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Chapter 483 Three Characteristics of the Afro-Headed Buffalo! Its signature move, the Afro Assault! What's causing the hair loss?
[What do you mean, a headbutt? Streamer, are you saying that those huge buffalo horns with the afro hairstyle are just for show?]

The Herbivore ability isn't entirely useless, but it only reaches its full potential when facing Grass-type Pokémon...

Let's not be trashy; let's all be civilized!

Seeing the reactions in the comments, Ye Yinchuan's expression was a bit like he was trying to suppress a laugh, but he couldn't show it too obviously, so he made a face with the corners of his mouth turned up but he had to hold it back. According to internet parlance, this is called the "Dragon Picture Expression".

There are two main points of contention. One is the fighting style of the afro-haired buffalo and the audience's reaction to it. The other is that Ye Yinchuan really didn't expect that it could be used here.

"Getting back to the main point, the horns on those afro-haired buffalo aren't entirely decorative, but they're at most auxiliary, not their primary means of attack. Their real fighting weapon is the headbutt..."

"That might not be clear enough, so let me put it more clearly: the real weapon of the Afro is its head, or rather its skull. Its main method of attack is similar to blunt force trauma, rather than stabbing with a sharp weapon..."

Therefore, the basis for judging whether an afro-haired buffalo truly possesses fighting potential should be the hardness of its skull, not the strength of its horns. Do you understand what I'm saying?

[This seems so illogical... A buffalo with an afro has so much fluffy hair, isn't that supposed to be for cushioning? I thought its head was too fragile, so it needed protection!]

Don't even mention it! Sometimes, some of the knowledge and rules about Pokémon are counterintuitive. What the streamer said is probably correct!

Seeing the reactions in the live chat, Ye Yinchuan decided to adjust his next words and answer the viewers' questions...

Interaction is defined by questions and answers, not by one person talking to themselves.

"Oh, right. Actually, the key point is that you don't quite understand the biological mechanisms of the Afro-haired Buffalo Pokémon. The Afro-haired Buffalo's fur is indeed used to cushion and protect its head..."

But is it possible that its fur is also part of the blunt weapon? Perhaps it can even use energy to strengthen the fur, making the headbutt even more terrifying?

This statement triggered another surge in comments on the live stream.

[This does seem to be a kind of cognitive inertia; human hair is soft and limp, so we tend to think of hair as not being a weapon!]

[This is truly a wake-up call! Pokémon, as extraordinary beings, cannot be understood using ordinary logic!]

[Pay attention to the question; it says "cannot use ordinary logic," not "there is no logic at all." The reason we find it counterintuitive is because we don't understand it well enough!]

Ye Yinchuan continued his explanation:
"Besides being herbivorous, the common characteristic that the Afro Buffalo may have is Sacrifice. Compared to herbivorousness, Sacrifice is the characteristic that best suits the Afro Buffalo's fighting style."

"As we all know, the Sacrifice ability can increase the power of moves that would otherwise backfire on the user. Pokémon with this ability also have a personality that is affected, making them more ruthless in their actions, which is reflected in their fighting style..."

"As for the Afro Buffalo itself, it doesn't have many moves with counter-effects, but the most important one is its unique move, the Afro Assault."

[Another exclusive move?]

[Dude, I've never heard of any of these Pokémon's signature moves before, so why are they popping up in your stream like they're free?]

Ye Yinchuan shrugged. That was the truth. What could he do? Just because you don't know doesn't mean others don't, right?
However, Ye Yinchuan certainly couldn't ask his family and friends in the live stream that question directly; instead, he needed to respond with high emotional intelligence:

"That's right. Exclusive moves don't mean that every Pokémon can't master them. On the contrary, some exclusive moves require specific Pokémon to reach a certain level or meet certain stringent conditions before they can be mastered..."

[I see. Rather than calling it a unique move, it would be more accurate to call it a unique advanced move?]

To put it bluntly, some of you have misunderstood. A unique move only means that only a certain type of Pokémon can master it, not that every Pokémon can definitely master it. This concept needs to be clearly understood!

"Since we've come this far, let me explain a concept a little more. While exclusive moves are exclusive and can basically only be mastered by a certain type of Pokémon, in reality, other species or Pokémon with similar characteristics can theoretically imitate and master them. However, the probability is much lower, the difficulty is much higher, and the power is likely to be insufficient."

To put it bluntly, it's like trying to draw a tiger but ending up with a dog!

[The main problem is the lack of cost-effectiveness. According to the streamer, there's no need for a particular Pokémon to specifically learn another Pokémon's exclusive moves!]

Ye Yinchuan nodded in agreement with the comments.

His theory stems from the fact that even in the original games, some moves that were originally exclusive to a particular Pokémon may become shared by other Pokémon after certain version updates...

Considering the situation in the Pokémon world, we can draw this conclusion, which is basically accurate.

While exclusive moves are unique to a Pokémon, it doesn't mean that other Pokémon have no chance of learning them.

For example, Ye Yinchuan plans to have his Snorlax learn the DD-Hook Arm technique from Incineroar to see how effective it is in actual combat.

"Of course, these are just my personal opinions. The world is full of wonders. Just listen to them and take them as a reference. What the host says is never the truth."

Ye Yinchuan never forgot the importance of wearing protective gear.

[I've never seen an afro-haired buffalo use this move before. Could the streamer explain it?]

[You don't watch many matches, do you? I think I've seen this move in a match before, but I'm not sure, since not all matches have professional commentators explaining it!]

Seeing the discussion in the live chat, Ye Yinchuan directly tagged that user and asked:
"Could you find the video of that match? If there's footage of the actual game, I can provide a better explanation for everyone."

@Guanbao: [Host, please wait a moment. I've watched quite a few matches and need to find the right one!]

Ye Yinchuan nodded. Since the other party might not be able to find it anyway, he might as well speak first.

"The 'Afro Buffalo Assault' move can be considered the signature move and ultimate technique of the Afro Buffalo. The Afro Buffalo gathers all its energy in its head and then charges fiercely at the enemy..."

Because of the concentrated energy, the entire head of the afro-haired buffalo would be filled with energy, even producing a high-temperature effect, as if it were burning and about to explode at any moment..."

[Wow, this afro-haired buffalo is amazing! Turns out, the afro isn't just about the hairstyle, but because this head is really explosive?]

[The streamer's description sounds amazing, I wonder how amazing the actual effect will be?] "I mentioned the Sacrifice ability before. The reason why Sacrifice is a perfect match for Afro Buffalo is because Afro Assault is a signature move. Because it is so powerful, it can cause a lot of damage to oneself. But with Sacrifice, the power can be maximized, and in many cases, it can knock down the enemy in one hit, even if one suffers more damage from the recoil."

Ye Yinchuan was so engrossed in talking that even though his mouth was dry, his lips and tongue kept flying, as if his passion was burning. This can be considered a kind of love for Pokémon!

"Not only that, you should know about the Ultimate Impact move, right? I've already explained it before. And the Afro Buffalo is able to master this move. Just think about it, how terrifying would the power be if the Ultimate Impact and the Afro Strike were combined?"
Although the afro-haired buffalo will likely be unable to recover after that first blow, if the attack lands smoothly, the enemy will definitely be the first to fall!

[Holy crap, even a Buffalo with an afro can learn Giga Impact? I always thought that Pokémon that don't evolve had no potential!]

[Who would have thought, who would have thought, that if a Buffalo with an afro could actually execute this combo as described by the streamer, given a high enough level, even pseudo-legendary Pokémon with 600 base stats might not be able to withstand this attack!]

[Dude, aren't you underestimating those late-blooming pseudo-legendary Pokémon? The accumulation required for evolution, which demands extremely high levels, isn't something ordinary Pokémon can easily replicate! At most, they might pose some threat!]

[Stop arguing, everyone. This kind of comparison is meaningless. After all, each Pokémon's growth path and training level cannot be compared side-by-side!]

Ye Yinchuan didn't really want to say much more about this kind of issue. Pokémon possess considerable potential, and base stats and individual values ​​(IVs) cannot determine everything, but in many situations, base stats and IVs cannot be ignored...

Just then, the person who had just found the video of the Afro-haired Buffalo's battle uploaded it.

In the video, the afro-haired buffalo is battling Blastoise, one of the starter Pokémon. While Blastoise isn't as popular as Charizard among the starters, it's still quite powerful, and many trainers who like Water-type Pokémon would choose it as their first Pokémon...

This Blastoise is large and powerful, and it is proficient in using various Water-type moves. It excels in both ranged and melee attacks and defenses...

However, when the afro-haired buffalo unleashed its afro attack, the Blastoise's water cannon was forcefully deflected and struck in the chest and abdomen, causing it to lose its footing. The outcome of the battle gradually became clear...

Wow! Is this what an afro assault looks like?!

[Was I seeing things? It really felt like an explosion the moment the move hit the opponent!]

[You read that right, it was an instantaneous release of energy! Although very brief, it did indeed produce an explosive impact!]

In this way, the move of the afro-haired attacker becomes very clear to the audience.

"Oh right. I just mentioned the two regular characteristics of the Afro Buffalo, as well as its signature move, Afro Assault. There's actually one more thing I haven't gone into detail about... that is, the Afro Buffalo's possible hidden characteristic: Soundproofing."

Why do I find this a bit funny? Is it because his head is covered in hair that his voice can't even get through?

[While this is a hidden feature, its practicality is generally low. However, it's practically invincible against sound-based attacks!]

Ye Yinchuan nodded. This characteristic wasn't the first time it had been mentioned, so there was no need to elaborate on it. Just mentioning it briefly now would be enough to explain all three characteristics that the afro-haired buffalo might possess.

"Host, you haven't explained why my afro-haired buffalo is losing its hair..."

Seeing that Ye Yinchuan was about to kick him out of the connection, the person on the connection couldn't help but mutter to himself.

"Ahem... Excuse me, didn't I say that already?"

The barrage of comments in the live stream distracted too much of his attention, or rather, as a Pokémon streamer, Ye Yinchuan knew and needed to explain so much that he couldn't pay attention to some of the minor details.

"It's very simple. It depends on the habits of the afro-headed buffalo. Afro-headed buffalo are social animals, and a group usually consists of about 20 individuals. When an afro-headed buffalo leaves the group, the hair on its head is prone to falling out. This is especially true if an individual afro-headed buffalo betrays the group; the hair loss will be more severe and it may even lead to baldness!"

Wait a minute? Do traitors go bald? What's the logic behind that?

So, my question is, does going bald mean you've become stronger or weaker?

"Of course it will become weaker. Don't forget that the hair on the afro-headed buffalo is also part of its head weapon. The larger the volume of hair on its head, the stronger it is, and the higher its status in the tribe."

Ye Yinchuan resolutely blocked the railway.

"So here's the problem: how can I restore my afro-haired buffalo to its former glory? Even if it doesn't have any potential for combat, I don't want it to go bald!"

The person who contacted the hotline for help has changed his original intention.

"Well, if there are herds of buffalo with frizzy hair nearby, or if there are buffalo with frizzy hair in some tourist parks, bring your buffalo there. If you can have some contact with other buffalo with frizzy hair, it should reduce this hair loss."

Ye Yinchuan offered his help and insights, then decisively ended the online call.

After all, this was a Kentaro special, and the appearance of the afro-haired buffalo was just a minor incident.

"Alright, let's welcome our next guest!"

Ye Yinchuan continued his live stream, and when he connected with the next viewer and a Pokémon appeared on the screen, a golden light flashed before his eyes...

Yes, it really was golden light.

Wow, a golden legend!

[This Tauros is awesome! It's practically a Taurus! And that shiny shiny color is so cool!]

[666, was this person brought here specifically to showcase it? The dazzling spirit energy, the golden color, even the fur on its tail is golden, it's just too cool! Does it even need authentication?]

That's right.

The Pokémon before me was undoubtedly a Shiny Tauros, and it was entirely golden, with almost no part of it not being gold from head to toe...

It's absolutely dazzling!
(End of this chapter)