An elf, a genius scientist who traveled from the world of One Piece.

Chapter 6 Umbreon: I'll Fight for Him!

"So, how's this move, kid?"

Sakaki waved his hand lightly, without revealing the name of the move.

But Nidoking had already raised his long tail high, and in the next instant, he slammed it hard to the ground.

The tacit understanding cultivated over the years has enabled Nidoking to immediately understand his master's meaning from Giovanni's various subtle movements.

The next second, the surrounding sand surged up like waves.

It was as if two giant hands had formed, pressing down on Umbreon in the center.

The power of the earth!

Ground-type moves often have a large attack range.

However, there is one weakness...

"Umbreon!"

Su Sheng flicked his index finger upwards.

Umbreon leaped into the air.

Once you're in the air, you can avoid most Ground-type moves.

Ash has already demonstrated this move in the anime.

"It's true that being high in the air can handle 99% of Ground-type moves, but young man, non-Flying-type Pokémon have severely limited mobility at high altitudes!"

As a man whose nickname even includes the word "Earth," how could Giovanni not be aware of this weakness of the Ground type?

Almost the instant Umbreon leaped into the air, Nidoking opened its massive jaws.

A light orange, high-density energy blast gathered in front of its mouth, resembling a tailed beast ball.

That's a fighting-style energy blast!

In the game, this move has a power of 120!

But the hit rate was a pitiful 70%.

The same applies to the ultimate electric attack, the Electromagnetic Cannon.

Many high-powered special moves are often difficult to control precisely because of their excessive destructive power and strength.

But... elves that don't have the ability to fly are often sitting ducks in the air!

At this point, unless you're a member of the MAC team, you're unlikely to miss!

"emission."

Sakagi smiled faintly and uttered two words.

Huhu——

The power of the True Qi Bullet is indeed remarkable.

The sound of the projectiles rubbing against the air causes eardrum pain.

Even if it's not Nidoking's signature move, if this move hits, Umbreon won't be able to stand up!

"substitute!"

Under Su Sheng's orders.

An energy burst forth from Umbreon's body and rapidly materialized into an identical clone in front of it.

It is a "stand-in" shield created at the cost of one's own physical strength.

boom!

The energy blast hit the substitute.

This caused an exaggerated wave that blew Umbreon flying through the air like a kite with a broken string!

"One more lightning punch."

Sakaki, of course, gave the order.

Nidoking stared at Umbreon falling from mid-air and determined its landing position.

He rushed forward two steps, charged up lightning in his right fist, and stood below waiting.

It's like an athlete waiting for the badminton shuttlecock to fall, preparing to smash it.

Just as the falling Umbreon was less than half a meter from Nidoking's fist, Su Sheng suddenly spoke:

"Use the full force of evil energy."

Upon hearing this, Umbreon suddenly opened its mouth and released a dark, spiraling shockwave.

But this move wasn't used against Nidoking; instead—

"Eek!"

The Dark Pulse emitted by Umbreon propelled her in the opposite direction like a rocket booster.

He narrowly avoided the attack, almost grazing Nidoking's fist.

"You can do that?"

Sakaki's eyes lit up; he was surprised, but mostly delighted.

"A surprise attack."

Umbreon, propelled by the recoil of Dark Pulse, arrived at Nidoking's shoulder and concentrated its power in its right hind leg.

With a single strike, the rabbit kicked the eagle, aiming to stab Nidoking in the temple, a vital spot on the side of his head.

but……

Nidoran turned his head quickly.

Umbreon's kick landed squarely on the center of its own hard forehead.

Nidoking, having taken the flying kick head-on, grinned with an evil smile.

He grabbed Umbreon, twisted it in his hand, and slammed it onto the beach.

"Oh no, Nidoking has gotten serious without me even realizing it~"

Sakaki raised an eyebrow slightly and looked up at Su Sheng, saying:

"Your command is so precise, it's like it was calculated."

"But unfortunately, your partner doesn't seem to be able to keep up."

"Alright, I understand your strength now, so this battle can proceed..."

With that, Giovanni gestured for Nidoking to stop.

Ultimately, Giovanni's purpose in proposing this friendly match wasn't because of Umbreon, but rather to see Su Sheng's potential.

Now that the goal has been achieved, there is no reason to continue.

Seeing this, King Nido prepared to withdraw his hand.

However, as soon as he raised his arm, he noticed something was wrong.

I looked down.

The little fox was pressing its front paws against the back of his left hand, its fangs biting into the flesh of his wrist, its scarlet eyes staring at him with a crazed look.

This little brat!?

At this moment, King Nido completely abandoned his previous underestimation.

Treat Umbreon as an opponent who deserves to be treated as an equal.

"It's so beautiful."

Su Sheng praised sincerely.

"That look... it's the look of someone who won't give up until the battle is won."

Giovanni also recalled the past from Umbreon's eyes.

It also showed this look when its own unicorn evolved into its final form, Beedrill.

Translated into human language, it means—

I will fight for him!

"Then defeating you with all my might is the best reward for you."

Temporarily forgetting the troubles that have been surrounding him lately, Sakaki just wants to enjoy this brief and pure pleasure.

"Kill her, poison strike!"

Deep purple venom gathered on Nidoking's thick right arm, resembling a sharp, poisonous blade aimed at Umbreon.

"Evil Pulse!"

Umbreon tilted its head back and unleashed another Dark Spiral Pulse.

The two sides continued to close in.

In the end, Umbreon only felt that the world before its eyes was...

It gradually became blurry.

In the end, when all vision turned into complete darkness.

A familiar figure, a pair of warm hands, embraced me...

……

……

Umbreon itself didn't know how long it had slept.

She struggled to open her eyes, and it took her several seconds to see the world clearly in front of her.

Here, where is it?

An unfamiliar ceiling, an unfamiliar bed, an unfamiliar room...

Then I looked at the bandages wrapped all over my body.

Umbreon recalls its final battle with Nidoking.

Did I... lose?

How long after that?

Umbreon endured the pain from its wounds and looked out the window.

Master... and that man, are standing outside on the beach shrouded in starlight.

Umbreon, despite the pain, jumped out of the window, wanting to tell its owner that it had woken up.

Then I heard the man's voice:

"I checked, and your Eevee has been with that old woman for over seven years."

Hearing Sakaki talk about the topic that matters most to him.

The joy that had just risen on Umbreon's face instantly turned into astonishment, and its steps came to an abrupt halt.

"so what?"

Su Sheng, sitting next to him, sounded nonchalant.

Giovanni's next words pierced Umbreon's heart like a sharp blade.

"The best growth period for an elf is from 0 to 3 years old. After 5 years old, it's basically no longer viable."

(End of this chapter)