Chapter 106: Zuo Hang Vs Aether Foundation Level 5 Specialist
“Oh yeah~, are we starting the battle at the Pokémon Day Care?”
A very tall dark-faced middle-aged man walked out from the Pokémon Day Care, “Little Hang Hang, don’t damage my flowers. There’s a battle arena behind. Ah? Gardevoir!!”
“Be good, you’ve finally come back. The moment you left, those pups that just hatched from their eggs nearly drove me crazy. Each one is a master tormentor. Hurry, come help me coax them~”
“Gardevoir??” Gardevoir was pulled into the Pokémon Day Care with a completely dumbfounded expression by Uncle Hei.
Among Zuo Hang’s group of Pokémon, Gardevoir was actually one of the more laid-back types. Of course, she once had dreams too…
Like Ninjask, Gardevoir also wanted to travel the world.
But after becoming stronger, “traveling the world” really couldn’t count as a dream anymore—not even a goal.
Gardevoir’s current dream was just to be a laid-back Pokémon. Naturally, it was best to stay by Zuo Hang’s side, but if not, it didn’t matter. If she got a bit greedier, then find an opportunity to be with him…
Thinking about it, a strange smile suddenly appeared on Gardevoir’s lips.
Isabella saw this scene.
“Your Pokémon seems a bit strange.”
“I know. They’ve never been normal,” Zuo Hang said.
The battle arena behind the Pokémon Day Care wasn’t very big. It was used on normal days for Pokémon to spar—pups whose trainers weren’t around. They couldn’t make too much noise, and the small space was plenty.
“Gengar.” Isabella said in a deep voice to the Gengar behind her.
A half-mist-like Pokémon completely purple in color, with red eyes, just like a normal Gengar. Isabella’s Gengar also had a sinister smile on its lips.
Pikachu leaped down from Zuo Hang’s shoulder.
Arcs of electricity lit up on its cheeks. Before Zuo Hang could give the command, Pikachu activated Electric Terrain first.
Isabella took out a special rectangular strip from the slot in her Pokémon belt. A special projection module popped out from it.
Zuo Hang recognized this thing.
Ninth-generation Pokédex.
The Pokédex Zuo Hang originally used was eighth-generation, a screen about the size of a mobile phone. He’d only seen test videos of the ninth-generation Pokédex on various websites; it seemed like it hadn’t gone on sale yet.
If he hadn’t used White Dragon’s terminal, the ninth-generation terminal would seem pretty great to Zuo Hang too—projection module plus the latest Pokémon database. He’d heard it even added a berries recognition system.
But after using White Dragon’s terminal
Sorry, all other Pokédexes are garbage. Unless the ninth-generation Pokédex also added a battle power test system, the black terminal would remain T1 tier in his heart.
“Pikachu, Electric Mouse Pokémon, combat power SS+, physical attack.”
Zuo Hang was thinking about how awesome White Dragon’s terminal was when the electronic female voice of the ninth-generation Pokédex sounded in his ear.
Just like the eighth-generation, it was an intelligent AI that called itself “Xiao Qiao.”
It could test combat power… recognize berries… and had a brand-new projection module. The terminal in his pocket suddenly didn’t seem so great.
“Ding~~, I feel offended, Student ID 001! This terminal’s database is always at the league’s forefront, and it even has a personal Pokédex that can be edited autonomously. Berries recognition… that’s for beginner trainers! Who among proper trainers doesn’t recognize berries? Ding~ ding~ ding~ this terminal has holographic projection too!”
“Gengar, Shadow Pokémon, combat power S+, physical attack 245, special attack 400”
The black terminal not only listed its own advantages once but also proactively reported Gengar’s data, as if very afraid of being looked down on.
“Your Pokédex is a bit strange too…” Isabella said.
“I know, but this isn’t a Pokédex. It’s a terminal.”
“Combat power SS+. No wonder Aether noticed you!” A hint of curiosity suddenly appeared in Isabella’s gaze toward Zuo Hang. “Your Charizard’s combat power is also very high. In the Foundation’s records, your talent as a trainer at age 15—able to raise two super S—”
“Thunderbolt!”
Before the other could finish speaking, Zuo Hang gave the command.
The massive energy in the Electric Terrain gathered into Pikachu’s cheek pouches. Golden electric light extended from its cheeks throughout its body.
“Gengar! Use Destiny Bond!”
Isabella had long seen Pikachu’s special attack nearing 500. With Gengar’s special defense, it would be hard to tank a frontal hit. Pikachu’s attributes across the board crushed Gengar; it would be hard for him to gain any advantage in battle.
When encountering opponents much stronger than itself, tank one hit first, then use Destiny Bond. This was Isabella’s preferred method against stronger opponents.
It was called Thunderbolt, but the electric light didn’t head toward Gengar.
Pikachu exerted force in its legs, leaning its body forward a bit, then suddenly vanished from its spot.
—Iron Tail!
Silvery alloy sheen flashed on its tail! The familiar Jump Kick Iron Tail landed heavily on Gengar’s head!
This move didn’t have a name yet. It was a combination technique of Volt Switch and Quick Attack, able to achieve a Teleport-like effect, allowing it to instantly shift in Electric Terrain.
—Volt Switch: After attacking, turn into electric current and switch with the Pokémon in the back.
Pikachu didn’t have the talent to learn Psychic Type skills, but it could achieve an effect comparable to Teleport through combinations of other skills.
After Iron Tail hit, a layer of transparent aura immediately lit up on Pikachu.
Gengar’s scarlet pupils looked toward Pikachu. The Destiny Bond gaze just happened to hit the guardian aura.
“Pika~~chu!!!!!”
Thunderbolt’s electric light followed right after Iron Tail. The suddenly bright pale electric light stunned both Gengar and Isabella.
Pikachu’s pale electric current had the characteristic of far superior control compared to normal electric current!
“Gengar! Use Destiny Bond again!”
Isabella was certain this pale electric light wasn’t a normal skill. Consecutive Destiny Bonds were prone to failure—this move, unlike normal skills, couldn’t improve success rate through training. The second Destiny Bond had a high failure probability. But since Isabella dared to give the command, it meant she had confidence in her Gengar.
The plan was sound, but Isabella clearly hadn’t anticipated the control effect of the pale electric light.
The instant the current erupted, intense numbness swept through Gengar’s limbs.
Destiny Bond was forcibly interrupted.
“Thunder Shock!”
It didn’t matter what the final move connected with. Any move would take out the already paralyzed Gengar.
“Starting with Destiny Bond—does this battle style mean you lack confidence in your own Pokémon? Or do you have too much confidence in yourself?”
“Hypnosis, Double Trouble… Gengar has so many tactics it can use.”
Zuo Hang didn’t have Pikachu attack again. Even if waiting for the pale electric light’s numbness to end, Gengar had no chance to act again.
“A Level 5 Specialist is at this level? I’m starting to doubt Aether’s strength. I hope your specialists’ levels are ranked from high to low. If Level 5 is the weakest, then I can barely accept it.”
