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he knowes pokemon more than i know _Chapter_418_en
Chapter 418
Chapter 413: All-Out Battle! Shell Smash, Bond Power!
2024-05-15 Author: Samsung Charmander
"Pfft."
A torrent of Scald erupted from Wartortle's mouth. The moment it hit the air, a white, steamy mist billowed out, rushing forward with menacing force.
Empoleon didn't dare to be careless and hastily raised its two steel wings to defend itself.
*Tsssss.*
Scald wasn't like a normal stream of water; its texture was somewhat viscous. The searing heat landed on the wings, creating a sizzling sound like hot water scorching skin. This made Empoleon's brow twitch in discomfort. It could only retreat several steps and shake its wings, flinging off the boiling water.
Seeing the attack was effective, Ash pressed his advantage, immediately roaring a second command, "Wartortle, use Scald again!"
But the Masked Man already had a counter-strategy.
"Empoleon, use Hydro Pump directly!"
*You're using a move that's part Water, part Fire? Then I'll use double the water to extinguish your flames!*
"Poleon!"
Empoleon nodded. It lowered its center of gravity, and from under its golden crown, its beak opened wide. It immediately blasted out a massive pillar of water. The roiling current carried immense force, accompanied by a series of deafening booms. The power of this Hydro Pump was far greater than Wartortle's previous attack.
**BOOM!**
The two attacks collided, instantly kicking up a cloud of white steam. But the Hydro Pump's power was on another level entirely; it instantly pushed the boiling water back. The immense pressure of the water current sent Wartortle's entire body flying backward several meters.
"Damn it! Wartortle, use Hydro Pump!"
"Empoleon, use Flash Cannon!"
Without missing a beat, both trainers chose a long-range attack at the same time.
In the next second, Wartortle fired a high-pressure jet of water. Meanwhile, energy condensed in Empoleon's mouth, and it spat out a silvery-white pulse of energy like a laser beam, containing formidable steel power.
**BOOM BOOM BOOM!**
The two moves collided. The stalemate lasted less than a second before the power of the Flash Cannon proved overwhelmingly superior. With unstoppable momentum, it tore through the stream of water and finally struck Wartortle. The metallic energy exploded, instantly kicking up a terrifying cloud of smoke and dust.
Wartortle, at the center of the blast, was in an even worse state. Its body was thrown straight through the air, sustaining a massive blow.
Unlike the first round where Venusaur only had a slight edge, this time, the level difference between Wartortle and Empoleon was huge.
"Wartor..."
The smoke and dust cleared, revealing Wartortle struggling to push itself up from the ground. Several new wounds marked its round head, but its expression was incredibly firm and resolute as it stared fixedly at its opponent.
"Damn it."
The same look appeared on Ash's face.
In that moment, a strange power enveloped them both. A bond connected them, like an invisible bridge built between the hearts of the human and the turtle. Their shared desire to defeat their opponent pushed them into a special state.
Taking a deep breath, in the next instant, Ash and Wartortle's movements and breathing synchronized, as if they were one and the same person.
**Bond Power!**
"What is this?"
The Masked Man was momentarily stunned. He had never seen a sight like this before.
*Is this Ash's ability? As expected of an extraordinary youth...*
But he quickly realized what was happening. *It must be the human in front of me who is guiding this state.* Although he was surprised, it wasn't a huge problem. The world had its share of eccentrics with special abilities, so it wasn't particularly unbelievable.
Immediately, a look of battle intensity appeared on his face. He looked forward to the coming battle. Compared to an overwhelming victory, he craved a battle with a powerful opponent even more!
"Come on, Ash. Let me see your power."
"..."
Sharing Wartortle's five senses, the external aura surged, but it caused Ash's mind to grow calm, as tranquil as still water.
Bond Power couldn't grant an infinite boost. When facing an opponent with an absolute level difference, the boost this ability could provide was truly limited. He didn't think he could defeat this powerful Empoleon with this power alone.
Ash subconsciously glanced across the tens of thousands in the audience. Amidst the sea of people, a dazzling white light shot into the sky, nearly blinding him.
It was a bald-headed youth. His head was shiny, gleaming under the sunlight, making it slightly hard to look at.
Abin from Youngster Town.
Ash had extraordinary eyesight. He could even see Abin, sitting in his seat over a hundred meters away, giving him a thumbs-up. This instantly steadied his heart, and both his and Wartortle's expressions changed in unison.
For the past few days, his Ivysaur had been undergoing special training to learn Frenzy Plant.
And his Wartortle had been undergoing special training with Abin, attempting to master his signature move.
Thinking of this, Ash no longer hesitated. Now was the perfect opportunity to show the results of their special training. With a grand wave of his hand, he shouted, "Now, Wartortle, use Shell Smash!"
"Wartor!"
Wartortle nodded. Its conviction deepened, and a strange energy surged from its body. Its entire shell began to glow, and in the eyes of the crowd, it was as if they could truly see Wartortle's shell shattering.
*Crack.*
They could even hear the chilling sound of a carapace shattering.
The next second, several red auras symbolizing a boost and blue auras symbolizing a drop appeared on Wartortle's body.
Its Attack, Special Attack, and Speed were sharply raised, while its Defense and Special Defense were lowered.
It was a suicidal move that was all offense, with no room for defense.
"Oh, going for a do-or-die struggle, are you? But with its lowered defense, your Wartortle won't be able to block a single one of my—"
The Masked Man's words trailed off as his eyes widened.
A white feather suddenly floated above Wartortle's head. A strange light shone down, and the Defense and Special Defense that had been lowered by Shell Smash were restored.
White Herb, an item that can restore lowered stats. It can only be used once per battle.
As part of the combination, Abin had naturally given this key item to Ash. This was equivalent to finding a bug in the system, getting the benefits of Shell Smash for free.
"Go! Ash, crush 'em for me, haha!!"
In the stands, Abin was even more excited than Ash. His face was flushed as he jumped to his feet, shouting wildly.
If Ash really managed to defeat the Masked Man and become the Champion, Brock and Misty had already claimed the cup and base of the trophy, which meant the handles on the sides would be his!
"That little bald-headed brat is so crude."
"Do monks just talk about fighting and killing these days?"
"He's probably a monk from the Johto Region. That's how they are over there."
"What did the Johto Region ever do to you, huh?! Did they desecrate your family's grave?!"
Abin's actions caused quite a stir in the surrounding stands.
Back in the arena.
Wartortle bounced on the spot. The muscles in its limbs bulged, and its movements became more nimble. This was undoubtedly its peak condition, giving it the confidence to face the big penguin head-on.
"One more time! Use Hydro Pump!"
At Ash's command, Wartortle acted. It opened its mouth and directly fired a jet of blue water with soaring power. The friction with the air created booming sounds; its power was on a completely different level than before.
The Masked Man didn't dare be careless. He threw a sharp punch forward and commanded, "Empoleon, we'll use Hydro Pump too!"
"Poleon!!"
Empoleon flapped its wings and spat out an equally massive stream of watery energy, charging forward with immense pressure.
**BOOM BOOM BOOM!**
The two Hydro Pumps collided head-on in the center of the arena. A huge spray of water splashed everywhere, and the water-type energy blasted outwards in a rippling shockwave. The raw strength of the high-pressure streams made everyone in the audience instinctively lean back.
A few seconds later, the streams of water dissipated.
They were evenly matched.
"*Hiss...* What a strong penguin."
Even with Shell Smash and the boost from the Bond Power, its power had only increased enough to create a stalemate. A chill ran down Ash's spine. Even Wartortle was panting heavily where it stood.
(end of chapter)
2024-05-15 Author: Samsung Charmander
"Pfft."
A torrent of Scald erupted from Wartortle's mouth. The moment it hit the air, a white, steamy mist billowed out, rushing forward with menacing force.
Empoleon didn't dare to be careless and hastily raised its two steel wings to defend itself.
*Tsssss.*
Scald wasn't like a normal stream of water; its texture was somewhat viscous. The searing heat landed on the wings, creating a sizzling sound like hot water scorching skin. This made Empoleon's brow twitch in discomfort. It could only retreat several steps and shake its wings, flinging off the boiling water.
Seeing the attack was effective, Ash pressed his advantage, immediately roaring a second command, "Wartortle, use Scald again!"
But the Masked Man already had a counter-strategy.
"Empoleon, use Hydro Pump directly!"
*You're using a move that's part Water, part Fire? Then I'll use double the water to extinguish your flames!*
"Poleon!"
Empoleon nodded. It lowered its center of gravity, and from under its golden crown, its beak opened wide. It immediately blasted out a massive pillar of water. The roiling current carried immense force, accompanied by a series of deafening booms. The power of this Hydro Pump was far greater than Wartortle's previous attack.
**BOOM!**
The two attacks collided, instantly kicking up a cloud of white steam. But the Hydro Pump's power was on another level entirely; it instantly pushed the boiling water back. The immense pressure of the water current sent Wartortle's entire body flying backward several meters.
"Damn it! Wartortle, use Hydro Pump!"
"Empoleon, use Flash Cannon!"
Without missing a beat, both trainers chose a long-range attack at the same time.
In the next second, Wartortle fired a high-pressure jet of water. Meanwhile, energy condensed in Empoleon's mouth, and it spat out a silvery-white pulse of energy like a laser beam, containing formidable steel power.
**BOOM BOOM BOOM!**
The two moves collided. The stalemate lasted less than a second before the power of the Flash Cannon proved overwhelmingly superior. With unstoppable momentum, it tore through the stream of water and finally struck Wartortle. The metallic energy exploded, instantly kicking up a terrifying cloud of smoke and dust.
Wartortle, at the center of the blast, was in an even worse state. Its body was thrown straight through the air, sustaining a massive blow.
Unlike the first round where Venusaur only had a slight edge, this time, the level difference between Wartortle and Empoleon was huge.
"Wartor..."
The smoke and dust cleared, revealing Wartortle struggling to push itself up from the ground. Several new wounds marked its round head, but its expression was incredibly firm and resolute as it stared fixedly at its opponent.
"Damn it."
The same look appeared on Ash's face.
In that moment, a strange power enveloped them both. A bond connected them, like an invisible bridge built between the hearts of the human and the turtle. Their shared desire to defeat their opponent pushed them into a special state.
Taking a deep breath, in the next instant, Ash and Wartortle's movements and breathing synchronized, as if they were one and the same person.
**Bond Power!**
"What is this?"
The Masked Man was momentarily stunned. He had never seen a sight like this before.
*Is this Ash's ability? As expected of an extraordinary youth...*
But he quickly realized what was happening. *It must be the human in front of me who is guiding this state.* Although he was surprised, it wasn't a huge problem. The world had its share of eccentrics with special abilities, so it wasn't particularly unbelievable.
Immediately, a look of battle intensity appeared on his face. He looked forward to the coming battle. Compared to an overwhelming victory, he craved a battle with a powerful opponent even more!
"Come on, Ash. Let me see your power."
"..."
Sharing Wartortle's five senses, the external aura surged, but it caused Ash's mind to grow calm, as tranquil as still water.
Bond Power couldn't grant an infinite boost. When facing an opponent with an absolute level difference, the boost this ability could provide was truly limited. He didn't think he could defeat this powerful Empoleon with this power alone.
Ash subconsciously glanced across the tens of thousands in the audience. Amidst the sea of people, a dazzling white light shot into the sky, nearly blinding him.
It was a bald-headed youth. His head was shiny, gleaming under the sunlight, making it slightly hard to look at.
Abin from Youngster Town.
Ash had extraordinary eyesight. He could even see Abin, sitting in his seat over a hundred meters away, giving him a thumbs-up. This instantly steadied his heart, and both his and Wartortle's expressions changed in unison.
For the past few days, his Ivysaur had been undergoing special training to learn Frenzy Plant.
And his Wartortle had been undergoing special training with Abin, attempting to master his signature move.
Thinking of this, Ash no longer hesitated. Now was the perfect opportunity to show the results of their special training. With a grand wave of his hand, he shouted, "Now, Wartortle, use Shell Smash!"
"Wartor!"
Wartortle nodded. Its conviction deepened, and a strange energy surged from its body. Its entire shell began to glow, and in the eyes of the crowd, it was as if they could truly see Wartortle's shell shattering.
*Crack.*
They could even hear the chilling sound of a carapace shattering.
The next second, several red auras symbolizing a boost and blue auras symbolizing a drop appeared on Wartortle's body.
Its Attack, Special Attack, and Speed were sharply raised, while its Defense and Special Defense were lowered.
It was a suicidal move that was all offense, with no room for defense.
"Oh, going for a do-or-die struggle, are you? But with its lowered defense, your Wartortle won't be able to block a single one of my—"
The Masked Man's words trailed off as his eyes widened.
A white feather suddenly floated above Wartortle's head. A strange light shone down, and the Defense and Special Defense that had been lowered by Shell Smash were restored.
White Herb, an item that can restore lowered stats. It can only be used once per battle.
As part of the combination, Abin had naturally given this key item to Ash. This was equivalent to finding a bug in the system, getting the benefits of Shell Smash for free.
"Go! Ash, crush 'em for me, haha!!"
In the stands, Abin was even more excited than Ash. His face was flushed as he jumped to his feet, shouting wildly.
If Ash really managed to defeat the Masked Man and become the Champion, Brock and Misty had already claimed the cup and base of the trophy, which meant the handles on the sides would be his!
"That little bald-headed brat is so crude."
"Do monks just talk about fighting and killing these days?"
"He's probably a monk from the Johto Region. That's how they are over there."
"What did the Johto Region ever do to you, huh?! Did they desecrate your family's grave?!"
Abin's actions caused quite a stir in the surrounding stands.
Back in the arena.
Wartortle bounced on the spot. The muscles in its limbs bulged, and its movements became more nimble. This was undoubtedly its peak condition, giving it the confidence to face the big penguin head-on.
"One more time! Use Hydro Pump!"
At Ash's command, Wartortle acted. It opened its mouth and directly fired a jet of blue water with soaring power. The friction with the air created booming sounds; its power was on a completely different level than before.
The Masked Man didn't dare be careless. He threw a sharp punch forward and commanded, "Empoleon, we'll use Hydro Pump too!"
"Poleon!!"
Empoleon flapped its wings and spat out an equally massive stream of watery energy, charging forward with immense pressure.
**BOOM BOOM BOOM!**
The two Hydro Pumps collided head-on in the center of the arena. A huge spray of water splashed everywhere, and the water-type energy blasted outwards in a rippling shockwave. The raw strength of the high-pressure streams made everyone in the audience instinctively lean back.
A few seconds later, the streams of water dissipated.
They were evenly matched.
"*Hiss...* What a strong penguin."
Even with Shell Smash and the boost from the Bond Power, its power had only increased enough to create a stalemate. A chill ran down Ash's spine. Even Wartortle was panting heavily where it stood.
(end of chapter)
