the fact that Pikachu was still immobile in mid-air, it leaned its mountain-sized body forward, its massive jaws snapping shut violently.
"Pika!?"
The next moment, Pikachu's tail was clamped firmly in Tyrantrum's mouth.
Shaking its huge head, it swung Pikachu around like a pinwheel, leaving the electric mouse dizzy and disoriented.
With its most agile limb completely trapped, Pikachu was helpless for a moment, unable to break free.
It was being toyed with like a plaything.
"Pikachu, hold that position and use Electro Ball!!"
At that moment, Ash's voice rang out, giving Pikachu a renewed sense of purpose.
Its body tensed in mid-air as an electric current surged from its cheek sacs. Inside Tyrantrum's mouth, out of sight, an Electro Ball was rapidly taking form…
*BOOM!!*
Tyrantrum's mouth instantly bulged, then violently exploded!
This attack from within sent a searing pain through the flesh of its mouth. Its fangs couldn't help but loosen slightly as a continuous stream of black smoke drifted out.
"Pika!"
Pikachu seized the opportunity and quickly pulled away.
"In that case, Tyrantrum, use Head Smash!!" Zinnia suddenly commanded, her voice turning frigid.
"RAWRR!!!"
The thoroughly enraged Tyrantrum abruptly threw its head back, letting out a trembling roar as a terrifying energy began to roil across the surface of its reddish-brown body.
Head Smash. It was a Rock-type ultimate move, its power roughly equivalent to Pikachu's Volt Tackle.
However, its damage was even higher, and as a trade-off, the recoil damage the user suffered was also more extreme.
In no time, a dense, grayish-brown, rock-like energy had completely covered Tyrantrum's body.
At the tip of its head, a pair of blade-like horns even extended outward.
It then aimed straight for Pikachu, its imposing might reaching its peak!
Faced with such an attack, Ash chose not to meet it head-on with Volt Tackle this time; this Tyrantrum's physical attack power was simply too strong.
A smirk appeared on his lips as he suddenly commanded, "Pikachu, use Grass Knot!!"
Pikachu immediately revealed a cunning smile of its own, and a strange green light flickered in its black eyes.
Zinnia had a bad feeling, but it was already too late to stop it.
*Swoosh!!*
As Pikachu raised its small paws, green vines suddenly shot up from the ground beneath Tyrantrum's feet.
Tyrantrum had just finished gathering energy for its Head Smash. Its heavy lower limbs stomped forcefully on the ground to charge forward, the terrifying force causing the surrounding stones to violently collapse.
But… Grass Knot was designed for exactly this.
Just as Tyrantrum took its first step and was lifting its leg for the second…
The vines had already twisted into a tough rope, securely hooking Tyrantrum's ankle.
The harder it charged, the harder it would fall.
The power of Grass Knot wasn't just about the target's weight.
Its charge was thwarted before it could even begin. Tyrantrum lost its balance on the spot and came crashing to the ground.
Its incredibly fearsome Head Smash ended up slamming diagonally into the ground right in front of it!
*BOOM RUMBLE RUMBLE!!!*
The terrifying tremor caused the ground within a several-meter radius to instantly collapse, sending smoke and dust billowing everywhere.
Because of this, Tyrantrum had yet to even hit its opponent, but it had already suffered the powerful recoil from its own Head Smash—just like a failed High Jump Kick.
"Hiss!"
Even Ash couldn't help but suck in a cold breath at such an attack. If that had hit Pikachu directly, it might not have died, but it would have been on its last legs.
The ferocious offensive had instantly turned into a comical wrestling match, causing Zinnia's expression to fall.
But Ash gave her no chance to recover, thrusting his finger sharply toward the sky.
At this moment, high above the forest, a yellow electric mouse had, at some unknown point, already leaped into mid-air.
Its four limbs were completely spread out as it plummeted downward.
"Now! Use Flying Press!!" Ash roared.
If there was going to be a fight, he wasn't about to show any mercy.
Although the Elderly Grandmother had told him to seek peace, facing a fanatical maniac like this, a good beating was the most direct solution!
"Dodge it, quickly!!" Zinnia yelled, caught completely off guard by Ash's offensive.
"Roar?"
Tyrantrum was still dazed. It had just managed to climb up from the ground when a whistling sound roared in its ears, making it look up instinctively.
A yellow electric mouse was already growing infinitely larger in its eyes…
*BOOM—POW!!*
Pikachu dove headfirst and slammed into Tyrantrum's head!
Flying Press!!
The powerful force was like a giant hammer striking Tyrantrum's head, causing it to drop abruptly and smash hard into the ground.
The body that had just gotten up came crashing down once more.
The already chaotic field of rubble was once again thrown into disarray as countless clouds of smoke and dust were kicked up.
Super effective!!
Flying Press, with its Fighting-type properties, dealt extremely significant damage to Tyrantrum!
"Pika!"
Using the recoil, Pikachu leaped backward, performing two backflips in the air before landing steadily in front of Ash.
Although its body was now covered in dust, its demeanor was exceptionally arrogant.
Hmph, the age of dinosaurs is long extinct. The final victor belongs to small, mammalian, rodent Pokémon!
(end of chapter)
May 15, 2024 Author: Samsung Charmander (Author Name)
"That's right, what was I panicking about?"
Ash's expression instantly became confident.
It had been a while since he'd faced a direct attack on a Trainer, and he'd been caught off guard for a moment.
But on the other side, Zinnia's expression wasn't so simple.
How could mere human skin possibly block her Salamence's crimson wings?
She knew those sharp wings could easily slice through solid rock.
Unless…
Her Salamence was just acting?
The creature could easily control the hardness of its own wings, even curl them.
"Roar?"
Seeing its Trainer cast a look of doubt its way, the face of the incredibly majestic Salamence suddenly took on an expression of pure innocence.
Salamence's Friendship -10.
Realizing that absolutely nothing was going to happen to him, Ash grew bolder.
But just as he was about to say something…
*Boom, rumble, rumble…!!*
A series of explosions erupted behind him, the commotion immense. It was clear the battle between Pikachu and Tyrantrum had reached a fever pitch.
"Alright then, I'll start by taking down this dinosaur of yours!"
Ash's gaze sharpened as he refocused his attention on Pikachu.
He didn't care if it was some despot of the land; he would just take it down!
"Very well. Let me see the caliber of someone who supposedly passed the Dragon God's trial!"
Seeing this, Zinnia leaped off Salamence's back, temporarily focusing her attention on the dragon-and-mouse battle not far away.
She never expected an electric mouse could actually be on par with her Tyrantrum. The visual impact of the scene was immense.
"Pika-chu!!"
In the heat of the struggle, Pikachu attempted to land another heavy blow on the Rock-type Tyrantrum with its super-effective Iron Tail.
*Klang!!*
This time, however, Tyrantrum opened its cavernous maw and met the attack head-on with its equally hard fangs.
Taking advantage of the fact that Pikachu was still immobile in mid-air, it leaned its mountain-sized body forward, its massive jaws snapping shut violently.
"Pika!?"
The next moment, Pikachu's tail was clamped firmly in Tyrantrum's mouth.
Shaking its huge head, it swung Pikachu around like a pinwheel, leaving the electric mouse dizzy and disoriented.
With its most agile limb completely trapped, Pikachu was helpless for a moment, unable to break free.
It was being toyed with like a plaything.
"Pikachu, hold that position and use Electro Ball!!"
At that moment, Ash's voice rang out, giving Pikachu a renewed sense of purpose.
Its body tensed in mid-air as an electric current surged from its cheek sacs. Inside Tyrantrum's mouth, out of sight, an Electro Ball was rapidly taking form…
*BOOM!!*
Tyrantrum's mouth instantly bulged, then violently exploded!
This attack from within sent a searing pain through the flesh of its mouth. Its fangs couldn't help but loosen slightly as a continuous stream of black smoke drifted out.
"Pika!"
Pikachu seized the opportunity and quickly pulled away.
"In that case, Tyrantrum, use Head Smash!!" Zinnia suddenly commanded, her voice turning frigid.
"RAWRR!!!"
The thoroughly enraged Tyrantrum abruptly threw its head back, letting out a trembling roar as a terrifying energy began to roil across the surface of its reddish-brown body.
Head Smash. It was a Rock-type ultimate move, its power roughly equivalent to Pikachu's Volt Tackle.
However, its damage was even higher, and as a trade-off, the recoil damage the user suffered was also more extreme.
In no time, a dense, grayish-brown, rock-like energy had completely covered Tyrantrum's body.
At the tip of its head, a pair of blade-like horns even extended outward.
It then aimed straight for Pikachu, its imposing might reaching its peak!
Faced with such an attack, Ash chose not to meet it head-on with Volt Tackle this time; this Tyrantrum's physical attack power was simply too strong.
A smirk appeared on his lips as he suddenly commanded, "Pikachu, use Grass Knot!!"
Pikachu immediately revealed a cunning smile of its own, and a strange green light flickered in its black eyes.
Zinnia had a bad feeling, but it was already too late to stop it.
*Swoosh!!*
As Pikachu raised its small paws, green vines suddenly shot up from the ground beneath Tyrantrum's feet.
Tyrantrum had just finished gathering energy for its Head Smash. Its heavy lower limbs stomped forcefully on the ground to charge forward, the terrifying force causing the surrounding stones to violently collapse.
But… Grass Knot was designed for exactly this.
Just as Tyrantrum took its first step and was lifting its leg for the second…
The vines had already twisted into a tough rope, securely hooking Tyrantrum's ankle.
The harder it charged, the harder it would fall.
The power of Grass Knot wasn't just about the target's weight.
Its charge was thwarted before it could even begin. Tyrantrum lost its balance on the spot and came crashing to the ground.
Its incredibly fearsome Head Smash ended up slamming diagonally into the ground right in front of it!
*BOOM RUMBLE RUMBLE!!!*
The terrifying tremor caused the ground within a several-meter radius to instantly collapse, sending smoke and dust billowing everywhere.
Because of this, Tyrantrum had yet to even hit its opponent, but it had already suffered the powerful recoil from its own Head Smash—just like a failed High Jump Kick.
"Hiss!"
Even Ash couldn't help but suck in a cold breath at such an attack. If that had hit Pikachu directly, it might not have died, but it would have been on its last legs.
The ferocious offensive had instantly turned into a comical wrestling match, causing Zinnia's expression to fall.
But Ash gave her no chance to recover, thrusting his finger sharply toward the sky.
At this moment, high above the forest, a yellow electric mouse had, at some unknown point, already leaped into mid-air.
Its four limbs were completely spread out as it plummeted downward.
"Now! Use Flying Press!!" Ash roared.
If there was going to be a fight, he wasn't about to show any mercy.
Although the Elderly Grandmother had told him to seek peace, facing a fanatical maniac like this, a good beating was the most direct solution!
"Dodge it, quickly!!" Zinnia yelled, caught completely off guard by Ash's offensive.
"Roar?"
Tyrantrum was still dazed. It had just managed to climb up from the ground when a whistling sound roared in its ears, making it look up instinctively.
A yellow electric mouse was already growing infinitely larger in its eyes…
*BOOM—POW!!*
Pikachu dove headfirst and slammed into Tyrantrum's head!
Flying Press!!
The powerful force was like a giant hammer striking Tyrantrum's head, causing it to drop abruptly and smash hard into the ground.
The body that had just gotten up came crashing down once more.
The already chaotic field of rubble was once again thrown into disarray as countless clouds of smoke and dust were kicked up.
Super effective!!
Flying Press, with its Fighting-type properties, dealt extremely significant damage to Tyrantrum!
"Pika!"
Using the recoil, Pikachu leaped backward, performing two backflips in the air before landing steadily in front of Ash.
Although its body was now covered in dust, its demeanor was exceptionally arrogant.
Hmph, the age of dinosaurs is long extinct. The final victor belongs to small, mammalian, rodent Pokémon!
(end of chapter)
