Pokémon, you're not allowed to expel me from human form!

This confidence made Bai Linglong, who was sensitive and even somewhat insecure, very envious.

But she nodded nonetheless, first arranging for the staff to handle the canteen issues, then took off her apron and went straight out, leading Luo Ke the way while explaining the martial arts rules of Tiangang to him.

“Mr. Rocco, although it’s called a martial arts competition, it’s actually still a kind of elf battle.”

In her very first sentence, Bai Linglong established the unique character of the so-called martial arts competition.

"The concept of 'martial arts contest' is an ancient one. In the earliest times, it referred to a contest between people using martial arts skills. Because humans have lower lethality and destructive power when they are unarmed compared to elves, this method was very popular in ancient times to solve problems."

"Later, during the era of the kingdoms, after warriors began to make a name for themselves, the rule of bringing elves into duels and fighting side by side with humans became popular. However, this 'heroic behavior' was later banned because it caused too many deaths and injuries, and eventually evolved into the current version of the rules."

"It's a one-on-one battle between Pokémon. Before the battle, you can buff your Pokémon's status. For example, Pokémon like Ditto can transform. Once on the field, Pokémon are not allowed to use special moves. They can only rely on the most basic attacks to determine the winner."

"In this way, the destructive power of Pokémon can be reduced significantly, and many martial arts moves can be performed better through Pokémon."

Bai Linglong had been speaking very seriously until now, but a bright smile appeared on her face as she spoke.

"This is a disadvantage for other trainers who have just arrived in Skyport. But for you, Mr. Rocco, this should be what your Ditto is best at."

"I had the pleasure of witnessing your previous matches, and Yang Wen's Quick-Punch Man would never be a match for your Ditto."

Luo Ke followed behind her, lost in thought.

This rule is quite interesting.

The inability to use special moves and the requirement for one-on-one combat not only limit destructive power but also restrict tactics, the items that can be carried, many variables, and the trainer's command, making it primarily a matter of hard-hitting, direct attacks.

It's somewhat like a gladiatorial combat.

But elves are more intelligent, and they have special abilities, and they also incorporate elements of martial arts. In addition, elves have self-protection mechanisms, so it really does have a bit of a fighting feel to it.

"Yes, this rule is indeed in my favor."

Luo Ke was telling the truth.

After all, although this kind of battle prevents Ditto from using Z-Moves, Ditto doesn't have many moves in total after transforming into him, so prohibiting moves is definitely advantageous for him.

Aside from that, it's all about numerical values ​​and martial arts skills.

The numerical values... there's not much to say about that.

Martial Arts – Rocco believed in Necrozma.

So when Bai Linglong brought him to the arena, he understood how to fight.

"I see. You must be Mr. Luo Ke from Baiji Martial Arts School, who is going to have a match with Master Yang. I understand. Your rest room is over there. We will let you know when the match begins."

After Bai Linglong explained the situation, the staff of the Anwu Association, which manages all the martial arts schools in Tiangang, smiled and made arrangements.

After that, Bai Linglong went to the audience seats, while Luo Ke went into the dressing room.

Here, he explained the rules to Ditto, and then replaced the normal Z-shield that Ditto was carrying with a Boost Helmet.

It was very interested in battling Ditto, so after transforming into Rocco in the audience, it tried to go on stage, but Victini flew up and stopped it.

After Victini fully buffed herself, passed the baton to Ditto, and even transferred some energy to it, the bunny finally let Ditto enter the battle.

It loves winning too much.

Rocco didn't say anything about this, but followed Victini to the high platform where the trainers were, looking at Yang Wen and the Quick-Punchman he had sent to the arena on the opposite platform.

At this moment, Yang Wen's expression was serious, and he was no longer as rude as before.

But a spirit like Quick-Punch Man will never lose its fighting spirit.

Even though it had heard from Yang Wen about the power of Luo Ke's Ditto before it went on stage, it was still full of fighting spirit and was ready to face the match in its best condition.

Seeing such a fast-paced punching man, Ditto also got serious.

Once both of them entered the arena, a mechanical voice issued a proclamation.

"Game start!"

boom!

With that sound, Quick Fist Bro's eyes widened instantly. He leaned forward and lunged forward, using his waist to propel his shoulders. When he got close enough, he decisively thrust out a jab!

Its jabs, delivered with red boxing gloves, are incredibly fast. Roco had seen it in the Pokédex, which said that Quick-Punch's punches are faster than a high-speed train, and that its punches are so fast that humans can't even see them or know what happened; even a mere graze can cause burns from the airflow.

But for Luo Ke now... it's just so-so.

So for the Ditto that had become him, a slight shift in position was all it took for it to completely dodge Hitman's punches.

Knowing Ditto's strength all along, Quick-Punch wasn't surprised by this scene. He simply stayed close to Ditto, then stepped forward while using his whole body and hands to maintain his power for a longer period of time, trying to suppress Ditto with his fast punches and try to get the battle under his control.

However, its punches were incredibly clear to Ditto, so after just a few glances, the 'Yang Family Fist' that Necrozma had taught it appeared in Ditto's mind.

It's just that Quick-Punch Man's punches are a little different from the ones Necrozma taught him.

In many ways, the Yang Family Fist taught by Necrozma is more refined, more direct, and more lethal, but the punches thrown by Quick Fist Lang have none of these qualities.

Ditto was puzzled by this, so it took action.

Just as Hitmonlee was about to deliver a follow-up punch by using his waist to power his fist, Ditto took a step back, controlled his height, and bent down at the same time as Hitmonlee's first punch. Then, in the instant it twisted its waist, Ditto punched it in the chin!

Before making this attack, Ditto was wondering—was there some special change in this part, which was changed to a non-lethal version and abandoned the essence of the original 'Yang Family Fist' which was full of hidden killing intent in its continuous movements?

But now it seems... no!

It's just that the degradation wasn't complete, which is why there are so many flaws!

......

36. If I can't beat Ditto, I can at least beat Rocco!

Ditto was only slightly interested in Hitmonchan's punches before, which is why it took a second look. Now that it has something better, it has lost interest, and that's when Hitmonchan's 'good days' begin.

boom!

Ditto punched it in the chin.

However, because it was fully enhanced and Ditto was attacking casually, although it made its vision go black, it did not directly lose its ability to fight. Instead, after taking two steps back, it had to set up an attack again.

But... there's no chance anymore.

At this moment, Ditto leaned forward, pushed his shoulders, opened his right fist, and showed Ditto's signature smile, while drooling.

The power that Bictini had given it before it entered the ring was completely channeled into its fist.

Then, Ditto, who had been practicing the Heavenly Martial Killing Path during this time, instinctively found Quick Punch's weak point. Aiming at this point, without needing any special skills or routines, he simply... threw a punch!

boom!

The terrifying power made Quick-Punchman feel something scorching hot rushing towards him just by getting close.

This situation caused the battle-hardened creature to instinctively raise its arms in defense.

In ancient times, martial artists often compared these raised arms to a gate.

This shows that such a simple defensive move is actually recognized by many people and many schools of thought.

But Ditto had no intention of bypassing the door; it simply unleashed its power, punching Hitman's raised arm and pinning it to Hitman's face with tremendous force!

Snapped!

With just the force of his strength, he made Quick Fist Man's feet leave the ground.

The moment it was blasted away by Ditto's punch, the air exploded with a deafening sound. By the time people reacted to the sound, Hitmonchan had already been blasted from the center of the arena directly into the protective barrier by Ditto's punch!

At this moment, Quick Fist Bro was pressed against the protective barrier in a starfish shape, and even the strongest fighting spirit was extinguished by this power.

Its eyes had completely turned into spirals, rendering it incapable of fighting!

On the other hand, Ditto, although it retreated a bit during Hitmonchan's initial attack, showed no signs of distress except for the scorching heat emanating from its punch.

Victory!

"The winner of this competition is—Roco and his Ditto!"

As the mechanical voice announced Luo Ke's victory, Bai Linglong, sitting in the audience, blushed with excitement. Even so, she didn't dare cheer like the surrounding spectators, but instead waved her small fists and quietly celebrated for Luo Ke.

She was extremely excited and happy today, having witnessed Luo Ke's magical abilities and overcome a difficult situation.

On the other hand, Yang Wen's expression turned even uglier after he put away the Quick Fist.

Although he never thought he could beat Luo Ke, who had fought alongside the King of Fighters, he never expected that his Fast-Punching Boy would lose so quickly!

Especially that Ditto, which used brute force!

This is a disgrace to martial arts!

That's what he thought, but since he had lost, he couldn't say anything no matter how unwilling he was. He simply stepped down from the stage under Luo Ke's indifferent gaze, walked up to Luo Ke, bowed very formally and apologized, and announced that the feud between Yang's Martial Arts School and Bai's Martial Arts School was wiped clean. He even took the initiative to offer to compensate Bai's Martial Arts School for all the losses so far.

After doing all that, he turned and left.

Even Yang Wen, the owner of Yang's Martial Arts School, felt that Ditto had only used brute force, and the other martial artists watching the fight would naturally have similar thoughts.

Many people are amazed by Ditto's power, speed, and reaction time, acknowledging its strength, but they shake their heads at its technical skills.

And many people shared the same thoughts as the disciples of Tianwu Dojo who watched Luo Ke's match that day.

"That Ditto is indeed very strong, and its Phantom Strategy is also very powerful, but when it comes to martial arts, they are complete novices. If they were to have a trainer battle with Mr. Rocco, the outcome might be different."

...

Rocco himself had no idea that these martial artists claimed they could win simply by having the trainers battle each other.

After winning the competition, he moved into Bai's Martial Arts School under Bai Linglong's arrangement. Bai Linglong also waived Luo Ke's meal expenses in the canteen, citing his current status as a nominal disciple.

So during this time, Luo Ke and his friends were so engrossed in enjoying the food that they had no time to care about what others said about their fighting ability.

But for Landau, it was a different story.

"Ha, what a foolish statement."

He sat in Z Company's Tiangang branch, drinking tea while listening to his subordinates' reports. After putting down his teacup, his cold and stern face was full of sarcasm.

"That Ditto clearly saw through the flaw in Yang Family Fist in its initial attack. In fact, it even held back its power to prevent the flaw from being deliberately left by the opponent. Otherwise, that one strike could have ended the battle."

"The Ditto behind realized that its opponent wasn't deliberately showing a weakness, but was genuinely weak, which is why it chose to use brute force to win."

"Even the final blow struck a vital spot on Fast Punchman's body!"

"They can't even understand something this simple. These guys are exactly the same as when I left Tiangang, no, they might even be worse than they were back then!"

"These guys can't be considered martial artists at all; they're just a bunch of athletes who only know how to fight to the death!"

At the mention of this, Landau's features contorted.

He despised these guys from the bottom of his heart, but he also had to admit one thing: he did not leave Tiangang voluntarily during the last Tianwu Tournament he participated in.

Instead, he was defeated and driven away after dueling with his athlete brother using the ancient 'rules of the hero'.

He acknowledged his defeat, but refused to admit that his martial arts were wrong!

So during the years he was away from Tiangang, he worked hard to become stronger and practiced his martial arts, all so that one day he could return to Tiangang and win everything back!

Even if he looked down on those guys, he wouldn't stoop to taking action against these weaklings in private.

Even if he knew his older brother was naive, he wouldn't stoop to using underhanded tactics to win.

His chosen method was very simple...

"The Heavenly Martial Arts Tournament will be held soon, right? Even if my brother doesn't go, he will definitely watch the live broadcast of the Heavenly Martial Arts Tournament online."

"Then let's start our war from this very spot where I lost everything!"

"At the same time, I will also make those fools realize at this conference what martial arts really is!"

......

37. Rocco and Bictini were already gods of victory.

After Ditto defeated Quick-Punch Man, Rocco received another reward from the system.

[Reward: 10000 Federal Coins]

Even now, Luo Ke still has doubts about the mechanism for determining strength, and only has an incomplete guess in his mind.

That means that for Bai Youyou and the dojo master who are not using their full strength, the reward is one move.

Regular trainers are rewarded with Federal Coins or something else, just ordinary things.

The only exception is Alice.