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Chapter 200
Chapter 1081: The Blessed Chicken Leg
2024-05-15 Author: Samsung Charmander
Don't be fooled by Vigoroth's appearance as a hot-tempered brute; in reality, its body was exceptionally flexible, allowing it to perform all sorts of difficult physical maneuvers.
At this moment, Combusken's Sky Uppercut had missed, and its body was still in the stiff phase of its mid-air ascent.
A missed Rising Dragon Strike has serious consequences.
This was an immutable truth, whether in arcade fighting games or in a real Pokémon battle.
"Now, use Slash!"
A ruthless glint appeared in Norman's eyes as he commanded.
Vigoroth's backward-falling body reversed its momentum mid-fall, and the claws on one side glowed with a surging red light.
*Swoosh!*
An unopposed Slash struck Combusken squarely in the chest.
"Chia!"
The latter let out a muffled grunt, its body recoiling in mid-air.
An alarming scar had appeared on its chest.
"Don't let it get away! Use Slash again!"
Norman and Vigoroth's assault was as aggressive as fire. The latter charged forward once more, the red light on its sharp claws growing even more dazzling!
"Combusken, use Double Kick!" Ash commanded anxiously.
The sound of his voice was a lifeline for the recoiling Combusken, its gaze sharpening with focus.
*Thwack! Thwack!*
In the midst of its retreat, it deftly kicked out twice with its powerful legs, perfectly intercepting Vigoroth's not-yet-fully-unleashed Slash.
Using the recoil, it instantly created distance between them, putting itself at a safe range.
If Vigoroth's body was supremely flexible, then Combusken's leg strength was equally remarkable.
This was a chicken leg that had been blessed by Master Gold!
Both its agility and the power of its legs were exceptionally formidable!
Combusken used the momentum to flip once in the air before landing steadily on the ground.
The instant it landed, it leaned forward, stomped hard on the ground, and took the initiative to charge toward its target!
"Now, use Sky Uppercut!"
Ash and Combusken, in perfect rapport, shouted at the same time and launched a frontal attack.
"Vigoroth, use Slash!"
On the other side, Norman gave the exact same command.
As the words fell, Combusken and Vigoroth rushed toward the center of the Battle Arena simultaneously. On one side was a fist glowing with a dazzling white light, carrying an outrageously powerful force.
On the other were sharp claws coated in a red energy mantle, exceptionally keen.
As they closed to within three meters of each other, they both leaped into the air, unleashing their moves with full power!
*BOOM!*
The moves collided without obstruction, a straightforward punch against sharp claws!
The powerful impact sent both of them into a momentary stalemate in mid-air, clashing repeatedly.
In the end, the Sky Uppercut broke through the opponent's red-lit claws.
But Vigoroth's Slash also tore through the powerful punch.
*CRACK!*
*SHRRING!*
The sound of an exploding fist and the grating sound of tearing claws erupted at the same time.
In the center of the Battle Arena, both of their moves struck their targets, and then they were both sent flying backward.
Finally, they both crashed to the ground, landing on opposite sides of the Battle Arena floor.
Combusken and Vigoroth had collapsed at the same time, their eyes spinning, unable to rise and battle again.
"Combusken and Vigoroth are both unable to battle!"
Max stared, stunned for a good while, before belatedly shouting the result, his young head filled with utter amazement.
This kind of visceral, up-close-and-personal battle was so thrilling it almost made him pass out from breathlessness.
As expected, being a Trainer is the best!
At this moment, Max was filled with immense anticipation for the day he would become a Trainer in a few years.
Right, I'll definitely choose a Combusken!
Seeing this, the tense expressions on Norman and Ash's faces relaxed slightly at the same time, and both let out wry smiles.
A draw...
"You did very well."
Ash recalled Combusken into its Poké Ball, comforting it as he held the ball close.
The level difference between the two Pokémon wasn't that large, yet his own commands hadn't given him any advantage. In fact, he'd been suppressed by his opponent the entire time.
"This man..."
Looking at the man who was also recalling his Vigoroth, Ash felt his breathing grow heavy.
This man's strength was definitely far beyond that of an ordinary Gym Leader!
As for the final match of this Petalburg Gym challenge...
This time, Norman didn't proactively send out a Pokémon. Instead, he stood there with his arms crossed, seemingly waiting for Ash to make the first move.
Of course, this wasn't some trick to get a type-effectiveness advantage by going second.
After all, he ran a Normal-type Gym; he was already at an absolute information disadvantage from the start.
Norman was waiting for Ash to choose his Pokémon first.
He was clearly a powerful Trainer, yet he was carrying a not-fully-developed Combusken and a showpiece Electric Mouse on his shoulder...
It was clear that this youth was undergoing a new kind of training, so he wasn't using his main Pokémon.
Since that was the case, Norman planned to choose his own Pokémon based on the strength of the one his opponent sent out.
Ash, however, had no idea what Norman was thinking. He assumed it was some unwritten rule of the Petalburg Gym and simply tossed out his third Poké Ball.
"If that's how it is, then I choose you!"
A flash of red light, and a Grovyle appeared before Ash.
It then picked up a twig and held it in the corner of its mouth, looking coolly at Norman.
Ash hadn't sent out the likes of Entei to have a top-tier battle with Norman. Instead, he still chose a Pokémon he had caught in the Hoenn Region.
Mainly, the powerful Pokémon he had on him right now, besides Pikachu, were all Legendary Pokémon.
Entei, Latias, Regieleki... for something like a Gym challenge, Ash had no intention of transforming into a Legendary Beast Trainer on the spot.
"A Grovyle, is it?"
Seeing this, Norman's eyebrows raised slightly. It seemed this youth's training was really a fresh start.
"In that case, I'll be counting on you!"
With that thought, Norman made his decision and tossed out a Poké Ball as well.
*THUD!*
A red light flashed, and a behemoth landed in the Battle Arena, causing the dojo floor to tremble slightly.
His third Pokémon was a giant gorilla, covered in thick brown fur. Its broad belly, not covered by fur, was a lighter tan color.
A circle of white fur covered its neck, and on its thick, large head was a big, pink nose like that of a pig-type Pokémon.
Its eyes drooped, as if it lacked spirit.
Its whole body was lying on its side on the floor, one hand propping up its head while the other idly patted its belly, looking completely lazy and listless.
Its massive form even blocked Norman from view.
"This is...?"
It was Ash's first time seeing such a peculiar Pokémon, and he quickly pulled out his Pokédex.
"Dee-dee-dee. Slaking, the Lazy Pokémon. It despises troublesome activities and will only eat food that is within its immediate reach. However, once it fully unleashes its potential, it possesses power that surpasses even that of a Legendary Pokémon."
(end of chapter)
2024-05-15 Author: Samsung Charmander
Don't be fooled by Vigoroth's appearance as a hot-tempered brute; in reality, its body was exceptionally flexible, allowing it to perform all sorts of difficult physical maneuvers.
At this moment, Combusken's Sky Uppercut had missed, and its body was still in the stiff phase of its mid-air ascent.
A missed Rising Dragon Strike has serious consequences.
This was an immutable truth, whether in arcade fighting games or in a real Pokémon battle.
"Now, use Slash!"
A ruthless glint appeared in Norman's eyes as he commanded.
Vigoroth's backward-falling body reversed its momentum mid-fall, and the claws on one side glowed with a surging red light.
*Swoosh!*
An unopposed Slash struck Combusken squarely in the chest.
"Chia!"
The latter let out a muffled grunt, its body recoiling in mid-air.
An alarming scar had appeared on its chest.
"Don't let it get away! Use Slash again!"
Norman and Vigoroth's assault was as aggressive as fire. The latter charged forward once more, the red light on its sharp claws growing even more dazzling!
"Combusken, use Double Kick!" Ash commanded anxiously.
The sound of his voice was a lifeline for the recoiling Combusken, its gaze sharpening with focus.
*Thwack! Thwack!*
In the midst of its retreat, it deftly kicked out twice with its powerful legs, perfectly intercepting Vigoroth's not-yet-fully-unleashed Slash.
Using the recoil, it instantly created distance between them, putting itself at a safe range.
If Vigoroth's body was supremely flexible, then Combusken's leg strength was equally remarkable.
This was a chicken leg that had been blessed by Master Gold!
Both its agility and the power of its legs were exceptionally formidable!
Combusken used the momentum to flip once in the air before landing steadily on the ground.
The instant it landed, it leaned forward, stomped hard on the ground, and took the initiative to charge toward its target!
"Now, use Sky Uppercut!"
Ash and Combusken, in perfect rapport, shouted at the same time and launched a frontal attack.
"Vigoroth, use Slash!"
On the other side, Norman gave the exact same command.
As the words fell, Combusken and Vigoroth rushed toward the center of the Battle Arena simultaneously. On one side was a fist glowing with a dazzling white light, carrying an outrageously powerful force.
On the other were sharp claws coated in a red energy mantle, exceptionally keen.
As they closed to within three meters of each other, they both leaped into the air, unleashing their moves with full power!
*BOOM!*
The moves collided without obstruction, a straightforward punch against sharp claws!
The powerful impact sent both of them into a momentary stalemate in mid-air, clashing repeatedly.
In the end, the Sky Uppercut broke through the opponent's red-lit claws.
But Vigoroth's Slash also tore through the powerful punch.
*CRACK!*
*SHRRING!*
The sound of an exploding fist and the grating sound of tearing claws erupted at the same time.
In the center of the Battle Arena, both of their moves struck their targets, and then they were both sent flying backward.
Finally, they both crashed to the ground, landing on opposite sides of the Battle Arena floor.
Combusken and Vigoroth had collapsed at the same time, their eyes spinning, unable to rise and battle again.
"Combusken and Vigoroth are both unable to battle!"
Max stared, stunned for a good while, before belatedly shouting the result, his young head filled with utter amazement.
This kind of visceral, up-close-and-personal battle was so thrilling it almost made him pass out from breathlessness.
As expected, being a Trainer is the best!
At this moment, Max was filled with immense anticipation for the day he would become a Trainer in a few years.
Right, I'll definitely choose a Combusken!
Seeing this, the tense expressions on Norman and Ash's faces relaxed slightly at the same time, and both let out wry smiles.
A draw...
"You did very well."
Ash recalled Combusken into its Poké Ball, comforting it as he held the ball close.
The level difference between the two Pokémon wasn't that large, yet his own commands hadn't given him any advantage. In fact, he'd been suppressed by his opponent the entire time.
"This man..."
Looking at the man who was also recalling his Vigoroth, Ash felt his breathing grow heavy.
This man's strength was definitely far beyond that of an ordinary Gym Leader!
As for the final match of this Petalburg Gym challenge...
This time, Norman didn't proactively send out a Pokémon. Instead, he stood there with his arms crossed, seemingly waiting for Ash to make the first move.
Of course, this wasn't some trick to get a type-effectiveness advantage by going second.
After all, he ran a Normal-type Gym; he was already at an absolute information disadvantage from the start.
Norman was waiting for Ash to choose his Pokémon first.
He was clearly a powerful Trainer, yet he was carrying a not-fully-developed Combusken and a showpiece Electric Mouse on his shoulder...
It was clear that this youth was undergoing a new kind of training, so he wasn't using his main Pokémon.
Since that was the case, Norman planned to choose his own Pokémon based on the strength of the one his opponent sent out.
Ash, however, had no idea what Norman was thinking. He assumed it was some unwritten rule of the Petalburg Gym and simply tossed out his third Poké Ball.
"If that's how it is, then I choose you!"
A flash of red light, and a Grovyle appeared before Ash.
It then picked up a twig and held it in the corner of its mouth, looking coolly at Norman.
Ash hadn't sent out the likes of Entei to have a top-tier battle with Norman. Instead, he still chose a Pokémon he had caught in the Hoenn Region.
Mainly, the powerful Pokémon he had on him right now, besides Pikachu, were all Legendary Pokémon.
Entei, Latias, Regieleki... for something like a Gym challenge, Ash had no intention of transforming into a Legendary Beast Trainer on the spot.
"A Grovyle, is it?"
Seeing this, Norman's eyebrows raised slightly. It seemed this youth's training was really a fresh start.
"In that case, I'll be counting on you!"
With that thought, Norman made his decision and tossed out a Poké Ball as well.
*THUD!*
A red light flashed, and a behemoth landed in the Battle Arena, causing the dojo floor to tremble slightly.
His third Pokémon was a giant gorilla, covered in thick brown fur. Its broad belly, not covered by fur, was a lighter tan color.
A circle of white fur covered its neck, and on its thick, large head was a big, pink nose like that of a pig-type Pokémon.
Its eyes drooped, as if it lacked spirit.
Its whole body was lying on its side on the floor, one hand propping up its head while the other idly patted its belly, looking completely lazy and listless.
Its massive form even blocked Norman from view.
"This is...?"
It was Ash's first time seeing such a peculiar Pokémon, and he quickly pulled out his Pokédex.
"Dee-dee-dee. Slaking, the Lazy Pokémon. It despises troublesome activities and will only eat food that is within its immediate reach. However, once it fully unleashes its potential, it possesses power that surpasses even that of a Legendary Pokémon."
(end of chapter)
