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he knowes pokemon more than i know _Chapter_390_en
Chapter 390
Chapter 386: The True Peak of the World!
Author: Samsung Charmander (Author Name)
"Kangaskhan, never mind that, just use Sucker Punch!"
Abin was going all out. He didn't care what this "Ultra Instinct" was. If he had never heard of it, it might as well not exist.
Kangaskhan nodded. It had just dashed forward a few meters when its body strangely froze mid-motion, becoming somewhat rigid.
"Hey, Sucker Punch is a move that only works if the opponent attacks first. Did you get flustered and forget, Brother Abin?"
Ash called out from a distance. As long as Metapod didn't attack, Sucker Punch was a useless move.
His words were dripping with sarcasm, but seeing Ash's dead-serious expression, Abin couldn't be sure. He steeled his heart and ordered another attack.
"In that case, use Fire Punch!"
Coincidentally, his Kangaskhan knew Fire Punch and Thunder Punch from the "Farmer's Three Punches," which happened to counter the Metapod before him.
*Ultra Instinct? One Fire Punch will knock you right out of this match!*
Abin grinned. At this moment, he was already in a frenzy.
With a *bang*, Kangaskhan's fists ignited with fierce flames. It rushed toward the motionless target, each step stomping a small crater into the ice.
The flames burned fiercely. This time, not only were the fists dangerous, but the fiery energy surrounding them was also perilous. Yet Metapod remained unfazed, simply tilting back and forth along a straight line, evading every single Fire Punch.
*Swoosh!*
*Swoosh!*
Ultra Instinct separates body and consciousness, allowing every part of oneself to perceive surrounding danger beyond normal instinct, bypassing the brain's processing time. This maximizes movement speed and reaction time.
In this state, Metapod could dodge any kind of attack!
Abin's face gradually contorted as he continued his assault. "Kangaskhan, use Rock Tomb!"
This time, several large boulders fell simultaneously with menacing force, yet Metapod still found the gaps between them and dodged with ease. The boulders shattered into pieces on the ice.
"Pod..."
A silver stream of light still flickered around Metapod's body. Its breathing was unchanged, and it remained untouched by the flying rock fragments and dust, a truly peculiar sight.
Meanwhile, heavy beads of sweat were already trickling down Kangaskhan's head. Even for a Pokémon like it, the "Light of Kalos," such a series of high-intensity movements was too much to sustain for long.
However, upon seeing this, Abin, despite being covered in sweat, finally revealed a savage, victorious-looking smile on his contorted face.
"Haha, I finally get it! So this 'Ultra Instinct' is just a dodging technique! I have nothing to fear, haha!"
Whether it was Power-Up Punch, Fire Punch, or even Rock Tomb, Metapod only dodged. It looked impressive, but in reality, it had no offensive power whatsoever.
*Haha, this match is still my victory! Abin's victory!*
"Who said Ultra Instinct is only for dodging...?"
Ash's calm words made Abin's ecstatic face freeze in place, twisting slightly.
This was no bluff. Ash immediately thrust his hand forward.
"Metapod, since our opponent made the request, let him witness your attack!"
As he finished speaking, Metapod's body tilted forward slightly. It had barely inclined three degrees before, with a ghost-like *swoosh*, it vanished from the spot.
"Khan?"
For a moment, the entire Ice Arena was left with only the Kangaskhan looking around, its face full of helplessness—more helpless than the baby in its pouch.
And behind it, Abin was completely dumbfounded.
"Pod..."
The next instant, a silver stream of light suddenly appeared behind Kangaskhan's head. Its speed was so great that the latter had no time to react.
Then, Metapod's banana-like tip jabbed forward, touching Kangaskhan's neck.
*CLANG!*
An incredibly terrifying force, as if from a giant hammer.
Kangaskhan's massive body was instantly launched like a cannonball, carving a long gouge across the ice before slamming violently into the wall at the edge of the Battle Arena.
*BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!*
A few seconds later, ice shards and rubble rained down on Kangaskhan's body with a tremendous clamor.
When the dust cleared, Kangaskhan had already lost all ability to battle, lying amidst the wreckage on the ice, letting out a wail of pain.
A single blow decided the outcome.
The entire Battle Arena instantly fell completely silent.
"H-How is that possible?!"
Not just Abin, but all the spectators were utterly dumbfounded.
In their eyes, a single Tackle from Metapod had just overwhelmingly one-shot a Kangaskhan.
Keep in mind, that Kangaskhan was at full health!
*Hiss...*
Even Ash, at the center of it all, couldn't help but be startled by this power. His face was full of astonishment, even tinged with a hint of fear, and he instinctively took a few steps back.
This was the first time he had commanded Metapod to actively attack...
"Ash, under normal circumstances, every punch thrown wastes extra energy. Due to external forces or internal factors, a 100-power punch often ends up releasing less than 20..."
"Learning how to control and reduce this consumption to increase your power's efficiency is the path every expert must walk."
"Ultra Instinct isn't just about infinitely dodging an opponent's attacks. It's a super-advanced technique for utilizing power. It separates the soul from the body, allowing the physical form to fight on instinct. It allows a 100-power punch to truly deliver 100 power."
"And with this kind of instinct-transcending attack, you can even focus your entire body's strength into a single point on impact, erupting with a force far exceeding 100."
These were words Brother Red had told him before. Back then, Ash had just grinned and brushed it off, thinking, *Whatever, Brother Red must be bluffing again.*
"Unless absolutely necessary, don't use Metapod in battle. This is not a state you can comprehend right now."
One had to understand, even someone as powerful as Red couldn't fully channel this power.
It was all thanks to Metapod's tenacious willpower, coupled with the grief and stimulation of being cheated on, that it formally achieved this state. It was a once-in-a-millennium specimen, something that could be encountered but never sought.
It was only today that Ash, for the very first time, had a direct, intuitive understanding of the "ultimate state."
Looking at the Kangaskhan at the edge of the Battle Arena, which had been instantly knocked out from full health, he couldn't help but draw in a sharp breath, a lingering fear growing in his heart.
This really might not be something he was ready for...
"So, this is the true, top-tier power of this world...?"
But Ash's face quickly shed all traces of fear. A few seconds later, it was replaced by a look filled with battle fire, his eyes shining as brightly as the stars in the heavens.
This incredibly dangerous power also made him realize just how magnificent the path to the absolute peak—to the highest point in the world—would be!
"Sooner or later, I will truly master this power too!"
Ash clenched his fists and adjusted his cap, his expression full of vigor and high spirits.
"..."
On one side, there was stunned silence; on the other, a strange, boiling excitement. The only one still standing firm in the Battle Arena was Metapod, which, after that one explosive blow, immediately dispersed the silver stream of light and returned to its unremarkable state.
It couldn't maintain Perfected Ultra Instinct for even three minutes, and even Ultra Instinct Omen consumed a massive amount of its energy.
Seeing this, the Referee was the first to react. He quickly raised his arm and loudly announced the verdict.
Even though it was the most absurd battle he had ever witnessed.
"Kangaskhan is unable to battle! Metapod wins!"
"The fourth preliminary match, on the Ice Arena, Contestant Ash is the winner!"
Only then did the thousands in the stands erupt into thunderous cheers once more. This was, without a doubt, the most bizarre battle of the entire tournament.
Many of the degenerate bettors, on the other hand, once again cursed Ash and his entire family as they scrambled to find the betting slips they had just torn to shreds.
(end of chapter)
Author: Samsung Charmander (Author Name)
"Kangaskhan, never mind that, just use Sucker Punch!"
Abin was going all out. He didn't care what this "Ultra Instinct" was. If he had never heard of it, it might as well not exist.
Kangaskhan nodded. It had just dashed forward a few meters when its body strangely froze mid-motion, becoming somewhat rigid.
"Hey, Sucker Punch is a move that only works if the opponent attacks first. Did you get flustered and forget, Brother Abin?"
Ash called out from a distance. As long as Metapod didn't attack, Sucker Punch was a useless move.
His words were dripping with sarcasm, but seeing Ash's dead-serious expression, Abin couldn't be sure. He steeled his heart and ordered another attack.
"In that case, use Fire Punch!"
Coincidentally, his Kangaskhan knew Fire Punch and Thunder Punch from the "Farmer's Three Punches," which happened to counter the Metapod before him.
*Ultra Instinct? One Fire Punch will knock you right out of this match!*
Abin grinned. At this moment, he was already in a frenzy.
With a *bang*, Kangaskhan's fists ignited with fierce flames. It rushed toward the motionless target, each step stomping a small crater into the ice.
The flames burned fiercely. This time, not only were the fists dangerous, but the fiery energy surrounding them was also perilous. Yet Metapod remained unfazed, simply tilting back and forth along a straight line, evading every single Fire Punch.
*Swoosh!*
*Swoosh!*
Ultra Instinct separates body and consciousness, allowing every part of oneself to perceive surrounding danger beyond normal instinct, bypassing the brain's processing time. This maximizes movement speed and reaction time.
In this state, Metapod could dodge any kind of attack!
Abin's face gradually contorted as he continued his assault. "Kangaskhan, use Rock Tomb!"
This time, several large boulders fell simultaneously with menacing force, yet Metapod still found the gaps between them and dodged with ease. The boulders shattered into pieces on the ice.
"Pod..."
A silver stream of light still flickered around Metapod's body. Its breathing was unchanged, and it remained untouched by the flying rock fragments and dust, a truly peculiar sight.
Meanwhile, heavy beads of sweat were already trickling down Kangaskhan's head. Even for a Pokémon like it, the "Light of Kalos," such a series of high-intensity movements was too much to sustain for long.
However, upon seeing this, Abin, despite being covered in sweat, finally revealed a savage, victorious-looking smile on his contorted face.
"Haha, I finally get it! So this 'Ultra Instinct' is just a dodging technique! I have nothing to fear, haha!"
Whether it was Power-Up Punch, Fire Punch, or even Rock Tomb, Metapod only dodged. It looked impressive, but in reality, it had no offensive power whatsoever.
*Haha, this match is still my victory! Abin's victory!*
"Who said Ultra Instinct is only for dodging...?"
Ash's calm words made Abin's ecstatic face freeze in place, twisting slightly.
This was no bluff. Ash immediately thrust his hand forward.
"Metapod, since our opponent made the request, let him witness your attack!"
As he finished speaking, Metapod's body tilted forward slightly. It had barely inclined three degrees before, with a ghost-like *swoosh*, it vanished from the spot.
"Khan?"
For a moment, the entire Ice Arena was left with only the Kangaskhan looking around, its face full of helplessness—more helpless than the baby in its pouch.
And behind it, Abin was completely dumbfounded.
"Pod..."
The next instant, a silver stream of light suddenly appeared behind Kangaskhan's head. Its speed was so great that the latter had no time to react.
Then, Metapod's banana-like tip jabbed forward, touching Kangaskhan's neck.
*CLANG!*
An incredibly terrifying force, as if from a giant hammer.
Kangaskhan's massive body was instantly launched like a cannonball, carving a long gouge across the ice before slamming violently into the wall at the edge of the Battle Arena.
*BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!*
A few seconds later, ice shards and rubble rained down on Kangaskhan's body with a tremendous clamor.
When the dust cleared, Kangaskhan had already lost all ability to battle, lying amidst the wreckage on the ice, letting out a wail of pain.
A single blow decided the outcome.
The entire Battle Arena instantly fell completely silent.
"H-How is that possible?!"
Not just Abin, but all the spectators were utterly dumbfounded.
In their eyes, a single Tackle from Metapod had just overwhelmingly one-shot a Kangaskhan.
Keep in mind, that Kangaskhan was at full health!
*Hiss...*
Even Ash, at the center of it all, couldn't help but be startled by this power. His face was full of astonishment, even tinged with a hint of fear, and he instinctively took a few steps back.
This was the first time he had commanded Metapod to actively attack...
"Ash, under normal circumstances, every punch thrown wastes extra energy. Due to external forces or internal factors, a 100-power punch often ends up releasing less than 20..."
"Learning how to control and reduce this consumption to increase your power's efficiency is the path every expert must walk."
"Ultra Instinct isn't just about infinitely dodging an opponent's attacks. It's a super-advanced technique for utilizing power. It separates the soul from the body, allowing the physical form to fight on instinct. It allows a 100-power punch to truly deliver 100 power."
"And with this kind of instinct-transcending attack, you can even focus your entire body's strength into a single point on impact, erupting with a force far exceeding 100."
These were words Brother Red had told him before. Back then, Ash had just grinned and brushed it off, thinking, *Whatever, Brother Red must be bluffing again.*
"Unless absolutely necessary, don't use Metapod in battle. This is not a state you can comprehend right now."
One had to understand, even someone as powerful as Red couldn't fully channel this power.
It was all thanks to Metapod's tenacious willpower, coupled with the grief and stimulation of being cheated on, that it formally achieved this state. It was a once-in-a-millennium specimen, something that could be encountered but never sought.
It was only today that Ash, for the very first time, had a direct, intuitive understanding of the "ultimate state."
Looking at the Kangaskhan at the edge of the Battle Arena, which had been instantly knocked out from full health, he couldn't help but draw in a sharp breath, a lingering fear growing in his heart.
This really might not be something he was ready for...
"So, this is the true, top-tier power of this world...?"
But Ash's face quickly shed all traces of fear. A few seconds later, it was replaced by a look filled with battle fire, his eyes shining as brightly as the stars in the heavens.
This incredibly dangerous power also made him realize just how magnificent the path to the absolute peak—to the highest point in the world—would be!
"Sooner or later, I will truly master this power too!"
Ash clenched his fists and adjusted his cap, his expression full of vigor and high spirits.
"..."
On one side, there was stunned silence; on the other, a strange, boiling excitement. The only one still standing firm in the Battle Arena was Metapod, which, after that one explosive blow, immediately dispersed the silver stream of light and returned to its unremarkable state.
It couldn't maintain Perfected Ultra Instinct for even three minutes, and even Ultra Instinct Omen consumed a massive amount of its energy.
Seeing this, the Referee was the first to react. He quickly raised his arm and loudly announced the verdict.
Even though it was the most absurd battle he had ever witnessed.
"Kangaskhan is unable to battle! Metapod wins!"
"The fourth preliminary match, on the Ice Arena, Contestant Ash is the winner!"
Only then did the thousands in the stands erupt into thunderous cheers once more. This was, without a doubt, the most bizarre battle of the entire tournament.
Many of the degenerate bettors, on the other hand, once again cursed Ash and his entire family as they scrambled to find the betting slips they had just torn to shreds.
(end of chapter)
