Age of Elves: I started flashing with my handheld.

From then on, only the ruins of the Bell Tower, also known as the Burnt Tower, and a Bell Tower remained.

Upon arriving in Eden City, Nanfeng immediately went to the Pokémon Center for treatment and then activated the target city for flying on the map.

　"960" then went to the Enju City Gym first, wanting to confirm his hypothesis. As for the Bell Tower and the Burnt Tower, he would visit them after leaving the Enju Gym.

Enclave Gym is a Ghost-type gym. The gym leader's name is Matsuba, and his favorite Pokémon is Gengar, which is related to the Bell Tower in Enclave City.

Bell Tower was once the sleeping place of Pokémon.

The so-called sleeping place of Pokémon is actually the burial place of Pokémon after they die. Previously, it was suppressed by Ho-Oh, and it was difficult for Ghost-type Pokémon to be born under the absolute light of the flames. But now... it has become a paradise for Ghost-type Pokémon, and Ghost-type Pokémon such as Gastly can be seen everywhere.

But what Nanfeng cared about was not the Pokémon used in this gym.

With Greninja and Tyranitar, two Dark-type main Pokémon, I can easily dominate the Ghost-type Gym.

The key lies in the strength of the gym leader.

This is the first gym I've visited in the Johto region. I wonder if the gym leader is as strong as the one I encountered in Las Nova City, only around level 20?

Upon entering the dojo, it was pitch black underfoot, with only a few elderly women standing with their hands behind their backs on a black floating platform.

The path is hidden in the darkness. I need to explore little by little to find the true path before I can reach the pine needles.

This is not a problem. Nanfeng is prepared to fight each NPC one by one. Based on the Pokémon sent out by the old ladies, he can get a rough estimate of Songye's strength.

Nanfeng walked up to Songye and talked to him, thus entering the game's battle interface.

Matsuba was a handsome young man, wearing white trousers, a black shirt, and a purple scarf representing the ghost attribute. His golden hair was also wrapped in a headscarf.

"Welcome, challenger from the Hoenn region!"

"My all-seeing eyes spotted you the moment you entered this city!"

Are you drawn to this city by its history, or do you simply want to fight me?

"It is said that legendary Pokémon will descend upon trainers with true strength."

"I have always believed in this beautiful legend and have been practicing for it. Come, let me see if you are qualified to be my opponent in my practice!"

Pine needles struck a provocative pose.

The referee, quite naturally, began announcing the rules of the fight.

"The match that is about to begin is the Enchantress Gym Challenge, where Trainer Southwind challenges Enchantress Gym Leader Matsuha. Both trainers can use three Pokémon, and there is no opportunity to switch Pokémon. The battle ends when one trainer runs out of Pokémon."

"The Gym Leader should send out their Pokémon first."

Pine Leaf raised his hand and threw out the Poké Ball.

The Poké Ball opened in mid-air, and a Mismagius leaped out.

Mismagius, the evolved form of Mismagius, floats in mid-air in a long purple robe inlaid with three red gems, and its head resembles a magician's hat.

Matsuba's Mismagius level is 60!

He knew I was a challenger from the Hoenn region.

"Judging from the level of the Pokémon he sent out, he is probably using Pokémon based on the number of gyms I have defeated," Nanfeng pondered, stroking his chin.

The purpose of Gym Leaders is not to hinder Trainers aiming for local tournaments, but to train Trainers who come to challenge, and to select Trainers with potential to compete in the tournaments.

Depending on the opponent's level, they will send out Pokémon of different levels. So, Pine Leaf should know that I've challenged six gyms at previous levels.

Nanfeng pulled a Poké Ball from his waist and released it.

"Crunch!" Greninja stood on the battlefield.

Once the referee confirmed that both sides were in position, he immediately announced, "The battle begins!"

"Dream Demon, Magic Leaf!" Pine Leaf seized the initiative. ...

Mismagius's wizard-like head isn't for nothing. Although it's a pure Ghost type, it's naturally able to use Fire-type "Magic Flame," Rock-type "Power Gem," and Grass-type "Magic Leaf" in addition to Ghost-type moves.

It sounds like it's related to magic.

Faced with a Water-type Greninja, Pine Leaf naturally chose the most appropriate move!

Red light flickered on the purple robes of the Dream Demon. It turned in mid-air, and countless emerald green crescent-shaped flying leaves appeared around it, all flying towards Greninja at an extremely fast speed!

In the game, this is a wide-area AOE attack that is guaranteed to hit!

"Surf!" Nanfeng commanded from behind.

Greninja immediately bent down and slammed its paws on the ground. A five-meter-long wave rose from behind it, sweeping forward and engulfing Greninja's body. It blocked all the magic leaves and continued to advance.

Surf and Magic Leaf are not even in the same league.

"Fly up and get out of the way!" Songye quickly commanded.

The Dream Demon possesses the ability to levitate, allowing it to easily fly high. It immediately stretched its body towards the sky above the battlefield.

at this time.

With a "bang!", a stream of water suddenly pierced through the waves and shot straight toward the rising dream demon.

Its speed of 0.7 makes it incredibly difficult to defend against.

At the crucial moment, Pine Leaf still demonstrated the qualities expected of a gym leader.

"Hold on!" Pine Leaf shouted, startling the dream demon, which had been stunned by the sudden attack, awake in the blink of an eye.

Instantly, faint ripples spread out in front of the dream demon, forming a barrier that blocked the flow of water completely.

But it only managed to block the water flow. The disintegrating and broken water flow fell at the same time, and Greninja took its place in front of Misdream amidst the spray of water.

A sharp gaze locked onto the Dream Demon.

He had somehow acquired a long, black sword in his right hand, which exuded an aura of malevolence.

"Street testing"

(I've finished writing today's fourth update. Next, I'll write the make-up update from yesterday.)

166. Pine Needle: I want to swear.

"puff!"

The fierce slash left a trail of black lightning in mid-air.

A flash of lightning.

The nightmare demon was slashed and sent flying through the air.

Physical strength is always a mage's weakness, and even the magic robes they wear cannot withstand the sharpness of a blade.

The double damage "Street Test" instantly kills Mismagius!

As Greninja descended from mid-air, vortexes appeared in the eyes of the Mismagius outside the battlefield.

"Mission Jagras is unable to battle, Greninja wins!" the referee announced.

Matsuba was slightly taken aback. "You're really something, managing to get six Gym Badges in the Hoenn region!"

He reached out and took out a Poké Ball to recall Misdreavus, then raised his hand and threw out his second Poké Ball.

The featured sprite is a Snow Fairy, a ghost-type Ice sprite designed based on the "Snow Woman" concept, with a level of 62.

I don't understand this.

Greninja is resistant to Ghost and Ice.

What exactly is the Snow Fairy of the Pine Leaf Faction's intention in coming out?

"Snow Fairy, use Hail!" Pine Leaf activated the weather skill.

The snow fairy casually waved her white sleeve, and instantly, a light snow began to fall from the sky.

Amidst the swirling snowflakes, the Snow Fairy's figure appeared somewhat hazy and elusive.

17 "Weather tactics?" Nanfeng guessed, as weather tactics become more and more common as the level increases.

The ethereal figure made it difficult for Nanfeng to decide on the next command.

Shall we start with a surfing move?

Ghost-type Froslass can also fly, but it has no effect.

"Snow Fairy, use Thunderbolt!" Matsuba seized the opportunity to issue a series of commands.

Amidst the wind and snow, the Snow Fairy's figure flashed by, becoming increasingly clear amidst the dazzling lightning and swirling snow.

"So that's why it knows Thunderbolt, I see." Nanfeng finally understood why Songye had sent out a Pokémon whose type was resisted by Greninja.

He snapped his fingers.

"Greninja, play the role!"

I remember the Snow Fairy only had two special abilities: Snow Concealment, which increased her evasion rate and, in reality, allowed her to truly become invisible in the snow; and Cursed Body, which immobilized her opponent when attacked.

Judging from Snow Fairy's current performance, her ability should be Snow Cloak.

Your features are great, so it's mine now too!

Greninja reached out and grabbed a hat made of elements in mid-air. It put it on and the hat disappeared like light and shadow. Instantly, its figure began to become elusive and mysterious, disappearing into the flying snow.

Not only that, Pokémon with the Snow Cloak ability are immune to hail damage. This weather belongs to both Froslass and Greninja.

The Snow Fairy's lightning swept across, but Greninja had already vanished from its spot.

"Your weather app is really useful!" Nanfeng couldn't help but laugh.

Upon witnessing this scene, Song Ye was stunned and couldn't help but want to complain, wondering why such a perverted technique as "acting" existed in this world.

It's important to know that only a very small number of Pokémon possess the "Copy" ability, which has the same effect as the opponent's ability. Furthermore, the Copy ability has no choice; it copies whatever the opponent is, regardless of whether the ability is good or bad. If it copies Slaking's Sloth...

The choice of which move to use is entirely up to the trainer—whether to use the opponent's ability and whose ability to copy...

That's an unreasonable move, even more powerful than its special ability! How infuriating!

"You think you can avoid my lock by hiding in the wind and snow? You underestimate my far-seeing eyes!" Songye's eyes gleamed slightly, sharp enough to pierce through the ice and snow.

"Three o'clock position, 100,000 volts!"

A bolt of lightning pierced through the snow curtain amidst the wind and snow, heading straight for the location of the Greninja.

Nanfeng was slightly surprised. Was this guy's claim of having clairvoyance really true?

"Referee, I'm reporting this guy; he's using cheats!"

The referee ignored Nanfeng completely, knowing all along that his dojo trainer had cheat codes.

"Shadow clones!" Nanfeng could only give the order hastily.

Amidst the ice and snow, Greninja instantly multiplied into five, one of which was immediately destroyed by Thunderbolt.

"Hmph, Shadow Clone Technique? That kind of move is useless against my eyes!" Matsuba chuckled dismissively. "Of the four Greninjas, only the one on the right... Hmm? How come two Greninjas are actually in their true forms?"

Songye was astonished, but he had absolute confidence in his clairvoyance and immediately made a judgment.

"One Greninja is a Stand? Then bring them on one by one! I want to see how many times your Greninja can use a Stand!"

"Frost Fairy, 100,000 Volts!"

Thunder rumbled amidst the ice and snow.

"Lock on the Snow Fairy's location and use Quick Attack!" This was the moment Nanfeng had been waiting for.

The Snow Fairy's figure is hidden in the swirling snowflakes, making it difficult for Greninja to spot her. However, the electric lightning generated by her Electric-type moves acts as a beacon, revealing her location.

The two Greninja frogs immediately flew towards the Snow Fairy at the same time.

A brilliant bolt of lightning pierced through a Greninja frog, causing its body to explode instantly.

It wasn't luck, but rather that the Stand stepped forward to block the attack just as the user was about to be hit.

This allowed Greninja to successfully reach Snow Fairy.

"Shadow attack!" Nanfeng and Songye exclaimed in unison.

The two men surprisingly issued the same instructions at the crucial moment.

Instantly, two jet-black arms extended from behind Snow Fairy and Greninja, firmly gripping their opponents' bodies and locking them in place.

Both South Wind and Pine Leaf wanted to kill their opponent in one blow.

Therefore, a shadow attack that can bind the opponent while launching an attack is an excellent move. Of course, the use of a shadow attack to bind the opponent only exists in reality; it doesn't exist in the game.