Pokémon, Inkaros, my starter Pokémon

In fact, Shidou's original plan was to have Hilda, Cain, and Balus, a combination of offense and defense.

However, in order to emphasize the "type" characteristics of gyms, the league stipulates that at least two Pokémon of the corresponding type must be sent out in the qualifying rounds.

Therefore, the only option is to field a lineup that includes Gager and Hilda.

Although Gagar and Hilda are not Fighting-type Pokémon, their disguise as Fighting-types is flawless. They are also weak to Psychic and Flying types, which perfectly fits the "Fighting Gym" setting.

Furthermore, Fighting-type has a hidden advantage—it is effective against Dragon-type!

When we fight the Elite Four and face Lance, we can teach him a lesson. But... something's not right. This guy claims to be a Dragon Messenger, but he's with a bunch of Flying-types, which are still effective against Fighting-types.

That despicable, treacherous Flying-type Elite Four member insists he's a Dragon-type Elite Four member.

"The match begins!" The referee waved the flag.

"Gargor, strike first, use a triple strike!"

Shi Dou launched the first offensive.

With a low growl, Gager charged forward with tremendous speed, his massive gauntlets whistling through the air.

Left, right, up – a swift combination of punches aimed straight at Mr. Mime!

However, Sabrina reacted faster, commanding, "Mr. Mime, use Reflect."

"Barry~"

The Mr. Mime gracefully swept his hands in front of him, and in an instant, a semi-transparent energy wall that shimmered with seven colors instantly solidified, standing between him and Gargle!

"Bang! Bang! Bang!"

Gager's triple strike landed solidly on the reflective wall, producing a dull thud.

However, the power of physical attacks was greatly weakened by the reflective barrier. Gager's fist, which was powerful enough to split rocks, was now like hitting a highly elastic piece of rubber. The force was dissolved layer by layer, and it could only cause slight damage to the Mr. Mime.

Indeed, Sabrina's use of the superpower barrier was masterful.

This reminded Tokito of the special manga, where Sabrina was one of Team Rocket's three executives. Team Rocket used Mr. Mime to create an invisible shield in the sky above Saffron City to prevent others from entering. Later, Red Pikachu and Blue Golduck teamed up to defeat Mr. Mime and successfully dismantle the shield to enter Saffron City.

"Don't stop, Gager, use your fists."

Tokito immediately changed his tactics, switching to a special type of combat technique.

Gager took a step back, and a dazzling white light condensed on his gauntlets. Then, a beam of energy shot towards the Mr. Mime.

"Light wall," Sabrina commanded confidently.

The Mr. Mime waved his hand again, and a crystal-clear energy wall that shimmered with a faint light instantly unfolded.

"puff!"

The energy beam from the fist struck the light wall, but the energy was quickly dispersed and weakened, ultimately causing only a slight ripple in the light wall before completely dissipating, causing only a tiny bit of damage to the Mr. Mime behind it.

The host excitedly announced, "It's here! Sabrina's signature double-wall defense tactic! Reflect weakens physical attacks, and Light Screen defends against special attacks. Under the protection of these two walls, Mr. Mime's defense is practically impenetrable! It's too tough! The Gym Leader's fierce attack seems to have no effect!"

In the first two rounds, Tokito's offensive was completely neutralized by Sabrina. The situation on the field seemed to have fallen into a war of attrition that was unfavorable to the challenger from the very beginning. Sabrina used her best method to show everyone the power and control of the Super Queen.

Faced with the layers of barriers built by the Mr. Mime, Tokito did not give up his plan to launch a full-scale attack.

"Gager, don't stop, keep using the triple attack!"

With a roar, Gager mustered his courage once more and charged at the Mr. Mime with his iron fist.

Gager's level is significantly lower than that of the Mime doll that Sabrina has carefully nurtured, so a direct confrontation in terms of attributes is definitely not the best strategy. However, Shidou is still gambling, hoping that the 5% instant kill trait can be triggered.

Although 5% sounds low, compared to the despairing probability and the pity system I experienced when I played a certain "two-word" game back in the day, this is already considered a "conscientious" probability!

“Mr. Mime, the barrier,” Sabrina said casually.

With a wave of its hands, the Mr. Mime created a transparent barrier, even more solid and metallic than the Reflector, superimposed on the original defense. The barrier effect activated, significantly reducing the physical attack power the Mr. Mime could withstand, effectively increasing its defense by two levels!

"Boom! Boom! Boom!"

Gager's triple strikes rained down on the double defense of the barrier and the reflective wall, producing a duller, weaker sound. They couldn't even cause a ripple in the barrier; all the power was perfectly neutralized.

The host, brimming with enthusiasm, created the atmosphere by saying:

"Mr. Mime truly lives up to its reputation as a barrier Pokémon. With Reflect and Light Screen, plus the current barrier, it's a triple absolute defense. Gagarr's fierce attacks can't budge it at all. The Gym Leader of Time Fighting seems to be in dire straits."

Sabrina looked at Gagarr, whose efforts had been in vain, and a slight smile appeared on her lips. She said, "Mr. Tokito, I've figured out your Pokémon's attack pattern: pure physical attacks, monotonous and lacking in variation. Moreover, you've been too reckless, neglecting defense and tactical maneuvering in your pursuit of a strong attack. The advantage on the battlefield has completely shifted to my side."

"You and your teacher... are both too reckless."

Without giving Tokito time to think, Sabrina's eyes narrowed, and she continued to command, "Mr. Mime, use the Illusion Beam."

Suddenly, the Mr. Mime's eyes lit up with a strange light, and two twisting, swirling, and mesmerizing beams of energy shot toward Gager like venomous snakes!

"Gargor, dodge! Then continue with the three-hit combo."

Shi Dou stuck to his own tactics.

With its increased agility from its evolution, Gager leaped to the side, narrowly avoiding a direct hit from the illusion beam. The beam struck the ground behind it, exploding with a deafening roar and kicking up a cloud of dust.

However, Gager ignored this and charged forward again after landing, relentlessly throwing three punches at the seemingly indestructible barrier!

The result was still the same – no effect whatsoever!

"What exactly do you want? This attack is pointless."

Naz frowned slightly; she couldn't understand this almost obsessive and futile effort.

"Mr. Mime, telekinesis!"

The blue light in the eyes of the Arena Mr. Doll intensified, and its powerful superpowers instantly and firmly grasped Gagar, who had just finished his attack and was in a stunned state!

Gager's movements suddenly stopped, frozen in mid-air. Then, the Mr. Mime's eyes sharpened, and the invisible psychic hand grabbed Gager and slammed him repeatedly onto the hard ground!

"Bang! Bang! Bang!"

The repeated heavy falls caused Gager to let out a painful groan.

This is not over yet!

With a flick of his arm, the Mr. Mime used his telekinesis to hurl Gagar high into the air. Immediately afterward, a pre-prepared illusion beam shot out and struck Gagar, who had no way to dodge!

"boom!"

A chaotic burst of energy erupted in the air, and Garger plummeted to the ground, crashing heavily to the ground. His body was covered in wounds and signs of superpower erosion, and he struggled to get up, but it was extremely difficult.

The situation seems to have tilted completely in Naz's favor.

Shi Dou's stubborn and forceful attacks turned into a futile joke.

"Gager, stand up! Keep going, three strikes!" Shidou continued.

"Gager...!!"

With a roar that was a mixture of pain and defiance, Gargle, relying on the full strength and amazing endurance it had gained from years of "special training" at the fighting gym by Ursaring, Machamp, and even Hilda, stubbornly raised its battered body once again, wielding its gauntlets, and charged at the seemingly insurmountable barrier for the fifth time.

"Bang! Bang! Bang!"

The dull thud sounded again, but the result was the same—no effect whatsoever.

The host explained with a puzzled expression:

"Still persisting! Gager is still persisting! Why is that? Knowing that the attack is ineffective, why does the Gym Leader still let Gager launch this seemingly futile offensive? This makes no sense at all!"

In the audience, Ash and Misty also looked anxious and confused.

"Why? We can't break through their defenses at this rate!" Ash was frantic.

"What on earth is Mr. Tokido doing? He should change his Pokémon or his tactics!" Misty said worriedly.

However, Xiao Gang, who was observing carefully, fell into deep thought as he recalled some key moments.

During the Gaggle era, Ash's Squirtle, despite being evenly matched, was suddenly one-shotted... In the Pokémon Tower, facing Athena's powerful Nidoran, he was also in dire straits...

Thinking back, Xiao Gang suddenly raised his head, a flash of realization in his eyes.

Could it be that... Mr. Tokito's Gager is accumulating some kind of power? Like a spring compressed to its limit, or explosives waiting to be ignited?

Is Garger waiting for a catalyst, waiting for that earth-shattering, game-changing punch to turn the tide?

……

Elsewhere in the arena, Shigeru, watching the match on television, frowned, utterly bewildered. "What on earth is he doing, Mr. Tokito? This reckless attack..."

Xiao Mao, who had never met Gager, did not immediately engage in this behavior.

Meanwhile, Shinji and Raiji, the brothers from Asakusa City, exchanged a glance after hearing the surrounding discussions and seeing Gager's stubborn figure. They both saw shock and understanding in each other's eyes.

"Brother, do you remember? That blue Pokémon, when it was battling my Torterra..."

Shinji whispered to his brother.

"I remember! The attacks were weak and ineffective before, but at the last moment, they unleashed a terrifying power that could kill in one blow!"

Lei Si nodded heavily and continued:

The two brothers understood instantly!

This Pokémon... definitely possesses some kind of amazing ability or move!

For example... the characteristic that the more it is hit, the stronger its attack becomes?

Or... is it a finishing move that can only be triggered when facing a desperate situation?

Whatever it is, this guy... Shidou fully understands that he is taking advantage of this.

The core of this guy's tactics is—

You won't play until you get beaten up and are almost dead!

Having figured this out, Shinji and Raiji immediately focused intently, their eyes glued to the field, eagerly anticipating another reversal of the situation.

……

Jade Rainbow Arena.

On the field, Naz watched Gager continue his relentless attack, a hint of impatience flashing in her eyes.

"Stubborn and unyielding. Barrier."

The Mr. Mime danced once more, and a solid barrier flashed with light, protecting itself as if it were an impregnable fortress.

Gargill's fifth triple attack, as before, was unsurprisingly blocked by the barrier.

"It's over. Mr. Mime, use billions of tons of absorption to end it," Sabrina declared coldly.

"Barry~"

Mr. Mime aimed his hands at Gager, who was panting from the continuous attacks, and emerald green life energy spread out like tentacles, tightly wrapping around Gager's body!

"Gagg—!!!"

Gargle let out a painful wail as its already dwindling strength was frantically drained, turning into green specks of light that surged toward the Mr. Mime, repairing its negligible losses.

As his life energy drained away, Gager's body swayed violently before collapsing weakly forward and crashing heavily to the ground, seemingly without even the strength to lift a hand.

Smoke and dust slowly spread over the place where it fell.

"Has Gargant fallen?!"

The host's voice, tinged with uncertainty, carried throughout the venue through the microphone.

Ash, clenching his fists in the audience, shouted with all his might, "Gager, show some backbone! Stand up!"

"Go for it, Gager!" Shi Dou encouraged him as well.

As if responding to this belief, in the center of the field, the fallen figure of Gager twitched slightly.

Immediately afterward, an indomitable flame ignited in Gager's eyes, and he let out a roar from the depths of his soul. Once again, he stood up, trembling but with unwavering determination!

"Gagg—!!!"

Gargant roared, unleashing his last bit of power, transforming into a blue afterimage as he charged at the Mr. Mime once more, his fists pounding down furiously, relentlessly battering the seemingly indestructible barrier!

Ora Ora Ora Ora Ora—!!!

The dense, drum-like impacts continued incessantly, causing the entire barrier to tremble slightly!

One punch, two punches... five punches, six punches...

Sabrina watched the desperate attack and gently shook her head, saying, "It's futile. Mr. Mime, use your telekinesis to push it away and end this battle."

Mr. Mime nodded, blue light began to gather in his eyes, and invisible psychic power began to surge, preparing to completely eliminate this annoying blue guy from the arena.

However, just as Gager unleashed his ninth punch like a storm, and was about to throw his tenth—