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Chapter 265 Secret Technique: Repeated Side-to-Side Jumps!

As Qingyu gave the command, the Blazing Roaring Tiger, which had been waiting for half a day, instantly revealed a ferocious smile and stretched out its arms straight out.

The rapidly surging fighting spirit quickly caused the flames on its waist to burn fiercely, displaying a dazzling golden color.

then……

With the enhanced balance from its outstretched arms, its body quickly began to spin, soon transforming into a red and black storm!
[Holy crap? Teacher Yu didn't use any basic moves at the start, and switched to a direct attack?]

[I know how to do this. After all, it's the Sunny Day team, and Teacher Yu said that the most important thing for the Sunny Day team is to deal massive damage; everything else can wait!]

To be honest, this Pokémon looks pretty strong, but... why is it spinning?

Although I've seen Super Strength use this move before, it always seems so outrageous to me. I can't believe there are such absurd fighting techniques in this world...

[Yes, brothers!]

DD Gold Hook Arm.

A Dark-attribute move that involves spinning the arms forward to launch an attack on the opponent.

Because it's impossible to predict when the attack will land, this move is difficult to dodge and defend against.

Therefore, while possessing considerable power, the DD Golden Hook Arm also has the additional effect of ignoring changes in the opponent's abilities and directly inflicting damage, making it extremely useful.

The Alola starter Pokémon each have their own signature moves, such as Decidueye's Shadow Shot and Primarina's Bubble Aria.

Of course, there's also the Blazing Roaring Tiger's DD Golden Hook Arm.

Theoretically, this move was once considered a signature move of the Blazing Roaring Tiger.

However, perhaps because it was so effective, other Pokémon with strong arms and a strong fighting spirit quickly learned this move.

If only other Electric-type physical attackers could learn Volt Attack, which is exclusive to a certain family of Electric-type Pokémon, in the same way...

"DD Golden Hook Arm?"

Watching the Blazing Roaring Tiger spinning rapidly towards the Azure Flame Blade Demon, Melok instinctively sensed something was wrong, and his brain began to work at high speed.

It looks like a fighting move, but with Teacher Yu's knowledge, which is comparable to a humanoid Pokémon encyclopedia, there's no way he wouldn't know that fighting types can't do any damage to Azure Blade Demon...

Therefore, it is a Dark-type move that is effective against Ghost-type moves!

Based on the information she had just glanced at in the Incineroar's Pokédex, its close-quarters combat ability is terrifying.

Therefore, this attack, which is enhanced by its own type, could be quite deadly.

You absolutely cannot tough it out.

After quickly making a judgment, Melo immediately gave instructions:

"Azure Flame Blade Demon, stop your sword dance and use Guard to block its attack!"

Fortunately, the Blazing Roaring Tiger itself wasn't very fast, and the Azure Flame Blade Demon immediately obeyed the command, quickly deploying a transparent energy barrier before its attack could arrive.

The moment the barrier made contact with the Blazing Roaring Tiger, a barrage of wild attacks, including punches, elbows, flying knees, and headbutts, came crashing down on it almost instantly, shattering the barrier with overwhelming force.

If Azure Flame Blade Demon hadn't immediately taken several steps back the moment it blocked the attack, it probably would have received several slaps as well...

Dark-type Pokémon are extremely unsportsmanlike in actual battles, and the fact that so many Pokémon use the move Gold Hook must have its merits.

From this perspective alone, the Blazing Roaring Tiger, who first developed this ultimate move, can be considered a master...

Seeing that his attack had missed his opponent, Qingyu quickly smiled and then shouted:
"Fiery Roaring Tiger, Provoke!"

Previously, because the two Pokémon had created distance between them and his own speed was obviously lacking, Qingyu did not rush to use this move at the start of the battle.

Because it will obviously give Azure Flame Blade Demon a chance to strengthen itself.

Now is the perfect time to take control!
It has an inherent advantage in attributes, and its initial intimidation further reduces the combat power of Azure Flame Blade Demon.

Without a doubt, this was a fair 1v1 duel!

Therefore, you are no longer allowed to use any more variation moves; only I can use them!

Melok was a beat too slow to react. It wasn't until the Azure Flame Blade Demon was already distracted by the Blazing Roaring Tiger's movements and steam was spewing from its head that he realized what was happening and immediately prepared to retract it into the ball.

Seeing this, Qingyu couldn't help but nod to himself.

That's good, at least he's not a stubborn kid.

However, you need to be extra careful when switching Pokémon when facing Dark-type Pokémon.

If Incineroar could learn to chase and attack like Tyranitar, this opening could be fatal, given the tiger god's massive muscles.

Unfortunately, it's not something I can learn.

Therefore, Qingyu simply held back and quietly waited for Melok to send out his next Pokémon.

"You're the next one!"

"Heiluga!"

Melok quickly threw out another Poké Ball, and a dog Pokémon with devil horns and a fierce face appeared on the field.

This blue feather looked very familiar; he had encountered one before on the Little Key Path.

Like Mightyena and Weezing, Houndoom is a standard weapon for villains.

Upon its appearance, Houndoom quickly became dazzling in the sunlight, showing no fear in the face of Incineroar, and even a hint of...desire in its eyes?
Clearly, it possessed the same ignition-inducing property as the previous Azure Flame Blade Demon, completely silencing the Sunny Day Team's strongest firepower. However, Qingyu quickly smiled and decisively gave orders the moment the opponent landed—

"The Blazing Roaring Tiger uttered a harsh threat."

A string of nonsensical Pokémon profanities came from the extremely low-class Incineroar, leaving the Houndoom, which had just appeared and was already being insulted, completely bewildered.

By the time it realized what was happening, the Blazing Roaring Tiger, having just uttered its threats, immediately turned and ran away, only to be instantly captured by Qingyu and put into the ball.

Only Black Lululemon remained, looking disheveled in the sunlight. His long, tanned face suddenly turned bright red, clearly indicating that he was quite angry.

Throwing out harsh words, it's also a Dark-type move, which Dark-type Pokémon, skilled at teasing their opponents, is particularly adept at.

By making a strong statement before leaving the field to intimidate the opponent, thus temporarily affecting their fighting ability, and then taking advantage of the opponent's momentary lapse in concentration to quickly withdraw from the field...

It's a dirty trick that insults the opponent without letting them retaliate, and even reduces their attack power while rotating attacks.

Incineroar was recalled, and Jalapeno, which had been lying in wait, suddenly appeared. Facing Houndoom, whose momentum had clearly weakened, both heads simultaneously let out a warning roar.

At the same time, its chlorophyll properties are quietly activated under sunlight, and its originally not-so-excellent growth rate increases dramatically.

At least Houndoom is unlikely to keep up with its pace.

[That's it! I was wondering why Teacher Yu hadn't made a move yet; turns out she was saving something big!]

[Teacher Yu is so skilled at using this kind of high-level move! Could it be that Teacher Yu's type is also Dark, and his ability is Prankster?]

[The Pokémon that Yu-sensei chooses are all dirty in their own way. Even a massive Incineroar can make the opposing Pokémon's blood pressure spike...]

[Getting yelled at as soon as he stepped onto the field, anyone would be stunned. Look how wronged Blackie looks!]

While other viewers were still complaining, Meloco had a strange, uneasy feeling.

Isn't this Fiery Roaring Tiger's tactic a bit terrifying?

Intimidation can suppress the fighting power of physical attackers, and a harsh retort will slap any attacker, so it can be said that the Pokémon on your side will almost certainly not be able to exert their full strength as long as they enter the battle.

If such a Pokémon can't be dealt with and keeps circulating...

This seems a bit troublesome!
Melo couldn't help but click his tongue in amazement.

However, the solution is quite simple—

The Sunny Gym's qualifying battle is just a 2v2 singles match. As long as you can defeat Incineroar or Jalapeno and prevent them from leaving the battle, all problems will be solved.

Well, as long as that can be done...

Melo shook his head helplessly.

It seems that this is the only way to do it for now.

"Heiluga, the big character is Explosive Flame!"

Fortunately, Chili Pepper is a Grass/Fire hybrid, so Fire-type moves can deal normal damage to it. With the blessing of Sunny Day, it might not be too difficult to defeat it.

Just as she was thinking this, Qingyu immediately gave a counter-command.

"Fierce Chili Pepper, Leaf Storm."

The Flashfire ability is too disruptive in Fire-type mirror matches, so Qingyu chose Leaf Storm, which, although powerful, is clearly not very effective against Houndoom.

As we all know, powerful moves are usually accompanied by dangerous side effects.

Leaf Storm is extremely powerful, but like the Overheat technique of the Fire attribute, after using this move by overdrawing one's power, the user's combat power will be greatly reduced for a short period of time.

Therefore, the audience was somewhat confused for a moment.

This doesn't seem like the choice Teacher Yu would make.
However, before they could send out their comments, the situation changed again.

Relying on the extreme speed provided by the properties of chlorophyll, the fierce chili pepper was able to strike first and decisively spray out a mouthful of emerald green energy to attack its opponent.

Just before the attack was unleashed and the opponent's counterattack was about to arrive, the inconspicuous backpack on its back suddenly swelled up.

With a snap, the vicious chili pepper instantly turned into a red light and disappeared, replaced by the blazing roaring tiger that had just left the arena.

Having returned in its former glory, it once again reveals its ferocious nature, its intimidating traits quietly triggered.

While it meant little to Houndoom, which was unleashing fire-type energy, it was still enough to shock the audience.

[Was that a prop? Why did the spicy chili pepper suddenly disappear?]

[I looked it up, and it seems to be a refuge backpack. It's an item I've never seen anyone use before. Its effect is that when the Pokémon carrying it has its stats reduced, it can automatically return to its Poké Ball and be replaced by another Pokémon.]

If I hadn't seen Teacher Yu use it today, I would never have dreamed that such a prop existed, and that it could be used in such a way...

[Combined with the intimidating presence of the Blazing Roaring Tiger, it feels strangely disgusting!]

[So the Sunny Day Team can play this dirty? As expected of Teacher Yu, even Black Heart Cotton wouldn't dare watch!]

"..."

Watching Incineroar reappear and easily block the massive fireball, and with Houndoom's fighting power clearly weakened on his side, Melok suddenly realized—

This game seems to have already come to an end...

(End of this chapter)