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Chapter 380 Despite giving it my all, I still couldn't defeat Teacher Yu! (834)

When Nemo's "Strong Mom" ​​(the Bone-Patterned Giant Crocodile) appeared, Qingyu quickly showed a knowing look.

(Bone-patterned giant crocodile)

Before Nemo left Keytown, she remembered the few Pokémon Blue Feather she had.

The starter Pokémon, Bulbasaur, symbolizing a fresh start, the unexpectedly caught Targon, and the three starter Pokémon, Padia, provided to every new student at Orange Academy.

That is the giant, bony-patterned crocodile in front of me.

Although it's uncertain whether she encountered stronger companions on her journey, Qingyu still feels that, given Nemo's personality, she should bring them all into the battle against her, showcasing her progress along the way.

And things turned out exactly as Qingyu had expected.

"The Bone-Patterned Crocodile's type is Fire and Ghost, which is very troublesome for Lucario. No matter whether it is its own Fighting or Steel type, it has little effect on it."

"Therefore, theoretically it is an absolutely advantageous choice."

Qingyu slowly began to speak, briefly summarizing Nemo's thoughts while giving her a thumbs up.

"That's the right idea. Now I understand why you had to take down Sylveon head-on."

The Fairy-type Sylveon is theoretically not much of a threat to Kroos.

And its biggest difference from Lucario...

Of course, it's the output method that's different.

"You want to use phosphorescent light to disrupt Lucario, thereby completely shutting down its combat power and completing a 1v1 single defense, is that right?"

Qingyu smiled and spoke, but what she said instantly stunned Nemo.

However, she quickly regained her composure.

"As expected of Teacher Qingyu, she actually anticipated all my thoughts?"

"But if that's the case, why did you send out Lucario...?"

Nemo looked at Qingyu in confusion.

Although she hardly uses her phone to surf the internet since embarking on her journey, she still pays close attention to news about Teacher Qingyu.

Nemo, who had just finished conquering seven gyms and finally had time to go home and rest for a while, was also quietly following the Psychic Masters Tournament, which had been quite popular around the world recently.

Therefore, she was also well aware that the Riolu from back then had grown to a terrifying level.

Not only do we need to be wary of its powerful fighting moves, but its punches, which can penetrate any defense and bring terrifying pressure, are also worth paying attention to.

Even after Yu successfully won the championship, other bloggers highlighted Lucario in their analysis videos of his lineup.

According to analysis by hardcore fans specializing in combat, Lucario's fighting techniques are very likely inherited from the Gujinken (Invisible Fist) technique from the Galarma Martial Arts School.

That punch, brimming with malevolent energy, can be almost certainly identified as Martial Arts Master Xiong's "Dark Nether Strike."

Therefore, it may have already learned another water-attribute move, "Water Stream Combo".

What Lucario? This is just a smaller version of Urshifu!
The punches, designed to strike vital points and ignoring defensive techniques, combined with the fact that both moves pose a significant threat to the Bone-Patterned Giant Crocodile...

In actual combat, it's really hard to say who truly prevails over whom.

But Qingyu also guessed that she would use phosphorescent fire to burn Lucario, thus greatly relieving the pressure on her side.

Aside from using Foresight to dodge, Lucario probably has no way to counter this move, making it a very risky option.

At this moment, Nemo suddenly couldn't understand what Teacher Qingyu was thinking.

Qingyu offered no explanation for her confusion.

Actually, Sylveon wasn't fatally injured. The headache from the impact only temporarily prevented it from battling. It will have another chance to return to the battle later.

However, facing Nemo, who is challenging her for the first time since the Road to Champions opened, Qingyu still hopes to see her set an example for future students.

If it were her, she would probably be able to come up with quite a few solutions for her main Pokémon, right?

Qingyu was really looking forward to it.

Rather, ever since he accepted the alliance's commission to temporarily serve as the king, he had been hoping that a genius boy/girl would break through his lineup.

This way, I'll have a reliable helper when I go to Zone Zero in the future.

I'm such a clever little guy!
Seeing that Qingyu had no intention of answering, Nemo had no choice but to grit her teeth and continue to carry out the tactics she had already set.

"Bone-Patterned Giant Crocodile, Phosphorescent Flame!"

Nemo quickly gave the order, while Qingyu spoke slowly and deliberately.

"Lucario, Stand."

To some extent, Nemo and he shared the same idea.

In order to give Lycanroc a chance to strengthen itself, Nemo chose to have Dracobo sacrifice half of its health to create a substitute for it to act as cover.

And now, Qingyu has made the same choice.

"Luca!"

Lucario instantly reacted, rapidly gathering energy to create a Stand that somewhat resembled itself, and then shielded it in front of him. (See ZA Battle Mode for details)

Although it consumes some stamina, the Substitute is indeed a very useful defensive move.

If you dodge well, it can act as cover against most attacks, especially variations like Phosphorus Fire.

Since Stands don't have a physical form and can't be affected by abnormal states, the phosphorescent flames that hit the Stand quickly disappeared, leaving Lucario and the Stand in front of it unharmed.

"I see!"

Nemo blinked and immediately understood Qingyu's thoughts.

"If we use a Substitute to protect Lucario, then Crocodile won't be able to threaten it!"

"Is this the source of Teacher Qingyu's confidence? This is indeed a bit troublesome."

Halfway through her sentence, Nemo suddenly changed the subject, revealing a mysterious smile.

"But, but, Ms. Yu, you don't seem to know..."

"The Bone-Patterned Giant Sound Crocodile is also a master of sound manipulation!"

"Bone-Patterned Giant Crocodile, use Flame Song!"

You didn't expect that, did you, Teacher Yu?

This is my ultimate goal!

When Nemo spoke, she felt an overwhelming surge of confidence once again.

After all, this child's name is the Bone Pattern "Giant Voice" Crocodile, a natural master of manipulating sound, and the firebird on its nose can even change its appearance according to different songs.

Its signature move, "Flame Song," employs a unique technique that infuses fire energy into its sound while simultaneously using its powerful vocals to invigorate itself and enhance its ability to attack opponents with energy.

That is to say...

This move is not only a sound-based attack that can penetrate Stands to attack Lucario, but also poses a great threat to it due to the fire-attribute energy it contains.

They even grew stronger with each battle, and even if Lucario could withstand the first attack, there were still continuous attacks to come.

This time, it's finally my turn to win!
Nemo smiled and looked up at Qingyu, hoping to see a hint of surprise or astonishment in his eyes.

however……

Qingyu maintained her calm smile, and at the same time, a black iron ball appeared in her hand without anyone noticing.

When Nemo saw the special prop in his hand, she was the one who had been full of confidence just now. Suddenly she froze, and then her face turned terrified.

"As a freshman, it's normal that you don't know much about the rules of the Road to the Champions, Nemo."

Qingyu spoke in a light tone, while weighing the Taijing Bead in her hand, and then continued.

"I originally thought I wouldn't need to use this move, but... since the opponent is Nemo, I'll just remind you."

"On the road to the championship, the four Heavenly Kings and the champions you encounter will all carry the Crystal Orb and use its power when needed."

"Of course, the same applies to students."

So... never let your guard down, no matter what!

Having said that, Qingyu looked at the Bone-Patterned Giant Crocodile, which had already gathered its strength and puffed out its cheeks in preparation for a roar, and raised the Taijing Bead in her hand, throwing it forcefully towards the top of the arena.

After the Crystal Bead traced a black arc in the air, it suddenly exploded above Lucario's head, and the fragments of Crystal Bead contained within immediately fell, most of them landing on Lucario.

Soon, a layer of light blue transparent armor covered Lucario's entire body, and the three-lobed Crystal Crown representing water appeared.

"Lucario, charge in and use Water Stream Combo!"

"Luca!"

Upon receiving the command, Lucario stomped down hard, instantly leaving a mark on the already uneven battlefield.

Its body also uses the explosive force to fly out, passing the Stand and rushing towards the opponent at an extremely fast speed.

Even when hit by the Blazing Song along the way, its speed did not decrease in the slightest, and it continued to run firmly toward its opponent.

"It's over...it's too late!"

Nemo panicked instantly.

Because Qingyu didn't seem to like using this power much, and she didn't really understand the rules of the Champion's Road assessment, the crystallization was indeed not in her initial calculations.

Facing Lucario, who has temporarily become a Water-type after crystallizing, she has no chance of winning even if she uses crystallization now.

To enhance her combat power, her Bone Pattern Giant Crocodile always uses the Crystal Fire, so that even if the tactics don't work, she can still push her opponents through with the Flame Song.

However, now that Lucario is facing the Crystal Water, it really has no way to deal with it.

Even if you use Protect, Lucario will instantly pierce through you with his Invisible Fist technique...

Aside from rotating players off the field, it's a completely hopeless situation!
After hesitating for a moment, Nemo finally made a difficult decision:

"Come back, Bone-Patterned Giant Crocodile!"

as well as……

Sorry, Tuotuo!
When we get home, I'll make sure you get lots of rare minerals as compensation!
Nemo, having recalled her Kornet, silently apologized to the Pokémon that was about to take over, and then threw out another Poké Ball.

The moment it appeared, it was stunned to see the worm's fist already aimed at its head.

Because it used its tail to leave the field, and because it was previously attacked by Sylveon's Mega Drive, its stamina was really not very good.

So, after only managing to slowly form a question mark with its eyes, it was struck repeatedly by Lucario's relentless and flowing punches and kicks, and soon its eyes rolled back and it passed out.

"..."

The students watching fell silent.

Although the reaction is indeed very fast, and it is currently the optimal solution...

But isn't your decision to sacrifice a pawn to save the rook a bit too decisive?
Nemo, your little worm is definitely crying inside!

"Hmm...that's quite decisive."

Qingyu's expression was somewhat subtle, but she still nodded, acknowledging Nemo's judgment.

After all, the Drooping Worm already had little fighting power, so using it to save the Bone-Patterned Giant Crocodile and exchange it for a chance to rotate again wasn't a bad deal.

Of course, theory is one thing, but doing it in practice will inevitably leave people with the impression that you don't care about the feelings of the Pokémon.

However, he knew very well that Nemo was not that kind of person; he could tell from the obvious guilt in her eyes.

Sometimes, in order to achieve victory, it is indeed necessary to tactically sacrifice one's comrades.

The fact that Nemo can make such a judgment actually shows that she is very calm right now.

"Your next Pokémon will probably be Babugoo, right?"

So Qingyu skipped this somewhat delicate topic.

After he spoke, the surrounding students quickly refocused their attention on the battle, which was nearing its end. "Hmm..."

Seeing that Qingyu had seen through her little scheme, Nemo had no choice but to admit it openly.

After patting her cheeks, she quickly put the memory of what had just happened out of her mind and cheered herself up again.

As expected, Teacher Qingyu is even stronger than I imagined!
However, even if I lose in the end, I must try my best!
"It's you I choose, Babu Tubo!"

Nemo threw another Poké Ball.

A flash of red light, and a cute electric mouse standing on two legs, making a hugging motion, makes its dazzling appearance.

"Bu Bo~"

Upon noticing that his opponent's trainer was actually Aoba, Babuto immediately smiled and waved to Aoba in a friendly manner.

Qingyu responded with a smile and a nod, then spoke:
"Now I'm pretty sure that of your remaining three Pokémon, besides the already released Groundhog and Feraligatr, you should also have that Garchomp, right?"

Nemo nodded.

Of course, Aoba-sensei knew about the existence of these three Pokémon.

But why did he suddenly say that?
Although she was puzzled, she knew that only a quick attack could defeat Lucario, so she didn't hesitate and immediately gave the order before Qingyu could speak:

"Babu Tupo, use Lightning Double Strike!"

Nemo's idea is very simple—

Lucario is strong in combat, but apart from using Extreme Speed ​​or Bullet Punch, its speed is not actually particularly fast.

Therefore, a Pokémon like Babuto, which possesses exceptional skills, is definitely faster than Babuto.

Furthermore, because of the protective crystal armor that Babu Tubo possesses, its signature move, Lightning Double Strike, can now inflict considerable power on it.

If you can hit Lucario first, you might even be able to defeat it instantly, or at the very least, severely damage it.

As her Pokémon lose their ability to battle one by one, she has fewer and fewer options left, and can only rely on this simple and unpretentious tactic.

However... before she could speak, Qingyu quickly revealed a helpless smile.

"I originally wanted to say a few more words, but since that's the case, I'll just let my actions speak for themselves."

"Come back, Lucario."

Following Nemo's previous actions, after a flash of red light, Babu Tubo, who had just shown a determined look and taken a step forward, suddenly lost his target and was instantly dumbfounded.

But soon, when it saw Qingyu take out a Poké Ball and prepare to throw it, it prepared to attack again.

"What I was trying to say was... your remaining three Pokémon don't seem to be very good at dealing with Urgot."

"If Evil Pine wears the Stone Mask, only Babuto's Fighting-type moves can counter it, but it seems you've already made your move?"

Qingyu shook his head helplessly, then threw out a Poké Ball.

"However, your decisive rotation choice just now was indeed commendable, so I'll try to imitate it a little."

"Other students can also try this method of minimizing losses. In the continuous battles on the Road to Champions, combining it with pre-prepared Energy Blocks can greatly reduce battle losses."

Using real-world examples to guide students will surely leave a deeper impression on them, right?

Qingyu thought to herself.

When Evil Phantom appeared and quickly put on the Foundation Mask, Babu Tubo had already rushed in front of him and unleashed his long-charged ultimate move, Lightning Double Strike.

At this moment, even if Nemo wanted to speak again and command it to use other moves, it was already too late.

Although the power of the electric double strike was strong, it was easily blocked by Ergui Peng with the Foundation Stone Mask, and it did not actually cause any effective damage.

After using this move, Babutobo leaned back and jumped a short distance, and the cheek pouches on his face, which were originally full of electricity and occasionally flashed with current, went out.

As a side effect of using the Electric Double Strike, Babu Tubo's electric energy had been completely depleted, and its body had temporarily lost the resistance brought by the electric attribute.

Of course, this is not a big problem.

Because right now, Nemo is facing an even more terrifying problem—

Due to the close combat, the distance between Erguipeng and Babutubo was already extremely dangerous, and Erguipeng's speed and strength had left a very deep impression on her when they were in Beishang Township.

In other words, Babu Tubo will have a hard time dodging the next attack from Egui Peng.

Even the incredibly hard-shelled Peach-Dairy is no match for it, so how could Babu-Tupo's small body possibly withstand it...

"Evil Spirit, use powerful whip!"

Just as Nemo had expected, Qingyu didn't hesitate to launch an attack.

Knowing that holding on and stalling for time would be futile, Nemo could only grit her teeth and launch a counterattack:
"Babu Tubo, don't be afraid, attack with close combat!"

"Pu Bo!"

With the trainer's guidance as a source of confidence, Babuto immediately mustered his courage and wanted to close the distance to unleash all his power.

However, the powerful whip has a much longer attack range than its short arms.

"Bonnie~"

Two vine whips suddenly extended from behind the Egui Peng and slammed into its path as Babu Tubo charged at full speed.

Even though Babu Tubo used his speed to move sideways continuously and managed to dodge several attacks from the vine whip, it was still to no avail.

As the distance between them closed, the speed at which Erguipeng used his powerful whip increased.

Finally, when his opponent was within reach, Babu Tubo still couldn't dodge the deadly vine whip. He was struck by Egui Peng's powerful whip and was instantly sent flying backward, falling in Nemo's half of the arena and immediately losing his fighting ability.

"..."

Seeing that even her last resort was no longer effective, Nemo fell silent.

Her last two Pokémon were Feraligatr and Garchomp, which were at a complete disadvantage in terms of both speed and type.

When facing an opponent like the treacherous Evil Spirit, it's almost impossible to win.

But even so...

"The battle isn't over yet, Aoba-sensei!"

After a brief moment of confusion, Nemo suddenly broke into a hearty smile, her eyes still brimming with fighting spirit as she looked at Qingyu.

Even if I lose, I will fight to the very last moment!

"So...go forth, Earth Dragon Festival!"

……

As expected, the following match was a one-sided affair.

Knowing that the Earth Dragon Fist had no way to threaten the Evil Creeper, Nemo simply chose to risk everything by using Yawn, hoping to create some room for maneuver for the final Bone-Patterned Giant Crocodile.

However, after Ursaring used close combat to instantly defeat Trollius and yawned heavily, Qingyu decisively recalled Ursaring, allowing Lucario, which had previously used Crystallization, to reappear.

Faced with Lucario, which was still in its Crystalline Water state, Crocodile was completely out of options. After struggling for a short while, it was blasted away by the final water blast, resulting in a fatal blow.

With this, Qingyu achieved a great victory.

"..."

Even someone as cheerful as Nemo felt down for a while after such a decisive defeat.

"Hehe, I guess I lost after all!"

But soon, she regained her previous energetic self, jogged over to Qingyu's side, and looked at Qingyu with bright, starry eyes and an admiring gaze.

If Nemo had to describe the outcome of the battle in one sentence, it would be:

Despite giving it my all, I couldn't defeat Teacher Yu!

"Although I'm very unwilling, Aoba-sensei should be this strong! It wouldn't be fun if he were easily defeated like the other gym leaders!"

"..."

Qingyu was speechless for a moment, not knowing what to say.

While it may seem true from Nemo's perspective, saying this feels like putting down all the other Gym Leaders in Padia, which is a dangerous statement!
What would happen if the other museum owners heard this?

“You’ve made great progress too, Nemo.”

Qingyu decisively changed the subject, replying with a smile.

"To be honest, judging from your performance in the battle just now, you are already a very mature trainer."

"There are still three months until the Road to the Champions opens. With your rate of improvement, I think it's not impossible for you to defeat the Four Heavenly Kings and the Champion in a row."

"Furthermore, after this match, I'm even more optimistic that you'll become this year's champion!"

So, keep working hard without letting up.

Qingyu smiled and encouraged Nemo.

Because the game's storyline barely mentions it, he actually doesn't know much about the strength of Nemo, the champion from the original timeline.

But judging from the trainer level she just demonstrated and the quality of her Pokémon training, she is indeed a highly talented little monster, completely on a different level from the students who challenged her earlier...

With continued hard work and adaptation to the consecutive battles of the championship path, I believe she can achieve another transformation.

If no other dark horse emerges, this year's champion should be almost certain.

"Huh? Am I that amazing???"

After Qingyu said that, Nemo seemed a little shy and suddenly blushed and waved her hand.

"I was already completely overwhelmed by Teacher Qingyu's counterattack, so please don't use such exaggerated encouragement to make me arrogant!"

"Next, I will work even harder and continue my training with the goal of defeating Teacher Yu and clearing the Champion's Path!"

After Nemo finished speaking, Qingyu quickly revealed a subtle expression.

At the same time, he subconsciously glanced at the students' indescribable expressions, then smiled and said:
"Just how strong is Nemo... I think I'll find out by asking the other students, right?"

"Classmates, what did you think of Nemo's performance just now?"

Qingyu suddenly looked around, as if trying to get an answer from them.

Soon, some of the more enthusiastic students took the initiative to speak up:
"So-so, I feel like they're only a tiny bit better than me!"

"To be honest, although I'm reluctant to admit it... Nemo is indeed the only newcomer so far who has made Teacher Yu use four Pokémon."

"How come there's such a powerful monster hiding in the academy? Why haven't I heard of it before?"

"Wait a minute, I think I heard in the backstage logs that an unknown student has already challenged six gyms at lightning speed. Could it be Nemo?!"

"Teacher Yu is right! Nemo, you're really amazing! You've learned so many useful tips!"

"Nemo! How about joining our Tianxing Team? Let's become brothers and sisters working together to defeat Teacher Yu!"

The students' opinions quickly reached Nemo's ears.

Receiving such straightforward praise from a group of strangers left Nemo somewhat bewildered. She could only stand there blushing, feeling a little pleased while awkwardly scratching the green highlights on her forehead.

"Hehe... So I'm really that amazing?"

Nemo muttered to herself in a low voice, and only Qingyu, who was standing next to her, heard the gist of it.

Seeing this, Qingyu couldn't help but smile with relief.

Nemo's appearance not only served as a role model for the students, but also acted as a morale booster.

After the battle just now, perhaps many students have rekindled their hope and found the possibility of overcoming themselves?

With the students' enthusiasm for challenging themselves, coupled with the theoretical support and technical guidance provided by the Tianxing Team established by Mudan, I believe their strength will soon make great strides.

Perhaps this year's path to the championship will be even more exciting than ever before...

(End of this chapter)