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Chapter 148 Crimson Pikachu's Palm Thunder! (Bonus Chapter 619 for Monthly Tickets)

It worked!
Beneath his calm, flushed face lay suppressed excitement.

God knows how much pressure there was in fighting Xia Chi.

But for someone like Crimson, who is born to fight, the greater the pressure, the more it can stimulate his fighting spirit and potential.

Just after Tire Cat's second [gear shift] enhancement, he almost couldn't help but shout out the [self-suggestion] command.

Fortunately, I managed to hold back.

Otherwise, it will definitely be blocked by [Taunt] until Poliwag falls down or returns to its Poké Ball.

Fortunately, her instincts at the time saved Crimson from this calamity.

But now a new problem has emerged – what to do when the mosquito coil swimmer has almost only a quarter of his stamina left?
Two choices flashed through Crimson's mind like lightning.

First, use [Absorb Fist] to restore your life force!
Secondly, pass on the improved skills through a "baton" system!

Both options have their advantages and disadvantages; the former is vulnerable to Tire Cat's [Shadow Claw] lock.

By transforming into a ghost-type Poliwag Swimmer using [Transformation], how does he suck blood from head to toe?

The latter, however, fears [provocation].
How should I choose?
The rapidly changing battlefield situation did not allow Crimson to ponder for too long.

With his mind made up, he almost subconsciously shouted out the most risky decision!
"Mosquito coils, take over!"

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"provocative!"

Xia Chi's command echoed across the battlefield.

Tire Cat, who was chasing Mosquito Coil Swimmer with [playful] movements, paused slightly.

Then he immediately stopped attacking and instead focused on condensing a [Provocation] energy wave and shot it out!
Almost at the same time.

"Mosquito coils, take over!"

The bright red command voice brought a sigh of relief to Xia Chi on the other end.

Fortunately, the [passing the baton] was pre-read.

Logically speaking, since Crimson went to such great lengths to steal Tire Cat's "ability enhancement," she must have intended to put it to good use.

He only has two options: either use [Absorb Fist] to recover health or use the "Baton Pass" tactic.

Given the choice between the two, Xia Chi almost instinctively chose the latter.

Because that was the most risky decision, and also the one that best suited Red's consistently aggressive command style!

Xia Chi made the right bet!

[Taunt] hit, and Poliwag Swimmer, who was about to turn into a golden light and shrink back into its Poké Ball, was immediately intercepted.

"Shadow Claw!"

If the second way out is cut off, the first way out cannot be left for him either!
Who knows how terrifying it is that the Mosquito Swimmer who stole all of Tire Meow's ability boosts survived.

If you're not careful, it's not impossible for it to push you out of the team!
"Hell Thrust!"

The red-haired commander's voice remained steady and calm, seemingly unaffected by the recent interruption of the baton.

Tire Cat's locked move [Shadow Claw] is a done deal, and Xia Chi will not give Mosquito Swimmer any more chances!
Crimson could only retaliate with the Dark-type move [Hell Spike], which is effective against Ghost-type attacks.

A deep, viscous dark energy instantly enveloped Mosquito Coil Swimmer's right fist.

Feeling an unprecedented surge of power within him, the mosquito coil swimmer raised his arm and then swung his right fist out with tremendous force!

The fist, filled with a cold, deathly aura, thrust forward fiercely like a spear of despair emerging from hell!

Its speed and power far exceeded its original capabilities!

The crimson pupils, acutely aware of the Mosquito Coil Swimmer's strength, trembled.

It turns out that Tire Cat's ability enhancement is this terrifying.
Just what kind of monster is Xia Chi, who cultivated Tire Cat?
at the same time.

Faced with a terrifying blow that embodied the last of the mosquito coil swimmer's life force and endless malice.

Instead of retreating, Tire Cat advanced, its claws, imbued with the power of shadow, tearing and clawing forward with even greater speed! The second round of bloody melee, growing increasingly fierce, began.

Compared to the situation where they were being overwhelmed not long ago, this time the Mosquito Coil Swimmer's strength has the absolute upper hand!

What brought Xia Chi some comfort was...

[Self-suggestion] Synchronization boosts only the seven abilities in the Pokémon world.

The 100% health increase from the Grass trait and the life steal ability from [Bloodthirster] were not synchronized.

To be precise, only two layers of [gear shift] and the 100% physical attack and physical defense of the Grass attribute bond are synchronized.

Even so, for Mosquito Coil Swimmer, it's a terrifying boost that's enough to make its strength increase several times over!

Fortunately, Tire Cat had dealt enough damage earlier.

After another [Shadow Claw] hit the Mosquito Swimmer's most vulnerable spot, the abdomen.

The Demon Muscle Frog, completely burned out, finally collapsed and could not rise again!
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Xia Chi, who had narrowly won the first game of the decisive battle against Crimson, was still shaken.

That happened twice!
After the mosquito coil swimmer fell to the ground, it miraculously got back up!

That must have been because "the mosquito coil swimmer held on to avoid upsetting Akane!"

Two resurrection roars almost shattered Xia Chi's dream of winning the championship.

Fortunately, Tire Cat was more skilled and survived to the end thanks to the double HP boost and the crucial 20% life steal!
However, at this moment, its condition can truly be described as "a candle flickering in the wind."

Xia Chi had no intention of replacing Tire Cat.

That's the downside of bonds; when a Pokémon returns to its Poké Ball and comes out again, all the boosts accumulated from previous battles are reset to zero.

They can't even rotate and coordinate their defense.

But it doesn't matter, Tirion can handle the defense on its own with just one Pokémon.

Over there, Crimson silently retrieved the Mosquito Swimmer, who had lost the ability to fight.

Then, he threw the Poké Ball from his other hand!
"I choose you, Pikachu!"

Xia Chi's eyes remained fixed on the crimson gloves, until he saw the brilliant golden lightning dancing on them.

He immediately shouted, "Throw mud!"

Although somewhat confused, Tire Meow obediently threw a lump of mud formed from ground-type energy into the air.

next moment.

The Poké Ball pops open, and before Pikachu can even be seen, its signature crisp and powerful sound emanates from it.

"Pikachu!"

Instantly, a golden beam of light, composed of countless pulsating currents and resembling a lightning serpent, shot out!

One hundred thousand volts!

This terrifying move, which seemed to have emerged from the Poké Ball alongside Pikachu, was crashing down on Tirion at an unparalleled, terrifying speed!
The violent electrical energy tore through the air and exploded upon hitting Tire Meow!
Boom——

A blinding golden lightning bolt engulfed Tire Meow's location, followed by a deafening explosion that drowned out all other sounds.

Without a doubt, this terrifying 100,000 volts was theoretically enough to defeat Tire Meow, who was in extremely poor physical condition.

But that's just theory.

The premise is that Tire Cat's attribute is not Ground!
As the lightning dissipated, Tire Meow's figure, enveloped in an earthy-yellow glow, appeared.

Its emerald green fur was free of any charred marks.

Clearly, before Thunderbolt could hit, Tiree used its swift move-casting speed to complete the attribute conversion!
Xia Chi breathed a sigh of relief.

That was close; I almost got caught off guard by the Crimson Palm Thunder tactic.

Luckily, I'm well-read! (Referring to the Pokémon special episode)

(End of this chapter)