svetikya Chapter 367 Anomaly, the Belief of Unity, and the Dark Purple Flames
Chapter 367 Anomaly, the Belief of Unity, and the Dark Purple Flames
Electabuzz.
Is it the next one?
Ash, watching Electabuzz waving its arms, couldn't help but understand why Shinji would specifically choose to send it out.
Of all the Pokémon Shinji already had, besides Torterra, it was Electabuzz that he put the most effort into training.
If it completes its final evolution, the evolved Electabuzz could even be ranked alongside Shinji's Torterra as one of the strongest creatures.
To test Infernape's strength, Electabuzz is a better fit than Torterra, both in terms of physique and attack methods.
From the Pokémon Shinji chose in this round, we can see what his purpose in this battle really is.
Can you control a raging fire?
To be honest, Ash wasn't sure if Infernape could actually control the power of Blaze. Judging from its performance at Professor Oak's lab, once Infernape was in Blaze mode, its mind was completely controlled by the nose. Without Cyndaquil's help, Professor Oak's lab might already be undergoing a major overhaul.
The Aura should be able to solve some of the problems, at least keeping Infernape's consciousness somewhat clear, so that the battle can continue.
However, a battle achieved through Aura is ultimately not something Infernape's own doing, so Ash doesn't want to rely on Aura to fight between Infernape and Shinji.
"Sonic Fist!"
But anyway.
The battle must continue.
If it really comes down to that last resort.
We'll see when the time comes!
"Hold on."
Having gained experience from his previous battle against Infernape, Shinji was clearly much more comfortable facing Infernape's attacks.
As long as he gives the command almost simultaneously with Ash, it's not a difficult task for him.
"BI!"
Electabuzz raised its hands forward, and a pale green barrier instantly enveloped its body.
The next second, Infernape's fist landed on the barrier.
Such speed startled even Electabuzz, which was already protected by the barrier. In its sight, Infernape suddenly disappeared from its spot as if it had used Teleport, and when it opened its eyes, Infernape was already in front of it, already throwing a punch.
This speed—
Electabuzz's expression froze for a moment, then turned to disdain.
What's the use of just increasing speed? Anyway, I still have the skill to defend, so no matter what skill it uses to attack, I can defend perfectly.
Moreover, it has an even more powerful skill that allows it to return.
"Splitting tiles".
"BI!"
The light from the barrier and the light from Infernape's fist dissipated at the same moment.
But the next second, in Infernape's vision, Electabuzz's powerful slap was magnifying in its field of vision.
"Flame jet".
Ash didn't continue to let Infernape compete with the opponent in close combat at this point.
Infernape usually focuses on training its speed and how to counter and neutralize its opponent's attacks, and its improvement in the power of its attacks is not particularly noticeable yet.
Therefore, a direct confrontation in terms of strength is a very disadvantageous choice for Infernape.
"Oji!"
In an instant, scorching flames erupted from its mouth and enveloped Electabuzz's body.
Just when everyone thought Electabuzz's attack would stop, Electabuzz's hand, which had been hovering in mid-air, seemed to have found its target. After a brief stalemate, it swiftly chopped straight down at Infernape.
Like a sharp blade slicing through, Infernape's Flamethrower was mercilessly interrupted by Electabuzz. Under the onslaught of Brick Break, Infernape staggered back several steps, then clutched its abdomen, which had been slashed, and closed one eye, its breathing slightly disordered.
It's clear that this tile-splitting attack was not only not interrupted, but its force was not even reduced much.
"100,000 volts."
Shinji remained calm.
It simply continued to calmly issue attack commands to Electabuzz.
All he wants to see right now is the power of Blaze. As for how much Infernape has grown while following Ash for so long, that's none of his business. At most, he's just testing out what his future opponent will be like.
After all, in Shinji's opinion, if Ash were to meet him in the League tournament, Ash would definitely bring out Infernape, or its evolved form, to battle him.
It was just for the sake of proof.
"Flame Jet!"
During the battle, Ash's emotions gradually began to be drawn in by Infernape and Electabuzz.
His gaze was fixed intently on the battle on the field, his attention heightened to an unbelievable degree.
Even when battling Elite Four members, Champions, or even Legendary Pokémon in the past, Ash had never reached this level.
"Oji!"
"BI!"
Not only the skills used by the two Pokémon when they fight, but even their every move, down to the slightest tremor of their skin, can be clearly seen.
Even Ash himself didn't realize that his state was quietly and slowly changing in a certain direction.
So much so that he was unaware that the aura power within him was slowly leaking out.
"call--"
Lightning and fire meet head-on in the air.
Waves of hot air, mixed with wisps of electricity, shot out in all directions, the scorching and tingling air howling continuously.
Thunderbolt and Flamethrower were locked in a stalemate for a short while, but as time went on, Electabuzz's Thunderbolt clearly demonstrated greater power.
After all, Shinji's Electabuzz was specially trained in strength, and its level was also higher. It was obviously a pipe dream for Infernape to suppress Electabuzz in a head-on confrontation.
"Ouch—"
Infernape's eyes widened as it watched helplessly as Thunderbolt relentlessly approached, seemingly unable to withstand the attack no matter how much power it used.
Thinking this, Infernape's eyes seemed to undergo a slight change.
The residual force of the Thunderbolt successfully broke through the barrier of the Flamethrower and landed directly on Infernape, beginning to devour its stamina.
"Oji--!"
The Infernape howled in agony as it was struck by electricity, its strength rapidly waning.
"Break free!"
"Keep it like this, then use Thunder!"
Ash noticed that Infernape was not in good condition and was about to tell it to break free from Electabuzz's attack when Paul gave it another command to use Thunder.
The electric current flowing across Electabuzz's body surface grew even stronger, and the current emanating from Electabuzz increased by the width of a hand.
"Oji--!"
Under the onslaught of Thunder, Infernape was forced to kneel on the ground.
Even now, the only time I can manage to lift my head is through sheer willpower.
In just a few rounds of fighting, Infernape had already been directly attacked by Electabuzz three times in a row.
Adding to the injuries inflicted by Aggron earlier...
Infernape's consciousness began to waver, but its body began to tremble as it stood up.
"Is it coming?"
Xiao Guang, standing on the sidelines, held his breath, seemingly sensing the approaching storm.
"Where's Ash? What's wrong with Ash? Why is he just standing there blankly?"
In such a critical situation, Hikari thought that Ash's instructions to break the current situation should arrive soon, but she waited for a long time and did not hear any sound from Ash.
At this moment, Ash simply stood silently in place, his gaze indeed fixed on the battlefield, but—
Hikari had a feeling that Ash wasn't quite right these days; it was as if he wasn't a trainer anymore, but rather someone who was just battling on the field...
"BI!"
After the thunder ended, Electabuzz looked at Infernape, whose head was completely drooping and which didn't even have the strength to lift its head, and couldn't help but let out a proud laugh.
There was absolutely no pressure.
Just like before.
In Electabuzz's view, although Infernape is a bit more troublesome than Chimchar, it is still no match for him.
Having withstood several of my attacks, it should be about to collapse, right?
Just as Electabuzz was thinking this, Infernape's body finally began to move.
"Oji--!"
"Watch out! It's coming!"
The flames began to turn a deep, blood-red color.
Shinji could hardly hide the excitement on his face, but since the match was still in progress, he could only quickly remind Electabuzz to be on guard.
His suggestion was not without reason.
Just as Infernape roared, a flame even thicker than Electabuzz's Thunderbolt shot towards Electabuzz's location.
It just barely brushed past Electabuzz, which had dodged.
"BI?"
Electabuzz was stunned.
What kind of power is this?
Even though they only brushed past each other, Electabuzz could still clearly feel an intense burning sensation on its body, a feeling it had never experienced before when battling any Fire-type Pokémon. It felt as if the power could burn even its own soul.
“BI......”
This is.
Has Shinji always wanted to unleash the power from Chimchar?
Only at this moment did Electabuzz finally understand why Shinji had been so concerned about this weak creature and had invested so much time and energy in it—was it all just to make it display this power?
grunt.
Electabuzz swallowed hard.
Faced with the ever-increasing momentum of the Fire Monkey, its legs felt as if they were made of lead, firmly locked in place.
.......
This is......
at the same time.
Xiao Zhi's consciousness also began to change from blurry to clear.
He looked ahead; it was indeed the familiar battlefield.
The one standing in front is indeed Electabuzz, but it looks quite scared.
What are you afraid of? Probably Infernape.
Was the raging fire forced out?
but.
Even so, Electabuzz should be looking at Infernape, why is it looking at me?
Xiao Zhi was a little confused.
But the next second, he finally realized something.
I feel as if I'm right in the middle of a battlefield.
The field of vision that he could see was not his own, but rather the field of vision of Infernape.
"?!"
Ash turned around in surprise.
There was no movement at all; it was as if the scenery behind him, and even the scenery of every location around him, was directly imprinted into his mind.
Quick and clear.
He had felt that way before.
And it's not unfamiliar.
This feels like... a waveguide...
Ash slowly reached out his hand in his mind and realized that the power of aura had unknowingly covered every corner of the scene.
wrong.
It's not just about waveguide power.
This feeling, and even more familiar places.
Greninja!?
At this moment, Ash finally realized where this feeling that existed in his memory came from.
It's a bond evolution.
This perspective.
This feeling.
So, how is Infernape doing on the field?
Ash shifted his focus and began observing Infernape's condition. The Infernape Ash saw was exactly the same as the Infernape everyone else saw.
Its physical form hasn't changed much, but one thing about Infernape has completely changed.
The flames, which had been burning fiercely like blood, had now turned a deep blackish-purple as they continued to burn.
The scorching temperature instantly transformed into a chilling cold.
"What's this?"
Shinji, standing on the opposite side of the playing field, was also dumbfounded when he saw what was happening in front of him.
The color of the flames changed?
Have the attributes changed as well?
wrong.
This flame.
It just gives people a feeling of coldness.
However, its essence is still scorching.
Does this guy's raging fire have this effect?
Shinji was truly baffled; the scene before him was simply too unbelievable.
It's important to understand that even research on Mega Evolution hadn't been officially made public yet. At this point, the other possibility hidden within Pokémon was merely a figment of people's imaginations.
Therefore, when Shinji saw that after Infernape activated its flames, even the color and the feeling of the flames changed dramatically, he found it difficult to remain calm.
Although Shinji was eager to know what had happened to Infernape that had created this miracle, the match continued.
Has it changed at all? And how much has it changed?
We'll only know after the battle is over.
"thunder!"
"BI!"
In Ash's eyes, Shinji and Electabuzz finally began to take action.
He slowly closed his eyes.
At this moment, his consciousness seemed to be connected with Infernape.
The Infernape in my mind wasn't as frenzied as it was on the field.
She simply looked at Xiaozhi with calm eyes.
Ash: "......"
Ash watched this scene and then chuckled softly.
He turned the baseball cap on his head around.
When he opened his eyes again, he noticed that Infernape's gaze had changed.
Become as sharp as yourself.
It was filled with the will to fight.
Ash: "Although it's a little earlier than expected, you've surprised me too."
The Fire Monkey laughed.
He was very arrogant, full of satisfaction and confidence in himself for having achieved this.
The two looked at each other and smiled.
Their beliefs were thus unified.
"Although it's still a bit early and there aren't many spectators, it's okay..."
Ash paused for a moment, then shouted at it with barely suppressed excitement—
"Let him witness your meteoric rise today!"
"Oji!"
The dark purple flames began to change shape.
Just as the thunder was about to strike, Infernape finally began its attack.
.......
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