Pokémon: Starting with a Bound Entry System

Chapter 486: The Playful Garchomp

After experiencing so many battles, for a battle of this level now, Hikaru could tell the Arcanine's trajectory at a glance, which was why he had immediately given the "Rock Tomb" command.

The purpose was to predict Arcanine's movement and then seal it off.

But in reality, Gabite did indeed use Rock Tomb, it was just that this Rock Tomb locked onto the stone pillar that Arcanine had already passed.

In other words, this move was successfully missed by Arcanine.

What followed was Arcanine's Flame Wheel plus Extreme Speed collision.

From this point of view, this Arcanine's mastery of its moves was quite high.

It could combine two moves into one, using the acceleration of Extreme Speed to increase the power of Flame Wheel.

But it shouldn't have been unable to dodge this, right?

With his Aura Force giving instructions, plus the difference in their energy levels, and also, during their usual training sessions, it wasn't this sluggish when dodging Bulbasaur's Razor Leaf.

Watching the knocked-away Gabite, Hikaru fell into thought.

But seeing the triumphant smile on its face after being hit, Hikaru quickly understood.

This little guy...

Not only had it learned a show-off personality from Greninja, but it even wanted to start with a setback before showing its strength...

As expected, after taking this hit, Gabite was immediately sent flying into the sky, wailing in pain, its expression listless.

This situation made everyone in the surrounding crowd frown.

At the same time, a thought appeared in their minds in unison: This is the strongest trainer in the Huaxia Junior Division?

He doesn't seem all that great.

"Good job, Arcanine!"

Seeing the hit land, the opposing Neil immediately became excited. "While it can't dodge in the air, use Flamethrower!"

The Arcanine was clearly well-raised. After hearing its trainer's command, flames immediately brewed in the air, and a Flamethrower shot straight towards the still-airborne Gabite.

Helplessly, Hikaru had no choice but to play along with its act. "Gabite, if you get beaten like this, you'll be laughed at by Bulbasaur."

He just felt that something was a bit strange.

And so, the Gabite in the air, upon hearing these words, indeed showed an unwilling expression. The next moment, a white light burst from its body, and its form expanded once again.

As expected, this little shark had reached the brink of evolution long ago; it just wanted to evolve in front of people.

The light dissipated.

The previously smaller Gabite had now become a Garchomp. Yellow decorations were added to its head and its previously all-red belly, and the shark fins on its body became longer.

Different spikes also grew on its body, making it look more intimidating overall.

"It evolved?"

This scene, perhaps in the eyes of the Senior Division trainers, might seem off.

How could a Gabite that was just losing to an early-stage lord Arcanine complete its evolution with just a word or two of encouragement from its trainer?

But in the eyes of the Junior Division, it was just right, because the strength of their Pokémon was mostly at this stage, so it was normal for their judgment to be lacking.

"This... how is this possible?"

"One sentence, and it evolved?"

"Oh my god, Garchomp. Neil is in danger."

The Y Region trainers nearby, as well as some members who were already in the gym, now had their eyes wide open.

Only the Gym Leader watching from the very top had his eyes narrowed, finally uttering a sentence, "So that's how it is..."

[Pokémon: Garchomp]

[Ability: Rough Skin]

[Gender: Male]

[Talent: Champion]

[Level: 53]

[Moves: Tackle, Dragon Breath, Metal Claw, Mud Shot, Dig, Slash, Dragon Tail, Sand Tomb, Dragon Claw...]

[Description: A Garchomp nurtured by the Power of Viridian since it was in an egg, thus it has a considerable bonus in stamina.]

Nurtured by Hikaru with the Power of Viridian since it was small, plus the stamina Pokéblocks and the 1/2 damage reduction from fire, it could be said that Arcanine's attack just now didn't cause much damage to Gabite.

It simply wanted to cause a sensation.

Flamethrower surrounded Garchomp.

Perhaps it was the effectiveness of the Flame Wheel just now that made the opposing Neil not lose confidence even after Garchomp evolved. Instead, his fighting spirit grew stronger.

"So what if it evolved! Arcanine, increase the firepower!"

An endless stream of Flamethrower formed a pillar of fire that once again enveloped the evolved Garchomp. No matter where it flew, the flames behind it followed like a shadow.

It was as if Garchomp had no way of dealing with the flames.

This situation once again confused the watching crowd.

It can't even dodge a Flamethrower after evolving?

This is a pseudo-legendary Pokémon!

An ordinary pseudo-legendary Pokémon, after evolving to its final stage, basically has the strength of a Master-level Pokémon.

"Could it be all show and no go?"

"Is this really the number one trainer from the Huaxia region?"

"Big brother, what is he doing?" Sakura, watching from the side, was also a bit confused.

"It's not Hikaru's problem. It's that Garchomp. It's very mischievous."

Xue Nai, who had battled Gabite before, immediately explained.

This shark's strength was much more than this.

"Now that you've evolved, stop playing around, otherwise how are you going to show off....." Hikaru transmitted his Aura.

He then gave the command, "Dragon Claw!"

With the command, from within the flames, came Garchomp's roar that echoed throughout the entire gym.

A bright white light, as if splitting the heavens and the earth, sliced the entire column of fire in half like tofu. What emerged was a Garchomp whose skin was only slightly flushed.

"Chomp!"

"Dragon Rush!"

Amidst the astonished gazes of the crowd, Hikaru gave another command.

If one had been watching Hikaru closely, they would have noticed that from beginning to end, he had not shown a single bit of panic.

Feeling the astonished gazes of the people around him, Garchomp's mouth split into a "hehe" grin.

This feeling of being the center of attention was indeed great. No wonder Teacher Greninja always bragged about how awesome it was to battle alongside Hikaru.

A turquoise light, like a rainbow, appeared on its body, and then it dived down.

The energy intensity was several times stronger than the Rock Tomb from before.

"Dodge quickly...."

Before Neil's words could fully leave his mouth, Garchomp had already completed its dive, viciously crashing into Arcanine.

The stone pillar, under such an impact, kicked up a huge cloud of dust. The moment the two made contact, this stone pillar was directly broken in half!

"Arcanine!"

Seeing this, Neil was greatly alarmed.

Below was lava!

Before the dust had even settled, a figure cut through the sky.

Looking closely, it was Garchomp carrying the fainted Arcanine.

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