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Chapter 352 No, what kind of Pokémon is Mewtwo? (1129 chapters owed for monthly votes)

The date is Tuesday afternoon, March 24th.

The group stage of the Superpower Masters Tournament has entered a fierce stage.

Many players were eliminated during the process, leaving only 16 of the most outstanding elite players in this competition to compete for eight tickets to enter the main tournament knockout stage.

Among them, the battle between Qingyu and Yishu is undoubtedly the most exciting and anticipated by the audience.

Although some spectators were not optimistic before the competition, believing that Qingyu, who had no experience in major competitions, would not be able to adapt to the intensity of high-level golf tournaments.

But as it turns out... the Attribute Master Tournament couldn't keep up with Teacher Yu's intensity!
After easily crushing four rounds, the formidable "Azure Feather," already renowned in the world of trainers, has undoubtedly become a favorite to win the championship in the eyes of many viewers.

As for the other player, Kazuki, viewers from other regions may not be familiar with him, but people from Kanto and Johto are quite familiar with him.

After all, superpowered individuals naturally give people a mysterious and powerful feeling, and as a superpowered individual second only to Sabrina, Kazuki has always been considered the successor to Uranus.

Given time, he will surely be able to complete the handover between the old and new generations, just like in the Sinnoh region, and become the next young Elite Four.

It's unclear whether it was for the sake of generating buzz, or perhaps it was just a coincidence from the draw, but the battle between these two masters was scheduled as the first match of the afternoon, presented to the audience as the opening act.

Therefore, after the lunch break, the audience had already filled the entire Pokémon Dome, eagerly awaiting this high-level match that was no less intense than the main competition.

As the audience eagerly awaited, Hu Tao and A Du soon appeared on the big screen.

With Walnut's opening remarks as the starting point, the brutal battle of the final round of the group stage officially began!
Only today's winner will qualify for the Masters quarterfinals, earning international ranking points and making their name known to the world.

"Go, Teacher Yu! Can we make it another 3-0 to show our strength!"

"I no longer care about the outcome of the match; I'm just curious to see what trump cards Teacher Yu's opponent can force him to reveal..."

"There's nothing we can do, Teacher Yu has just too many cards up his sleeve. We still don't know what other Pokémon he's prepared!"

"Keep it up, hang in there a little longer, you superpowered guy. Get more loot for our Padia strategy team, and we'll credit you with a third of the credit if we clear the Champion's Trial!"

The audience went into a frenzy, especially Qingyu's fans.

Soon, the two players walked out of the player tunnel and stood in front of the arena.

"In the previous group stage, both Qingyu and Yishu delivered some truly exciting battles for the audience. Who will advance further and be the first to enter the knockout stage depends on the results of today's match!"

As is customary, Walnuts continues to be produced.

As for more professional judgment, it was left to A-du, who was temporarily paired with her.

"It's still unclear which Pokémon Qingyu will send out, but it will probably be Lucario or Sylveon, right?"

"As for Yishu, he is a very traditional trainer. The Pokémon he has shown so far are all based on the Psychic type, which puts him at a slight disadvantage when facing Qingyu."

"Of course, if we can find a way to make up for this, the chances of Yishu winning will increase significantly."

Adu gave a brief analysis.

To be honest, he was already more inclined to favor Aoba's victory before the match even started.

After all, Qingyu's current fighting strength is a bit too outrageous, and he doesn't seem like a newcomer playing in an international competition for the first time at all...

However, as Qingyu's trump cards are gradually revealed, his advantages are actually gradually diminishing.

At the very least, how to deal with his Lucario and Sylveon has become a question that every player who advances must consider, barring any unforeseen circumstances.

So, what would you do in this situation, Qingyu...?

Once you enter the knockout stage, it's not easy to continue crushing your opponent when you're being deliberately targeted.

It's even possible that things might go wrong.
A-Du's originally cold face quickly broke into a smile.

As one of the trainers who knew Qingyu relatively early, he always had great faith in his own judgment.

Qingyu is a natural trainer, and his future growth rate may exceed everyone's imagination. It wouldn't be surprising if he became a champion or even a top-tier trainer.

This year's Superpower Masters Tournament is the initial test of his ideas.

The highly anticipated battleground.

Qingyu stared at the young man in front of her who was wearing a black mask and looked somewhat chuunibyou (a Japanese term for someone with delusions of grandeur), and chose to take the initiative to speak.

"Hello, Yishu."

"Let's have a passionate battle!"

Qingyu's voice pierced through the cheers and shouts from the stands, causing Yishu on the other side to pause slightly.

(A tree, it's even impossible to find a picture without a mask.)
But soon, he smiled as well, and gracefully placed one hand on his chest, bowing politely to Qingyu.

"Teacher Yu, it is my honor to have a match with you."

"There are so few opportunities to challenge you online, I never expected to meet you in the Attribute Master Tournament first."

Goodness... you're a fan too?
A complex expression appeared on Qingyu's face.

If you also include the seeded players you're familiar with, this year's Superpower Masters Tournament is really just a friendly match between viewers in the "Azure Feathers" live stream!

"Please give me more advice."

After Qingyu nodded, the two stopped talking and turned their gazes to the referee standing to the side.

"Then... let the battle begin!"

As the referee made his decision and quietly sprinted towards a safe distance behind him, Qingyu and Yishu each threw their first Poké Ball.

Meanwhile, both sides were also secretly considering their options.

From this moment on, the game between them quietly began.

In the previous group stage, Yishu used Natu, Jynx, Slowbro, and Exeggutor, making him a very pure single-type trainer.

Therefore, theoretically, if Qingyu sends out Lucario, which already has a clear advantage over the opponent, at this time, he will have a huge advantage.

Ichiki thought so too.

However... when the Pokémon from both sides were revealed, everyone, including the two players and Lance in the commentary booth, was stunned for a moment.

"Contestant Yishu has dispatched a brand-new fighting force that has never appeared before—"

"It's not a Psychic-type Pokémon, but Clefairy, the Moonlight Pokémon from Mt. Moon! Could it be the ace up our sleeve against Blue Feather?"

As Ms. Hu Tao began her passionate commentary, A-Du turned his attention to the Pokémon on the Blue Feather field.

Then, his eyes narrowed immediately.

Mewtwo...

After dealing with the Viridian Gym and Giovanni, Mewtwo chose to follow Aoba to the Padilla region.

A-Du was naturally completely at ease about this.

As a "messenger of justice" who has spent his life pursuing absolute justice, he could sense the unyielding sense of justice in Qingyu's heart.

He had a vague feeling back then—

If it were Qingyu, perhaps through a long period of interaction, he could indeed gain Mewtwo's final approval.

However, he never expected this day to come so soon.

How long has it been? Qingyu has already successfully captured Mewtwo, who had chosen to stop believing in humans because of Team Rocket?

and……

This is not an isolated case.

Like Mewtwo, even more outrageous things have happened to Qingyu.

For example, he once witnessed a black Rayquaza suddenly appear at the closing ceremony of the Dragon Attribute Masters Tournament, just to give Qingyu a special Mega Stone as a gift.

It shocked many contestants and viewers at the time, and even made the news.

Furthermore, his close cooperation with Mew was evident in the decapitation operation targeting Giovanni...

Could it be that, like his innate power of Tokiwa, Qingyu also possesses some special ability to absorb divine beasts?
However, more curious about how Qingyu actually captured Mewtwo than what Adu did was:
As a product of the Mew gene, how strong is Mewtwo after it grows up normally? Does it possess strength commensurate with legends?
While thinking this way might be a bit harsh on Yishu, but...

When Mewtwo appeared, Lance no longer needed to think about the outcome of the battle.

Compared to Lance, who knew a little about the inside story, the other audience members were clearly bewildered by Mewtwo's appearance.

"Wait a minute? Can any experts tell me what Pokémon Teacher Yu is using? I've never seen it before."

"Don't worry, let me check the encyclopedia first... Holy crap, I can't even find it in the encyclopedia???"

"Huh? A Pokémon that can't even be found in the Pokédex? Is it some monster that Teacher Yu brought out from some deep mountain forest?"

"You guys are really ignorant. This one is called Mewtwo. He's an apprentice at Master Yu's dojo. He used to be able to go toe-to-toe with us!"

"I was really there this time. It's true that Teacher Yu never hid Mewtwo, but whether it can actually fight... it seems like the guys don't know either. Isn't your Pokémon supposed to be a trainer's Pokémon? How come it's in a competition!"

"No, you mean, Teacher Yu, you've been hiding a trump card, and you really have a huge one up your sleeve?"

Yishu was equally baffled. Although he had seen this Pokémon once during Qingyu's live stream, he had no idea about its strength.

All we know so far is—

With its almost tangible, powerful psychic energy, it is clearly a Pokémon that is highly proficient in psychic abilities.

Is this the first trump card that Teacher Yu plans to hide until the knockout stage?

A clear information gap emerged from the very beginning, making the game increasingly unpredictable.

However, Yishu became excited because of this.

"Battles are more interesting when you challenge strong opponents!"

"Picosie, use Shadow Ball to attack!"

Yishu took the lead in giving instructions, announcing the official start of the battle.

"Mewtwo, be on guard against it first, use Teleport to dodge."

Qingyu thought about it and decided not to confront them head-on from the start.

In actual combat, teleportation is not just a move for switching out of the field, but a very versatile move that is more functional than defending or anticipating.

It's a relatively simple and powerful all-purpose way to use superpowers in actual combat, and it also makes Pokémon's movements very flexible.

Therefore, even if a defensive move is locked at the start, it won't be a big deal for Qingyu.

"I understand."

Mewtwo nodded and immediately assumed a defensive stance.

What should have been a perfectly normal scene left many viewers bewildered once again when Mewtwo spoke.

"W-W-W-W-This isn't right! How can Pokémon talk like humans???"

"This Pokémon has already taken on a human-like form, and it's even learned to speak human language? No wonder Teacher Yu is thinking of training it to be a trainer..."

"What's the big deal? This kind of person wouldn't even be considered good enough to be served at our Sunshine Dojo. They can't even beat an average student!"

"...Really? You mean everyone in Padia is a master?"

"Of course! Is beating Mewtwo something to be happy about? We probably won't even get the gym badge!"

"Exactly! Every student at our Orange Academy is just as good as Mewtwo! (Referring to their trainer skill level)"

Since Mewtwo's debut, more and more mysteries have emerged in the minds of viewers, making them curious and eager to learn more about this special Pokémon full of mystery.

At this moment, A-Du, who was in the commentary booth, spoke up again:
"I do know a little bit about this Pokémon."

"As a psychic Pokémon in Qingyu's hands, its potential is beyond doubt. We'll have to wait and see how well it performs in the competition."

"From the current perspective, Qingyu's command strategy is still quite conservative. It seems that he intends to first observe the opponent's tactical arrangements before quickly devising a corresponding solution. This is also a counter-attack strategy that Qingyu is quite good at."

"So, has Player Yishu thought about how to take advantage of this?"

On the battlefield, Clefairy's Shadow Balls were easily dodged by Mewtwo's Teleport, and the two Pokémon quickly widened the distance between them.

Currently, both sides are still testing the waters.

However, Yishu quickly made the first move.

"Picosie, use Shrink!"

After making this decisive command, Yishu revealed a confident smile.

The shrinking tactic can be traced back to a live stream where Qingyu explained Chansey's battle techniques a long time ago. He secretly remembered this trick back then, but he never expected to actually use it in front of the real Chansey today.

Using this move against an unknown Pokémon does carry some risk. If the opponent uses a move with a very wide area of ​​effect, shrinking your size won't be of much benefit.

But since even the Shadow Ball couldn't achieve its Chinese Super League dream, it might as well give it a try.

He could even use this move as a demonstration of the "lesson results" in front of Qingyu.

"Tsk..."

Qingyu's face darkened, and he instantly understood Yishu's thoughts.

I have to say, these are the netizens I've met, every single one of them seems a bit off.
One started by aggressively soliciting money, and the other started by deceiving people and then reduced their size. Both of these are outrageous and despicable tactics with extremely low moral character!

But when Qingyu thought about how he had taught her both moves, she felt a sense of relief and wanted to laugh.

However, there are ways to counter this move.

"Mewtwo, deploy Psychic Terrain!"

Qingyu quickly came up with a solution, and as he spoke, Mewtwo immediately understood and nodded.

As a product of the Dream Gene, Mewtwo has mastered the use of psychic powers with ease. Therefore, almost the instant the thought appeared, a strong spiritual power quietly spread from its feet.

Wherever it went, the residual energy covered the ground, forming a pink net-like layer.

For many regions, including local audiences in Johto, the four venues are somewhat unfamiliar, as these are not commonly seen moves.

However, because Qingyu had given a lesson during his previous live stream, and his frequently used support character Aiguanshi was a master at creating a mental field, Qingyu's students were quite familiar with this move.

So, with the explanations of enthusiastic viewers, the other viewers soon understood the effect of this move to some extent.

It enhances the power of superpowered moves, while also affecting some preemptive moves with superpowers.

Although we don't know what it's used for yet, it does fit the theme of the Superpower Master Tournament very well. Maybe it's another of Qingyu's special skills.
"Picosie, shrink again, use your Stand, and disappear from your opponent's sight!"

Ichiki ignored Mewtwo's actions and continued to carry out his own plan.

It has to be said that, in Qingyu's view, his actions were quite ingenious and clever.

Shrinking is a way to confuse the opponent and reduce the chance of the move hitting. If you add a Substitute to make the opponent split into two, you might accidentally make Clefairy "disappear" completely.

After disappearing without a trace, Piccolo can even keep using attacks like predicting the future to ensure its own safety and slowly wear down its opponent's stamina.

but……

"too naive!"

Qingyu suddenly shouted with great enthusiasm, then waved his hand to give instructions:

"Mewtwo, use Wide Area Power!!!"

Wide-area combat power, one of the most useful moves among superpower attributes.

The reason is certainly not just because it is paired with the Spirit Field, and its power will be terrifying when used in the Super Field.

Another, more important reason is—

The resonance of superpowers within the mental field greatly enhances the attack range of wide-area combat power, even extending to any place the mental field reaches.

An attack that leaves no blind spots; even if you shrink in size, you would have no chance to dodge it in reality!
Mewtwo had anticipated Qingyu's command, so it attacked instantly the moment he spoke, catching Clefairy, who was still trying to shrink, off guard.

A terrifying psychic force, powerful enough to sweep across like a raging torrent, erupted instantly, rampaging wildly along the unfolded mental field and indiscriminately attacking the entire area.

Of course, this also includes those who are using the shrunken Piccolo.

Even though Qingyu could barely see Clefairy's location anymore, she could tell from its sudden cry of pain—

This wide-area attack hit the opponent effectively and produced good results.

Although it seems that Clefairy was bred to be exceptionally well-developed and its durability was indeed quite good, even Mewtwo couldn't defeat it in one move.

However, it is clear that the all-or-nothing tactic did not achieve good results.

"The pressure from Qingyu and Mewtwo is immense, and Yishu is already in a tough fight!"

From the stands, Hu Tao made a timely judgment.

Of course, even if she didn't say it, the audience had basically already figured it out.

"So strong...Are all of Teacher Yu's Pokémon this overpowered? How are we supposed to fight against this?!"

"Wait...you mean...Mewtwo is not even as good as a newly born Pokémon in your Padia?"

"Yes, yes! Don't disbelieve me, it's true!"

Only now did many of the students who had come from Padiya realize something terrifying.

They seem to have overdone it by casually showing off...

But since things have come to this point, they have to find a way to salvage the situation, even if it means gritting their teeth.

Besides, we weren't wrong in the first place!
Although its strength has increased now, Mewtwo, as a trainer, was never going to be able to beat us anyway!

Any questions?

Absolutely no problem at all, that's the absolute truth!

As for how powerful Mewtwo is as a Pokémon, what does that have to do with us?
If you have any questions, go find Teacher Yu. He's the most outrageous one; he doesn't have a single legal Pokémon under his command!
(End of this chapter)