Pokémon, Inkaros, my starter Pokémon

Forced fatigue, unable to use attack skills!

"What...what's going on?! Damn it!!"

Seeing that she couldn't attack the giant beak bat, Athena was so angry she almost cursed aloud.

What tricks did they use?

Meanwhile, Shidou's offensive had only just begun.

"Hilda, use Sky Dance!"

Hilda, under command, began to dance in the arena with a strange rhythm. Streams of light converged on its scythe, and its attack momentum rose steadily. At the same time, an invisible, heavy pressure spread with its dance, enveloping all of Athena's Pokémon!

Sky Dance effect: Hilda's Attack and Special Attack are increased!

The opponents' speed has decreased throughout the game!

Athena sensed the noticeably sluggish movements of Nidoqueen and Vileplume, the limp Zubat on the ground, and then looked at the Scizor opposite her that was strengthening and immune to abnormalities, as well as the creature that was floating and could force Pokémon to become exhausted, the Water-type Pokémon that was on high alert, and... that Boxing Boy that looked like it was just there to make up the numbers?

I felt like I was suffocating, my mind completely lost its balance, and I couldn't help but growl out of control:

"What the hell is going on?!"

These rare Pokémon are incredibly sneaky!

One activates a physical immunity shield!

One grants immunity to abnormal states!

The whole stadium slowed us down!

There's also one that completely prevents her spirit from attacking!

What's the point of fighting?!

Why don't we just declare her a failure?!

Athena had dominated the capital for many years and experienced countless battles, but she had never encountered such a frustrating situation. The opponent's spirit seemed to exist solely to annoy her. With a combination of control, Athena's spirit had power but felt powerless to use it, like punching cotton and then being bound hand and foot by the cotton.

Or... should we retreat?

The thought flashed through Athena's mind only briefly before being immediately extinguished.

Firstly, the soul extraction device is still operating at full capacity, and the precious soul energy has not yet been fully collected.

Secondly, as a proud senior member of Team Rocket, she would never allow herself to back down without a fight in front of an unknown brat, especially since the other party possessed a rare Pokémon that she was determined to obtain.

"Nidoran, ignore that useless low-level Pokémon and go help Vileplume."

Athena forcefully suppressed her anger and directed Nido to turn to the main battlefield.

However, Gag, whom she called a "useless low elf," jumped to Nidoqueen's massive body, his small fist flashing white light, and unleashed a powerful punch that slammed into Nidoqueen's hard carapace.

"boom!"

The attack remained ineffective.

"Hmph, overestimating yourself! I'll take care of you, the weakest one, Nidoran, first, then use Brick Break!"

Athena accurately judged that Gag was the weakest link on the field and immediately gave the order.

"Nido~~~"

Nido let out a disdainful growl, his thick arm once again gathering terrifying Fighting-type energy, and slashed down fiercely at Gag! If this attack hit, given Gag's defensive capabilities, the consequences would be unimaginable!

"Gager, defend!" Shi Tou shouted immediately.

Despite the deadly blow, Gag showed no fear. He crossed his arms above his head, and a solid white aura emanated from his body, greatly enhancing his defensive capabilities!

"boom!"

The tile-splitter struck Gag's crossed arms squarely, the immense force causing the ground beneath Gag's feet to crack instantly. Gag's body trembled slightly under the immense pressure, but it held on stubbornly!

Its defensive skills allowed it to barely withstand this blow that it would otherwise have been unable to bear!

"What? It actually blocked it?" Athena was somewhat surprised, but then she shouted sternly, "Nido Queen, don't give it a chance! Increase your power and crush it!"

Nido roared, increasing the power in its arms once more. Its fighting energy poured out wildly, and the cracks beneath Gag's feet grew wider and wider. Its arms began to creak under the strain, as if they were about to be crushed at any moment.

Nido looked at the tiny figure struggling to stay afloat at her feet, a cruel and mocking look in her eyes, as if to say:

Low elves, your struggles are futile!

However, under this extreme pressure, just when Nido thought victory was in his grasp...

Gag, who had been suppressed for so long, suddenly unleashed an indomitable will within him, raising his head and letting out a deafening roar:

"Gagg—!!!"

A surge of immense energy erupted from the depths of its body, and a dazzling white light of evolution instantly engulfed it like a miniature sun. The light was so intense that even Nidoran, who was standing right next to it, instinctively took a half-step back and shielded her eyes with her arm!

"That's... the light of evolution?!"

Athena stared in shock.

Ash and his friends, who were battling Team Rocket grunts, were also drawn by the sudden light and looked over.

"It evolved! Mr. Tokito's Pokémon evolved!" Ash shouted excitedly.

Gag needs to evolve into Gaggle at level 28. It had already reached the required level, but it lacked the pressure and determination to take that final step. Under the life-or-death pressure brought by Nidoqueen, it finally broke through.

The light of evolution continued to shine, and Gag's form underwent dramatic changes within it, the light gradually stretching and solidifying...

As the light slowly faded, what appeared in the spot was no longer the short, chubby, round little blue creature, but a much more robust elf!

It has grown much taller, and its base is a small drill. Its originally round head has become more angular. The most significant change is its fists, which have become much larger and are covered with hard, dark blue bone armor like boxing gloves.

[Elf]: Gager

[Attribute]: Combat

[Level]: 30

[Feature]: Instant kill.

[Newly learned skills]:

Cross Punch: A physical attack with a power of 60 points. If the attack is used second, the power is doubled.

Deterrence: When the skill is successfully used, it will 100% change the opponent's attack level by -1.

Chapter 68 Sorry, I didn't let Lord Tokito have his fill (8K)

The evolved Gargle slammed its massive iron fists together, producing a dull thud, and fixed its battle-ready gaze on Nidoran, who had just been mocking it.

"It actually evolved at this critical moment..."

Athena gritted her teeth, a hint of surprise flashing across her face, but it was quickly replaced by contempt. "It's just a death throes. Evolving won't change the fact that you're a low-level elf. Nido, let it see true power. Use Fire Punch and Lightning Punch!"

Nido roared, his left fist wreathed in blazing flames, and his right fist burst forth with violent lightning. The lightning and fire clashed, and with destructive force, he charged towards the newly evolved Gargle.

"Gagel, counter with a cross punch!"

Shi Dou decisively gave the order.

"Gag—!!"

Without flinching, Gargill crossed his even thicker arms in front of his chest, his fighting energy highly concentrated, and then thrust them forward, forming a huge energy cross, fiercely meeting Nido's thunder and fire fists!

"Boom——!!!"

Three powerful energies collided violently, unleashing a deafening roar, scattering light, and sending an energy storm sweeping in all directions!

After evolving into Gagarr, its total base stats surpass those of Nidoqueen, especially in Attack and Speed. Although its level is still lower than that of Nidoqueen, which Athena has carefully nurtured, Cross Punch, as a counter-attack move, has a terrifying boost of double power.

Therefore, the strength of both sides should be equal.

Therefore, Nido's lightning and fire fists were actually blocked by Gagar's explosive power. After a moment of stalemate, the two sides were forced to retreat a distance due to the backlash of energy, resulting in a draw.

"..."

Athena was genuinely surprised this time. This newly evolved creature was actually holding its own in a head-on confrontation?

"It's not over yet, Nidoqueen, use Iron Tail!"

Athena immediately changed her tactics.

Instantly, Nido's powerful tail was covered in a metallic sheen, transforming into a steel whip that lashed out fiercely at Gagar with a whistling sound.

Gargill crossed his arms to protect himself, and the heavy iron tail slammed solidly into the bone armor on his arms with a muffled thud. The huge impact almost made Gargill's eyes pop out, but he gritted his teeth and nailed the horn on his lower body to the ground, and he actually withstood the impact once again!

Not only that, but even as he was being whipped, Gager used one hand to tightly wrap around Nido's tail.

"Triple strike."

Suddenly, Gager's free right fist came out like a storm!

Left hook! Right straight! Uppercut!

The swift triple strike landed squarely on Nido's abdomen and chest!

However, Nido's thick blue carapace and powerful defenses came into play, and although she staggered back in pain, she was not seriously injured.

"Get rid of it!"

Athena commanded in exasperation.

We've been delayed for far too long by this lowly elf!!

Nidoran roared and spun rapidly. The powerful centrifugal force flung Gagar, who was clinging to its tail, like a hammer, sending it flying and crashing heavily into the towering ceiling of the Pokémon Tower!

"Now's your chance, Venom Impact!" Athena added viciously.

As soon as Nido regained his footing, he immediately spat out a torrent of purple venom at Gagar, who was falling from the ceiling!

"Gagg—!!!"

With nowhere to gain leverage in mid-air, Garger was hit head-on by the venomous impact, letting out a painful scream. His body was instantly stained with an ominous purple, clearly indicating that he had been poisoned. He then crashed to the ground, making intimate contact with it.

On the main battlefield, Hilda and Cain's teamwork was flawless. Hilda completed her second Sky Dance, boosting her attack and special attack to terrifying levels, and further weakening her opponent with speed.

Cain's soul interference left Zubat still limp, and Shadow Shield easily blocked melee attacks. In terms of ranged attacks, Balus would also use Tide and Ice Beam to assist, but it stayed by Tidehunter's side for a long time, so the Arbok lurking in the shadows could not attack the trainer himself.

Even with Athena sending Crossbats to join the battle, the situation could not be changed quickly.

Nido realized that if they didn't go to help, the Vileplume, Zubat, and Crobat would be completely wiped out.

However, just as Nido turned to charge into the main battlefield...

"Gager...!!"

A voice, though filled with pain, still rang out, brimming with an indomitable will.

The Gargant, which should have collapsed and was now glowing with a poisonous purple light, stubbornly managed to get back up from the ground once again with trembling arms.

Gager was panting heavily, but the flames in his eyes burned even more fiercely!

Nido turned around in shock, looking at his opponent who had been knocked down time and time again, only to rise again and again, his huge pupils filled with disbelief.

"Damn it, is this low-level elf some kind of unkillable cockroach??"

Upon hearing this description, Shi Dou's lips twitched slightly. Looking at Gager's deep blue carapace and tenacious vitality, he reluctantly agreed.

Okay... it's not very elegant, but this description is indeed quite apt.

"Gargor, can you still move?"

Shi Dou's voice, filled with unquestionable trust, reached the ears of the battered Gager.

"Gager...!!!"

Gager let out a roar that was a mixture of pain and extreme resentment. With a stubborn will, its wounded body, which was even trembling slightly due to poisoning, suddenly burst out with power and forcibly stabilized its posture.

"Well done, use your fists!"

After speaking, Gager stared intently at the arrogant Nido in front of him, and poured all the remaining strength in his body, as well as all the frustration of being beaten, the joy of evolution, and the determination to protect his companions, into his right fist.

The deep blue gauntlets began to emit a faint light, which quickly intensified and changed color from white to... a fiery, blood-red hue!

An indescribable, terrifying aura, capable of shattering all obstacles, began to rise from its body. The condensed fist force even faintly resembled the overwhelming sense of power and impending doom that the king in the Dressrosa arc of One Piece unleashed when he used the King's Fist!

"Fist light—!!!"

With his last ounce of strength, Gager slammed his crimson-glowing fist toward Nido.

A beam of red energy, condensed to its extreme and resembling a crimson meteor, tore through the air and, with an indomitable will, headed straight for Nido!