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Chapter 234 Normal Type: The Most Powerful Type in the World! (4.3k views)

Because of Mastass, the Martial Arts Bear Master is considered one of the most well-known legendary spirits in the world.

Regardless of their social standing, at least they're in the public eye frequently and have high visibility!

Therefore, the appearance of Xiong's apprentice still drew a lot of applause from the onlookers in Orange City.

To be precise, this was the first time they had applauded Xia Chi.

This shows just how loyal the Orange Blossom Gym, this "devil's home ground," is to this Thousand Mile Gym Leader.

On the battlefield, the bear apprentice squinted his beady eyes and stared at the kangaroo beast not far away, which was almost ten times his size. Its thick black eyebrows, like those in a crayon drawing, stood straight up, and it let out a clear battle roar full of fighting spirit.

"Kuma!"

Newborn bear cubs are not afraid of tigers!

Even though she stepped on a [Poison Spike] and was "poisoned" as soon as she appeared.

Even when facing a Kangaskhan known as "Boss," the bear apprentice's eyes were filled only with soaring fighting spirit, without the slightest fear!
Although in the era before Mega Evolution was discovered, the title of "boss" was somewhat undeserved; "big boss" would have been more appropriate.
"Bodybuilding!"

Xia Chi issued the order.

This is a conspiracy.

If the Kangaskhan charges at you, the Kushala Daora can use its speed advantage to immediately stop using [Bulk Up] and switch to a Fighting-type move that is super effective against Kangaskhan!

With his sharp eyes, Qianli instantly discerned Xia Chi's intentions.

Instead of interrupting, he made a bolder and more confident decision: "Sword Dance!"

Qianli's goal was equally clear: enhance [Sword Dance], combine it with the previous [Enhanced Fist] buff, and use the greatly increased physical attack to instantly kill Xiong's apprentice with a [Ultimate Impact]!

The Kangaskhan's massive body immediately began to thrash violently, its sharp fighting spirit surging forth with its ever-increasing momentum.

The golden light representing enhanced abilities was already faintly visible.

A glint flashed in Xia Chi's eyes: "Charge! Shatter the rocks!"

"Kuma!"

The bear apprentice instantly stopped the energy flow of [Bodybuilding], and its small body burst out with amazing speed, like a streak of off-white lightning, rushing headlong towards the kangaroo beast that was performing [Sword Dance].

Qianli raised his eyebrows slightly.

Instead of retreating, the enemy charged towards me.
Do you think that the Kangaskhan in its [screeching] state is so fragile that it can be easily defeated in one or two moves?

But what can we rely on?

In an instant, Qianli recalled the scene from the battle between Xia Chi and Du Juan, where Xiong's apprentice transformed into "One-Punch Super Bear" and instantly killed Pang Yan Monster.

Will my Kangaskhan be instantly killed?
Absolutely impossible!

Based on her understanding of Kangaskhan's durability, Senri was absolutely confident in this!
So, although it was a bit strange, Qianli did not rashly make the Kangaskhan stop [Sword Dance].

Because Xiong's apprentice's fearless charge was exactly what they wanted!

It is known that Kushala Daora could not possibly kill Kangaskhan during the Sword Dance, and that they only need to wait for Kangaskhan's Sword Dance to end.
One [Absorption Fist] and all the lost stamina is absorbed back!
The bear apprentice was incredibly fast; before the Kangaskhan's [Sword Dance] was even halfway complete, it had already rushed in front of the Kangaskhan's massive body.

"Kuma!"

With a crisp roar, the bear apprentice's left fist glowed with a white light indicating its fighting attributes.

Its movements were as fluid and swift as a rushing torrent, instantly unleashing three [Rock Smash] attacks on the Kangaskhan's soft belly, which was not covered by its hard shell!

It was as fast as Teacher Ma's lightning-fast five-whip combo.

Seeing that the Kangaskhan was about to complete its [Sword Dance] and stop, the bear apprentice turned and ran without looking back!

Qianli, who was about to shout "Absorb Fist," was momentarily stunned.

No, are you just messing around like this?

Although he had no idea what kind of scheme Xia Chi was plotting, Qianli still gave the order as usual: "Charge forward and repay the debt of gratitude!"

Return, a general-type physical move whose strength depends on the bond between the Pokémon and its trainer.

With the bond between Senri and the Kangaskhan having spent nearly ten years together, it was naturally overflowing.

If this act of gratitude hits, with the triple enhancement of [Sword Dance], [Enhanced Fist], and the elemental bonus, it's not impossible to instantly kill the bear apprentice!
But as soon as the Kangaskhan took a step, Senri sensed something was amiss.

How can a Kangaskhan be so slow!

He was well aware that the [Rock Blockade] had just caused a decrease in his speed.

But this state has been going on for a long time, it shouldn't be this slow now!
Seeing the Kangaskhan's speed drop to a level comparable to that of a Coal Tortoise, a possibility surfaced in Senri's mind.

Could it be that the [Rock Smash] attack by Xiong's apprentice just now caused this?

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[666 punched the marsupial's stomach three times and broke its leg!]

[Wait, isn't Rock Smash supposed to reduce defense by chance? When did it start reducing speed?]

This isn't just a slight decrease; it's a significant reduction in speed!

Looking back now, I think I probably slowed down when I fought the cuckoo, but the giant rock monster and the ancient armored creature didn't move much, so it wasn't noticeable.

[If it were before, I would have thought there was something wrong with the elf. It's a bear apprentice, a legendary elf, so it's normal for it to be a little special. But now, you know what I mean.]

"Liaoshui, you're cheating again?" "What cheating? This is a breeder's work, how can that be called cheating? This is called properly developing the Pokémon's potential!"

[Kangaroo: My incredible strength has nowhere to go! It's so frustrating! Watching this makes my fists clench!]

[Oh no, did they really manage to capture him by the prison guards?]

Don't worry, your brother Wang has your back!

【Master Qianli, please use your invincible skill of asking for leave to come up with a solution!】

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Meanwhile, on the battlefield.

Even Qianli, a veteran of countless battles, felt a sense of unease and bewilderment at this moment.

The principle of "rock breaking and deceleration" was completely beyond his comprehension!

But as a top trainer, he knew that in battle, it was pointless to dwell on the principles; the key was how to break the deadlock!

In the blink of an eye, a thousand-mile gaze swept across the field, and a solution to break the deadlock instantly took shape!

"Kangaroo, dig a hole!"

If we can't catch up, then we'll resort to tunnel warfare!
Neither Xia Chi's disciple nor Ma Shide's martial arts master Xiong has ever used the [earthquake].

Right now, we can only gamble that the bear apprentice won't experience an earthquake.

"Roar!"

The marsupium let out a low growl, and its claws were instantly covered with an earthy yellow light before it slammed them into the ground.

Then, his body disappeared into the soil in an instant, like a fish entering the water.

Perhaps due to energy-driven propulsion, the Kangaskhan was moving much faster underground than it had been running on the ground.

The ground surged and bulged violently, and the [digging] trajectory rapidly approached the feet of the constantly moving bear apprentice!

Just as the marsupial broke through the ground.

Xia Chi's command rang out simultaneously: "See through!"

A blue light film instantly appeared in the bear apprentice's eyes, and everything in front of him seemed to slow down.

With a swift turn, it deftly and skillfully avoided the fierce, powerful attack of the marsupial as it burst from the ground!
"Kick the lower plate!"

Xia Chi's order to pursue followed immediately.

The moment he landed, the bear apprentice didn't hesitate for a moment. With a flash, he circled around to the back of the kangaroo beast like a ghost.

A blinding white light of Fighting style flashed instantly on his right fist!

With a sharp, tearing sound like a battle axe, it slammed into the right leg of the kangaroo beast that was supporting its massive body!
boom--

A chilling sound of bones shattering rang out, and violent energy surged into the Kangaskhan's body through its right fist!

The kangaroo let out a painful groan, its massive body staggering and nearly losing its balance!

Qianli frowned and shouted, "Absorb Punch!" The Kangaroo endured the excruciating pain in its leg, its right fist glowing as it tried to turn and unleash the Absorb Punch.

However, the [lower kick] that just hit also has the effect of reducing speed.

At this moment, even the speed at which the Kangaskhan turned around was as slow as a slow-motion scene in a movie.

When it finally swung its huge fist at the bear apprentice with a turn of its back, it found that after the blow hit, it had already pulled away again without any hesitation!
Qianli twitched his lips. He regretted not using the [Avalanche] move and instead used the [Absorption Fist] move.

The issue is.
He never imagined that one day Kangaskhan would be subjected to a "kite-flying" tactic by a Pokémon that was also skilled in close combat!

Is this a joke?
Undoubtedly, the best strategy right now is to recall the Kangaskhan whose status has been severely reduced.

But this is a gym challenge!

There's an unwritten rule in the world of Pokémon trading: it's the privilege of gym challengers.

The gym leader was forced to trade Pokémon?

This is even more painful than losing!

Qianli is not someone who is overly concerned with saving face, but at least he has the dignity of being the owner of the museum.

After a moment's thought, he decisively abandoned the idea.

We'll have to think of another way.
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"Hold your ground, rockfall!"

Since its speed had already slowed down to the point of being like a coal tortoise, Qianli simply stopped letting the kangaroo move around and instead used it as a cannon platform to command it.

Anyway, the physical attack bonus provided by [Sword Dance] and [Enhanced Fist] is still there, so even if [Rock Slide] hits, it will be enough to cause extremely terrifying damage to the bear apprentice.

The Kangaskhan roared loudly, its energy coalescing.

In the blink of an eye, countless energy rocks gleaming with an earthy yellow light appeared in mid-air above Xiong's apprentice.

Then, it fell like a barrage of arrows!
These energy rocks are not large individually, but they are abundant and densely packed like raindrops.

Clearly, the Kangaskhan was aware of the current situation.

It's clearer now that the first rockfall isn't important for dealing damage, but rather for limiting the bear apprentice's movement range.

The Kangaskhan stood like an iron fortress in the center of the battlefield, its fists pounding down relentlessly, maintaining a continuous barrage of rock attacks.

The bear apprentice weaved through the dense rain of rocks, constantly dodging the terrifyingly powerful rockfall.

No matter how agile it was, it could not escape all the cascading and collapsing rocks.

Xia Chi, who had intended to maintain Xiong's apprentice's health using the "kite tactic," couldn't sit still any longer.

If this continues, forget about defeating the final boss, Slaking; we might not even be able to get past the Kangaskhan stage.

He focused his mind and shouted, "Charge forward in one fell swoop and engage in close combat!"

"Kuma!"

With a roar, Xiong's apprentice suddenly unleashed an unprecedentedly sharp light.

Facing the several rocks that were rushing towards it again, it launched a final charge towards the massive body of the Kangaskhan like a moth to a flame!

boom--

Rocks kept hitting the bear's apprentice's body as it traveled, but it did not slow down at all!

Seeing that he had finally forced Xiong's apprentice out, a glint flashed in Qianli's eyes, and he resolutely shouted, "Repay the debt of gratitude!"

"Roar--"

The Kangaskhan let out a roar that shook the entire arena, seemingly containing the deep bond of fighting side by side with Senri for over a decade!

Immediately, a golden light, almost tangible, burst forth from its body, completely enveloping the massive body of the Kangaskhan.

With this immense power originating from its heart and emotions, the Kangaskhan slammed its fists forward!

At the same time, Xiong's apprentice also closed in, externalizing all the energy in his body into a destructive energy capable of destroying everything, and made a final sprint without fear of death!

Two figures of vastly different size collided violently under the tense gaze of countless eyes!
boom--

A deafening roar erupted in the center of the battlefield.

The blinding golden light and the deep dark red fighting energy intertwined and annihilated!
A violent blast of air swept through the entire audience, making it impossible for people to open their eyes.

The terrifying shockwave from the collision of the two attacks instantly cleared a huge vacuum zone from the rubble-filled ground!

As the light faded and the dust slowly settled...

In the center of the battlefield.

The Kangaskhan, still in its out-of-circle posture, swayed for a moment before finally crashing forward and falling to the ground!
A tremendous sound echoed through the silent space.

Clearly, it has completely lost its ability to fight!

The little marsupial in the pouch let out a worried whimper.

In front of where the Kangaskhan had fallen, the bear apprentice's small body trembled and he was panting heavily, but he still stood tall and did not fall!

Holy crap, we held on!

[Even with Sword Dance Enhanced Fist, he didn't die? Did the bear apprentice unlock his invincibility?]

It's such a pity, just a little short!

Judging from the bear's condition, it looks like it would die if touched!

[It's just a matter of the Slave King using a random ranged attack~]

[Alright, congratulations to Laoshui for emptying the first two health bars of boss Qianli, unlocking the third form!]

[Qianli: Have you had enough? It's my turn to make a move~]

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"Can you still hold on, apprentice Xiong?"

Xia Chi didn't think too much about it, and looked at his apprentice Xiong, who was trying to hold on, with some heartache.

Being able to sense the power of the aura, he knew that his bear apprentice, who should have been unable to withstand the [Repay] attack, had not collapsed simply because he had responded to the trainer's expectations.

At this point, the enemy is so low on health that a single touch would kill them.

It's entirely possible to not insist on it.

But out of respect for this stubborn little bear, Xia Chi still asked.

The answer was as he expected: the trembling apprentice shook his head firmly.

Determined to burn their last bit of strength on the battlefield.

Xia Chi naturally chose to respect that decision.

Over there, Senri had already retrieved the kangaroo beast that had lost its ability to fight, and instead took out the deluxe ball on the far right of her waist.

"You are indeed the strongest young trainer I have ever seen, Xia Chi."

He raised his head, his gaze piercing through the swirling dust and smoke to land on Xia Chi, his steady voice carrying an unprecedented solemnity.

"Even Daigo, who burst onto the scene a few years ago and shone brightly, did not display such amazing strength at your age."

His fingers gently caressed the luxurious ball, and his voice suddenly rose.

"Therefore, I will send this partner as a sign of my utmost respect for you!"

The Poké Ball in his hand was thrown with force, tracing a beautiful arc.

A flash of white light, and a terrifying sense of oppression far heavier than that of the Kangaskhan lingered in the air throughout the entire battlefield!
A giant elf, covered in thick brown fur, lay lazily on its side on the ground and yawned casually.

Its eyes were half-closed, as if it had just woken up from a long slumber.

(The King of Leave)

"Many people choose Normal-type Pokémon, perhaps because they are easy to get along with, or because they believe in finding truth in the ordinary. But I'm different!"

Qianli's gaze swept over the body of the Slave King, which contained destructive power, and he slightly raised his head.

"I believe that Normal-type is the most powerful type in the world, and Slaking is the most powerful Pokémon!"

(End of this chapter)