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he knowes pokemon more than i know _Chapter_061_en
Chapter 61
Chapter 61: I'm Confident, But It's Unnecessary
2024-05-15 Author: Samsung Charmander (Author Name)
"It can't use Electric-type moves anymore?"
Watching the Electabuzz bounce lightly on the spot, a few beads of sweat trickled down Ash's forehead.
Whether it was Flash Fire or Motor Drive, they were both disgustingly effective in a same-type civil war.
"In that case, Pikachu, use Quick Attack!"
I don't care if you have a Focus Sash, I'll break it first!
"Pika!"
A white light enveloped Pikachu. Its small paws paddled furiously, its speed skyrocketing. A white shadow flickered, and in just a few blinks, it was right in front of the Electabuzz, aiming to deliver a powerful Headbutt to its chin.
"Elec!"
Just as Pikachu closed in, the Electabuzz's mouth suddenly split into a grin. It slightly tilted its yellow-glowing body, forcing Pikachu to swerve past its stomach.
At that moment, one of its arms lit up with a white light, descending with imposing might.
Brick Break!
"Clang!"
Caught off guard, Pikachu was struck and sent flying.
"Pika..."
Feeling a dull ache from its back, Pikachu quickly distanced itself and tried to scratch the spot.
Unfortunately, its chubby little arms were too short to even reach the point of impact.
*Damn it, how dare it cheap-shot my back!?*
A fierce glint appeared in Pikachu's eyes as it bared its little teeth.
However, with its Electric-type moves sealed, the only option was to slowly chip away at the opponent's health with Quick Attack.
Ash suddenly recalled the Toxic move Teacher Brock had used earlier. It seemed that Brother Red's old, retired Pikachu also knew that move. Perhaps he could have his Pikachu secretly copy it.
In the future, he could use Toxic, then wear the opponent down with Quick Attack. Wouldn't that be a perfect strategy?
"Pika!"
While Ash was still lost in his fantasy, Pikachu let out a low cry and, once again cloaked in white light, charged forward.
Seeing the Electric Mouse Pokémon dare to use the same trick again, the Electabuzz performed some demonic footwork of its own and charged to meet it, leaving a trail of flashy yellow afterimages, as if it had paid real money for the special effects.
Pikachu, on the other hand, was much plainer, flickering with the white afterimage that came free with the System.
The two Electric-type Pokémon began a contest of speed, yellow and white lights streaking back and forth inside the Power Plant.
"Pikachu, don't lose to it!"
"Swoosh swoosh swoosh!!"
The two shadows flickered in every corner of the Power Plant.
Ultimately, however, the extra speed granted by Motor Drive couldn't compare to speed honed through one's own training. The first few exchanges were evenly matched, but after a few minutes, the Electabuzz was already showing signs of fatigue, its speed dropping.
"Pika!!"
Pikachu seized the opportunity. Its body, shimmering with white light, lunged forward, its speed suddenly surging to a new level. It successfully circled around the Electabuzz's attack and landed a Quick Attack right on the chin.
No one even noticed that within the white light, there was a faint, uncanny glint of cyan.
Although the light was pathetically weak, it was there.
"Clang!!"
The impact was so forceful that the Electabuzz was forced into a tactical lean back.
Using the momentum from the rebound, Pikachu's small body shot into the sky. Harnessing Newton's Second Law, it spun continuously in mid-air, crazily accumulating power!
Ash's eyes lit up. He recognized Pikachu's wind-up. It was the super ultimate move he had taught it on the S.S. Anne.
"Pika pika..."
As Pikachu descended, the tip of its tail began to glow with a sharp white light, its edge so keen it seemed it could sever anything!
Ash roared:
"Now, Pikachu, use Quick Draw Slash!"
The Electabuzz was completely stunned by the world-shattering sword aura descending from the sky. It instinctively raised its arms to shield its head.
In a flash, the Quick Draw Slash fell, striking heavily against the Electabuzz's arms!
A bizarre sound followed.
"Thwap!"
The powerful offensive didn't materialize. Instead, Pikachu's tail, limp as a spring, had no destructive power whatsoever. It even bounced off, sending Pikachu flying far away.
The so-called world-shattering sword aura had merely tickled the Electabuzz.
Pikachu, Ash: "?"
*Wasn't that an ultimate move? Why was it so soft?*
*Could that HM (Hidden Machine) have been from a pirated disc?*
Electabuzz: "?"
*A... A Faked Accident?!*
Brock and Misty: "?"
Luckily, Blue wasn't here. If she had seen this, she probably would have trembled with rage and burst into tears with a "Waaah."
Did you file an application with her before using Quick Draw Slash?
Using it so poorly is an offense you'd have to apologize to her for!
"Elec-elec!!"
After a few seconds' delay, the Electabuzz's face flushed as red as an Infernape's rear end. Both of its arms lit up with a brilliant white light as it charged forward in a rage.
*Damn it, this Electric Mouse Pokémon was toying with me!?*
Seeing Pikachu still patting its tail in confusion, Ash quickly warned it:
"Pikachu, danger, danger! Use Iron Tail!"
Hearing this, Pikachu's expression changed in an instant. It swept its body across the ground in a breakdance move, a 360-degree windmill, its tail now covered in the heavy, metallic sheen of steel.
"Chu-pi!!"
Iron Tail and Brick Break collided without any resistance. A white light erupted from their center, shooting towards the sky. An invisible shockwave of air current spread out, its force so strong it made everyone's bodies tremble.
"Clang!"
The force was so immense that the ground beneath the two Pokémon collapsed, forming a large pit. The sound of crackling electricity and explosions echoed throughout the entire Power Plant.
"Rumble rumble rumble!!"
The surrounding machines suddenly lit up, their gears turning.
It seemed the battle had activated the machines that had been dormant for years, which began to emit a cacophony of noise.
The next second, an incredibly powerful intimidation enveloped the area. A chill ran down everyone's spines, and they couldn't help but hold their breath.
What was this feeling?
It was as if they had awakened a slumbering behemoth. The chill was bone-deep.
"Skreee!!"
A high-pitched cry came from a corner of the Power Plant. Everyone's gaze was drawn to it. Even Pikachu and the Electabuzz in the center of the battlefield stopped fighting and stared blankly.
The Electabuzz, in particular, turned deathly pale.
It knew that a monster lived here!
"Skreee!!"
The cry grew louder. The surrounding machines began to glow brilliantly, and the electric current running over them could be seen flowing toward the source of the sound.
A giant yellow bird with its wings spread suddenly appeared before them. It had the face of a Raikou, a long, slender beak, and an expression that said it was not to be trifled with.
Its entire body was covered in sharp, spiky feathers. Although it was constrained by the Power Plant's ceiling, it brought with it several dark clouds, crackling with lightning.
An oppressive pressure filled the entire area.
"Za-Zapdos!!?"
Misty and Brock were dumbfounded. The latter was so scared his eyeballs almost popped out.
A dilapidated factory was hiding one of the Kanto Region's Legendary Birds?
This was a Legendary Pokémon! Some people could spend their entire lives without ever seeing one!
"Pokedex Beep. Zapdos, a Legendary Pokémon. Its body is covered in spiky feathers. It appears with flashes of lightning and rolls of thunder. In some places, it is revered as the God of Thunder, but it is actually a Utility Bird."
The Pokedex automatically reported.
The powerhouse's aura washed over Ash. He gulped and asked inwardly:
"Brother Red... this isn't what you meant by 'trash', is it...?"
"Mm."
The soul of Red nodded. In the other world, he had encountered Zapdos in the Power Plant, and this world also had one hidden here.
It seemed the two worlds were indeed connected in countless ways. In the future, he could take Ash to many places to broaden his horizons.
Ash: "..."
*From now on, please use me as your reference point for strength!*
But looking closely, this Zapdos looked strangely like Gary, what with the spiky hair.
Especially the dark markings around Zapdos's eyes, they looked just like the anemic Gary's dark circles.
The sight made him think of his friend, and Ash couldn't help but feel a little teary-eyed.
But he quickly wiped his tears away, took a deep breath, and strode forward to face Zapdos squarely.
*If that's the case, then let's fight!*
*This is a battle in honor of Gary's festival!*
"Bulbasaur, Charmander, which of you is willing to..."
Before he could finish, the two Pokémon had already turned into red light and returned to their Poké Balls on their own accord.
*Next time, for sure.*
Even the Electabuzz had slipped away at some point.
With no one left or right, Ash could only turn his gaze to his Pikachu.
He lowered his voice and asked gently:
"Pikachu, are you confident?"
"Pika!"
Pikachu nodded, indicating that its confidence was very high. It wouldn't feel fear just because the opponent was some Legendary Pokémon.
It wouldn't be afraid even if a hundred more Zapdos appeared.
Ash was greatly relieved to hear this. As expected, his own Pikachu was the most reliable in a pinch!
"Then it's decided! Go, Pikachu!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Pikachu suddenly ran back to Ash, leaped up, and slapped the Gaudy Gold Poké Ball on his belt, gripping it tightly.
Its home had now been upgraded to the Gaudy Gold Poké Ball, which even had a crooked lightning bolt personally carved by Ash.
Right now, by holding the Gaudy Gold Poké Ball in front of its belly, Pikachu was indicating that it had entered the Poké Ball and was in a non-combat condition.
It raised one small paw and gestured:
"Pika pika (I'm confident, but there's no need)."
Ash: "?"
"Skreee!!"
Meanwhile, the Zapdos in mid-air had long since grown impatient. With a great flap of its wings, the full, ferocious power of thunder and lightning blasted directly at him.
Ash swallowed hard, could only shakily raise his head and scratch his hair.
"How about... we also do this next time, for sure?"
Zapdos: "?"
Zapdos's electric current explodes!—
(There's another chapter tonight, please vote and subscribe, oh~)
(end of chapter)
2024-05-15 Author: Samsung Charmander (Author Name)
"It can't use Electric-type moves anymore?"
Watching the Electabuzz bounce lightly on the spot, a few beads of sweat trickled down Ash's forehead.
Whether it was Flash Fire or Motor Drive, they were both disgustingly effective in a same-type civil war.
"In that case, Pikachu, use Quick Attack!"
I don't care if you have a Focus Sash, I'll break it first!
"Pika!"
A white light enveloped Pikachu. Its small paws paddled furiously, its speed skyrocketing. A white shadow flickered, and in just a few blinks, it was right in front of the Electabuzz, aiming to deliver a powerful Headbutt to its chin.
"Elec!"
Just as Pikachu closed in, the Electabuzz's mouth suddenly split into a grin. It slightly tilted its yellow-glowing body, forcing Pikachu to swerve past its stomach.
At that moment, one of its arms lit up with a white light, descending with imposing might.
Brick Break!
"Clang!"
Caught off guard, Pikachu was struck and sent flying.
"Pika..."
Feeling a dull ache from its back, Pikachu quickly distanced itself and tried to scratch the spot.
Unfortunately, its chubby little arms were too short to even reach the point of impact.
*Damn it, how dare it cheap-shot my back!?*
A fierce glint appeared in Pikachu's eyes as it bared its little teeth.
However, with its Electric-type moves sealed, the only option was to slowly chip away at the opponent's health with Quick Attack.
Ash suddenly recalled the Toxic move Teacher Brock had used earlier. It seemed that Brother Red's old, retired Pikachu also knew that move. Perhaps he could have his Pikachu secretly copy it.
In the future, he could use Toxic, then wear the opponent down with Quick Attack. Wouldn't that be a perfect strategy?
"Pika!"
While Ash was still lost in his fantasy, Pikachu let out a low cry and, once again cloaked in white light, charged forward.
Seeing the Electric Mouse Pokémon dare to use the same trick again, the Electabuzz performed some demonic footwork of its own and charged to meet it, leaving a trail of flashy yellow afterimages, as if it had paid real money for the special effects.
Pikachu, on the other hand, was much plainer, flickering with the white afterimage that came free with the System.
The two Electric-type Pokémon began a contest of speed, yellow and white lights streaking back and forth inside the Power Plant.
"Pikachu, don't lose to it!"
"Swoosh swoosh swoosh!!"
The two shadows flickered in every corner of the Power Plant.
Ultimately, however, the extra speed granted by Motor Drive couldn't compare to speed honed through one's own training. The first few exchanges were evenly matched, but after a few minutes, the Electabuzz was already showing signs of fatigue, its speed dropping.
"Pika!!"
Pikachu seized the opportunity. Its body, shimmering with white light, lunged forward, its speed suddenly surging to a new level. It successfully circled around the Electabuzz's attack and landed a Quick Attack right on the chin.
No one even noticed that within the white light, there was a faint, uncanny glint of cyan.
Although the light was pathetically weak, it was there.
"Clang!!"
The impact was so forceful that the Electabuzz was forced into a tactical lean back.
Using the momentum from the rebound, Pikachu's small body shot into the sky. Harnessing Newton's Second Law, it spun continuously in mid-air, crazily accumulating power!
Ash's eyes lit up. He recognized Pikachu's wind-up. It was the super ultimate move he had taught it on the S.S. Anne.
"Pika pika..."
As Pikachu descended, the tip of its tail began to glow with a sharp white light, its edge so keen it seemed it could sever anything!
Ash roared:
"Now, Pikachu, use Quick Draw Slash!"
The Electabuzz was completely stunned by the world-shattering sword aura descending from the sky. It instinctively raised its arms to shield its head.
In a flash, the Quick Draw Slash fell, striking heavily against the Electabuzz's arms!
A bizarre sound followed.
"Thwap!"
The powerful offensive didn't materialize. Instead, Pikachu's tail, limp as a spring, had no destructive power whatsoever. It even bounced off, sending Pikachu flying far away.
The so-called world-shattering sword aura had merely tickled the Electabuzz.
Pikachu, Ash: "?"
*Wasn't that an ultimate move? Why was it so soft?*
*Could that HM (Hidden Machine) have been from a pirated disc?*
Electabuzz: "?"
*A... A Faked Accident?!*
Brock and Misty: "?"
Luckily, Blue wasn't here. If she had seen this, she probably would have trembled with rage and burst into tears with a "Waaah."
Did you file an application with her before using Quick Draw Slash?
Using it so poorly is an offense you'd have to apologize to her for!
"Elec-elec!!"
After a few seconds' delay, the Electabuzz's face flushed as red as an Infernape's rear end. Both of its arms lit up with a brilliant white light as it charged forward in a rage.
*Damn it, this Electric Mouse Pokémon was toying with me!?*
Seeing Pikachu still patting its tail in confusion, Ash quickly warned it:
"Pikachu, danger, danger! Use Iron Tail!"
Hearing this, Pikachu's expression changed in an instant. It swept its body across the ground in a breakdance move, a 360-degree windmill, its tail now covered in the heavy, metallic sheen of steel.
"Chu-pi!!"
Iron Tail and Brick Break collided without any resistance. A white light erupted from their center, shooting towards the sky. An invisible shockwave of air current spread out, its force so strong it made everyone's bodies tremble.
"Clang!"
The force was so immense that the ground beneath the two Pokémon collapsed, forming a large pit. The sound of crackling electricity and explosions echoed throughout the entire Power Plant.
"Rumble rumble rumble!!"
The surrounding machines suddenly lit up, their gears turning.
It seemed the battle had activated the machines that had been dormant for years, which began to emit a cacophony of noise.
The next second, an incredibly powerful intimidation enveloped the area. A chill ran down everyone's spines, and they couldn't help but hold their breath.
What was this feeling?
It was as if they had awakened a slumbering behemoth. The chill was bone-deep.
"Skreee!!"
A high-pitched cry came from a corner of the Power Plant. Everyone's gaze was drawn to it. Even Pikachu and the Electabuzz in the center of the battlefield stopped fighting and stared blankly.
The Electabuzz, in particular, turned deathly pale.
It knew that a monster lived here!
"Skreee!!"
The cry grew louder. The surrounding machines began to glow brilliantly, and the electric current running over them could be seen flowing toward the source of the sound.
A giant yellow bird with its wings spread suddenly appeared before them. It had the face of a Raikou, a long, slender beak, and an expression that said it was not to be trifled with.
Its entire body was covered in sharp, spiky feathers. Although it was constrained by the Power Plant's ceiling, it brought with it several dark clouds, crackling with lightning.
An oppressive pressure filled the entire area.
"Za-Zapdos!!?"
Misty and Brock were dumbfounded. The latter was so scared his eyeballs almost popped out.
A dilapidated factory was hiding one of the Kanto Region's Legendary Birds?
This was a Legendary Pokémon! Some people could spend their entire lives without ever seeing one!
"Pokedex Beep. Zapdos, a Legendary Pokémon. Its body is covered in spiky feathers. It appears with flashes of lightning and rolls of thunder. In some places, it is revered as the God of Thunder, but it is actually a Utility Bird."
The Pokedex automatically reported.
The powerhouse's aura washed over Ash. He gulped and asked inwardly:
"Brother Red... this isn't what you meant by 'trash', is it...?"
"Mm."
The soul of Red nodded. In the other world, he had encountered Zapdos in the Power Plant, and this world also had one hidden here.
It seemed the two worlds were indeed connected in countless ways. In the future, he could take Ash to many places to broaden his horizons.
Ash: "..."
*From now on, please use me as your reference point for strength!*
But looking closely, this Zapdos looked strangely like Gary, what with the spiky hair.
Especially the dark markings around Zapdos's eyes, they looked just like the anemic Gary's dark circles.
The sight made him think of his friend, and Ash couldn't help but feel a little teary-eyed.
But he quickly wiped his tears away, took a deep breath, and strode forward to face Zapdos squarely.
*If that's the case, then let's fight!*
*This is a battle in honor of Gary's festival!*
"Bulbasaur, Charmander, which of you is willing to..."
Before he could finish, the two Pokémon had already turned into red light and returned to their Poké Balls on their own accord.
*Next time, for sure.*
Even the Electabuzz had slipped away at some point.
With no one left or right, Ash could only turn his gaze to his Pikachu.
He lowered his voice and asked gently:
"Pikachu, are you confident?"
"Pika!"
Pikachu nodded, indicating that its confidence was very high. It wouldn't feel fear just because the opponent was some Legendary Pokémon.
It wouldn't be afraid even if a hundred more Zapdos appeared.
Ash was greatly relieved to hear this. As expected, his own Pikachu was the most reliable in a pinch!
"Then it's decided! Go, Pikachu!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Pikachu suddenly ran back to Ash, leaped up, and slapped the Gaudy Gold Poké Ball on his belt, gripping it tightly.
Its home had now been upgraded to the Gaudy Gold Poké Ball, which even had a crooked lightning bolt personally carved by Ash.
Right now, by holding the Gaudy Gold Poké Ball in front of its belly, Pikachu was indicating that it had entered the Poké Ball and was in a non-combat condition.
It raised one small paw and gestured:
"Pika pika (I'm confident, but there's no need)."
Ash: "?"
"Skreee!!"
Meanwhile, the Zapdos in mid-air had long since grown impatient. With a great flap of its wings, the full, ferocious power of thunder and lightning blasted directly at him.
Ash swallowed hard, could only shakily raise his head and scratch his hair.
"How about... we also do this next time, for sure?"
Zapdos: "?"
Zapdos's electric current explodes!—
(There's another chapter tonight, please vote and subscribe, oh~)
(end of chapter)
