You're not allowed to play Pokémon!

Chapter 12 How do I know you're playing one-on-one if I don't lay a few nails in?
[Yay! My favorite streamer is finally going live!]

[A ten-year loyal fan of the streamer showed up uninvited!]

[Hey upstairs, you can fool your buddies with that, but don't fool yourself. He just started streaming yesterday...]

[Streamer, your aggressive Coco Dora strategy is indeed strong, but it's too skill-intensive. Do you have a simpler, more straightforward team composition?]

[Bring on some interesting new tactics! I'm eagerly awaiting them!]

A dense barrage of comments flashed across the screen.

Qingyu was dumbfounded.

Yesterday, the live stream was deserted, and by the time I ended the stream, the number of viewers had barely exceeded four digits.

So what now?
Within seconds of the broadcast starting, his audience size skyrocketed to 2000!
Many even waited in the live stream room for their own broadcast to begin.

Daigo's friend's recommendation was way too effective...

If all goes as expected, there will be at least five figures of viewers remaining after this live stream ends.

Even when I was at the peak of my popularity in my previous life, I don't think I ever enjoyed this level of treatment.

And this was only his second live stream!
The sudden surge in popularity made Qingyu feel a little giddy with happiness, but his professionalism as a streamer quickly brought him back to his senses.

"It's just a small scene, this is only the beginning."

"My mind is full of tactics that trainers from my previous life have worked hard to develop over decades. It's a complete game-changer for this simple Pokémon world!"

"I am the chosen one, and the only future Pokémon TV streamer!"

After silently encouraging herself, Qingyu quickly calmed down.

"If you can learn today's tactics, you should be able to play a high-level ball, if not a master ball."

After glancing at the comments and saying an opening line, Qingyu opened Pokémon Champion and entered the team editor.

"Okay, then let's play the nail-scattering team today!"

The "Nail-Spreading Team," as the name suggests, is a team whose core operation revolves around nail-related techniques.

"Nail" refers to a general term for control-type terrain moves such as Spikes, Stealth Rock, Poison Spikes, and even Sticky Net.

These types of moves will continue throughout the entire match if they are not cleared, and can effectively wear down and disrupt the opponent in 6v6 all-player battles.

Just by listening, you can tell that this is a very high-quality tactic.

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that he is the soul of the team.

How am I supposed to know you're playing one-on-one if I don't throw down a bunch of nails?
As soon as the first Skarmory was added to Qingyu's team, the comments section quickly started to erupt with complaints.

[That's it? That's it? There's absolutely no wow factor to the brute force of the Cocodora combo. Isn't this a tactic Daigo's already overused?]

[Don't even mention Steven, even the Steel-type Elite Four member of Johto, Amiya, sets up entry hazards! Can't we have something more interesting?!]

[What if the streamer's nail-holding tactic is different from others? Let's wait and see.]

Qingyu didn't pay attention to the harsh comments in the bullet screen.

The people in this world are just a bit simple-minded and their tactics are a bit outdated; they're not really stupid.

Simple and effective tactics like using nails must have been developed long ago.

It is said that Steven, the champion of Hoenn, relied on the terrifying defensive power of his Spikes and Iron Legion to grind through the Path to Champion.

For example, our Padiya region's top champion, Ye Ci, has mastered the art of starting with Crystal Flower. Without holding back, he can annoy many challengers with his opening Poison Spikes.

With such outstanding talents preceding us, pulling out a nail-spreading team does seem a bit like copying others' ideas.

but……

"Don't rush, my nail-laying team is different from others."

Qingyu pursed his lips. It was obvious; how could he possibly use such outdated tactics for instruction?

Since the second generation of the nail was introduced, this evergreen singles strategy has undergone countless version updates and has evolved countless times.

There are countless lineups centered around nails, each capable of bringing endless surprises to the opponent!
Now, how should we proceed with this pleasurable torture?
A lineup was quickly selected by Qingyu.

Armored Bird leads the way, with other teammates including Forretress, Metagross, Mamoswine, Bronze Bell, and Magneton.

[What's different? Isn't this just Daigo's strategy of setting up entry hazards at the start to survive and eventually kill the opponent...?]

[It's better to stick with the brute force strategy; I want to see streamers play the brute force tank build!]

[Oh no, the streamer's about to torture the viewers. A single game with this purely defensive team will probably take at least half an hour, right?]

At first glance, his lineup does indeed consist almost entirely of Steel-type Pokémon with excellent resistances, which coincides with Steven's philosophy.

However, that would be a mistake.

"What are you thinking? Did you see the title of my live stream? I'm in a hurry to climb the Master Ball ranks, I don't have time to play the bottom team."

As Qingyu clicked into the ladder and started queuing, she explained with a smile.

It seems the audience's understanding is still a bit outdated.

The tactical value of nails has never been about dragging out the time and wearing down the opponent's stamina; their core effect lies in controlling the rhythm.

If used properly, it is possible to speed up the battle.

Playing the submissive team now would definitely be more entertaining, but let's save the best for the crucial moment.

He's still just a "newbie" at the Poké Ball level, and he can't handle the long, drawn-out battles he often plays against, plus tormenting random players isn't very interesting.

Although this lineup mostly consists of Steel-type Pokémon, it has plenty of firepower and is definitely a powerful tool for climbing the ranks.

Having said that, although the comments section had some reservations, most people chose to remain silent and wait quietly for Qingyu to perform.

In lower ranks, it's easy to find equally matched opponents.

Soon, Qingyu encountered the first unlucky person in this live broadcast.

The opposing team's lineup was lined up in a row.

"Gardedor, Sweetie Queen, Lopunny, Primarina, Brimwyn, and Masked Cat."

"The trainer's ID is... 'I love Pokémon the most'???"

"If I may ask, do you like it serious?"

Qingyu scratched his head.

No wonder they're low-level players; they even run into a high-level member of Taobao.com.

"This lineup is undeniably strong, but what kind of synergy do these units have?"

Of course! I have to say, I can't argue with streamers who prioritize high-intensity gameplay; they're all my waifus!

I think you want to get a good beating from Officer Jenny with her baton!

【It’s human nature.】

That's not actually the case!

After entering the virtual arena, the starting lineups from both sides take the stage.

Armored Bird VS Sweet and Cold Queen.

Skarmory is a Steel/Flying hybrid Pokémon with excellent resistances and only two weaknesses: Fire and Electric.

Realizing that Sweetie could no longer pose a threat to Skarmory, Blue Feather decisively gave the following command:
"Armor Bird, Invisible Rock!"

Thank you to Brother Radish and Yun for the generous donations!
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