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he knowes pokemon more than i know _Chapter_377_en
Chapter 377
Chapter 373: The Grass Field, vs. Scyther!
Author: Samsung Charmander (Author Name)
Meanwhile, on the Grass Field.
"Come out, my warrior!"
Xunzi called out softly, sending out her second Pokémon.
A flash of red light revealed a Pokémon as tall as a person. Its entire body was emerald green, with protruding joints that looked like armor. Its two arms were sharp scythes, and it emanated an aura of decisive lethality.
"A Scyther... This one's a tough opponent."
Ash didn't dare to be careless. It wasn't his first time seeing a Scyther, and he knew it was a powerful opponent. With a sweep of his hand, he took the initiative and commanded, "Ivysaur, strike first! Use Grassy Glide!"
He'd glide first and ask questions later.
The moment he spoke, Ivysaur was already prepared. Its four paws pressed firmly against the grass below as its body shot forward with a *swoosh*. It was cloaked in a layer of cyan light, resembling a shockwave of the same color as it charged straight for its target.
Seeing this, Xunzi remained calm and unhurried, raising her hand to give a command, "Scyther, use Quick Guard!"
Scyther lowered its center of gravity, clasped its scythe-like arms together in a defensive posture, and a strange power materialized on the surface of its arms.
*Clang!*
The next second, Grassy Glide arrived, crashing head-on against Scyther's clasped scythes. It was blocked on the spot, dealing no damage.
Immediately after, Scyther twisted its blades, swinging them in an upward arc that launched Ivysaur several meters into the air, sending it tumbling back to its original position and inflicting minuscule damage.
"How is that possible?"
Both Ash and Ivysaur were stunned. The latter looked down in confusion at the green grass beneath its feet.
With the support of the Grass Field, Grassy Glide was a priority move, and they had struck first. How could the opponent have blocked it so easily?
Wait, that block... it seemed like a move, too...?
The Pokédex provided a timely explanation. "*Beep beep.* Quick Guard. It nullifies the effects of priority moves."
Without its priority effect, Grassy Glide was just a move similar to Takedown. Moreover, Ivysaur's speed wasn't high, allowing Scyther to easily find the perfect timing and angle to block it.
Soon, Xunzi attacked again.
"Next, use Quick Draw Slash!"
"Chya!!"
Scyther immediately brandished its scythe-like arms, performing several sweeps around it. This created several scythe-like blades of energy that skimmed across the ground, cutting down all the blades of grass in their path.
"Saur..."
Ivysaur quickly leaped into the air, jumping over the incoming scythe-like blades.
When it landed back on the ground, it saw that a several-meter-wide patch of the grassy ground had been sheared bare, with green leaves scattered everywhere.
Fun fact: Quick Draw Slash isn't just for cutting trees; it can also be used to mow grass.
Even though she had Quick Guard, that Grassy Glide was still too much of a nuisance. Xunzi chose to disable it at the first opportunity.
Ash immediately changed his strategy and commanded, "Damn it! Then try this! Use Leech Seed!"
Ivysaur's body trembled as it condensed a brown seed from the center of the petals on its back. It then launched the seed in a parabolic arc, and it landed on the ground a meter in front of Scyther.
*Screee...*
Absorbing a full course of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium from the rich soil, the Leech Seed swelled dramatically. Countless vines, twisting like a nest of snakes, sprouted from the spot and shot toward the target.
"Scyther, use Fury Cutter!"
Scyther's eyes were stern and determined. The edges of its two scythe-like arms began to glow with a sharp, yellow-green energy. It then took a step forward, proactively slashing at the approaching vines.
*Shk! Shk! Shk!!*
Fury Cutter's successive slashes and horizontal cuts completely shredded the Leech Seed's vines in moments, rendering the move useless. The nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium in that patch of ground had also been completely absorbed, causing any subsequent vine growth to slow.
Fury Cutter is a Bug-type move, which has a significant type advantage against the Grass-type Leech Seed.
*Bzzzz...*
At that moment, a high-frequency vibrating sound was heard. Scyther's wings buzzed, and it leaped over the Leech Seed, skimming low across the ground as it rushed toward its target. Its forward-facing scythes shone with a dazzling yellow-green light.
*Swish!!*
Caught off guard, Ivysaur was hit head-on by a Fury Cutter. Its body was thrown into the air once more, and it couldn't help but let out a grunt of pain.
The strike's power was not low, boosted by both Scyther's innate Technician ability—which powers up weaker moves—and Fury Cutter's own effect of getting stronger with each consecutive hit.
Luckily, Ivysaur is also a Poison-type. Otherwise, with the super-effective damage from the type advantage against Grass-types, it would have been on its last legs with just that one move.
"Saur!"
Soon, Ivysaur stood up again. Its willpower was exceptionally strong, and its eyes were resolute. However, a new gash was now visible on its forehead, and its four legs gripped the ground tightly.
"Don't give it a chance to breathe, Scyther! Use Dual Wingbeat!"
Xunzi's offensive was as fierce as thunder and fire.
"Chya!!"
Scyther took flight again. Although it was called a Dual Wingbeat attack, it actually used its wings to fly close and transferred the effect of the move to its scythe-like arms. This time, they were covered in a layer of faint blue energy.
Dual Wingbeat, a Flying-type move that splits a single attack into two strikes. It might sound strange, but this move could be considered the most suitable one for Scyther.
If it were just a single attack, its power would be too high, rendering the Technician ability useless.
But by splitting it into two attacks, the total power isn't reduced, while the power of each of the two strikes is halved, perfectly meeting the low-power condition to trigger the Technician ability.
With this Dual Wingbeat, Xunzi was confident that even if she couldn't knock her opponent out, she could at least get it down to yellow health!
"Ivysaur, use Vine Whip!"
On the other side, Ash suddenly swept his arm and shouted loudly. His voice gave Ivysaur immediate direction. Its body trembled as it shot out two vines, lashing them toward the target rushing straight at it.
Caught off guard, the Vine Whip struck the furiously charging Scyther directly.
*Swish!*
Just as a look of delight appeared on Ash's face, the Vine Whip passed right through its target. It was only an afterimage; Scyther had vanished from its spot in an instant.
The next moment, three Scythers charged out from three different corners of the field simultaneously.
"Double Team?!"
Ash and Ivysaur's eyes widened in unison. The three shadows left Ivysaur completely bewildered, unsure of what to do. In the end, it could only lash its Vine Whip randomly at one of the shadows.
*Swish!*
Tough luck. It was just an afterimage.
At that moment, the blue light arrived. The other two Scythers, using their twin scythes for the attack, chopped down heavily on Ivysaur's back.
*Crack!!* *Crack!!*
The Technician-boosted Dual Wingbeat landed two consecutive hits, causing Ivysaur to let out another wretched cry. Its body was thrown several meters, dragging a long scar across the ground.
Super-effective!
The sharp, Flying-type energy nearly knocked Ivysaur out on the spot, its head throbbing with pain.
Just when everyone thought the outcome had been decided, under the gazes of the crowd, Ivysaur finally, slowly, got back on its feet.
"Saur..."
As it struggled to rise again, its eyes were squeezed shut and its body was still trembling, as if it were enduring immense pain.
"Ivysaur... do you still want to continue fighting?" Ash asked, unable to bear the sight.
The fact that it hadn't been knocked out on the spot was already proof of Ivysaur's incredible durability. An ordinary Ivysaur might not have even been able to withstand that earlier Fury Cutter.
"Saur!"
Ivysaur just raised its head proudly, giving Ash an affirmative answer.
Even its good friend Squirtle had defeated two opponents; how could it possibly leave the field after defeating only one today!?
"Such high HP..."
Across the field, Xunzi was also shocked by Ivysaur's astonishing willpower. Her gaze hardened, and she prepared to launch a new attack.
This was a cruel competition. The loser leaves the field; there is no room for mercy!
"Scyther, use Double Team!"
"Chya!"
Scyther's figure flashed, and four identical Scythers appeared around Ivysaur, as if the clones were multiplying.
Then, Xunzi yelled, "Finish it! Use Dual Wingbeat!"
The next second, all four Scythers vibrated their wings and took flight once more. Their bladed arms shone with a dazzling light as they all charged toward Ivysaur simultaneously!
(end of chapter)
Author: Samsung Charmander (Author Name)
Meanwhile, on the Grass Field.
"Come out, my warrior!"
Xunzi called out softly, sending out her second Pokémon.
A flash of red light revealed a Pokémon as tall as a person. Its entire body was emerald green, with protruding joints that looked like armor. Its two arms were sharp scythes, and it emanated an aura of decisive lethality.
"A Scyther... This one's a tough opponent."
Ash didn't dare to be careless. It wasn't his first time seeing a Scyther, and he knew it was a powerful opponent. With a sweep of his hand, he took the initiative and commanded, "Ivysaur, strike first! Use Grassy Glide!"
He'd glide first and ask questions later.
The moment he spoke, Ivysaur was already prepared. Its four paws pressed firmly against the grass below as its body shot forward with a *swoosh*. It was cloaked in a layer of cyan light, resembling a shockwave of the same color as it charged straight for its target.
Seeing this, Xunzi remained calm and unhurried, raising her hand to give a command, "Scyther, use Quick Guard!"
Scyther lowered its center of gravity, clasped its scythe-like arms together in a defensive posture, and a strange power materialized on the surface of its arms.
*Clang!*
The next second, Grassy Glide arrived, crashing head-on against Scyther's clasped scythes. It was blocked on the spot, dealing no damage.
Immediately after, Scyther twisted its blades, swinging them in an upward arc that launched Ivysaur several meters into the air, sending it tumbling back to its original position and inflicting minuscule damage.
"How is that possible?"
Both Ash and Ivysaur were stunned. The latter looked down in confusion at the green grass beneath its feet.
With the support of the Grass Field, Grassy Glide was a priority move, and they had struck first. How could the opponent have blocked it so easily?
Wait, that block... it seemed like a move, too...?
The Pokédex provided a timely explanation. "*Beep beep.* Quick Guard. It nullifies the effects of priority moves."
Without its priority effect, Grassy Glide was just a move similar to Takedown. Moreover, Ivysaur's speed wasn't high, allowing Scyther to easily find the perfect timing and angle to block it.
Soon, Xunzi attacked again.
"Next, use Quick Draw Slash!"
"Chya!!"
Scyther immediately brandished its scythe-like arms, performing several sweeps around it. This created several scythe-like blades of energy that skimmed across the ground, cutting down all the blades of grass in their path.
"Saur..."
Ivysaur quickly leaped into the air, jumping over the incoming scythe-like blades.
When it landed back on the ground, it saw that a several-meter-wide patch of the grassy ground had been sheared bare, with green leaves scattered everywhere.
Fun fact: Quick Draw Slash isn't just for cutting trees; it can also be used to mow grass.
Even though she had Quick Guard, that Grassy Glide was still too much of a nuisance. Xunzi chose to disable it at the first opportunity.
Ash immediately changed his strategy and commanded, "Damn it! Then try this! Use Leech Seed!"
Ivysaur's body trembled as it condensed a brown seed from the center of the petals on its back. It then launched the seed in a parabolic arc, and it landed on the ground a meter in front of Scyther.
*Screee...*
Absorbing a full course of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium from the rich soil, the Leech Seed swelled dramatically. Countless vines, twisting like a nest of snakes, sprouted from the spot and shot toward the target.
"Scyther, use Fury Cutter!"
Scyther's eyes were stern and determined. The edges of its two scythe-like arms began to glow with a sharp, yellow-green energy. It then took a step forward, proactively slashing at the approaching vines.
*Shk! Shk! Shk!!*
Fury Cutter's successive slashes and horizontal cuts completely shredded the Leech Seed's vines in moments, rendering the move useless. The nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium in that patch of ground had also been completely absorbed, causing any subsequent vine growth to slow.
Fury Cutter is a Bug-type move, which has a significant type advantage against the Grass-type Leech Seed.
*Bzzzz...*
At that moment, a high-frequency vibrating sound was heard. Scyther's wings buzzed, and it leaped over the Leech Seed, skimming low across the ground as it rushed toward its target. Its forward-facing scythes shone with a dazzling yellow-green light.
*Swish!!*
Caught off guard, Ivysaur was hit head-on by a Fury Cutter. Its body was thrown into the air once more, and it couldn't help but let out a grunt of pain.
The strike's power was not low, boosted by both Scyther's innate Technician ability—which powers up weaker moves—and Fury Cutter's own effect of getting stronger with each consecutive hit.
Luckily, Ivysaur is also a Poison-type. Otherwise, with the super-effective damage from the type advantage against Grass-types, it would have been on its last legs with just that one move.
"Saur!"
Soon, Ivysaur stood up again. Its willpower was exceptionally strong, and its eyes were resolute. However, a new gash was now visible on its forehead, and its four legs gripped the ground tightly.
"Don't give it a chance to breathe, Scyther! Use Dual Wingbeat!"
Xunzi's offensive was as fierce as thunder and fire.
"Chya!!"
Scyther took flight again. Although it was called a Dual Wingbeat attack, it actually used its wings to fly close and transferred the effect of the move to its scythe-like arms. This time, they were covered in a layer of faint blue energy.
Dual Wingbeat, a Flying-type move that splits a single attack into two strikes. It might sound strange, but this move could be considered the most suitable one for Scyther.
If it were just a single attack, its power would be too high, rendering the Technician ability useless.
But by splitting it into two attacks, the total power isn't reduced, while the power of each of the two strikes is halved, perfectly meeting the low-power condition to trigger the Technician ability.
With this Dual Wingbeat, Xunzi was confident that even if she couldn't knock her opponent out, she could at least get it down to yellow health!
"Ivysaur, use Vine Whip!"
On the other side, Ash suddenly swept his arm and shouted loudly. His voice gave Ivysaur immediate direction. Its body trembled as it shot out two vines, lashing them toward the target rushing straight at it.
Caught off guard, the Vine Whip struck the furiously charging Scyther directly.
*Swish!*
Just as a look of delight appeared on Ash's face, the Vine Whip passed right through its target. It was only an afterimage; Scyther had vanished from its spot in an instant.
The next moment, three Scythers charged out from three different corners of the field simultaneously.
"Double Team?!"
Ash and Ivysaur's eyes widened in unison. The three shadows left Ivysaur completely bewildered, unsure of what to do. In the end, it could only lash its Vine Whip randomly at one of the shadows.
*Swish!*
Tough luck. It was just an afterimage.
At that moment, the blue light arrived. The other two Scythers, using their twin scythes for the attack, chopped down heavily on Ivysaur's back.
*Crack!!* *Crack!!*
The Technician-boosted Dual Wingbeat landed two consecutive hits, causing Ivysaur to let out another wretched cry. Its body was thrown several meters, dragging a long scar across the ground.
Super-effective!
The sharp, Flying-type energy nearly knocked Ivysaur out on the spot, its head throbbing with pain.
Just when everyone thought the outcome had been decided, under the gazes of the crowd, Ivysaur finally, slowly, got back on its feet.
"Saur..."
As it struggled to rise again, its eyes were squeezed shut and its body was still trembling, as if it were enduring immense pain.
"Ivysaur... do you still want to continue fighting?" Ash asked, unable to bear the sight.
The fact that it hadn't been knocked out on the spot was already proof of Ivysaur's incredible durability. An ordinary Ivysaur might not have even been able to withstand that earlier Fury Cutter.
"Saur!"
Ivysaur just raised its head proudly, giving Ash an affirmative answer.
Even its good friend Squirtle had defeated two opponents; how could it possibly leave the field after defeating only one today!?
"Such high HP..."
Across the field, Xunzi was also shocked by Ivysaur's astonishing willpower. Her gaze hardened, and she prepared to launch a new attack.
This was a cruel competition. The loser leaves the field; there is no room for mercy!
"Scyther, use Double Team!"
"Chya!"
Scyther's figure flashed, and four identical Scythers appeared around Ivysaur, as if the clones were multiplying.
Then, Xunzi yelled, "Finish it! Use Dual Wingbeat!"
The next second, all four Scythers vibrated their wings and took flight once more. Their bladed arms shone with a dazzling light as they all charged toward Ivysaur simultaneously!
(end of chapter)
