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Chapter 211
Chapter 1091: Copy Master
2024-05-15 Author: Samsung Charmander (Author Name)
The final match of the first elimination round was here.
"Go, Blue!!"
Watching Blue ascend in the hot air balloon, Ash shouted encouragement from below at the top of his lungs.
It seemed like a long time since the last summit clash between Pallet Town's two heroes. With Blue's strength, getting to the finals shouldn't be a problem.
But I wonder what she'll send out?
Moltres?
Soon, the four hot air balloons rose vertically in unison, reaching an altitude of about a hundred meters.
"Hmph, to think I'm the last one to appear. How disappointing!"
James, dressed in his Team Rocket uniform, held a thorny rose in his hand, sniffing it lightly with an intoxicated expression.
His flamboyant actions caused the close-up on the large screen to focus solely on him.
"What does the 'R' mean?"
"I think it's Team Rocket from the Kanto Region?"
"I heard they're a major, positive organization?"
The audience below was abuzz with discussion.
Team Rocket had a bad reputation in their home region, but through hearsay and misinformation abroad, their image was surprisingly good.
"Eh?"
As the four of them waited for the target ring's hot air balloon to rise, James suddenly noticed a figure in the arena below.
A Meowth was holding two small Team Rocket flags, making rhythmic movements.
This was Team Rocket's common encrypted flag language; specific waving motions represented specific meanings.
Shouldn't that guy be at the team-building event right now?
James squinted, watching Meowth's movements with curiosity.
"Team building's over, the stuff's been sent out, we gotta scram now, meow!"
There was still more than half of the competition left. Now was the best time for them to make their escape.
This scene made James instantly anxious. All eyes were on him right now; this was the day he would become a Flying-type master. The idea of leaving mid-match was out of the question.
Swoosh swoosh swoosh!
Thinking of this, James also pulled out two small flags and started making gestures on the hot air balloon.
"You and Jessie watch my performance from down there. And that automatic applause device from the last Pokémon Contest, turn the sound up to max for me!"
Hearing this, Meowth was instantly displeased, waving the flags in its hands again.
Today's team-building event went so smoothly for once. We should be leaving this troublesome place right now, finding a safe spot, and popping some champagne to celebrate. Not getting involved in this pointless ring competition!
"Idiot, meow!! Let's go, meow!!"
Seeing Meowth's flustered and exasperated expression below, James grew anxious too.
This time, he didn't bother with flag language at all and just threw the two flags down, hitting Meowth right on the head.
He then ignored Meowth, focusing his full attention on the hot air balloon slowly rising before him.
"Dammit, that guy's a lost cause, meow!"
Seeing this, Meowth could only return to regroup with Jessie.
High in the sky, the hot air balloon carrying the ring had reached the top. The participants from the four positions all threw out their Poké Balls at the same moment.
James's Pokémon was, of course, the Dustox he had borrowed from Jessie, whose appearance wasn't exactly pleasing.
One of the other two was a Skarmory shimmering with metallic silver light, looking extremely imposing.
And a Taillow, a very common sight in the region.
As for Blue...
"I'm counting on you, Ditto~!"
This time, she didn't send out Moltres; it would have been too conspicuous.
In a flash of red light, a lump of pink clay appeared. Lacking wings, it simply began to fall.
Poof poof!
During its descent, its form wriggled and changed, continuously expanding.
"Caw~!!"
Ditto copied the Skarmory on the spot. With a flap of its steel wings, it took flight again.
Blue chose the Skarmory as her target to copy. The Steel/Flying-type combination held a powerful advantage in this aerial battle.
The three birds immediately began chasing after the ring!
"Chirp!"
The Taillow was naturally the fastest. Its small, agile body was the first to snatch the ring in its beak.
"Skarmory, use Metal Claw!!"
However, just as it seized the ring, a set of gleaming silver claws descended upon it.
Swoosh!!
The Taillow flapped its wings frantically, just barely managing to evade the attack.
"Skarmory, use Metal Claw!!"
Blue commanded, striking second to gain the upper hand.
However, it dodged the real Skarmory's attack, only to be slashed head-on by the fake Skarmory's equally powerful Metal Claw.
The Taillow cried out in pain as it was sent flying, the ring in its beak falling along with it.
"Grab it, Skarmory!"
"Grab it, Skarmory!!"
Blue and the male Breeder commanded at the same time.
The two identical Skarmory immediately charged for the ring, their speed almost perfectly matched.
"Use Metal Claw!" "Use Metal Claw!!"
In the sky, the two silver birds' wings once again flashed with a white light as their sharp steel claws repeatedly tore at each other.
Clang!! Clang!!
Metal met metal. Several dull, heavy metallic clashes erupted in mid-air, sending sparks flying.
Blue's Ditto was a high-aptitude, 6IV specimen that had even been trained by Blue (manga character).
A normal Ditto's Transform can only bring out 50% of the target's original strength, but this one could unleash at least 80%.
"Then use Steel Wing!!"
"Then use Steel Wing!!"
The Skarmory's Breeder: "?!"
Is this girl deliberately copying everything I say?!
"Use Drill Peck!!"
"Use Drill Peck!!"
As he changed his command, Blue immediately changed hers as well, not a beat slower, finishing her line at almost the exact same time as her opponent.
A true copy master. Blue herself had been trained by Blue (manga character).
Issuing identical commands was undoubtedly a way to wear down the opposing trainer's morale.
Once her opponent's morale was eroded and an opening appeared, that would be the best time for her to attack!
Clang-bang!!
Clang-bang!! Clang-bang!!
The continuous sounds of the Skarmory's metallic clashes made the eardrums of the audience below vibrate; many had even started to plug their ears.
The Skarmory, its entire body made of steel, had turned its claws, wings, and beak into sharp, hardened blades, striking its opponent with all of them.
For a time, they were evenly matched in mid-air. Aside from a series of metallic clashes, neither could gain the upper hand.
"Chirp!!"
Seeing this, the Taillow that had lost the ring executed a Quick Attack, wanting to interfere again.
Swoosh!!
Whoosh!!
However, it was met with a dual Metal Claw attack. The real and fake Skarmory struck together, sending the Taillow's small body flying.
The latter didn't even have time to react before its consciousness completely faded, and it fell powerlessly.
The Taillow was unable to battle.
A battle between steel birds was not something a Taillow could just interfere with.
Not every Taillow was like Ash's.
(end of chapter)
2024-05-15 Author: Samsung Charmander (Author Name)
The final match of the first elimination round was here.
"Go, Blue!!"
Watching Blue ascend in the hot air balloon, Ash shouted encouragement from below at the top of his lungs.
It seemed like a long time since the last summit clash between Pallet Town's two heroes. With Blue's strength, getting to the finals shouldn't be a problem.
But I wonder what she'll send out?
Moltres?
Soon, the four hot air balloons rose vertically in unison, reaching an altitude of about a hundred meters.
"Hmph, to think I'm the last one to appear. How disappointing!"
James, dressed in his Team Rocket uniform, held a thorny rose in his hand, sniffing it lightly with an intoxicated expression.
His flamboyant actions caused the close-up on the large screen to focus solely on him.
"What does the 'R' mean?"
"I think it's Team Rocket from the Kanto Region?"
"I heard they're a major, positive organization?"
The audience below was abuzz with discussion.
Team Rocket had a bad reputation in their home region, but through hearsay and misinformation abroad, their image was surprisingly good.
"Eh?"
As the four of them waited for the target ring's hot air balloon to rise, James suddenly noticed a figure in the arena below.
A Meowth was holding two small Team Rocket flags, making rhythmic movements.
This was Team Rocket's common encrypted flag language; specific waving motions represented specific meanings.
Shouldn't that guy be at the team-building event right now?
James squinted, watching Meowth's movements with curiosity.
"Team building's over, the stuff's been sent out, we gotta scram now, meow!"
There was still more than half of the competition left. Now was the best time for them to make their escape.
This scene made James instantly anxious. All eyes were on him right now; this was the day he would become a Flying-type master. The idea of leaving mid-match was out of the question.
Swoosh swoosh swoosh!
Thinking of this, James also pulled out two small flags and started making gestures on the hot air balloon.
"You and Jessie watch my performance from down there. And that automatic applause device from the last Pokémon Contest, turn the sound up to max for me!"
Hearing this, Meowth was instantly displeased, waving the flags in its hands again.
Today's team-building event went so smoothly for once. We should be leaving this troublesome place right now, finding a safe spot, and popping some champagne to celebrate. Not getting involved in this pointless ring competition!
"Idiot, meow!! Let's go, meow!!"
Seeing Meowth's flustered and exasperated expression below, James grew anxious too.
This time, he didn't bother with flag language at all and just threw the two flags down, hitting Meowth right on the head.
He then ignored Meowth, focusing his full attention on the hot air balloon slowly rising before him.
"Dammit, that guy's a lost cause, meow!"
Seeing this, Meowth could only return to regroup with Jessie.
High in the sky, the hot air balloon carrying the ring had reached the top. The participants from the four positions all threw out their Poké Balls at the same moment.
James's Pokémon was, of course, the Dustox he had borrowed from Jessie, whose appearance wasn't exactly pleasing.
One of the other two was a Skarmory shimmering with metallic silver light, looking extremely imposing.
And a Taillow, a very common sight in the region.
As for Blue...
"I'm counting on you, Ditto~!"
This time, she didn't send out Moltres; it would have been too conspicuous.
In a flash of red light, a lump of pink clay appeared. Lacking wings, it simply began to fall.
Poof poof!
During its descent, its form wriggled and changed, continuously expanding.
"Caw~!!"
Ditto copied the Skarmory on the spot. With a flap of its steel wings, it took flight again.
Blue chose the Skarmory as her target to copy. The Steel/Flying-type combination held a powerful advantage in this aerial battle.
The three birds immediately began chasing after the ring!
"Chirp!"
The Taillow was naturally the fastest. Its small, agile body was the first to snatch the ring in its beak.
"Skarmory, use Metal Claw!!"
However, just as it seized the ring, a set of gleaming silver claws descended upon it.
Swoosh!!
The Taillow flapped its wings frantically, just barely managing to evade the attack.
"Skarmory, use Metal Claw!!"
Blue commanded, striking second to gain the upper hand.
However, it dodged the real Skarmory's attack, only to be slashed head-on by the fake Skarmory's equally powerful Metal Claw.
The Taillow cried out in pain as it was sent flying, the ring in its beak falling along with it.
"Grab it, Skarmory!"
"Grab it, Skarmory!!"
Blue and the male Breeder commanded at the same time.
The two identical Skarmory immediately charged for the ring, their speed almost perfectly matched.
"Use Metal Claw!" "Use Metal Claw!!"
In the sky, the two silver birds' wings once again flashed with a white light as their sharp steel claws repeatedly tore at each other.
Clang!! Clang!!
Metal met metal. Several dull, heavy metallic clashes erupted in mid-air, sending sparks flying.
Blue's Ditto was a high-aptitude, 6IV specimen that had even been trained by Blue (manga character).
A normal Ditto's Transform can only bring out 50% of the target's original strength, but this one could unleash at least 80%.
"Then use Steel Wing!!"
"Then use Steel Wing!!"
The Skarmory's Breeder: "?!"
Is this girl deliberately copying everything I say?!
"Use Drill Peck!!"
"Use Drill Peck!!"
As he changed his command, Blue immediately changed hers as well, not a beat slower, finishing her line at almost the exact same time as her opponent.
A true copy master. Blue herself had been trained by Blue (manga character).
Issuing identical commands was undoubtedly a way to wear down the opposing trainer's morale.
Once her opponent's morale was eroded and an opening appeared, that would be the best time for her to attack!
Clang-bang!!
Clang-bang!! Clang-bang!!
The continuous sounds of the Skarmory's metallic clashes made the eardrums of the audience below vibrate; many had even started to plug their ears.
The Skarmory, its entire body made of steel, had turned its claws, wings, and beak into sharp, hardened blades, striking its opponent with all of them.
For a time, they were evenly matched in mid-air. Aside from a series of metallic clashes, neither could gain the upper hand.
"Chirp!!"
Seeing this, the Taillow that had lost the ring executed a Quick Attack, wanting to interfere again.
Swoosh!!
Whoosh!!
However, it was met with a dual Metal Claw attack. The real and fake Skarmory struck together, sending the Taillow's small body flying.
The latter didn't even have time to react before its consciousness completely faded, and it fell powerlessly.
The Taillow was unable to battle.
A battle between steel birds was not something a Taillow could just interfere with.
Not every Taillow was like Ash's.
(end of chapter)
