Pokémon travel photography: Starting with riding the wave of popularity.

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An employee dressed in work clothes and wearing a safety helmet acted as the referee.

"Next!"

"The battle between challenger Natsuki and Gym Leader Kiku's Fanba Gym battle is about to begin!"

"Only one Pokémon can be used. The match ends when one side's Pokémon is unable to battle!"

Simple 1v1 battles.

Natsuki wins and takes the badge.

If Xia Mu fails, he can try again.

As soon as the referee finished speaking, both sides sent out their Pokémon.

"Go, seize your future, Snivy!"

"Rogue Crocodile! You're the one!"

"Miyo!"

"Roar!"

Two Pokémon, one large and one small, stand facing each other.

Compared to the adorable appearance of the Snivy, the Rogue Crocodile appears much more imposing.

It has deep red skin, black stripes, a long and powerful jaw, and three sharp claws on each hand and foot.

Because of its brutal and cruel nature, the Rogue Crocodile is also known as the "Sand Bully".

The average height of a rogue crocodile is around 1.6m.

But the one in front of us is much taller.

It has clearly been well-nurtured.

but.

Based on Xia Mu's experience...

This rogue crocodile in front of me is probably not one of the main forces of Boss Ju's team.

and.

Taking into account the attribute advantages and disadvantages of both sides.

"We can fight!"

at this time.

Kiku looked at Natsuki with a serious expression.

honestly.

Although the previous battle ended rather anticlimactically.

However, Kiku still acknowledged Natsuki's abilities as a trainer.

and so.

Only after being persuaded by Ziyu did he agree to hand over the badge to Xia Mu.

but.

This does not mean that Kiku-sama agrees with Natsuki as a person.

Until just now.

For the sake of Pokémon, I'm choosing to give up the badge I'm about to get...

"I won't hold back!"

"What I want is intense battle!"

As the trash-talking segment ended, the employee acting as referee suddenly waved his flag.

"Then, let the battle begin!"

Chapter Forty-Six: Fierce Battle

As soon as the referee gave the order, Xia Mu made the first move.

"Magic Leaf!"

Sharp, flying leaves appeared around the Snivy, and then...

Swish!

Swish!

With a whooshing sound, streaks of green light flew towards the rogue crocodile.

Despite this onslaught, Boss Ju's expression remained unchanged; instead, he coldly said:

"Splitter it with the dragon claws!"

"Roar!"

The sharp claws were enveloped in energy, extending out like Wolverine's claws.

Then.

The rogue crocodile waved its hands.

The bright white rays resembled fishing nets.

Cut down all the green lights one by one.

Seeing this, Xia Mu frowned slightly.

While the magic leaf has the ability to track enemies, it doesn't necessarily mean it will cause damage.

As long as it is shot down in advance, it can be avoided from being attacked.

Since the magic leaf is ineffective, then...

"Vine Snake, take a bite!"

As Xia Mu gave another command, the lily ornament around the neck of the vine snake immediately began to glow.

"Miyo!"

With a loud shout, the Snivy unleashed a green orb of light.

The rogue crocodile, who habitually wanted to cleave the ball of light in two with its claws, suddenly swung its hand.

Then.

???

She blinked her beady eyes.

The rogue crocodile looked at the ball of light that had disappeared under its claws with some confusion.

Why didn't I feel like I hit anything?

but.

Just the next moment.

A green light suddenly emanated from the rogue crocodile's body, followed by green orbs emerging from its crimson skin.

shhhhhh!

Seeing the orbs of light flying towards the Snivy, Kiku finally realized what was happening.

What exactly did that instruction, which had puzzled me just now, mean?

"Super Absorption!"

Ju Laoda bit her cheek.

"These little tricks are infuriating!"

Boss Ju yanked off his cowboy hat, revealing his curly hair, and his voice became more spirited.

"A battle should be fought squarely and honorably!!"

"Rogue Crocodile!"

"Dig a hole!"

???

Watching the rogue crocodile disappear from the field, and then looking at the black hole on the battlefield.

Xia Mu blinked in confusion.

"No? What you said and what you did are completely different, you know?!"

"How can digging a hole be considered honorable?!"

Xia Mu couldn't help but feel the urge to make fun of himself.

You, with your thick eyebrows and big eyes, and your upright appearance, have actually learned to say one thing and do another?

but.

In Ju Laoda's opinion.

The so-called upright and honorable conduct means not using those qualities and skills.

Skills like poisoning, burning, and bewitching are all considered evil.

And digging, being an instinct of Ground-type Pokémon, is a perfectly legitimate skill!

Just as the atmosphere of their battle was getting more and more intense.

at this time.

Inside the Pokémon Center.

Having learned from Miss Joy that Natsuki had gone to the Fanba Dojo and had not returned, Ziyu looked at Wanlong and Xiaoyao.

"Or perhaps we should..."