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

Especially the cheating contest and the previous two-person entertainment tournament where both the king and the champion participated.

How could someone possess such terrifying punching power if they weren't superhumanly strong?

Therefore, what lies hidden beneath Naroko's outer skin is definitely superhuman strength!

So, how much do you think a Ditto trainer who uses Mighty Transformation so often needs to know about Mighty Transformation?

Advantages, disadvantages, characteristics, strengths... he might even be able to memorize all the moves that his superhuman strength allows him to use.

Using superhuman strength in front of the already famous Rocco is what ordinary people would call courage.

Lan Tianwu, who made this decision without hesitation and relied on his superhuman strength as his trump card, possessed just that kind of courage.

And his superhuman strength is by no means simple.

Normally, a person with superhuman strength is between 1.6 and 2 meters tall, but Luo Ke estimates that Lan Tianwu is definitely over 3 meters tall!

The Ditto that enters the arena transforms into Rocco's appearance, its head only reaching slightly below its chest.

With its massive physique, four thick arms, two pillar-like thighs, and sharply defined muscles, it stood there with its arms outstretched, like an iron tower or a mountain, exuding an overwhelming sense of power.

...Its weight is also wrong.

Luo Ke's eyes gleamed with a blue light.

The weight of an ordinary superhuman should be around 130 to 150 kilograms, but its weight is estimated to be over 600 kilograms.

With that size and weight, even superhuman strength would be abnormal.

Is it a different species with different muscle density and unusual strength?

If that's the case, then for the Fighting type, where energy and physical strength complement each other, its energy would probably reach an exaggerated level.

"Game start!"

Just as Luo Ke was pondering this, a mechanical voice issued a declaration.

Snapped!

At the moment the announcement was made, Lan Tianwu did not give any command, but the monstrous strength still moved.

This situation is not surprising to either Rocco or Ditto.

Before Luo Ke transmigrated, he had read the encyclopedia of Super Strength. The description of Super Strength stated that it could not do delicate work because its body moved before its brain.

In such a situation, waiting for the trainer's instructions before taking action is a limitation for Machamp. One thing trainers using Machamp must master is communicating with Machamp in advance and giving Machamp a considerable degree of autonomy in battle.

Lan Tianwu possesses superhuman strength and is also proficient in martial arts.

From another perspective, it's also fine to consider it as a martial artist, so how could it not fight on its own?

The only question is how Lan Tianwu will utilize his superhuman strength in martial arts...

Just as Rocco was thinking this, he discovered that the four arms of the super-powerful monster had been fully extended in front of Ditto.

The left hand is positioned like a knife, the right hand is pressed down with a palm, and the two fists above the shoulders are clenched tightly, like two heavy hammers raised high.

The arms supporting the palm strike crossed into a cross shape, and the fighting energy completely enveloped the hands. The left hand, clenched into a fist, was flaming, while the right hand crackled with electric arcs—in the blink of an eye, this monstrous strength had actually mastered three ultimate moves!

Cross Chop, Flame Fist, Lightning Fist.

With such superhuman strength, he bent down and lowered his knees, pressing down with his crossed arms. He used the fighting energy from the cross chop to stabilize his center of gravity. Then, his clenched fists moved back and forth, up and down, in a continuous, alternating motion. He actually unleashed a Yang Family Fist technique that was even more exquisite than Yang Wen's Fast Fist!

The Ditto that had transformed into Roko narrowed its eyes. Having received Necrozma's instruction, it could tell that the Yang Family Fist used by Machamp was a degraded version of Hitmonlee's.

Unlike Quick-Punch Man, Super Strength has four arms.

Ditto, who had studied the Heavenly Martial Killing Path, clearly noticed that the Cross Chop of the monstrous strength was constantly being subtly adjusted. If he revealed even the slightest opening while facing the Yang Family Fist, or was ignited by the continuous attacks of the Flame Fist or paralyzed by the Lightning Fist, he would be able to prevent the attack from being interrupted.

The cross slash, which is already easy to hit vital points, will immediately strike its own weakness, and then switch to the Heavenly Martial Killing Path routine.

The moves and martial arts are perfectly combined, giving full play to the characteristics and advantages of the Pokémon.

Martial arts are Lan Tianwu's tactics, and also his strength!

......

44. Phantom Tactics (1)

Everyone except Rocco and Eureka said that Rocco had a set of phantom tactics.

His Ditto can maintain one appearance while its inner workings are ever-changing, making it completely unpredictable.

Its attributes, its type, and its moves are unknown...

He's more of a magician than a trainer.

He's less a magician and more a con artist, the world's top con artist!

Fighting this Phantom Trainer means you don't even know the status of their Pokémon or whether your own attacks will be effective. So... if a powerful trainer were to fight Roco, it would be like Blue Sky Warrior.

They will try every means to break through, or at least limit, Rocco's tactics.

but...

The so-called illusionary tactics never existed in the first place.

Or rather... the 'illusionary tactic' is indeed a clever deception.

It's impossible for Lan Tianwu not to be distracted by this 'famous tactic'.

In contrast, for Rocco and Ditto, there was only one very simple thing to do.

That is—to wholeheartedly try to understand it!

boom!

The earth trembled, but the collision between bodies was like a powerful bomb detonating in the stadium!

Faced with a superhuman strength that combines martial arts techniques with more effective moves, Ditto's strategy remains the same: relying on speed, reaction time, and power to overwhelm its opponent.

Ditto's fist will strike before Mighty's fist lands.

While Ditto is using its strength to suppress Cleave and waiting for an opportunity, it will never reveal any weakness.

Even though Ditto, which is smaller in size, would need to jump to land a full punch on its opponent's face, it was Blue Sky Warrior's monstrous strength that caused Blue Sky Warrior to retreat during the clash.

"Oh no, the gym leader's superhuman strength has been suppressed."

"Yeah, that Ditto is definitely using the Strength transformation. The afterimages from that punch look like it has eight arms. Did you guys notice? Ditto also seems to be using Yang Family Fist!"

"I noticed that too, but although it is Yang Family Fist... it seems to be somewhat different from the Yang Family Fist that is currently circulating."

"I don't understand. All I know is that if the curator doesn't come up with a solution soon, things will get bad."

"Stop talking nonsense. Look at the master over there. Does he look nervous? The master's wisdom is beyond the comprehension of us roughnecks. We just need to trust the master."

"Yes, the master is invincible!"

It's unclear who started it, but the disciples, who were initially a bit nervous, suddenly changed their tune and started cheering enthusiastically.

If Luo Ke hadn't had exceptional hearing and could hear them calling him "Master," he might have thought they had some personal grudge against Lan Tianwu. Otherwise, why would they be so happy when he was at a disadvantage?

With their 'reminders,' Luo Ke wouldn't miss Lan Tianwu's expression.

He is laughing.

"Roco, you and your Ditto are indeed as powerful as I thought. But in order to counter my super strength, your illusionary tactics have also revealed the weakness I need."

Since the battle on the field did not require Lan Tianwu to give orders, he turned his attention to Luo Ke, his eyes filled with strong confidence.

"Everyone says that your Ditto's achievements in many situations are all due to its Super Strength form."

"Such rumors initially attracted me as a Strength trainer, which gave me the opportunity to watch several of your battle livestreams. This confirmed one thing for me."

"When your Ditto was being talked about, it definitely didn't transform into Super Strength!"

"It could also be said that it's not just superhuman strength."

“I know Machamp very well. Some of the things your Ditto did were completely outside Machamp’s comfort zone, especially the attack you made against Electrode in the final of the cheating contest.”

"If it were superhuman strength, your Ditto wouldn't have adopted that kind of power-generating posture back then, much less used kicking techniques to win."

"So your Ditto probably turned into Hitmonlee back then. Before that, it did sometimes turn into Machamp, sometimes into Infernape, Kangaskhan, and even once into Snorlax. There were also times when it turned into Ghost or Psychic type Pokémon that I'm not sure what kind it was."

Lan Tianwu crossed his arms and frowned.

"Your Ditto doesn't change its disguise when it switches forms, am I right?"

"And this is the greatest advantage and secret of the Phantom Tactics!"

In response to Lan Tianwu's words, Luo Ke's eyes curved into two crescent moons, and at the same time, a distinct smile appeared on his lips, revealing a standard, doll-like smile, without uttering a word.

"You have such a great attitude."

"If my tactical core were to be seen through, I might be able to feign calmness on my face, but I could never do what you do—put on a smile while genuinely radiating 'happiness' in my expression."

"As expected of the most famous con artist right now, as expected of the Phantom Trainer."

"But unfortunately, your disguise is no longer effective."

"Super strength, unleash it!"

'Woo-ga-'

Following Lan Tianwu's command, the cross slash that the monster had been holding back was unleashed instantly!

Ditto, who had been anticipating this move, raised one foot and stepped directly onto the cross-shaped attack. At the same time, it curled up in mid-air and used its strength to thrust its other foot upwards!

If it weren't for the fact that Machamp has two hands to defend itself, this blow would have blasted Machamp's jaw apart.

Even if it manages to defend, Ditto nimbly flips back to escape, dodging the counterattack from the hands on its shoulders after the defense.

Faced with such a Ditto, Strength had no intention of pursuing it. After forcing it back, it patted its hands, which were in the normal human position, on its belt.

Seeing this, Luo Ke understood what Lan Tianwu's instructions meant.

Although Machamp's Pokédex entry only mentions that it also wears a belt, Machamp's evolved form, Machoke, states in its Pokédex that the belt is not merely decorative, but rather an object used to suppress power.

Only when facing a powerful enemy will Horror release the belt that suppresses his power, becoming unstoppable.

So what if he has superhuman strength?

'Roar! '

It opened its mouth and roared. As it clenched all four hands, the energy of its fighting attribute frantically gathered on its fists, enveloping its fists and even its wrists in a white light that glowed orange-red, as if it were wearing gloves.

At the same time, its muscles expanded as it writhed, causing this already over three-meter-tall monster to swell several more times.

With one foot planted on the ground, it pushed itself in front of Ditto, and its four clenched fists punched out with incredible ferocity!

The two hands in the upright position strike out Yang Family Fist, the left hand above strikes out Tiger Roar Fist, and the right hand above strikes out Tiger Roar Fist in combination, creating another set of fist techniques that Luo Ke does not recognize, but which complements Tiger Roar Fist!

Furthermore, amidst the variations of these punches, effects such as flames, frost, and electric arcs would occasionally appear on the monstrous fists.

Faced with this sudden and fierce attack, even Ditto could only grit its teeth and fight back with all its might against Blue Sky Warrior's monstrous strength.

After witnessing this scene, Lan Tianwu continued to speak to Luo Ke.

"Your illusionary tactics are truly impressive. Others may see them as trickery, but I see them as martial arts."

"When it's time to kick, it becomes a sprite skilled at kicking; when it's time to do other things, it's the same."

"This transformation allows your Ditto to combine the strengths of other Pokémon, creating a powerful monster with no weaknesses, which can also be described as a perfect warrior."

"To confirm this guess, I initially had Machamp test it for a while, and I found that your Ditto was terrifying in every way, whether it was punching or kicking, whether it was speed, reaction or strength."

"There's no such elf in the world!"

"However, while a perfect martial artist is powerful,..."

"Once I put enough pressure on you, forcing your Ditto to constantly use a certain ability, it won't be able to switch transformations!"

"To be able to fight against a monster in this state, while your Ditto is indeed very strong, to do something like this with only one ability, this transformation must truly be superhuman~"

"That's why it can now go toe-to-toe with my superhuman strength at such a high intensity, so... you're the one who'll lose this match!"

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45. Phantom Tactics (2)

Lan Tianwu began to deliver a victory declaration.

"Luo Ke, although your Ditto can participate in battles against Elite Four and Champion-level Pokémon by relying on its Perfect Fighter ability, and even play a significant role."