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Chapter 219: Teacher Xia Chi's Tactical Live Stream Open Class! (5k)

Thanks to the tireless promotion by their number one fan, Du Juan, the news that "Tactical Master Xia Chi will start classes this afternoon" instantly ignited the intranet of the Kanaz Trainer School.

The response was far more enthusiastic than expected.

[Great! We support you! Teacher Dujuan, we respect your skills!]

[Holy crap, Kanaz Academy is really doing well! They even managed to invite Xia Chi to give a lecture!]

[Can you please stop being so obsequious? He's a student at a world-renowned university, is it really necessary for him to fawn over a game streamer who uses dirty tricks?]

[What's so great about the person upstairs? Cynthia was using Xia Chi's tactics two weeks ago, and you're saying he's just a game streamer?]

[This is too overpowering! They only mention the most inconspicuous aspects of someone's life, omitting titles like "Academy Competition Champion," "Father of Taijinghua," and "Mentor of Qishu"—not a single one!]

Wait a minute... what the heck is this "Master Qishu"?

[Upstairs Village has internet access? Qishu's Pixiv ID was changed a long time ago, now it's "Qishu Qishu (Mentor Xiachi)"]

I'm not as good as him, but I'll go to my afternoon classes.

[The person upstairs is Ruby the God!]

[I want to sign up too, count me in!]

[It's Goddess Safia! Front row group photo!]

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Without a doubt, apart from a few fools who think "the world is drunk but I am sober," public opinion is almost unanimously in support.

The number of applicants exploded, and the originally planned small classrooms were completely full.

Du Juan had to urgently apply to the school to open the school auditorium, which was only open for graduation ceremonies or to welcome academic giants such as Professor Oak and Professor Birch.

Even so, the overwhelming demand still cannot be met.

This time, the group did not come from students within the school, but from a group of trainers from outside the school who came after hearing the news.

No wonder.

The recent focus of public opinion has almost entirely revolved around "Cynthia's victory over Karune and Leon with her new tactics".

Although Xia Chi, the commentator for that epic showdown, did not appear on the field directly, his tactical insights were ever-present.

The "sales power" of a top champion is naturally much stronger than that of a small shop owner like Qishu.

Hearing that "the man behind the champion" was going to offer a course on tactics, many people who aspire to become trainers naturally flocked to it.

However, the Kanaz Trainer School cannot be open to the public indefinitely, and the capacity of the Great Hall has its limits.

Faced with growing outcry from outside the school, the school administration and Du Juan discussed the matter several times and finally decided on a rather modern solution.

The entire open class was broadcast live.

The question of whose account to use for the live stream doesn't seem to require much consideration.

Ultimately, this "honor" fell to Ms. Du Juan, the most popular teacher at Kanaz Academy and also Xia Chi's number one fan.

In the era of live streaming, almost every dojo owner has their own live streaming account.

This is something that the entire Pokémon League strongly supports.

The original purpose of establishing the "Gym Leader" profession was to guide trainers to gain guidance and improvement through battles against higher-level trainers.

Live streaming can better highlight this point.

However, the top ten regions are incorrect, excluding Alola, a rural league that doesn't have any gyms.

There are nearly a hundred dojos of all sizes in the nine regions, and the number of visitors always varies.

The top-tier gyms are naturally Brewmaster Gym, Suishu Stadium, and Cerulean Gym.

Well, although one of the dojo members had slightly ulterior motives among them.
In short, top-tier dojo live streams all have one major characteristic: they're entertaining!
As for what's attractive, that's none of your business.

While the Kanaz Gym isn't at the top tier in this respect, it's definitely in the second or third tier.

After all, a lady, a teacher, and red pantyhose
Well, Xia Chi isn't the only one who likes these elements.

Therefore, Du Juan's account, which regularly shares tactics, stones, and gym challenges, has nearly five million followers.

While not on par with the likes of Mirai and Lurina, who easily rack up tens of millions of coins, in the Hoenn region, they are already second only to Mikuri and Nakie among the top players.

However, after the news that "Xia Chi is about to start a live online public class" spread, Du Juan's account gained nearly a million followers in just a few hours!
Undoubtedly, they were all there for this afternoon's live broadcast.

Soon, this "live-streamed open class" that has attracted the attention of many trainers worldwide will begin.

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When Xia Chi pushed open the auditorium door and stepped inside, he was startled by the scene before him.

Thousands of eyes were now focused on him.

Xia Chi: "???"

The image of Du Juan's casual description flashed through his mind instantly—"Just a few dozen students, a small scene."

This is what you call a "small-scale event"?!

Nobody told him the event would be so grand!

Xia Chi, who had been preparing her lesson plan, was unaware that this open class had become the focus of global attention.

Even many top-tier trainers were secretly watching Du Juan's livestream—

Even the strongest champion, Cynthia, has acknowledged some of Xia Chi's tactics. What right do they have to be arrogant?

However, Xia Chi, who was completely unaware of this and treated it as just an ordinary lecture, had already stepped to the center of the stage, facing thousands of expectant eyes.

Having experienced the deafening roar of the World Academy Championship finals, he naturally wouldn't be truly intimidated by this "small scene."

The initial shock was purely due to the huge gap between expectations and reality.

Xia Chi calmly took the headset from the staff member, skillfully adjusted it, and the lingering surprise on his face was replaced by a smile.

His gaze swept over the sea of ​​people below the stage, and the corners of his mouth curved upwards even further.

Xia Chi cleared his throat, and his voice, amplified by high-quality sound equipment, resonated clearly throughout the auditorium and was simultaneously transmitted to millions of viewers in the live broadcast room.

"Um, first of all, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to our beloved owner of the Azalea Pavilion."

Xia Chi spoke sincerely, and even nodded towards Du Juan, who was sitting on the side of the stage in the director's seat, looking excited and expectant.

Du Juan waved happily.

"Thanks to her, I have come to a deep understanding of what 'tactical information gap' means."

Xia Chi changed the subject, "Just an hour ago, my dear teacher Du Juan told me that there were only a few dozen lovely students in the audience who could 'endure' today, and told me to relax and chat casually."

"As a result, with this huge crowd of people, those who knew me would think I was giving a lecture, while those who didn't would think that Kanaz City was holding a 'Down with Daigo, Support Cuckoo' champion election!"

The audience burst into laughter, and even Du Juan in the control room covered her mouth and laughed.

The live chat was flooded with comments like "Hahahaha" and "Teacher Xia Chi is good at making metaphors."

"Alright, the opening remarks shouldn't be too long, otherwise it'll make me seem even more drawn out than the tactics."

Xia Chi steered the conversation back to the main topic at the right moment, "So, the topic we're going to talk about today is..."

"Analyzing the rationale behind team composition by examining why the Blazing Roaring Tiger is considered a god."

The audience erupted in cheers.

Students and trainers who saw the forum announcement were especially excited.

The title itself is both topical and subversive.

The chat in the live stream room started scrolling.

[I was one of the first to reap the benefits of the Tiger God Pokémon. Back then, I watched Lao Shui's doubles stream and he almost always used Tiger God. I started with Litten, and now it's evolved into Toratama. Intimidate, Fake Out, Roar, and Throw Taunts—to be honest, although it's not as effective as in the game's doubles mode, it's really powerful!]

Nemo's current Road to the Championship doubles team is full of Incinerate, all pawns trained by Prisoner of the Water. It's disgusting.

If you can't beat them, join Humen!

[Humen!] On the stage, Xia Chi's tactical lesson has officially begun.

"Some people may have heard that I have a title called 'World's Number One Tiger Gorilla Promoter' because I always like to bring these two Pokémon when I play 'Road to Champions'."

"So, have you ever wondered why these two Pokémon are so popular in the game today?"

As it was a trainer's school, several voices responded from below the stage less than half a second after Xia Chi finished speaking.

"Rotation is invincible!"

"A surprise attack with a high-five!"

"A jack-of-all-trades who can fit into any team!"

"These features are amazing!"

Xia Chi could hear the scattered sounds very clearly.

He laughed and said, "That's right. Let me summarize the common characteristics of the two Pokémon. First, they have team value in setting up the field or reducing abilities. Second, they can ignore the opponent's preemptive moves. Third, they have excellent rotation ability."

"The last point is especially important, especially now that many people have gone astray and will use their own Pokémon to block the opponent's Pokémon's return ball."

There was laughter from the audience.

Indeed, ever since Xia Chi demonstrated this highly versatile dirty trick in his match against Kachi.

Many well-known trainers, including but not limited to Qishu, Cynthia, and Yaji, have used it in competitions.

This has caused widespread panic. Without moves like [U-turn] or [Volt Switch], people have to make sure they won't be disturbed before recalling their Pokémon.

The problem is, isn't it a bit much for you, the one who started this, to be making casual jokes on stage right now?

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Xia Chi continued, "Actually, there are many similar and very popular Pokémon in reality, such as Pelipper and Ninetales, which most weather-based trainers bring. Their popularity is much higher than that of Orangutan. You must have felt this deeply when you battle or watch the competition, right?"

Xia Chi's question prompted deep reflection among the audience and many trainers watching the live stream.

It seems that it's true; almost every trainer who forms a weather team will eventually raise these Pokémon.

This has resulted in them being priced higher at breeding farms than many of the starter Pokémon.

Xia Chi didn't keep them in suspense and said directly, "The reason is very simple. The benefits brought by the weather player are obvious. They can set up the weather as soon as they enter the field, and they can steal the weather again when they return the ball. For a team where [weather] is indispensable, this is the crucial 'strategic point'."

Looking at the students who seemed to be deep in thought, Xia Chi smiled slightly.

"If Pokémon like Pelipper and Ninetales are the [strategic core] of a 'weather team,' then Pokémon like Incineroar and Raptor are the [versatile strategic core] that every team lacks!"

The audience was in an uproar.

The live chat was also filled with discussion.

[Holy crap! The reviews are off the charts! He's the world's number one tiger gorilla fanboy!]

[The "prison water" comment likely refers to a game, not a real-world match.]

[Of course not. If it were, why would his starter Pokémon be Newleaf Cat instead of those two?]

Xia Chi couldn't see this comment, otherwise she would definitely have argued about it.

It wasn't me who chose Xin Ye Miao, it was Xin Ye Miao who chose me.
Otherwise, given my financial situation at the time, I would probably have had to wait several more months to buy my first Pokémon from the breeding center.

Then I missed the Shanghai Bao Cup, the World Academy Championship, and Ponpo.
A series of chain reactions ensued, if Xin Ye Miao hadn't agreed to Xia Chi's marriage proposal back then.
No, it's courtship.
Nor is it!
That's what it means anyway.

If it weren't for Xin Ye Miao, Xia Chi would probably still be playing in some unknown baby cup in Shanghai right now.
In short, Xia Chi had no choice at the time.

However, if it weren't for the existence of Pokémon Master and New Leaf Cat, and he had the chance to choose any of the three starter Pokémon, he would definitely choose between those two powerful and beautiful Pokémon.

Rather than something like a fire-boosting dragon.

Let's get back to the main topic.

Xia Chi continued, "That's right. My core point is that these 'team-type Pokémon' with top-notch teamwork abilities are almost guaranteed to be a good addition to your team in real battles. They are the cornerstone of building a balanced, flexible, and forgiving team!"

The commotion from the audience grew even louder.

[No, is it really as important as the prison water is made to claim? I haven't seen any of those champions trained by anyone.]

[It seems the game has influenced his mind; the game only has four moves, and the fair competition mechanism makes the overall attack and defense capabilities of the Pokémon roughly the same. Reality doesn't care about all that; it's a direct power crush!]

Just then, a comment with a shiny gold certification mark appeared in the live stream like a bombshell.

[Galar Champion Leon: No, it's precisely because reality doesn't restrict moves that these kinds of Pokémon are even more useful, because they have what others don't. As for offensive skills or Pokémon strength, do they conflict with the team value they provide?]

[Wait, who are you? Why are you talking so arrogantly? It's Dan-di!]

[An ID with a gold V badge, seriously, it's Dan-Douji!]

Immediately afterwards, another comment with a gold V appeared.

[Lance's Dragonite: Leon is right, offensive and defensive capabilities can be developed through training, but some moves and abilities are predetermined by the Pokémon at birth.]

[Who else could it be but you? Even Leon has jumped on the bandwagon, Holy crap, Dodo!]

[Watari's Dragonite: Say that again?]

[Hahaha, everyone's just joking, are you really going to say it?]

Dude, watch out for those Dragonite dragons in the sky these next few days. Try to stay home if possible.

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Although the comments were not visible, Xia Chi did indeed say the same things as Dan Di and Du.

Or rather, the keenness of top trainers is shared; they grasped the deeper meaning behind Xia Chi's point of view earlier than ordinary people.

"Completing team missions doesn't prevent them from being excellent fighters or tanks! Team value is about providing support, offering timely help, or adding to existing strengths, not about making you give up the Pokémon's own combat capabilities!"

"These two things are multiplicative; team-oriented is a positioning, not a shackle!"

After explaining this point, and seeing that the audience below the stage had basically agreed and been convinced, Xia Chi continued with his reasoning.

"If we call this type of Pokémon 'team-type Pokémon,' then what other characters are needed in a 3v3 or 6v6 team?"

"First and foremost, and most importantly, and currently the most popular type, is the damage dealer, whether it's a special attack turret or a physical attack bulldozer. I think everyone agrees on that, right?"

A knowing laugh and a chorus of agreement rang out from the audience.

Rather, the most popular setup in the Pokémon world today is a group of attackers plus defensive Pokémon, creating a balanced combination of offense and defense.

"But can you win a game just by having a strong offensive player? Maybe it's enough when you're clearly stronger than your opponent."

"But what if it's on par, or even worse? The answer is simple: we need more types of Pokémon in our team!"

Xia Chi raised his second finger.

"The second character, which we just mentioned, is the shield spirit, or more broadly, the 'disruption and attrition' spirit."

"Their role is to 'annoy' the opponent, create opportunities or buy time for teammates to deal damage, lay spikes, poison, break walls, and remove unfavorable status effects from our side. They can even use moves like [Taunt] and [Try Again] to disrupt the opponent's rhythm!"

"Similarly, the fact that Pokémon are capable of undertaking these tasks does not preclude them from performing well on both offense and defense."

The noise from the audience gradually subsided, and the number of meme-filled comments on the screen also decreased sharply.

Because they know that perhaps, a completely new tactical system that no one has ever proposed before is about to emerge!
"The third role is often overlooked, but it is crucial: the 'control type' Pokémon. They possess the power to change the rules of the battlefield, creating space, seizing weather, taking over terrain, and even using [Tailwind] and [Trick Room] to forcibly reverse the speed order!"

"They can give your attackers wings, or leave your opponent's powerful Pokémon with no way to use their strength!"

"The fourth character may be a bit special, but it might create a miracle at a crucial moment. That is the 'utility user'. Although it doesn't fit the conventional role, it has extremely unique and irreplaceable moves or characteristics."

"For example, Blaziken with the [Accelerate] ability combined with [Baton Pass] to pass on boosted status can also become an all-powerful Smeargle Master."

"Of course, Pokémon aren't just cogs in a machine. Many powerful Pokémon can do multiple roles. For example, Skarmory can set up entry hazards, use Tailwind, and with Roost and high physical defense, it has excellent durability. If necessary, it can even deal damage!"

"Take the Grimmsnarl for example. With the [Prankster] ability, it is a perfect control Pokémon. It can easily use [Taunt], [Light Screen], and [Reflect]. It also has considerable offensive and defensive capabilities. There are countless Pokémon like this."

"Similarly, it's not that every team has to be filled with all kinds of Pokémon. A reasonable combination can unleash an effect that is far greater than the sum of its parts. This is also something that we trainers should do."

Xia Chi smiled slightly as he looked at the trainers below the stage, who were completely lost in thought.

"You can compare your own Pokémon to see which of the above types they fit, and whether you have truly developed the potential of your Pokémon?"

(End of this chapter)