Elf: Rewriting the script, starting with Black Stocking Hanako

The Tokiwa Dojo has always described itself as a Ground-type dojo in its external descriptions.

But Jiang Chuan knew very well that Sakaki was never a single-minded dojo master.

The variety of Pokémon types he possesses is astonishing.

Ground-type is just one aspect of him that he presents to the outside world, or rather, it's just the most inconspicuous line of text on the signboard of the Viridian Gym.

Given Giovanni's training level and the resources he controls, let alone a gym leader, even the so-called Elite Four or Champion-level trainers in the League might not be able to outdo him if compared on the same level.

Putting everything else aside, just look at this giant claw crab in front of us.

Jiang Chuan only glanced at it, but the intensity of the aura fed back by the wave guide power was enough to get a general idea of ​​its nature.

Dojo level.

It's not one of those animals you just catch in the wild or on the beach, feed them a little food, and then they're used to make up the numbers.

From the sheen of its carapace to the density of the spines in its giant claws, from the supporting posture of its eight legs to the rhythm of the white mist it exhales, every detail of this giant crab exudes the essence of four words.

It was built with resources.

The potential ceiling for the Giant Claw Crab species is fixed.

The vast majority of individuals, even after a lifetime of hard work, will only reach the level of a quasi-dojo master.

Those who can break through to the Dojo level are already outliers in their own kind.

The fact that a trainer can be artificially trained to this extent requires an investment of so much that it's unimaginable for an ordinary trainer.

Giovanni went against the grain, investing so many resources in a Water-type Krabby that is strong against Ground-types, and still managed to achieve results.

This in itself speaks volumes.

This person's trainer skills are truly at the very top of the Kanto region's elite.

Jiang Chuan even felt that if Giovanni hadn't had that ambition to make waves around the world, and had simply followed the path of a trainer, with his talent and resources, it would have been almost a certainty that he would become a renowned champion-level trainer in the future.

Unfortunately, this person's ambitions don't extend to the honor of the league.

Jiang Chuan withdrew his gaze and did not continue to think about it.

He turned to look at Pikachu at his feet.

"This round is up to you, Pikachu."

Pikachu was looking up at him.

The usual playful and affectionate way he interacts with Eevee is nowhere to be found now.

Its eyes were sharp, its ears stood straight up, and the electric sparks dancing on the two electric bags on its cheeks became noticeably more concentrated.

Instantly switch to battle mode.

There were no extra movements, just a nod.

Then he turned around and jogged towards the battlefield.

The sound of its four claws landing on the ground was very soft and the rhythm was very fast, like a yellow shadow sweeping past the audience and standing opposite the giant crab in the blink of an eye.

Jiang Chuan watched Pikachu's retreating figure, feeling little emotion.

The challenge missions at Tokiwa Dojo require a perfect record.

Three against three, not a single one can fall.

This condition is very demanding, especially since the opponent is Sakaki.

But Jiang Chuan remained calm.

The task of becoming a master of type reversal was completed in the battle where Venusaur defeated Magmar at the Cinnabar Gym.

So now, his team, when facing the Viridian Gym, can maximize its type advantage.

As Pikachu entered the arena, the bird's gaze swept between the two sides, its voice remaining indifferent.

"The challenge begins."

As soon as he finished speaking, Sakaki didn't even give Jiang Chuan any time to test him.

His voice came from the high platform, still calm, but carrying an undeniable sense of oppression.

"Giant claw crab".

"Foam Light".

The giant crab raised its two massive claws high, its mouths wide open, and dense bubbles surged out from within.

Each bubble was the size of a fist, shimmering with a light blue luster and a dangerous glow. They were densely packed together, covering the area where Pikachu was located.

Jiang Chuan could tell from the speed and size of the bubbles that if Pikachu were to take this attack head-on, its defenses would be severely damaged.

Sakaki keeps saying he'll handle it when he has time, but he doesn't hold back at all.

But Jiang Chuan remained calm and continued to give instructions.

"Pikachu, move at high speed!"

Pikachu's figure blurred instantly.

Instead of retreating, it cut in to the side and front.

The speed aura from the Thunder Force, combined with the high-speed movement, made Pikachu so fast that most people present couldn't even see it.

In the center of the arena, only a yellow streak of lightning could be seen weaving through the bubbles, flashing left and right, each bubble grazing past it.

The dense, shimmering light from the bubbles couldn't touch it at all.

The giant crab was clearly unable to keep up with this speed.

Although its eyes were fixed on Pikachu's direction, its body movements were noticeably slower than half a beat.

The subsequent foam beams went further and further off course, with one even hitting the protective wall at the edge of the arena, splashing out a large amount of white foam.

Sakaki's expression remained unchanged.

But his fingers, which were resting on the armrest, twitched slightly.

"He's got something."

He muttered something to himself, not loudly, but it was transmitted to every corner of the venue through the recording equipment.

"Giant crab, harden."

The giant crab's body sank, and the color of its shell visibly deepened by one shade.

Its eight legs seemed to be rooted to the ground, and its entire body had shrunk, but the density and thickness of its carapace were rapidly increasing.

The hard shell gleamed with a metallic sheen, like a red-hot iron ingot welded into the center of the field.

"Continue the attack."

Sakaki gave the order, his voice cold and hard.

The Kingler stopped chasing Pikachu.

It began to change its strategy, no longer chasing the indistinct figure, but instead frantically hurling bubble rays at the ground in all directions.

Large amounts of foam accumulated on the ground, forming layer upon layer of slippery film.

Before long, Pikachu's high-speed movement was affected by the slippery foam under its feet.

My foot slipped, and my speed slowed down slightly.

This was the moment that Sakaki had been waiting for.

"Rockblock!"

Jiang Chuan raised an eyebrow.

Good guy.

A water-type giant crab has mastered the Rock Blockade.

This move has a wide range of coverage and is extremely effective against Electric-type Pokémon.

This is not the configuration a water-type Kingler should have.

All I can say is that this is Sakaki.

The giant crab slammed its claws into the ground.

The ground exploded open around it.

Sharp, giant rock spikes erupted wildly from the ground, like gray-white blades, closing in on Pikachu from all directions.

The entire terrain of the site was completely rewritten within seconds.

The jagged rocks rose abruptly from the ground, trapping Pikachu in the middle.

Pikachu's speed was completely restricted by these rocks.

It was trapped in a jumble of rocks, unable to move forward or backward.

The giant crab was clearly very familiar with this tactic; as soon as the rock blockade landed, its body had already rushed out.

Two giant claws, glistening with blue light, rose up and attacked Pikachu from both sides.

If this attack lands, the damage will definitely be significant.

A hint of satisfaction flashed in Sakaki's eyes.

He had used this combo in countless battles.

First, use the Bubble Beam to control the area, then use the Rock Block to restrict movement, and finally, the Giant Kingler rushes in to finish off the enemy.

Simple, direct, and effective.

Just as the giant crab charged into the rock formation and its two giant claws were about to close, it heard a sound.

"100,000 volts."

The voice was calm and unhurried, as if he were talking about something very ordinary.

Sakaki's pupils contracted slightly.

wrong.

This is too close.

But how could the area blocked by rocks possibly be...?

Before he could finish his thought, a blinding yellow bolt of lightning exploded from the very center of the rock formation.

Pikachu had somehow gotten up to touch Kingler's face.

The rocky barrier did indeed limit speed.

But Jiang Chuan's purpose in having Pikachu move at high speed was never to run away with Krabby.

From the very beginning, his goal was to close the distance and increase the hit rate of electric skills.

At this distance, the giant crab has no way to dodge.

"Block it!"

Sakaki made a decisive decision.

The giant crab immediately held its two pincers horizontally in front of it, its huge claws closing like two shields.

With this defensive stance, combined with Kingler's hard shell and the Harden move it just used, most Electric-type moves might not be able to break through its defense.

This was a move that Giovanni was very confident about.

But the next second, his brow twitched violently.

Golden lightning, like a giant sword, cleaved down from above.

The electric light struck the junction of the giant crab's two claws.

There was no stalemate as expected.

There was no evenly matched confrontation.

It only lasted a moment.

The giant claws that the crab was so proud of were split open.

The electric light pierced through the carapace and went through the entire body of the giant crab.

The charred marks spread from the claw tip to the center of the crab shell, and the originally bright red shell turned into a charcoal color in the blink of an eye.

The giant crab froze in place, all eight of its legs taut.

Then, it collapsed with a crash.

The venue fell silent for a second.

The bird's gaze fell on the fallen giant crab, and after a moment of silence, it made its announcement.

"Giant Crab, incapacitated."

Sakaki's fingers unconsciously gripped the handrail tightly.

He showed no sign of losing his composure, nor did his expression fluctuate much.

But those eyes, deep in the shadows, slowly narrowed.

interesting.

A gym-level Pikachu used an Electric-type move to instantly defeat his gym-level Kingler.

This damage is outrageous.

Giant king crabs are known for their defense, and the direction he is breeding is also to make them thick-skinned and durable.

With the added bonus from the Harden skill, not to mention Electric-type attacks, even regular heavy attacks might not have much effect.

But this Pikachu's Thunderbolt seemed to completely disregard those defenses, piercing right through them.

This can no longer be explained by attribute advantages or disadvantages.

Giovanni's gaze returned to Pikachu.

It stood amidst the pile of rocks, its expression calm, showing little sign of exhaustion.

This fighting stance is completely different from his previous harmless appearance; he's like a rat.

Sakaki suddenly remembered his earlier thought.

Could it be that Pikachu has really mutated?

Once this idea popped into his head, his desire to research it grew wildly, almost like weeds.

If such a mutated Pikachu really exists, Team Rocket's research institute must get its hands on it.

If a single Pikachu can deal this much damage, imagine if they were mass-bred...

Sakaki's eyelids twitched slightly.

pity.

Those three good-for-nothings, Musashi, had previously vowed to help him catch a really powerful Pikachu.

To this day, we haven't even seen a trace of it.

He didn't even bother to ask anymore.

If he sees those three guys again, he'll really send them to the breeding base in the south to shovel manure.

Giovanni retrieved the Kingler's Poké Ball, twirled it in his hand, and slowly stood up.

His face didn't show much frustration; instead, it held an even more dangerous quality.

"Kid, you've managed to train such a common Pokémon to this level."

His voice came down from the high platform, unhurried and deliberate.

"That's impressive."

"You've stockpiled quite a few resources, haven't you?"

Sakaki's lips seemed to curl slightly, but then again, they didn't.

"However, my dojo won't be so easy to conquer."

"Next, I'll show you what a real high-level gym challenge is like."

He casually put the Kingler's Poké Ball into his pocket and then took out another one.

The movements were fluid and graceful, as if they had been rehearsed countless times.

The Poké Ball was thrown from a height, and a burst of red light erupted.

An even more terrifying Pokémon appeared in the center of the field.

His skin was iron-gray, like a layer of natural rock armor.

The horn on his forehead pierced straight forward, reflecting a cold light.

Two disproportionately thick arms hung down at his sides, each finger looking as if it had been cast from molten iron.

The moment it landed, the entire stadium floor trembled.

Armored Tyrannosaurus Rex.

[Sprite: Ironclad Tyrannosaurus, Level: lv56]

The moment the Ironclad Tyrannosaurus landed, the air in the entire battlefield seemed to become slightly heavier.

It didn't roar or make any unnecessary movements.

Just standing there, his iron-gray skin gleamed with a cold, hard sheen under the light, and the drilled horn on his forehead resembled an inverted weapon, pointing straight to the sky.

His arms hung down at his sides, incredibly thick, each knuckle looking as if cast from solid iron, and even the bending of them exuded a heavy, dull strength.

Jiang Chuan's gaze swept over, and his Aura Force had already taken the lead in understanding the basics of this armored Tyrannosaurus Rex.

It is also at the dojo level.

But unlike the giant crab from before, the aura emanating from this armored tyrannosaurus was clearly much heavier and more solid.

If there were different levels of dojo-level dojos, then this one in front of us would definitely be in the very top tier.

Moreover, Jiang Chuan understood it very well.

Ground and rock, dual attributes.

For the electric system, this is the worst possible matchup.

Although his Pikachu was in pretty good condition and the Thunderbolt attack hadn't taken too much of a toll, sending an Electric-type Pokémon to fight a Ground/Rock-type Pokémon that was both super effective against it would be like feeding the enemy.

Especially when a complete victory is required, every step must be flawless.

Jiang Chuan didn't hesitate: "Come back first, Pikachu."

Just before being called back, Pikachu glanced back at him, its eyes showing no displeasure, but rather a sense of natural trust.

Jiang Chuan nodded at it.

"You'll have your chance to shine later."

As Pikachu left the field, Jiang Chuan had already taken out a second Poké Ball from his waist with his other hand.

"Go, Venusaur."

The Poké Ball exploded in mid-air, and a stream of red light poured down.

A Venusaur so large it took everyone's breath away appeared in the center of the arena.

[Pokémon: Venusaur, Level: lv56]