Chapter 06: #6 - I want to fight for him
"So, how about this move? Kid!"
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Giovanni waved his hand lightly, not calling out the name of the move.
But Nidoking had already raised its long tail high, and in the next instant, slammed it heavily on the ground.
Years of cultivated understanding allowed Nidoking to immediately grasp its master's intentions from Giovanni's various subtle movements.
The next second, the surrounding sand surged like waves.
As if forming two large hands, squeezing towards Umbreon in the center.
Earth Power!
Ground-type moves often have a large attack range.
But there is one weakness...
"Umbreon!"
Su Sheng flicked his index finger upwards.
Umbreon jumped up, leaping into the air.
As long as it's in the air, it can avoid most Ground-type moves.
Ash had already proven this in the anime.
"Indeed, being high in the air can deal with 99% of Ground-type moves, but kid, non-Flying-type Pokémon have severely limited maneuverability in the high sky!"
As a man whose alias contains the word "Earth," how could Giovanni not understand this weakness of Ground-type moves?
Almost at the instant Umbreon jumped up, Nidoking had already opened its mouth wide.
In front of its mouth, like a Tailed Beast Bomb, a light orange, high-density energy ball gathered.
That's the Fighting-type Aura Sphere!
In the game, this move's power is as high as 120!
But the hit rate is only a pitiful 70.
And the Electric-type ultimate move, Zap Cannon, is also like this.
Many high-power moves often have difficulty controlling accuracy due to excessive destructive force and overwhelming power.
But... Pokémon without flying ability in the air are often sitting ducks!
At this time, unless you're a MAC team member, it's impossible to miss!
"Fire."
Giovanni said two words with a light smile.
Whoosh--
The power of Aura Sphere is indeed impressive.
The friction between the launched projectile and the air made people's eardrums ache.
Even if it's not Nidoking's same-type attack, once this move hits, Umbreon won't be able to stand up!
"Substitute!"
Under Su Sheng's command.
A surge of energy split from within Umbreon's body, and quickly transformed into an identical clone in front of it.
It was the "Substitute" shield created at the cost of its own stamina.
Boom!
The Aura Sphere hit the Substitute.
Causing an exaggerated wave, directly blowing Umbreon in mid-air away like a kite with a broken string!
"One more Thunder Punch."
Giovanni certainly gave the order.
Nidoking stared at Umbreon falling in mid-air, judging the position of its descent.
Quickly taking two steps forward, its right fist charged with electricity, standing below waiting.
Like an athlete waiting for a badminton to fall, preparing for a smash.
Just at the last moment when the falling Umbreon was less than half a meter away from Nidoking's fist, Su Sheng suddenly spoke:
"Use Dark Pulse with all your strength."
Upon hearing this, Umbreon suddenly opened its mouth, releasing a dark spiral wave shockwave.
But this move was not used to attack Nidoking, but--
"Eek~!"
The Dark Pulse that Umbreon spat out, like a rocket thruster, pushed her in the opposite direction.
Almost grazing Nidoking's fist, it avoided the move.
"It can be like this?"
Giovanni's eyes lit up, surprised, but more delighted.
"Feint Attack."
Using the reaction force of the Dark Pulse to come to Nidoking's shoulder, Umbreon gathered its strength in its right hind leg.
With a rabbit kick, it wanted to kick Nidoking's temple at the side of its head.
But...
Nidoking turned its head a step faster.
Letting Umbreon's kick hit the center of its hard forehead.
Nidoking, who took this flying kick head-on, grinned, revealing an evil smile.
Raising its hand, it twisted Umbreon in its hand and slammed it hard on the beach.
"Oops, unknowingly Nidoking got serious~"
Giovanni raised his eyebrows slightly, looked up at Su Sheng and said:
"Your command is as precise as if it has been calculated."
"But it's a bit of a pity, your partner doesn't seem to be able to keep up with the rhythm."
"Alright, I already understand your strength, then this battle can also..."
Saying that, Giovanni made a gesture, signaling Nidoking to stop.
After all, the essential purpose of Giovanni proposing this friendly match was not because of Umbreon, but to see Su Sheng's potential.
Now that the goal has been achieved, there is no reason to continue.
Seeing this, Nidoking prepared to withdraw its hand.
However, just as it raised its arm, it noticed something was wrong.
Looking down.
I saw this little fox stepping on the back of its left hand with its fore paws, its fangs biting into the flesh of its wrist, and its scarlet eyes staring at it with a crazy look.
This, this little bastard!?
At this moment, Nidoking completely put away its previous contempt.
Treating Umbreon as an opponent worthy of equal treatment.
"Too beautiful."
Su Sheng sincerely praised.
"That look... is a look of never giving up until the victory is decided."
Giovanni also recalled the past from Umbreon's eyes.
When his Weedle evolved into its final form, Beedrill, it also showed this kind of look.
Translated into human language, it means--
I want to fight for him!
"Then using all my strength to defeat you is the best compliment to you."
Temporarily forgetting the troubles surrounding him recently, Giovanni currently only wanted to enjoy this brief and pure pleasure.
"Take it down, Poison Jab!"
Dark purple venom gathered on Nidoking's thick right arm, like a sharp poisonous blade piercing towards Umbreon.
"Dark Pulse!"
Umbreon raised its head and spat out a dark spiral wave again.
The two sides continued to approach.
Finally, Umbreon only felt that the world in front of her.
Gradually became blurred.
In the end, when the line of sight completely turned into a piece of darkness.
A familiar figure, a pair of warm hands, hugged her...
...
...
Umbreon herself didn't know how long she slept.
She tried hard to open her eyelids, and it took several seconds to see the world in front of her clearly.
Where is this?
Unfamiliar ceiling, unfamiliar bed, unfamiliar room...
Looking at the bandages wrapped all over her body.
Umbreon recalled the final confrontation with Nidoking before.
Did I... lose?
How long has it been since then?
Umbreon endured the pain from the wound, and looked out through the window.
Master... and that man, are standing outside on the beach shrouded in starlight.
Umbreon endured the pain and jumped out of the window, wanting to tell the master that she was awake.
Then I heard the man's voice:
"I checked, your Eevee has been following that old woman for more than seven years."
Hearing Giovanni mention the topic she cared about most in her heart.
The joy that had just risen on Umbreon's face instantly turned into astonishment, and her footsteps stopped abruptly.
"So what?"
Su Sheng's tone next to him seemed indifferent.
Giovanni's next sentence pierced into Umbreon's heart like a sharp blade.
"The best growth period for a Pokémon is 0 to 3 years old, after 5 years old, it's basically over."