Master Craftsman of the Elven World

Chapter 534 Let's overcome both suffering and sorrow together!

Bea, the Gym Leader of the Lasstown Colosseum in the Galar region, is also a Fighting-type expert in the Galar region. Known as the "Human Mother of Strength" by players, she is truly someone who, when trained, is stronger than any Pokémon.

Ash has superhuman strength, while Bea's endurance is the result of real training.

However, despite this, she was not the one who ran the earliest fighting dojo.

As we know from Master Bao and the game's background setting, the fighting dojo was initially run by Master Ma, but this fighting expert and former champion later quit. Cai Dou also has great respect for Master Ma.

In the game, it is only mentioned that Ayaka's parents gave her an exceptional education, but in the anime, her father's status is greatly elevated, and he even becomes the teacher of Shiki, the head of the Johto region's fighting dojo.

Judging from their ages, her father shouldn't be much older than Ah Si. Moreover, in the special episode, Ah Si's status is very high. He has the unique skill of "slicing through invisible enemies with a sword," which is enough to make Ah Si stand out among the fighters.

From Master Bao's background, we learn that Cai Dou and Mr. Si in the game are not actually fellow disciples. There are no storylines or special dialogues between them during special events.

It can only be said that the animation settings and the game settings are slightly conflicting.

After all, Azure City has a 500-year history and even has connections with regions like the Chaotic World and Hoenn in the background. Galar Karate, on the other hand, has only a 100-year history. Could it be that 400 years of skill has become so weak?
However, this doesn't change the fact that Bea is still one of the strongest fighters.
At this moment, after Guangtai revealed her identity, Cai Dou was stunned and stood there.

"You...you know me? But I don't think I've ever seen you before."

In the anime, Bea is somewhat forgetful and has face blindness, but the Bea in the game doesn't have these "characteristics," although her "serious" spirit is the same.

"A once-in-a-century karate genius from Galar, even King Martial has mentioned you before."

This time, the moss wasn't just making things up:

"You came here to train, probably because he recommended you, right? Because this is the land of legends. The story that has been passed down for thousands of years in the land of Unova tells of the legendary swordsmen Copaleon, Terakion, and Virizion, and their disciple Keldeo, who once underwent long training here."

"Therefore, this originally nameless cave is called the Training Rock. Powerful trainers come here to hone their skills and prepare for even greater challenges."

"You're probably training for the Tekken tournament at the end of the year, but now you look like you've just suffered a crushing defeat."

Light Moss's words startled Ayaka slightly, and her expression dimmed a little, but she quickly regained her focus!

"Concentrate and eliminate distractions!"

She muttered those two sentences to herself, then threw out the Poké Balls she was carrying in one go!
I never expected that a martial artist I met for the first time would see through my vulnerability at a glance.

This is evidence of my own mental turmoil; a fragile mind is a fragile self!
"I am Aya, a karate practitioner from Galar, and I am currently training to become the Gym Leader of the Legendary Arena!"

"Please engage me in a full-scale 6v6 battle!"

Although Cai Dou made a request, it carried an air of "I will not give up until you agree!"

Including the Machamp and the Galarian Farfetch'd, there are a total of six!
The moss was slightly noticed:

"The lineup consists of Hitmonchan, Machamp, Farfetch'd, Strike, Machamp, and Punch-Punch."

This lineup inexplicably matches the Pokémon Machamp and Machoke that appeared in the Twilight Wings storyline. Of course, these two should correspond to Machamp and Machoke in Twilight Wings, including Punch, which has not yet completed its evolution.

"This mental state indicates that you've encountered difficulties and bottlenecks. That makes sense; how could someone without bottlenecks come here?"

Lightmoss didn't say anything, glanced at Riolu who was using Healing Wave to recover, and smiled slightly:
"You should rest for a bit on the side. Save your strength for last."

"Woof!" Riolu was slightly disappointed, but after a moment's thought, it nodded in slight agreement.

That's right, the power we've accumulated should be used at the last moment.

Although the girl in front of me looks strong, she can't possibly be stronger than that old man!

However, the conversation between Hikari and Riolu stung Ayame's nerves. She didn't know what Hikari meant by "the last moment," but unconsciously, the scene of losing to the legendary martial artist Zaimon and the Elite Four Renbu resurfaced in the depths of her eyes.

"I, I must win!"

She encouraged herself like this, and then she saw the nameless martial artist opposite her also release several Pokémon!
“Those are…” Bea observed the Pokémon in front of her, several of which she did not recognize!
Uh, the other side also has arrayed troops! But judging from their momentum, it seems like they're stronger?

"Miss Skirt, the Queen of the Mountain Road; Dolphin Knight, the Ocean Ranger; Crimson Armor Knight, the legendary Fire Warrior; Iron Warrior, the noble Holy Knight; Array Soldier, who loves to fight; and Bear Disciple, who trains to rid the world of evil."

"I'm sorry, I don't have six Fighting-type Pokémon in my team, but I do have quite a few Warrior and Knight-type partners."

Bea nodded. She could tell that there were strong and weak Pokémon among the ones on the other side. She clasped her hands in a fist salute to Lightmoss and then assumed the standard stance before the battle!

"My starting lineup is the line infantry!"

"Please advise!"

Rainbow Bean deployed his own troops, while Lightmoy nodded to the Roman legions!
"Itaaaah, waaaagh!"

Open wa!

"Line-up soldiers versus line-up soldiers!"

Although it was somewhat difficult to distinguish, the sons of Rome clearly had a higher morale, while the opposing line of soldiers was slightly weaker in terms of morale.

It's probably because of previous defeats, but to put it another way...

"Is a desperate army bound to win? But that might not be the case either!"

"Formation!" the two shouted simultaneously!
"Rock Blockade!" Bea's first move was a Rock-type suppression move, which is also her signature move in the game. Although it's not very powerful, it can block the opponent with a huge rock and reduce their movement speed.

Similarly, this move has two ways of being used. The first is to smash a huge rock into the air. This method has been used by Giovanni's Nidoking, Hoenn's Groudon, and Black's Pokémon in the manga.

The second method, as seen in the animation, involves a giant ant that rises from the ground to form a "stone wall" to block the opponent! This second method is much faster than the first!

In rocky mountain and cave environments, the second release method is clearly better!

And that's how the enemy's arrayed troops were used at that moment!

However, Lightmoss snapped her fingers:

"Spread out! Charge in and unleash a pincer attack!"

"Ita ita!" The sons of Rome of the Lightmoss scattered in one breath, dodging the rocks rising from the ground, and rushed in front of the Rainbow Beans' arrayed soldiers!
Surround! A Dark-type move that utilizes the combined power of all your Pokémon to attack. The more Pokémon you have in your party, the more times the move will hit!
"Dark-type moves?! That won't work at all."

Bea was greatly confused. Fighting-type attacks resist Dark-type attacks, so even if she could attack six times, it wouldn't do much damage.

"Yiyita!"

Just as Ayaka was thinking this, her arrayed troops suffered an unprecedented heavy blow!
The sons of Rome brandished their spiked shields, clashing them against the ranks of the Rainbow Bean soldiers countless times!
But this is not the end!
It looked like a chaotic attack, but Cai Dou's arrayed soldiers were now frozen in place, unable to move!
"Counterattack! Use close combat!"

"What's wrong? Fight back!"

Ayaka found that her troops were constantly being attacked, and although they intended to fight back, they seemed unable to do so at all!
"It is [Sharp Fang]."

Lightmoss explained to the confused and nervous Bea: "The siege really can't do much damage. Even though I have far more than 6 Pokémon, it still can't do much damage to the pure Fighting-type Line-Ups."

"The power of this move varies depending on the Attack stat of the Pokémon in the same party."

Of course, things like base stats and attack abilities are probably beyond what Bea, a sports enthusiast, would understand.

Therefore, a concise explanation of moss:

"Each of the user's fellow Pokémon will be included in the calculation of the power of one attack."

"The probability of each strike hitting a vital point is equal."

"Additionally, if the user possesses a King's Token or Sharp Fangs, or has a foul odor."

"Therefore, every attack has the same probability of causing the opponent to flinch!"

"Sharp Fangs will give any attack that would not normally cause a flinching state a one in ten chance to inflict a flinching state on the target when it deals damage."

"Cowardly, in a state of cowardice, Pokémon that haven't yet used a move can't use one! So, if we use a swarm attack..."

"Therefore, your arrayed troops can only take hits!" Lightmoss issued her second command: "Six at once, [Rock Smash]!"

As the opposing line-of-sight soldiers shouted "wawawa" and slammed their shields into their own, Aya noticed that her own line-of-sight soldiers were experiencing a decrease in ability!

Rock Smash, an attack using your fists. There is a 50% chance it will lower the opponent's defense!
"Break rocks, surround them, break rocks—"

After being hit repeatedly, Bea panicked and quickly used a Poké Ball to recall her Troopers.
"They're back, Formation Warriors! Next up, War Dancer!"

Hitmonchan is Mr. Ayaka's ace Pokémon in the Johto region. Of course, as a second-generation Pokémon, it also suffers from being "outdated".

In the manga, Zhanbulang's highlight was suppressing Qinglv's Drillhorn Beast and almost defeating it with a series of Zhanbulang attacks. In the end, Qinglv only managed to turn the tide by relying on the secret technique of the earth.

"A kick performed while spinning at high speed is an excellent move that combines both offense and defense. It is faster to move forward while spinning than to walk."

"If you like dance battles—"

At the call of the moss, Miss Washing Green Skirt burst into the battlefield with a magnificent dance!

"High-five surprise!"

Rainbow Bean's choice is to respond to Lightmoss with the same [Coward Move]!

Launch a preemptive strike to intimidate your opponent. It must be used immediately upon entering the field to succeed!

Despite its many flaws, Hitmonlee is one of the Pokémon capable of learning the Fake Out move!

However— Zhanwulang spun and leaped in front of Miss Skirt. Its body, which was originally spinning upside down like a top, suddenly flipped up and was about to clap its hands forward!
But Miss Skirt's counterattack was even faster!
The spinning blade, sharp as a knife, swiftly slashed through Zhanwulang's neck!
The warrior who was flying at high speed suddenly froze, as if he had been stabbed in the throat, and was sent flying with a bang!
"How is this possible? A high-five surprise attack was countered?!"

How could there be a counter-attack skill that's faster than a surprise attack move with a +3 priority?
"Quick counterattack." Guangtai looked at Caidou, who had a tense and shocked expression, and kindly explained to her: "After noticing the opponent's movement, attack with the heel of your palm to make the opponent flinch. This move is also a preemptive strike, and it is a skill specifically used to counter preemptive strikes."

Furthermore, it has the same priority as a high-five surprise attack!
Of course, Bea's Pokémon wouldn't have this move, because it's a Generation IX move. Although it's somewhat well-known, Galar doesn't have a TM for this move, and no Pokémon can learn it by leveling up.
Theoretically, it doesn't exist!
Moreover, the range of this move to learn isn't actually that wide. Most of them are Pokémon related to fighting, and a small number are related to fighting techniques, such as Sceptile, which is known for its Leaf Blade move.

Of course, other Pokémon use leaf-slashing attacks, which are called Leaf Blades, but for Grovyle and Sceptile, the old name "Sword Leaf" sounds more imposing!

"Don't stand there, your Pokémon can't move right now!"

While Cai Dou was still stunned, Miss Skirt launched her second attack!

The spinning dance simultaneously enhances three abilities!
"After the dance of victory, perform acrobatics!"

A move whose power is doubled when no item is being used!

At Miss Skirt's current level, defeating a low-level War Dancer is a piece of cake!

Special Feature: Vitality! Attack power increased to 1.5 times the original amount!
"This is a minefield setup; if I were to equip it with a flight gem, I'd be preparing for a battle against Alder."

Guangtai thought to herself.

Alder's starting unit is the Agile Bug, which boasts a base speed of 145, but is twice as weak to flight. Therefore, as long as it hits once...

Acrobatics has a little-known effect: if you use this move in the turn you are carrying a Flying Gem, the gem's effect will be triggered first, and then the damage will be calculated.

Therefore, the power of the flying gem and the doubled effect of the acrobatic skills will both be activated!
"Hitmon!" Ayaka watched as her Hitmonchan was instantly defeated, failing to deliver a single effective attack from start to finish. Her composure crumbled, and her focus began to waver slightly. Meanwhile, Farfetch'd charged out beside her!
"Cuck!"

"Wait—" Bea wasn't planning on sending Farfetch'd into the arena yet, but she couldn't wait any longer, perhaps to get her trainer back on track. Meanwhile, Lightmoy saw the Farfetch'd and suddenly laughed.

Do you know the evolutionary conditions for the Galarian Farfetch'd?

The leek duck, living in the Galar region, has evolved a unique appearance through its continuous use of the thick and long Galar leeks, and is a brave and valiant warrior.

Therefore, its attribute changed from Normal + Flying to "Fighting"! And it gained a new evolution!
"If it hits a vital point three times in a row in the same battle, it will evolve into the [Fertile Creeper] from the widely circulated ancient paintings of Galar!"

"The item I carry, the [Green Onion], will increase the probability of hitting a vital point by two levels. In other words, as long as I gather energy once more—"

"Quack!" As expected, Galarian Farfetch'd used [Gathering Energy]!
Take a deep breath and concentrate. Your attack will then be more likely to hit the vital points!
"A level 4 hit probability to a vital point means it's a guaranteed hit!"

Of course, in the first five generations, even if you upgraded to level 4 and hit a critical hit, there was only a 50% chance of breaking the critical hit. Therefore, in the past, Charge was not considered a very powerful move. But everything changed after the sixth generation!

Galarian Farfetch'd, brandishing its thick green onion, charged forward! Only then did Bea refocus and give the order!
"To deal with Grass-type enemies, yes, use [Combo Slash]!"

The "Chain Slash" is a relatively new technique discovered by Abi in the Johto region and has been successfully certified as a genuine technique by professors from various regions. Although this technique has existed for some time, it was previously often confused with techniques such as the Iai Slash.

The continuous slashes evoked some distant memories for Lightmoy. One of the earliest techniques she mastered was the continuous slashes. Its essence lay in the fact that the power would double with each consecutive hit!
Maximum power 160!

Just as the slash was about to strike, Miss Skirt retreated, and then—

A massive wave surges! Dolphin Hero bursts into the battlefield!

Ocean Ranger threw a punch, and a cloud of black mist slammed into Galarian Farfetch'd like a storm!

"Quack!" The Galarian Farfetch'd was hit by the black mist, and its attack stopped abruptly. The next moment, a Water Punch sent it flying!

Lightmoss: "Mist. Removes the Vulnerable status from all Pokémon on the field, and resets the stat changes of all Pokémon on the field to their original values."

The hero of the sea actually uses such a despicable move as black mist.
Although this does not align with the heroic spirit of ocean rangers.
However, shouldn't we occasionally add some "dark" cards to our hero decks?
"That Pokémon is blue, Water-type! Use Leaf Blade!"

Bea correctly chose the moves to counter the enemy, and this is also where Farfetch'd's advantage lies: it has some special moves in its move pool.

Because it is a bird, it can also learn Brave Bird, and thanks to the leek, it can use Leaf Blade even without the Grass type, and even has moves like Poison Jab, Curse, Steel Wing, and Divine Bird Strike.

"Move at high speed!"

Dolphin Man's speed increased dramatically, dodging Leaf Blade's slash in an instant, and then unleashing another powerful water punch!
"Quack!" Farfetch'd was knocked away again and was seriously injured. It was only then that Bea realized that Farfetch'd was not in a good condition!

Ayaka: "The defense was lowered. The move I just used was Water Slash!"

“You got it right!” Lightmoy nodded. “It looks like Jet Punch, but it’s actually Water Burst. But you probably don’t know what Jet Punch is either.”

"Once again, acrobatics!"

Dolphin Man's acrobatics, while not as powerful as Miss Skirt's (due to the significant difference in skill level), were more than enough to defeat this Farfetch'd!
"The third, the fourth one!" Seeing Farfetch'd defeated, Bea's concentration began to waver again, and the fourth one was Machop!

"Wrist strength? Then let Bear Apprentice go." Guangtai nodded, and the little gray bear with a headscarf suddenly rushed into the battlefield!
coming!

It also has the characteristic of being defenseless!
Both sides simultaneously—

"Explosive punch!"

This time, there were no fancy defensive counterattacks, only a punch of ultimate martial arts!
Amidst the intense airflow and bombardment, Wanli undoubtedly fell to the ground, while Xiong's apprentice remained in a punching stance. Although his eyes were filled with confusion, the outcome was decided in a single blow!
"This wrist strength isn't yet at the level to learn Explosive Fist. Did it learn it through instruction?"

"However, it was over in one strike."

Watching her arm fall, she suddenly realized that she was already shrouded in the shadow of defeat.
Her formation was in disarray, and the gap in strength was insurmountable. She looked at her last two Pokémon.
"It's okay, let's all come at once."

Lightmoss offered her suggestion, and Iron Warrior and Crimson Armored Knight also entered the fray.

On Cai Dou's side, her expression turned somewhat frightened for some reason, as if she was about to face something inevitable, and fear gathered more and more deep in her eyes.

The octopus and the maggot are small, cream-colored octopuses with round heads and the most developed ends of their tentacles resembling boxing gloves.

Machamp is the evolved form of Machamp. It looks like a blue-skinned muscleman wearing briefs. It is a strong Pokémon that combines a strong body with endurance. It is tenacious and sturdy.

When Machamp and Punch are preparing for a showdown so that their trainers can get back on their feet.

The Iron Warrior slashed downwards with his blade.

A mental space! She learned that too!

Then, the Crimson Lotus Knight's eyes flashed.

Beneath the bodies of Haoli and Quanquanxiao, a huge diamond-shaped pillar of light rose simultaneously!

"Extensive combat power!"

In the Mega Battle, Crimson Knight's final dance is absolutely overwhelming against Fighting-type Pokémon!

However, just as those two Pokémon were swaying and about to fall over—

Haoli slammed his fist into the ground!

"what!"

Haoli roared, his whole body trembling, struggling to keep himself from falling!
Not even a single punch has been thrown. Where are the commands? The trainer's commands haven't appeared yet!
How could we lose like this!
[To avoid upsetting Aya, Goryeo held on!]

"Wow, the power of bondage has manifested. Your Pokémon hasn't fallen so easily, but has the trainer already lost the will to fight?"

"I can't be spacing out at a time like this."

Guangtai looked at the stunned Caidou and realized that the latter no longer had the fighting spirit she had at the beginning, as if she had already foreseen the outcome. However, what happened at this moment made her freeze on the spot.

Machoke knew his stamina was waning, but for the sake of his trainer...
Light Moss looked at the stunned Ayaka:
"Haoli, in order to cheer you up and help you get out of the shadow of defeat, you have to deliver this blow no matter what."

“Not bad, let’s have a fistfight then. After the battle.” Moss looked at Machamp: “I’ll help you evolve.”

Haoli was slightly taken aback, then a relieved expression appeared in his eyes.

Then, I beg you! Nameless martial arts master, please bear witness—!
Hao Li looked at Aya behind him, and Aya's fighting instincts at this moment made her murmur unconsciously:
"Bringing the dead back to life."

"Hao!"

Haoli bulged its muscles, and billowing waves of air surged violently with each breath, its belt snapping open with a bang!
It is said that when the Magnus loosens its belt, it will unleash its full power!
The most powerful attack—Undefended resurrection!

Hao Li unleashed his true energy, charging towards them with a do-or-die spirit!

The Crimson Armored Knight planted his golden spear into the ground, and blue-green flames ignited on his fists!

Respect to the warriors of this distant land! Then let us repay your fighting spirit with the flames of legend!
"Crimson Armored Knights, unleash the Holy Fire!"

Watching the defeated Maw of Fire in the mysterious flames, and the legendary fire warrior whose armor, though damaged, quickly recovered, a different emotion appeared in Aya's eyes.

For some reason, tears welled up in her eyes, and the pain and sorrow of defeat surged into her heart like a burst dam, causing her to sob uncontrollably.

"I'm sorry."

That mournful voice was probably apologizing to its Pokémon.

And so, she also heard the light moss's warning:
"Is the venting over? Then, the real training begins, right?"

"No matter how depraved you become, Pokémon will always be with you."

"Let's overcome both hardship and sorrow together with our Pokémon!"

(End of this chapter)