Pokémon: Did you play Pokémon today?

Chapter 217 "Sakaki: Well then... goodbye."

"That's a Beedrill!? That's a Beedrill for crap!? What Beedrill can last this long against Mewtwo?!"

"Damn it! Refund! As a pure-blooded Bug-catching boy! I've raised my max-level 100 Beedrill to be this strong since Pokémon was released, and I haven't even managed that! Giovanni! What makes him, a Ground-type Gym Leader, so strong?!"

"Psychic power to block Beedrill's movement! Teleportation to predict Beedrill's location! This wasn't apparent before when Mewtwo relied on stat-based KOs, but Teacher Xianyu's control of Mewtwo is just too smooth!"

"Could it be—I understand! I understand everything! Saltfish Teacher must be Mewtwo's trainer!"

Otherwise, they wouldn't know so much about Mewtwo! They even created it in the game!

"Salted Fish Teacher himself said that Pokémon is a game designed and produced based on real events, so we conclude that it is true that Salted Fish Teacher is a Mewtwo trainer."

"Teacher Saltyfish! Tell us about your tactics regarding Mewtwo!"

During the period when the barrage of comments was going crazy.

In the game, Bai Zhou has been directing Mewtwo to engage in several rounds of intense tug-of-war with Giovanni's Beedrill.

The psychic attack just now created an invisible force field that nearly crushed Beedrill.

Giovanni was forced to urgently command it to use high-speed movement and shadow clones to barely escape, temporarily distance itself from Mewtwo, and regroup.

"Family members, can you see that? The Beedrill is almost at its limit."

Bai Zhou's voice came through the microphone, carrying a hint of ease and confidence.

"Let's give it a break for now and give it a chance to catch its breath. We'll show you Mewtwo's special move in a bit and use it to end this battle."

He felt no pressure at all when commanding Mewtwo.

After forcing Beedrill back, instead of pressing its advantage and defeating it in one fell swoop, it calmly interacted with the chat in the live stream.

"Huh? Why is someone asking about Mewtwo battle tactics?"

He glanced at the comments and joked, "Asking this kind of question—drag him out and beat him for a few minutes! Against most opponents, Mewtwo just crushes them with its super power, doesn't it?"

Suddenly, he changed his tone, seemingly altering his mind.

"However—since so many family members are curious, I'll just briefly talk to you about it."

Bai Zhou cleared his throat and said in a tone that was half serious and half joking, "First of all, we have to put aside its outrageous base stats and its ridiculously wide move pool."

"Mewtwo's base stats are actually quite balanced."

"Simply put, it has high damage output with both hands, and is incredibly tanky while also being ridiculously fast."

"I'm sure you can see that clearly from the battle where it toyed with Beedrill just now."

"Typically, when trainers raise Mewtwo, they usually focus on its Speed ​​and Special Attack."

"This configuration allows it to gain a significant advantage in battles against other legendary Pokémon of the same caliber, thanks to its initiative and devastating special attack output."

"We can call it - the fast-attack style of play."

"No! Salty Fish Teacher, you're serious!!!"

"Wow! I was just asking casually! How come you even have the methodology for training Mewtwo?! So you were actually a Mewtwo trainer?!"

"High damage with the left hand, high damage with the right hand — got it! Mewtwo's core tactic is basic attacks! (Frantically taking notes)"

"A legendary Pokémon of the same caliber? Mr. Saltfish, there's something fishy about that! Tell me! What other inside information do you know about legendary Pokémon?"

"To summarize: Is Mewtwo only capable of a speed-burst strategy? But for a legendary Pokémon, isn't that a bit too simplistic a tactical approach?"

"Putting the facts aside! Doesn't Mr. Salty bear any responsibility for Mewtwo's overly simplistic tactics?!"

Bai Zhou frowned slightly as he looked at the rapidly scrolling comments on the screen, seemingly feeling that his explanation was a bit too brief, so he added another sentence.

"Of course, the fast-paced attack strategy I just mentioned is indeed a bit simplistic in its tactical approach, but, everyone, don't forget—"

He paused for a moment, then dropped a bombshell.

"Mewtwo can undergo Mega Evolution."

"After a successful Mega Evolution, its tactical options will become more diverse and targeted."

"However, I won't go into too much detail about the specific tactics after Mega Evolution."

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The moment those last words were uttered.

Almost every viewer watching the live stream had a head full of question marks on their screen!

I even doubted whether there was something wrong with my ears!

"No! Wait a minute?! Did you just say Mega Evolution?! You definitely said Mega Evolution, right!?"

"Mewtwo? Mega Evolution? How are these two words related?! Mewtwo is a man-made Pokémon! Mega Evolution is the awakening and atavism of ancient Pokémon genes! How can these be compatible!?"

"Good heavens! It turns out that Mr. Xianyu is the biggest 'armchair Pokémon' player! He even made up the idea that Mewtwo can Mega Evolve! He should apologize to us real players right now!"

"I'll just ask a very practical question: Mega Evolution requires a Pokémon to wear a corresponding Mega Stone, right? Mega Stones are natural products mined from ancient ruins or special mineral veins. Mewtwo is a man-made Pokémon, so where did it come from, and which Mega Stone can it be matched with? This isn't a Pokémon at all!"

"(Confusion) (Twisting) (Crawling) (Making unintelligible noises)"

"Brain overload, unable to process this information.jpg"

"Stop! Stop! All of you, stop!"

Bai Zhou raised an eyebrow as he looked at the incredibly intense reactions in the live chat.

Realizing that he had just inadvertently uttered an outrageous setting far beyond the current understanding of the game version, he didn't intend to forcibly cover it up or take it back since the words had already been spoken.

"Uh, well—I didn't say anything just now, and you didn't hear anything either."

He tried to bluff his way through.

"This part is not applicable to the current version, so we'll skip this topic and stop here."

Seemingly feeling that his previous statement was not rigorous enough, he couldn't help but correct him: "Also, I'd like to mention that Mega Evolution is not purely a manifestation of a Pokémon's ancestral genes."

"This factor may play a role, but in essence, it is more like an extreme extension and external manifestation of the latent energy of Pokémon itself."

Comments: ? ? ? ? ?

Your explanation is worse than no explanation at all!

The more you try to explain, the worse it gets!

The viewers in the live stream obviously wouldn't let Bai Zhou off the hook just because of his two shameless, "protesting too much" remarks.

Instead of calming down, the barrage of comments became even more intense, strongly demanding that he "confess" and reveal all the inside information he knew.

But how could Bai Zhou be so easily swayed by the barrage of comments?

He decisively chose to ignore these "torture and forced confessions" and forcefully steered the conversation back on track.

"Alright, alright, enough chit-chat. It's time to end this battle and let everyone witness the power of Mewtwo's signature move!"

In the game, Mewtwo hovers quietly beside Snowball, its purple eyes gazing indifferently at the opposite side of the field.

Although Giovanni's Beedrill managed to stay upright, it was covered in wounds and its flight altitude had been reduced considerably.

The two needles trembled slightly, clearly indicating that they were at their last gasp.

Mewtwo!

Bai Zhou's command came to an end.

"Use—Mental Break!"

moment!

The psychic energy that had been steadily surrounding Mewtwo suddenly became violent!

Visible to the naked eye, pale pink ripples composed of pure spiritual power radiate outwards from it, one ring after another.

It spread and shook violently in all directions like a real ocean wave!

It slowly raised its left hand above its head.

Lifted up by this immense force, his entire body floated uncontrollably upwards, several meters off the ground!

A chilling pink superpower is being frantically drawn and gathered from the void!

On his palm, a super-energy vortex that was constantly rotating, expanding, and exuding a destructive aura quickly took shape!

A blinding white light flashed at the center of the vortex, as if it could even devour light!

The terrifying pressure emanating from it has locked onto the remaining Beedrill in the distance!

Giovanni's eyes narrowed as he watched Mewtwo prepare its final, powerful attack.

He knew that once this move was launched, Beedrill, in its current state and at its current speed, would have no chance of dodging it.

This is not an ordinary energy attack, but a near-rule-based locking attack that directly targets the mental level!

Without further hesitation, he made the final and most decisive command!

"Sakaki: Beedrill! Use all your power! Poison Juggernaut!"

The Beedrill emitted a sharp buzzing sound as it completely burned away the last bit of power within its body!

The two needles suddenly stretched forward, and thick, blackish-purple venom wrapped around them as if it were alive, emitting a pungent odor!

Its wings vibrated wildly at an unprecedented frequency, emitting a roar like a fighter jet engine overload!

next moment!

An indomitable and unyielding will permeated Beedrill's entire body!

At the same time, Mewtwo's left hand swept down indifferently in the direction of Beedrill!

The vortex of psychic energy, imbued with terrifying power, was launched with a deafening roar!

Wherever it passed, even the space within the game screen showed subtle distortions and fluctuations!

However, Beedrill showed no fear in the face of this devastating attack!

With its two needles crossed in front of it, it concentrated all its strength, will, and even life into this final strike, resolutely and decisively—

Go against the current!

boom!!!

The two techniques collided violently in mid-air!

There was no earth-shattering explosion, only a strange buzzing sound that seemed to be caused by the space itself being unable to withstand it!

Immediately afterwards, an incredibly blinding pure white light engulfed everything!

It covers the entire game screen!

The white curtain came quickly and went quickly.

When the light recedes like a tide and the game scene returns to normal.

The Beedrill had vanished without a trace on the field.

Without a doubt, it completely lost its ability to fight after being dealt a devastating blow to the spirit by Mewtwo.

Mewtwo hovered quietly in place, taking one last look at Giovanni, whose expression remained calm in the scene.

It then transformed into a streak of light and returned to the Master Ball in Xiaobai's hand.

"Sakaki: I lost—"

"Sakaki: I accept my defeat wholeheartedly, there was no suspense whatsoever —"

Sakaki's voice carried across the arena, containing little of the frustration or disappointment of defeat, but rather a sense of relief, and—

A feeling that is hard to put into words.

"Gakki: I will keep my promise and disband Team Rocket—and then, one day in the future, I will challenge you again with renewed strength."

"Sakaki: Well then—see you later."

As soon as he finished speaking, Sakaki slowly turned around and walked steadily toward the shadowy area deep inside the dojo that was not illuminated by the lights.

The figure gradually became blurry.

However, just before his figure was about to completely disappear into the shadows.

A roar from a young man, filled with resentment and urgency, suddenly exploded out!

Not only did it startle all the viewers in the live stream, but even Bai Zhou was visibly taken aback!

"I haven't taken the challenge! I haven't taken the challenge yet!!!"

In the game screen, Little Red, controlled by Red, suddenly burst out of the audience with a jump full of anime style.

They charged menacingly toward the vanishing Sakaki!

"Stop! I told you to stop! Hand over my green badge!!!"

The Pokémon Company building, top floor living area.

On the giant screen, Bai Zhou's live broadcast was playing.

When Shirazuki said, "Mewtwo can undergo Mega Evolution."

Daigo and Lance, who were sitting on the sofa, almost simultaneously looked away from the screen and turned to Giovanni, who had remained silent!

Their faces were filled with disbelief and an urgent need for answers.

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Especially Daigo.

As the son of Devon Corporation, a world-renowned stone collector, and a senior expert and practitioner in the field of Mega Evolution.

He found it hard to believe that Mewtwo, a Pokémon created entirely by modern technology, could actually Mega Evolve.

evolution!

This completely overturned his understanding of the Mega Evolution mechanism!

But these words came from Bai Zhou's mouth—so he couldn't help but take them seriously.

He could only turn his attention to Giovanni, who was theoretically the most knowledgeable about Mewtwo at the time.

The dilemma faced by Yulongdu was similar.

He hasn't mastered the power of Mega Evolution for very long, and his proficiency in using it might not be as high as Steven's, but he deeply understands Mega Evolution.

The stringent conditions for ega evolution.

The types of Mega Stones that can resonate with specific Pokémon are extremely rare, and he simply cannot understand why Mewtwo is an exception.

Sakaki: 「————」

He was sweating profusely under the intense gazes of the two champions.

Even on that expressionless poker face, the muscles twitched almost imperceptibly.

In order to maintain his pretentious image, he had always considered himself the creator of Mewtwo and the person who knew it best.

Discussions about Mewtwo are often delivered with a condescending arrogance.

but!

How could he know Mewtwo could Mega Evolve?!

The entire Mewtwo Project, from beginning to end, never touched upon any research direction related to Mega Evolution!

If Bai Zhou hadn't said it, he would have suspected that he had been set up!

Given this situation—how is he supposed to answer?

Answer "I don't know"?

Given the persona he had previously cultivated, wouldn't he have turned into a clown on the spot?

Sakaki felt extremely uneasy and had no other choice.

He had no choice but to force himself to maintain a calm and aloof demeanor, lowering his eyes slightly to avoid those two probing gazes, choosing instead to remain silent and play the expert.

However, it is counterproductive.

"Sakaki————"

Yu Longdu finally spoke, his voice filled with obvious doubt.

"Regarding Mewtwo's Mega Evolution, you—"

Sakaki interrupted swiftly, throwing out his universal shield in the calmest possible tone.

"It involves classified information and cannot be disclosed."

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