Pokémon: Trainers Start as Bounty Hunters.

"Did low stamina trigger the Insect Premonition trait?"

Several trainers, including Tetsuya, analyzed the situation with serious expressions.

But something still feels off.

Thanks to the power of Giovanni, Beedrill, which had been dominating the entire fight, still had at least half of its stamina left.

This level is far from reaching the trigger line of the insect premonition.

A purple glow flowed between Tetsuya's eyes.

The battle speed of the two champion-level Pokémon slowed down in his eyes, as if the speed had been turned on.

"So that's how it is."

A look of surprise appeared on Tetsuya's face.

Having clearly observed the actions of both sides, he quickly identified the key to their success.

Every attack from Beedrill was aimed at Mewtwo's weak points.

To put it more bluntly.

Beedrill is now targeting Mewtwo's weaknesses and vulnerabilities.

Well known.

In battles between spirits, hitting a vital point will greatly increase the damage output.

According to research, this figure is usually around 50%.

Also.

For certain locations of some sprites.

For example, the vital points on the wings of bird-type Pokémon.

The improvement will be even greater.

Generally speaking.

In battles of equal strength, it is very difficult for a Pokémon to repeatedly hit its opponent's vital points without relying on special moves.

If this really happens.

Therefore, the latter's defeat was almost inevitable.

This is equivalent to hitting critically every time in a game; there's absolutely no way to counter it.

In daily training, no trainer will relax their requirements for their Pokémon's ability to capture the opponent's weak points.

At the same time, learning how to properly protect one's vital organs is also an essential course.

There is no doubt about it.

Giovanni's Beedrill received far more training in these two areas than Ditto Mewtwo, which grew up in the wild.

Even if superpowers have extraordinary advantages in dodging and defense.

Ditto Mewtwo inevitably ended up in a terrible state, and its stamina was rapidly declining at an even faster rate.

"To have found the opponent's weakness in just a few minutes of fighting? That's monstrous insight."

Despite being rivals, Tetsuya couldn't help but sigh.

Daily training is certainly important.

But just as no two leaves in the world are the same.

Even among the same species, each elf has vastly different weaknesses.

In real combat, launching a targeted attack on vital points is far more difficult than it sounds.

This is especially true when the opponent is quite strong and there are few precedents to refer to.

Sakaki truly deserves the title of the strongest villain.

“However…” Tetsuya’s attention was unusually focused at this moment, “The Pokémon that Ditto transforms into should have similar weaknesses to the opponent, right? Write it down, write it down.”

Despite having met Cerulean Mewtwo before, their relationship wasn't particularly strained.

But it's always better to be prepared.

Tetsuya is willing to believe in Ho-Oh and Lugia, but he always harbors a slight wariness towards Pokémon like Mewtwo.

Sakaki was unaware that his hard work had been taken advantage of by someone else.

He was still concentrating on preparing to deal with Mewtwo in front of him.

Yes.

Sakaki no longer intends to capture him alive.

Such a risk is too great, since a corpse can provide a lot of information anyway.

Beedrills, already skilled hunters, thrive under such commands.

The attacks became increasingly fierce.

If it were some other kind of elf.

The benefits of hitting the vital point might not be that high.

But what can you do when Beedrill's hidden ability is Sniper?

It will increase the damage by 50% on top of the damage caused by a normal hit to a vital point.

In other words.

Assuming a normal attack damage of 1, then a critical hit would deal 1.5 damage, while a Beedrill with the Sniper trait would deal 2.25 damage to a critical hit.

This enhancement, which is even more exaggerated than doubling, is almost a world of difference.

Fortunately.

Arceus is still fair.

This spirit, possessing sniper-like traits, is unable to learn attacks that guarantee a fatal hit.

This significantly weakened their strength to some extent.

With each strike from the Beedrill to a vital spot.

If we translate it into data, Ditto's thick health bar will visibly decrease significantly.

Tetsuya naturally couldn't just sit idly by and wait for Ditto Mewtwo to lose its ability to fight.

He didn't think Minglan's Steel Cannon Shrimp, which was in terrible condition, would be a match for Sakaki's Beedrill.

Before this.

It's still quite necessary to deal with the crow leader quickly.

A glint flashed in Tetsuya's eyes: "In that case, let's show our opponent the majesty unique to divine beasts—"

"Beep—"

The giant Pidgeot pulled away and let out a long cry to the sky.

A scorching heat suddenly emanated from its body.

"Pidgey, use Holy Fire!"

Tetsuya's voice echoed in Super Pidgeot's mind.

His partner.

This is no ordinary Pidgeot.

Rather, it is a special being that inherited the sacred flame of Ho-Oh.

Crow Head felt his once agile wings become incredibly heavy.

Even deep down, the thought of submitting to the opponent arose.

This made its fighting spirit waver somewhat.

The Pokémon stood frozen in place, momentarily forgetting to stop Pidgeot from using its move.

"Raven Leader! What are you doing! Use a sneak attack on vital points!"

Sakaki's angry words came through.

This immediately jolted the crow leader awake.

"Rage!"

The sharp cry was rather unpleasant.

The raven leader transformed into a black shadow and charged towards the Super Pidgeot, which was engulfed in flames.

"What kind of ultimate move is this?"

Even with Sakaki's extensive experience, he couldn't discern what techniques Tetsuya and Pidgeot were using.

What kind of extremely powerful fire-type attack can a Flying-type and Normal-type Pokémon master?

He frowned, feeling somewhat uneasy.

"So handsome."

Tetsuya below looked at Pidgeot with admiration at its current appearance.

The phoenix rising from the flames probably refers to Pidgeot today.

It's not that he looks down on Phoenix King.

Putting aside its strength, in terms of appearance alone, the "Glittering Big-billed Finch" really doesn't have any advantage.

"laugh--"

A flash of fire.

Black smoke rose in wisps around the Super Pidgeot.

The raven leader, now a shadowy figure, revealed itself in a panic, flapping its wings in an attempt to extinguish the flames burning on its body.

Although Pidgeot doesn't have the extra energy to make defensive moves during the preparation phase of using Sacred Fire.

However, the inherent high temperature of the sacred fire is the best defense.

Let alone the head of the crows.

Even if it were a creature like Onix or Tyrannosaurus Rex.

Getting close to Pidgeot at this moment will inevitably result in being burned.

It wasn't until the leader of the crows finally managed to extinguish the troublesome flames.

The energy condensation of the sacred fire is now officially complete.

"Now, whatever you do, don't blink!"

Tetsuya smiled slightly.

He raised his right hand and snapped his fingers lightly: "Take care of them, Pidgeot."

"Beep—"

It was accompanied by a high-pitched chirping sound.

A blinding white light filled the vision of everyone present, including the elves, at a speed that was impossible for ordinary people to react to.

Damn it!

Sakaki closed his eyes tightly, a few tears welling up in his eyes from the shock.

He even said not to blink, but this kid is a complete schemer!

He felt an intense heat around him.

The dryness in my throat felt like I had walked for seven days and seven nights in the desert without a drop of water.

Every breath became torture for the body.

The emerald green power of the Everlasting Rock continuously circulated within his body.

The ominous feeling in Sakaki's heart grew stronger and stronger.