Pokémon: Trainers Returning from Monster Hunter

"Yah!"

Faced with the oncoming tile-splitting attack, the hyperactive ape simply used its shoulder to withstand it.

"High up?"

Haoli looked at his hand chop in disbelief.

Even though I hit it, I felt like something was blocking it for the other person.

The scene of the hyperactive ape easily catching the tile-breaking was also clearly seen by those present.

"This injury isn't right, is it?"

"Hmm, a single bodybuilding workout shouldn't have such a strong effect."

"By the way, have you guys ever seen that fleeting glint of light on the ape?"

During the conversation.

The hyperactive ape completed its second bodybuilding exercise as if no one else was around.

Its size was now almost identical to that of a Magnus.

"Go!!"

Haoli's second tile-splitting attack followed immediately.

Boom! !

The hyperactive ape continued to tough it out.

If the last round was easy, this round can be described as feeling nothing.

"Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah?"

The hyperactive ape grabbed Haoli's right hand and made a mocking noise, as if to say, "Food?"

This time, with someone giving a heads-up, someone finally noticed something amiss.

"Indeed, there is light protecting the ape from Machoke's attack."

"Look at the thickest hair under its neck!"

"Stone??"

The students looked at each other, and not one of them knew the answer.

The stalemate on the field continues.

After two unsuccessful attacks and his right hand being captured by Hyperactive Monkey, Machoke panicked.

A bead of sweat slowly slid down his forehead.

It can only wait for the trainer's next command.

However, his trainer was even more confused than he was.

What's going on?

Last week, after receiving a powerful throw from Machamp, the hyperactive ape struggled on the ground for a while before getting up.

Why did things turn out this way today?

"Machoke, keep breaking tiles!"

Unconvinced, Ah-hao gave the order again.

"Bodybuilding".

Although Oreki cannot see the health bar, he has a strong ability to sense the state of living beings.

Otherwise, how could we accurately capture dragons in the New World?

Given the hyperactive ape's current state, it could easily withstand two more tile-breaking attacks.

He knew very well that the hyperactive ape's current state was not entirely affected by the evolutionary stone.

Its desire to prove itself also plays a role.

If we had to draw a comparison to a game, it would probably be like the line displayed in the game: "To avoid making you sad, the hyperactive monkey is holding on."

After splitting the tile once more, Haoli's hands were restrained.

In contrast, the hyperactive ape, though slightly out of breath, already showed signs of surpassing Hagoromo in size.

The two sides have completely different atmospheres!

"In that case, Hawley will use a low kick to get away, and then we'll do bodybuilding!"

"Hyperactive monkey, one more time!"

Two voices rang out simultaneously.

Wow, is this Oreki-senpai reading first?

[Huh? Does "one more time" mean "one more bodybuilding session"?]

You know what, if I were an hyperactive ape, I'd really do another bodybuilding session.

Ah Hao's idea is simple.

After failing to gain the upper hand for a long time, instead of watching the opponent strengthen, it's better to take the opportunity to join in as well.

In any case, given the physical characteristics of hogs and hyperactive apes, there is a limit to the number of bodybuilding sessions they can undertake.

At that time, Machoke was at full strength, while Hyperactive Ape was low on health.

The scales of victory will naturally tip in their favor.

However, the ideal is full, the reality is skinny.

Oreki: Sensing Pokémon? Just kidding, it senses the trainers too.

Your expression just changed, didn't it?

Are you thinking of changing your tactics?

You're overthinking it. Keep massaging that ape!

Even though Hyperactive Apex is a laid-back individual, its attack speed is still much faster than Machoke's.

Not to mention that the two's current tense movements make it impossible for the hyperactive ape to dodge its attacks.

A strange ball of light emerged from the red hair on the forehead of the hyperactive ape.

It immediately burrowed into Haoli's forehead.

I don't know what happened.

Haoli's original idea of ​​extending his right leg was immediately abandoned, and instead, his left hand uncontrollably wanted to rise.

"Let him go, take the blame, and then we'll slack off!"

【?! I get it!】

[Oh no, Machamp has run into something dirty!]

[So that's what they were waiting for! The best defense is the best offense!]

Oreki has no way to quantify the abilities of the Overdrive Monkey.

If we only consider its base stats, its defense stat has reached a terrifying 330 points.

It's worth noting that normally, an hyperactive ape would need to perform six bodybuilding sessions to reliably surpass this value.

In a battle, it's almost impossible for your opponent to make you power up like that.

But you can do it if you have an Evolution Stone!

After all, having an extra boost at the start allows you to withstand more attacks while performing more boosts.

The snowball will keep getting bigger and bigger!

If you add a recovery move, wouldn't that complete the strategy?

It's worth mentioning that, in Oreki's perception, the hyperactive ape could still be further enhanced at this point.

It's far from reaching its limit!

However, according to the theory that "strengthening moves is limited by physical constitution", it is clear that Hyperactive Apex can no longer strengthen itself or can only strengthen itself once more before its body cannot withstand it.

So, can Evolution Stones fundamentally enhance the physical attributes of Pokémon in their unevolved forms?

Or is it because the hyperactive ape wants to prove that its mind has reached a level capable of transcending the limits of its body?

Oreki is not an expert in this field and cannot draw a conclusion.

At least one thing he was certain of was that in the real Pokémon world, the number of times a Pokémon can be strengthened is definitely not limited to the number "6".

When Ah-hao heard the word "slacking off," his mind went completely blank.

He knew that Genno's hyperactive monkeys would slack off, or rather, that no hyperactive monkey was immune to slacking off; he just hadn't been willing to confront the issue directly.

The tactics he failed to execute were completed by Oreki first.

Next, Hawley will face an hyperactive ape that is in near-maximum condition and has undergone three bodybuilding exercises.

During this process, hyperactive monkeys might even continue to slack off after bodybuilding, while macaws are still affected by the "do it again" mentality, and can only make moves and then get hit...

"It's over."

Ah-hao grew increasingly desperate. After witnessing the ape regain its peak condition, he dejectedly raised his hand.

"I...I give up..."

These words seemed to have exhausted all his strength, and after saying them, he collapsed to the ground.

Even after reviewing the situation in his mind, he still couldn't find a way to break the deadlock.

"So it's true that Pokémon that don't evolve can actually get this far."

Ah Hao shook his head and smiled bitterly.

【No way, they've already voted?】

[What an exhilarating...bodybuilding workout!]

So, where can I buy this Evolution Stone?

[Why does this sound so familiar? Oreki-senpai, do you still owe us a lot of special dishes?!]

"Don't rush, everyone. If you found this strategy helpful, please follow us. There might be more interesting tactics coming your way in the future!"

Oreki doesn't miss any opportunity for publicity; after all, making empty promises doesn't cost money.

After saying that, he immediately ended the broadcast.

A story is more memorable when it ends abruptly at its climax!

It still has that same escape trait.

[Host, Dragon Ball is okay, but Super Boy is not!]

[Damn! My food delivery just arrived by Pidgey Bird, and the live stream is already over?!]

The outcome came so quickly.

Even Du Juan was stunned for a moment before announcing the result.

"Ah-Hao concedes defeat, the winner is..."

"Ahem!"

Zhemu winked at Du Juan.

Having understood the meaning in his eyes, Du Juan immediately waved her arm and pointed to Yuan Ye, who had already been pushed out of the crowd by Ya Sha.

"The winner is Genno's hyperactive ape!"

"Yah-"

Upon hearing this, Hyperactive Ape unleashed its full power, frantically pounding its chest to release its restless energy.

……