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Chapter 379
Chapter 375: Ivysaur vs. Bellsprout!
2024-05-15 Author: Samsung Charmander (Author Name)
"Haha, I thought it was some powerful Pokémon, but it's just a Bellsprout?"
"That's all it is?"
The audience immediately erupted in roaring laughter. They assumed Xunzi must have used her ace as her second Pokémon, and now that her ace was gone, this third one was just there to fill the spot.
Amidst the laughter, neither Xunzi nor the Bellsprout in front of her showed any sign of anger or agitation, simply watching their opponents quietly.
Unlike the jeering crowd, Ash's expression changed drastically on the spot.
Having been with the Pokédex for so long, he knew some of its unspoken rules. When the Pokédex used these two key phrases, he had to pay close attention.
One was, "Future potential."
When others said something had "future potential," it usually meant it was currently weak. But when the Pokédex said it, it was meant literally, indicating the Pokémon had immense potential and was a must-catch.
The other was, "Unremarkable."
When the Pokédex said "unremarkable," you had to be on high alert, because the opponent was anything but!
"Should I switch you out?" Ash quickly asked with caution.
"Saur..." Ivysaur responded, refusing to back down. Although an incredible opponent had indeed appeared, what kind of logic was there in withdrawing just from hearing a name?
Staring at its target, even the usually composed Ivysaur couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat.
Having been blessed in the Mysterious Garden, it possessed an extremely high affinity for the Grass-type and could already sense that the Bellsprout before it was no simple foe.
The Referee saw that Ash had no intention of switching out his Pokémon, which was already on its last legs, and immediately raised his arm.
"The third match, Bellsprout versus Ivysaur, begin!"
"Ivysaur, use Razor Leaf!"
"Bellsprout, use Razor Leaf!"
As the match began, both trainers gave the same command in unison.
In the next second, both Pokémon focused their gazes. The petals on Ivysaur's back trembled, and it instantly condensed dozens of green leaves around its body. Under a strange power, they began to spin rapidly, transforming into sharp leaf blades that all shot toward the target.
"Bell..."
The Bellsprout on the other side did the same, flinging its two leafy arms and firing countless leaf blades.
*Clack! Clack! Clack!*
Soon, the Razor Leaf attacks collided. Each leaf blade was precisely sliced into fragments by the opponent's, only to be shredded again by another in an endless cycle.
At both ends, Bellsprout and Ivysaur continuously poured more power into their attacks, firing an unending stream of sharp leaves.
*Clang! Clang! Clang!*
Toward the end, the collision of mere leaves began to produce the sound of metallic explosions. Waves of Grass-type energy rippled outward, and the sheer power of the scene stunned everyone watching.
They all knew this Ivysaur was formidable.
But for this Bellsprout to have such immense power was just absurd!
*Swoosh!*
Finally, a single leaf broke through the clash in the middle and slashed across Ivysaur's cheek, instantly leaving a scar.
"Saur..."
Gradually, Ivysaur's stamina began to wane. It decisively ceased its energy output for Razor Leaf and rolled to the side to dodge. The incoming volley of leaves exploded in a cloud of smoke and dust where it had been, leaving it looking rather battered. As it got up, its body was still heaving for breath.
"So strong..."
Ash couldn't help but stare wide-eyed.
To be defeated in a clash of Grass-type moves, although partly due to its lack of stamina, was enough to prove the opponent's immense strength.
The ground was now covered in a layer of shredded leaves. The two trainers' gazes hardened, and they shouted their next commands:
"Bellsprout, use Vine Whip!"
"Ivysaur, use Vine Whip!"
To compare mastery over the Grass-type, there was no need for other flashy moves; a comparison of Razor Leaf and Vine Whip was all that was needed.
*Snap!*
In the next second, both Pokémon lashed out with their Vine Whips. The slender vines tightly bound each other at the midpoint, pulled taut, turning the battle into a tug-of-war stalemate.
Seeing this, Xunzi suddenly revealed a mysterious smile, raised her arm high, and shouted, "Bellsprout, show them your true power!"
"Bell!"
As her words fell, Bellsprout's gaze changed. Its dull eyes now held a ferocious glint.
To the bewilderment of the crowd, Bellsprout suddenly released the tension in its vine. Its body followed the pull from the opposing vine, and it actively ran a few steps forward.
The sudden release of tension caused the still-pulling Ivysaur to stumble back several steps.
*Snap!*
But in the next instant, the vine pulled taut again. Bellsprout had reapplied its strength, its body now inverted and facing away from the target, as it suddenly yanked forward with the two vines from behind its back.
"Saur?"
The repeated changes in force caused Ivysaur to lose its balance for a moment. Its body was flung into the sky by the force of the vine whip, tracing an arc before crashing down heavily in front of Bellsprout.
Vine Whip · Shoulder Throw!
*Boom!*
Ivysaur crashed into the ground, covered in dirt and dust, its head spinning.
At this moment, Bellsprout had already arrived in front of it. Without any extra expression, it slowly extended one of its leafy arms.
"Saur!"
Without a second thought, Ivysaur's gaze hardened, and it lashed out with a claw like a ferocious tiger.
Although it didn't know the move, the attack could have been called Grass Claw.
*Swish!*
However, Bellsprout's matchstick-thin body was extremely flexible. It dodged the claw with a simple tilt of its head, while its leafy arm had already grabbed the side of Ivysaur's face.
In the next second, Bellsprout exerted all its strength, lifting Ivysaur's entire body and slamming it heavily onto the ground.
*Thud!*
Then it lifted it again and slammed it down once more.
*Thud! Thud! Thud!*
Thrash!
After slamming it five consecutive times, it changed direction, flinging Ivysaur far away to crash heavily against the distant wall.
When the smoke and dust cleared, Ivysaur was unable to battle, lying unconscious in a corner by the wall.
And Bellsprout just stood blankly in the arena, still with that same harmless appearance.
"Ivysaur is unable to battle! The winner of this match is Bellsprout!"
As the Referee's voice fell, the venue once again erupted into a clamor of cheers and discussion, all of them shocked by this unassuming Bellsprout.
The series of moves had caught Ash completely off guard. It took him several seconds to react before he swallowed hard and recalled Ivysaur into its Poké Ball.
"You did a great job, Ivysaur..." he said comfortingly, carefully placing the Poké Ball back on his belt.
*As expected, this Bellsprout is a formidable foe...*
"Hehe, I forgot to tell you, my Bellsprout's experience points were enough for it to evolve long ago. *It* is my true ace!" Xunzi said with a triumphant smile. Although she was still at a numerical disadvantage, she was confident that with Bellsprout, she could pull off a reverse sweep!
"An ace, huh? In that case, I'll have to send out my ace as well." Ash quickly raised his head, a brilliant light now shining in his eyes. He immediately pointed and declared, "I choose you, Pikachu!"
The Pikachu at his feet understood, kicking off with its hind legs and darting forward. Its small figure landed on the Grass Arena, its eyes fixed intently on the unremarkable Bellsprout before it.
"Pika!"
It cried out, full of fighting spirit.
(end of chapter)
2024-05-15 Author: Samsung Charmander (Author Name)
"Haha, I thought it was some powerful Pokémon, but it's just a Bellsprout?"
"That's all it is?"
The audience immediately erupted in roaring laughter. They assumed Xunzi must have used her ace as her second Pokémon, and now that her ace was gone, this third one was just there to fill the spot.
Amidst the laughter, neither Xunzi nor the Bellsprout in front of her showed any sign of anger or agitation, simply watching their opponents quietly.
Unlike the jeering crowd, Ash's expression changed drastically on the spot.
Having been with the Pokédex for so long, he knew some of its unspoken rules. When the Pokédex used these two key phrases, he had to pay close attention.
One was, "Future potential."
When others said something had "future potential," it usually meant it was currently weak. But when the Pokédex said it, it was meant literally, indicating the Pokémon had immense potential and was a must-catch.
The other was, "Unremarkable."
When the Pokédex said "unremarkable," you had to be on high alert, because the opponent was anything but!
"Should I switch you out?" Ash quickly asked with caution.
"Saur..." Ivysaur responded, refusing to back down. Although an incredible opponent had indeed appeared, what kind of logic was there in withdrawing just from hearing a name?
Staring at its target, even the usually composed Ivysaur couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat.
Having been blessed in the Mysterious Garden, it possessed an extremely high affinity for the Grass-type and could already sense that the Bellsprout before it was no simple foe.
The Referee saw that Ash had no intention of switching out his Pokémon, which was already on its last legs, and immediately raised his arm.
"The third match, Bellsprout versus Ivysaur, begin!"
"Ivysaur, use Razor Leaf!"
"Bellsprout, use Razor Leaf!"
As the match began, both trainers gave the same command in unison.
In the next second, both Pokémon focused their gazes. The petals on Ivysaur's back trembled, and it instantly condensed dozens of green leaves around its body. Under a strange power, they began to spin rapidly, transforming into sharp leaf blades that all shot toward the target.
"Bell..."
The Bellsprout on the other side did the same, flinging its two leafy arms and firing countless leaf blades.
*Clack! Clack! Clack!*
Soon, the Razor Leaf attacks collided. Each leaf blade was precisely sliced into fragments by the opponent's, only to be shredded again by another in an endless cycle.
At both ends, Bellsprout and Ivysaur continuously poured more power into their attacks, firing an unending stream of sharp leaves.
*Clang! Clang! Clang!*
Toward the end, the collision of mere leaves began to produce the sound of metallic explosions. Waves of Grass-type energy rippled outward, and the sheer power of the scene stunned everyone watching.
They all knew this Ivysaur was formidable.
But for this Bellsprout to have such immense power was just absurd!
*Swoosh!*
Finally, a single leaf broke through the clash in the middle and slashed across Ivysaur's cheek, instantly leaving a scar.
"Saur..."
Gradually, Ivysaur's stamina began to wane. It decisively ceased its energy output for Razor Leaf and rolled to the side to dodge. The incoming volley of leaves exploded in a cloud of smoke and dust where it had been, leaving it looking rather battered. As it got up, its body was still heaving for breath.
"So strong..."
Ash couldn't help but stare wide-eyed.
To be defeated in a clash of Grass-type moves, although partly due to its lack of stamina, was enough to prove the opponent's immense strength.
The ground was now covered in a layer of shredded leaves. The two trainers' gazes hardened, and they shouted their next commands:
"Bellsprout, use Vine Whip!"
"Ivysaur, use Vine Whip!"
To compare mastery over the Grass-type, there was no need for other flashy moves; a comparison of Razor Leaf and Vine Whip was all that was needed.
*Snap!*
In the next second, both Pokémon lashed out with their Vine Whips. The slender vines tightly bound each other at the midpoint, pulled taut, turning the battle into a tug-of-war stalemate.
Seeing this, Xunzi suddenly revealed a mysterious smile, raised her arm high, and shouted, "Bellsprout, show them your true power!"
"Bell!"
As her words fell, Bellsprout's gaze changed. Its dull eyes now held a ferocious glint.
To the bewilderment of the crowd, Bellsprout suddenly released the tension in its vine. Its body followed the pull from the opposing vine, and it actively ran a few steps forward.
The sudden release of tension caused the still-pulling Ivysaur to stumble back several steps.
*Snap!*
But in the next instant, the vine pulled taut again. Bellsprout had reapplied its strength, its body now inverted and facing away from the target, as it suddenly yanked forward with the two vines from behind its back.
"Saur?"
The repeated changes in force caused Ivysaur to lose its balance for a moment. Its body was flung into the sky by the force of the vine whip, tracing an arc before crashing down heavily in front of Bellsprout.
Vine Whip · Shoulder Throw!
*Boom!*
Ivysaur crashed into the ground, covered in dirt and dust, its head spinning.
At this moment, Bellsprout had already arrived in front of it. Without any extra expression, it slowly extended one of its leafy arms.
"Saur!"
Without a second thought, Ivysaur's gaze hardened, and it lashed out with a claw like a ferocious tiger.
Although it didn't know the move, the attack could have been called Grass Claw.
*Swish!*
However, Bellsprout's matchstick-thin body was extremely flexible. It dodged the claw with a simple tilt of its head, while its leafy arm had already grabbed the side of Ivysaur's face.
In the next second, Bellsprout exerted all its strength, lifting Ivysaur's entire body and slamming it heavily onto the ground.
*Thud!*
Then it lifted it again and slammed it down once more.
*Thud! Thud! Thud!*
Thrash!
After slamming it five consecutive times, it changed direction, flinging Ivysaur far away to crash heavily against the distant wall.
When the smoke and dust cleared, Ivysaur was unable to battle, lying unconscious in a corner by the wall.
And Bellsprout just stood blankly in the arena, still with that same harmless appearance.
"Ivysaur is unable to battle! The winner of this match is Bellsprout!"
As the Referee's voice fell, the venue once again erupted into a clamor of cheers and discussion, all of them shocked by this unassuming Bellsprout.
The series of moves had caught Ash completely off guard. It took him several seconds to react before he swallowed hard and recalled Ivysaur into its Poké Ball.
"You did a great job, Ivysaur..." he said comfortingly, carefully placing the Poké Ball back on his belt.
*As expected, this Bellsprout is a formidable foe...*
"Hehe, I forgot to tell you, my Bellsprout's experience points were enough for it to evolve long ago. *It* is my true ace!" Xunzi said with a triumphant smile. Although she was still at a numerical disadvantage, she was confident that with Bellsprout, she could pull off a reverse sweep!
"An ace, huh? In that case, I'll have to send out my ace as well." Ash quickly raised his head, a brilliant light now shining in his eyes. He immediately pointed and declared, "I choose you, Pikachu!"
The Pikachu at his feet understood, kicking off with its hind legs and darting forward. Its small figure landed on the Grass Arena, its eyes fixed intently on the unremarkable Bellsprout before it.
"Pika!"
It cried out, full of fighting spirit.
(end of chapter)
