pertwk Chapter 495
Chapter 495
Chapter 495
After Miaoha fell into a "chaotic" state for the second time, the comments section exploded.
[Hahahaha, this is hilarious! Such bad luck!]
[A one-in-three chance of this happening twice in a row? Did Lao Shui forget to check the almanac before going out today?]
[Meowha: I'm hitting myself, I'm killing myself!]
Dr. Kukui: Thank you for nature's gifts!
This is no longer a technical issue; it's a matter of metaphysics.
[I suggest Xia Chi go to the Temple of Arceus to pray after this match, lol]
[Poor Meowha, it clearly had overwhelming strength, but was punished by bad luck.]
Therefore, luck is also a part of skill in Pokémon battles!
Xia Chi, on the battlefield, couldn't possibly be smiling at all.
He stared at the cat in the center of the arena, which had just recovered from its second self-injury, his brow furrowed.
Miaoha's breathing was noticeably more rapid than before.
The physical attack boost brought by "bluffing" is a double-edged sword.
The increased physical attack makes each of Meowha's attacks more threatening.
But in a state of chaos, this threat will be fed back to her without reservation.
The higher the attack power, the more pain it hurts when it hits itself.
If it were a normal Magic Masked Cat, it would probably have lost its ability to fight long ago after being hit by its own earthquake and lightning punch twice in a row.
But Meowha did not fall.
Even the wounds on her body are slowly healing at a speed almost imperceptible to the naked eye.
That's the life-draining ability of "Blood Drinker" and "Dance of Death" continuously at work.
This is why two self-inflicted injuries failed to defeat her.
More importantly, after being triggered twice in a row, the "chaotic" status on Meowha was finally lifted.
Dr. Kukui also noticed this.
His gaze lingered on Miaoha for a moment, then he keenly caught the key information.
"Emperor Naboo, bluffing!"
Since this move has already worked wonders, let's try it one more time!
The gamble is that Meowha's confused state will still be triggered!
Emperor Naboo opened his long, pointed beak, and that eerie, dark red energy once again gathered in his throat.
They began to build up their strength again through bluster.
Xia Chi's face instantly darkened.
Again?
Although "no gambling addict cries every day," given my bad luck today, if Miaoha falls into chaos for the third time and hurts herself again, the consequences would be unimaginable.
You can't gamble.
I won't give him another chance.
"Meow, that's a provocation!"
Meowha's ears suddenly perked up.
Her reaction speed was several levels faster than that of Emperor Nabo.
With a slash of his right claw in the air in front of him, a purplish-black energy wave shot out from the tip of his claw like an arrow, heading straight for Emperor Nabo.
The energy wave was incredibly fast, covering half the distance of the arena almost instantly upon its release.
Emperor Naboo's expression suddenly froze.
It was on its open, pointed beak when the dark red energy, which had already accumulated to a large extent, suddenly dissipated like a burst bubble – a provocation that hit its mark.
Variation-type moves are disabled!
All of Emperor Naboo's variation moves were locked down at this moment.
At the same time, Miaoha charged forward again.
She was so fast that she was just a blurry afterimage.
On its right claw, golden lightning crackled and hissed wildly, as if it were holding a bolt of lightning compressed to its limit.
Lightning Fist!
Meowha appeared like a ghost to the left of Emperor Naboo, its right paw slamming down with tremendous force onto Emperor Naboo's body.
Sizzle—
Golden arcs of electricity exploded at the point of impact, and the body of Emperor Naboona, covered in metallic feathers, trembled violently under the corrosive force of the electric light.
Emperor Naboo let out a sharp cry of pain, his massive body tilting to the right from the force of the punch.
Meow didn't stop.
The aftershocks of the first punch had not yet dissipated when the second punch was already poised to strike.
Meowha's body twisted half a circle in mid-air, and its left paw, also wrapped in violent golden lightning, slammed into Emperor Naboo's head from below.
Thud—
This punch was even more terrifying than the first one.
The punch sent Naboo’s head snapping back, completely throwing him off balance.
His tall body flew off the ground, hanging upside down, before crashing heavily to the ground.
The collision of metal and rock produced a deafening roar.
Emperor Naboo's body carved a long groove in the ground, sending pebbles flying and dust billowing as he slid for more than ten meters before finally coming to a stop.
The physical attack boost from "bluffing" struck Emperor Naboo precisely at himself, just like a boomerang.
The significant increase in attack power nearly doubled the damage of this lightning fist.
Xia Chi's voice rang out again: "Continue, Lightning Fist!"
Meowha's figure shot off like an arrow, rushing towards the fallen Emperor Naboo once again.
Emperor Naboo struggled to get up, but the paralyzing effect of the two consecutive lightning punches made his muscles sluggish.
They could only watch helplessly as the black figure rapidly enlarged in their field of vision.
Miaoha raised its right paw high.
This time, the Lightning Fist's brilliance was even more intense than the previous two.
Golden arcs of electricity leaped wildly at the claw's tip, emitting a piercing buzzing sound, as if even the air itself was being ionized.
Then, the third lightning fist came down from above, like a bolt of divine punishment, and crashed down!
boom-
The terrifying force of the punch slammed Emperor Naboo's body directly into the rocky ground!
The rubble flew outwards like cannonballs, leaving a crater several meters in diameter on the ground.
In the center of the crater, Emperor Naboo's body was deeply embedded in the broken rocks, his metallic feathers broken in many places, revealing the charred skin underneath.
Its terrifying power is evident.
Emperor Naboo's body twitched a few times, then remained completely still.
It was clear that it had lost its ability to fight.
The entire live stream room fell into a deathly silence in an instant.
Then, the barrage of comments exploded like a volcanic eruption.
Holy crap! Three lightning-fast punches wiped out a fully healed Emperor Naboo?! You're still the same Naboo you are!
]
[Basic stuff, Professor Kukui's Empoleon is at best Champion-level, while Meowth was able to battle Legendary Pokémon months ago!]
[This is clearly different. Last time, he used every technique that enhanced his abilities, but this time he didn't need any of that. He took down Emperor Naboo with just three punches!]
[Liaoshui is even stronger now. It feels like they don't even need Reshiram and the others to play; they can easily top the Masters 10 tournament.]
[Ah, I really want to see Reshiram vs. Garchomp!]
[What's so interesting about this? It's just a pure stomp. By the way, if Reshiram were to actually appear, I wouldn't even dare to watch—are you sure the energy barriers on the battlefield can stop his burst of power?]
It really is true—
[But seriously, those three punches from Miaoha were so cool! That mid-air spin, that charged downward slam—it was all so fluid!]
[Emperor Naboo: I'm one of the top three teams, can't you give me some face?]
【…
The cheers from the audience grew louder and louder.
But Dr. Kukui's expression remained surprisingly calm on the battlefield.
He recalled the now-incapacitated Empoleon, looked at the Poké Ball in his hand, and remained silent for a moment.
Given the disparity in strength between the two sides, the defeat of Emperor Naboo was entirely expected.
It could even be said that the fact that Emperor Naboo was able to use "bluffing" to deplete so much of Meowha's stamina far exceeded his expectations.
The two self-inflicted injuries from that "bluff" nearly depleted almost half of Meowha's stamina.
Against a typical opponent, this would be a significant advantage that could turn the tide of the game.
But the opponent is Xia Chi.
Dr. Kukui raised his head, his gaze falling on the petite figure in the center of the arena who, despite her injuries, still stood tall and proud.
He understands.
With absolute priority in attack and the "provocative" move, Meowha would never give him another chance to use such a sneaky move as "bluffing".
Once provoked and locked down, Emperor Naboo becomes nothing more than a target.
Professor Kukui stored the Empoleon Poké Ball in his belt, and then took out the last Poké Ball from the other side of the belt.
That was the last Pokémon he used in this 3v3 friendly match.
The Poké Ball spun slightly in his palm, its red and white surface reflecting the afternoon sunlight.
Professor Kukui pressed his thumb on the release button of the Poké Ball, applying slight pressure.
"Go, Lucario!"
A burst of white light.
A humanoid figure in blue and black emerged from the light.
Its body is slender and powerful, its blue torso is like steel that has been forged through countless hammer blows, its black limbs are covered with short and dense hair, and two sharp black bone spurs extend from its chest.
The moment Lucario landed, his feet firmly planted on the rocky ground, kicking up a small cloud of dust.
Dr. Kukui did not hesitate.
He raised his left hand, and the metal bracelet on his wrist, inlaid with a keystone, shimmered brilliantly in the sunlight.
"Lucario, Mega Evolve!"
The Keystone and the Mega Stone pendant that Lucario wore around his neck resonated at the same moment.
The two beams of light echoed each other from afar.
The seven-colored light emanating from the Key Stone and the deep blue aura emanating from the Mega Stone converged and merged in mid-air, then poured down, enveloping Lucario's entire body.
In a few brief seconds, Lucario's form underwent a dramatic transformation.
Its body became more slender, its muscle lines more defined, and white fur extended from the back of its hands and ankles like flowing flames.
The bone spikes on its head became sharper and longer, and the focused flame in its crimson eyes burned with unparalleled intensity.
The light dissipated.
Super Lucario has arrived.
An invisible sense of oppression emanated from its body, like a volcano about to erupt, suppressing a world-destroying power.
Dr. Kukui's lips curled up slightly.
"Bullet Fist!"
Super Lucario's body activated instantly, and it truly shot out like a bullet!
The speed was so fast that it was almost impossible for the naked eye to catch it. One second it was standing on the side of the field, and the next second its fist was less than half a meter in front of Miaoha!
Steel-type preemptive move: Bullet Punch.
Although it doesn't have the same fear-inducing effect as a high-five attack, it still has a very high initiative and a very fast attack speed.
Dr. Kukui's strategy was clear: take advantage of Meowha's poor condition and finish him off in one fell swoop.
She was not given any chance to breathe, nor any time to change her attributes.
With the fastest speed and the fiercest attack, knock down this troublesome opponent directly.
Xia Chi's eyebrows suddenly twitched.
He saw through Dr. Kukui's thoughts.
In the past, he might have chosen to let Miaoha temporarily avoid the limelight, use "gear shifting" to improve his abilities, and wait for his condition to recover before fighting again.
But it's not necessary now.
"Meow, break the tile!"
Miaoha's right paw was already raised.
On the tips of her claws, fighting-type energy burned like flames, transforming into a light blue film that covered the claw blades.
Tile Splitting, a fighting-style move.
It is twice as effective against Steel-type Mega Lucario!
The two elves' bodies collided violently in mid-air!
Thud—
A muffled explosion rang out, and the shockwave spread wildly outwards from the point of impact.
The gravel on the ground was hurled several meters high, and the protective barriers in the stands emitted a piercing buzzing sound, rippling in layers.
But neither of the elves showed any sign of stopping.
A red light flashed in Super Lucario's eyes, and its right fist rose again. This time, it wasn't a bullet punch, but an even more ferocious close-quarters attack.
Its body moved like a whirlwind, its fists striking out alternately, each punch carrying enough power to shatter rocks. The wind howled, leaving behind streaks of silvery-white afterimages in the air.
Meowha raised its right paw again, unleashing its second powerful tile-splitting attack.
Super Lucario reacts just as quickly.
Its left arm sank down, blocking the blow with its elbow, while at the same time, its right fist slammed into Meowha's head from the side.
Miaoha's head snapped to the side, and a fist grazed her ear, the wind from the punch making the fur around her ear flutter.
She lowered her head, her body arching like a bow, and then sprang up suddenly.
The wolf's left paw slammed into Mega Lucario's jaw as it struck from below with a powerful Brick Breaker!
The two elves then engaged in a brutal, close-quarters battle in the center of the arena.
There were no flashy long-range attacks, no complex tactical maneuvers.
It's a clash of purest power and skill.
Meanwhile, on a hillside not far away.
At the edge of the dense jungle, a pair of bright eyes were hidden among the branches and leaves, watching the fierce battle on the field without moving.
If Xia Chi could look up in that direction right now, he would definitely recognize it.
The spirit hidden in the jungle was none other than Tapu Koko, the guardian spirit of Melemele Island whom I had met yesterday.
As expected, the friendly match ended in Xia Chi's victory.
The score was 3-0.
Even Mega Lucario couldn't stop Xia Chi and Miao Ha from holding back.
Finally, the Blazing Roaring Tiger, which returned to the ball early, was unable to pose the slightest threat to Meowha.
Dr. Kukui retrieved the fallen Incineroar and strode over.
He extended his hand with a hearty smile on his face.
"Three to zero, a defeat we accept wholeheartedly."
Xia Chi stood up and took his hand.
"The professor's Super Lucario is much stronger than last time."
Dr. Kukui chuckled: "So you can get revenge on Leon now?"
Xia Chi's smile froze.
I was just being polite, and you're actually breathing heavily?
However, he knew Kukui was joking, and replied with a smile, "That's more than enough."
The two looked at each other and smiled.