Chapter 23: Chapter:23
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"Use the fastest speed, Charmeleon, [Flare Blitz]! Frogadier, [Aerial Ace]!"
Satoshi immediately commanded his two Pokémon, aiming to stop the Team Rocket leader before he could inject his Arbok with the serum.
"Hurry up and stop them! Otherwise, we'll really die!"
"I know! Koffing, use [Self-Destruct]!"
The Rocket grunt, panicking, issued the desperate order.
Koffing's body began glowing ominously, gathering volatile energy.
"Charmeleon, Frogadier, retreat immediately!"
Satoshi's sharp command echoed as his Pokémon leapt back. Moments later, the battlefield was engulfed in a deafening explosion.
Bang!
Satoshi shielded his face from the blast's heat, coughing as the smoke cleared. "Seriously? Teaching a level 17 Koffing [Self-Destruct]? That's reckless even for Rocket standards."
He glanced behind him at Mew, floating innocently.
"Mew, are you going to help?"
"Meow?"
Through the power of Evergreen, Satoshi understood Mew's response: "Fight that terrifying snake? You must be kidding!"
Satoshi sighed, exasperated. "Figures. Guess it's all up to me."
"Hahaha! Kid, you're finished!"
The Rocket leader's laughter cut through the smoke. From within the dissipating haze, a massive, glowing Arbok emerged. Its blood-red eyes and pulsating body screamed unnatural power.
"Chaba Ku! Chaba Ku!"
The mutated Arbok roared, radiating terrifying energy.
[Name: Arbok
Attribute: Poison
Ability: Shedding
Level: 35 (Advanced)
Potential: Advanced (formerly Elite)]
Satoshi scanned Arbok with his Pokédex, frowning at the data.
"It was level 22 before, and now it's level 35? That serum boosted its level by 13! This is going to be tough."
He quickly calculated his odds. A gap of over 10 levels would normally require at least four coordinated Pokémon to bridge. With only Charmeleon and Frogadier, he was at a disadvantage.
The Rocket leader sneered. "You've taken out my team, but this Arbok is stronger than anything you've faced. You're going down!"
Satoshi smirked, his confidence unwavering.
"Down? I don't think so. Charmeleon, Frogadier—this is where we turn the tide."
Both Pokémon stepped forward, their determination unwavering despite the overwhelming odds.
"My friends, trust me. We've got this."
Satoshi's hand began to glow faintly, channeling the power of Evergreen. The white energy flowed from him, enveloping Charmeleon and Frogadier.
Ding! You used the power of Evergreen. Your Pokémon's levels have temporarily increased!
Ding! Charmeleon has upgraded to Lv42!
Ding! Frogadier has upgraded to Lv41!
As the energy surged through them, Charmeleon and Frogadier roared, their auras blazing with newfound strength.
The Rocket leader staggered back, his confidence cracking. "What is this?!"
"You underestimated me," Satoshi said with a smirk.
"Charmeleon, [Flamethrower]! Frogadier, [Hydro Pump]!"
Charmeleon roared, unleashing a torrent of flames. Frogadier followed up with a high-pressure jet of water, the two attacks converging on Arbok.
"Arbok, [Poison Fang]!"
The mutated Arbok lunged forward, its fangs glowing with venomous energy. It tore through the flames and water, closing in on Charmeleon.
"Charmeleon, [Dragon Rage]—now!"
Charmeleon summoned a fiery sphere of energy, hurling it directly at Arbok's face. The impact sent the snake recoiling, momentarily disoriented.
"Frogadier, [Aerial Ace]!"
Seizing the opportunity, Frogadier darted forward in a blur, slashing at Arbok's side with precision. The attack forced the massive Pokémon to the ground.
The Rocket leader growled in frustration. "Get up, Arbok! You're stronger than this!"
But Arbok struggled, its movements sluggish. The side effects of the serum were taking hold.
Satoshi smirked. "Looks like your shortcut to power has backfired. Your Arbok's burning out faster than you expected."
"Shut up! Arbok, [Acid Spray]!"
The captain's desperation was evident as Arbok managed to unleash a cloud of corrosive acid.
"Frogadier, [Smokescreen] to block it!"
The water-type Pokémon quickly countered, neutralizing the attack.
"Charmeleon, finish it! [Flare Blitz]!"
Charmeleon charged forward, its body engulfed in flames. It collided with Arbok at full force, sending the mutated snake crashing into a tree.
Arbok let out one final, pained hiss before collapsing.
Ding! Charmeleon gained experience! Charmeleon leveled up to Lv43!
Ding! Frogadier gained experience! Frogadier leveled up to Lv42!
To Be Continued…