I caught a Pokémon

"Not a reporter?" Peony crossed her arms and laughed. "Then you want our autographs, right?"

This is troublesome...

These people didn't give anyone a chance to speak at all!

Seeing Xia You's speechless expression, only Sakura noticed something amiss. She raised an eyebrow and couldn't help but ask, "Sir, could it be that you've come here to challenge the dojo?"

“Of course.” Xia You nodded matter-of-factly, then countered, “Isn’t this what you should be doing?”

Chapter 7: Defeating the Peony, Battle Against the Giant Crab

"You really dare to say that..."

In just one sentence, Xia You made a deep impression on the three beautiful Hua Lan sisters!

Sakura smiled slightly: "Whether it's being a trainer or performing synchronized swimming, these are our main jobs. Alright, please let us come."

Led by the three, Xia You followed them all the way through a passage to the edge of the swimming pool.

By now, all the audience members who had come to watch the performance had left, and there was no one to disturb them.

Just then, the other two sisters threw floating boards into the pool, and with such a simple operation, the battlefield was completed.

To be honest, that was pretty perfunctory...

But then again...

Xia You scanned the floating planks back and forth several times, not daring to be careless in the slightest.

Since it's a Water-type gym, surrounded by water, and he doesn't have any Water-type Pokémon, his Pokémon's range of movement is limited. Therefore, he needs to be careful with every step he takes.

"Alright." Clapping her hands, Changpu laughed, "Now we can battle!"

Without saying anything more, Xia You walked to the Trainer Command Area on the other side, facing the three Sakura sisters across the water.

And from a distance, Sakura's voice drifted over.

"The rules for battles here are simple: each of the three of us will have one Pokémon. If you defeat all of us, you've successfully completed the challenge!"

Changpu crossed her arms, a playful look on her face: "So, who do you want to challenge first?"

It could be said that it was that sentence that just now that ignited some fighting spirit in them!

Xia You's gaze swept across their faces one by one, but she couldn't discern anything from them.

"Anyone will do; you can decide."

"You've got quite the nerve." As the third oldest of the sisters, Peony volunteered, stepped forward, and took a Poké Ball from her pocket. "In that case, let me have my way with you first! Come out, Goldeen!"

She opened the Poké Ball, and with a flash of blue light, a white fish with a single horn on its head was placed into the pool.

Xia You's mind flashed through its information.

I remember it was a pure Water-type Pokémon with very well-developed dorsal and tail fins, allowing it to swim at a speed of 5 knots. Because its tail fins flowed gracefully like a dress, it was also known as the Queen of the Water!

Looking down at her feet, Xia You sent out her first Pokémon.

"Ibrahimovic, it's you I choose."

Upon hearing Xia You's command, Eevee let out an excited cry and then leaped directly from the shore onto a floating platform!

In terms of attributes, the two Pokémon do not have any type advantages or disadvantages.

Therefore, to achieve victory, it depends on who is stronger. However, due to its advantageous location, it won't be easy for Eevee to defeat Goldeen.

It all depends on its performance and its own command!

Sakura, the eldest sister, acted as the referee first. Seeing that both Pokémon were ready, she announced loudly, "The Cerulean Gym Challenge shall now begin!"

Just as she finished speaking, Peony also spoke.

"Goldfish, use a peck attack!"

With Peony's command, the battle officially began!

Goldeen dived into the water and disappeared without a trace. A few breaths later, with the ripples spreading, Goldeen suddenly sprang out of the water, its body flying as it rushed straight toward Eevee!

The speed is indeed very fast!

Xia You's gaze sharpened, and she calmly said, "Eevee, get away from it!"

Thanks to its excellent athleticism, it easily dodged the attack by shifting its body before the goldfish could collide with it.

Seeing this, Xia You continued to command, "Use ramming!"

Just as the two Pokémon's bodies crossed, Eevee leaped into the air and crashed hard into Goldfish's body.

Unfortunately, just as Eevee was about to collide with Goldeen, Goldeen twisted its body to dodge the attack, then sank into the water with a 'plop' and disappeared without a trace.

In their first encounter, neither of them gained the upper hand.

However, this also made Mudan realize that the man opposite her was not so easy to deal with!

Eevee landed steadily on another floating board from the air, but because Goldeen had just fallen into the water, some water splashed on it, making its body wet.

It shook its fur, but still couldn't shake off the water stains.

Having taken everything in view, Peony laughed and said, "Very good! Goldfish, keep it in that position and force it into the water!"

Goldeen used the same trick again, using Horn Tackle on Eevee once more.

This time, due to the added weight of the water, Eevee's speed was greatly affected. Facing Goldeen's second attack, Eevee barely managed to dodge it, almost brushing against its body.

Seeing this, Xia You breathed a sigh of relief, but couldn't help feeling a sense of dread for Eevee.

Given Ibrahimovic's current strength, if he were to be hit and accidentally fall into the water, the situation would be extremely unfavorable.

It seems we need to find a solution...

Thinking of this, Xia You's gaze shifted, scanning back and forth across the floating platforms. She noticed that two of the platforms had already collided, and a plan slowly formed in her mind.

"Ibrahimovic, jump onto that floating platform over there!"

Ibu turned to look at Xia You, and despite his confusion, he jumped over as ordered.

Seeing this, Peony naturally didn't understand what he wanted to do, but she still smiled and said, "No matter what you do now, it's useless! Horned Goldfish, use Horn Tackle!"

Goldeen leaped out of the water again and rammed into Eevee with its single horn.

"Ibrahimovic, back off!"

Xia You's voice also rang out at that moment.

Upon hearing his command, Ibrahimovic couldn't help but take a few steps back, standing at the other end of the float. It was this step back that shifted all his weight to that side, causing the float to tilt up!

Just then, the goldfish came crashing into the raised float!

To make matters worse, its sharp horn got stuck in the float, leaving its entire body suspended in mid-air!

"What!?" Peony was shocked, and even the other two sisters stared wide-eyed.

They never expected such a thing to happen!

Xia You smiled gently.

No matter how arrogant a fish is before it comes ashore, in the end it will only face death.

Without water and tied to the float, what can the goldfish do?

"Ibu, take care of it!"

Upon hearing Xia You's voice, Peony felt a sudden urgency and called out to the goldfish, "Goldfish, quickly go back to the water!"

However, the goldfish twisted its body several times, but no matter how it tried, it just couldn't pull out that sharp horn!

"Damn it!" Seeing Eevee getting closer, Botan shouted, "Goldfish, use Ultrasonic!"

A visible sonic boom emanated from Goldeen's mouth. Although the ultrasonic wave did hit Eevee, causing it to become briefly confused, it did not change the situation once Eevee regained its senses.

"ended."

Just as Xia You's words were being proven true, with Eevee using Tackle, Goldeen was completely rendered unable to battle after a powerful impact.

"You're pretty good..."

Peony sighed helplessly, put Goldeen back into its Poké Ball, and quietly stepped aside.

As she stepped down, Ayame took her place and moved to the Trainer Command Area.

"You've got some skills." She looked at Xia You, took out her Poké Ball, and released her Pokémon. "But this next Pokémon won't be easy to deal with. Come on, Krabby!"

As soon as she finished speaking, a Pokémon that looked like a crab appeared in the water.

At first glance, the Pokémon's pair of large pincers raised upwards are particularly eye-catching!

But upon closer inspection, one notices a pair of dull eyes on its red and white body, making it appear somewhat foolish and not very intelligent.

Because she knew it so well, Xia You couldn't help but recall its information.

As a freshwater crab Pokémon, Krabby's large pincers are undoubtedly its powerful weapons!

However, during an attack, the pincers may occasionally fall off, but new ones will quickly grow back. When danger approaches, it will also spit out foam from its mouth to cover its entire body, making it look bigger.

While it reduces mobility, it strengthens close-quarters combat...

After thinking for a moment, Xia You called Eevee back.

"Ibrahimovic, come back. You've worked so hard."

When Eevee returned to her side, Xia You first touched its forehead to show her approval, and then took out Bulbasaur's Poké Ball.

"Now it's your turn, Bulbasaur."

As he opened it, his Bulbasaur appeared on the float amidst a flash of blue light.

"Seeds, seeds!"

Once it appeared, Bulbasaur stared intently at the Kingler in the water, its fighting spirit soaring!

In terms of attributes, Bulbasaur, a Grass-type, undoubtedly has an advantage when facing a Water-type Krabby.

But still the problem.

In this pool-filled area, the activity space is severely limited, so staying in the water becomes the key to victory!

Chapter 8 The Final Battle with the Cherry Blossoms

but…

Xia You looked up at the ceiling. This battle wasn't without its advantages.

Through the bright glass dome, the sun can be clearly seen, radiating soft sunlight.

Today is another sunny day...

"Let's begin!" Seeing that both Pokémon were ready, before Sakura could even speak, Ayame shouted, "Kingcrab, use Water Gun!"

A powerful jet of water shot out from the mouth of the Krabby Patches, heading straight for Bulbasaur!

"Bulbasaur, get out of the way! Use Vine Whip!"

Upon hearing the command, Bulbasaur leaped to the side to dodge the attack, while two vines extended from the flower bud on its back and lashed out at Krabby.

However, the next second, the giant crab burrowed into the water, and the vine whips that struck the water surface only splashed up layers of water!

In their first encounter, neither side gained any advantage.

Regardless of whether these three sisters are solely focused on water ballet, their skills are not easily underestimated!

Seeing that the situation had reached a stalemate, Ayame suddenly laughed.

"Well, with one in the water and the other on land, it's hard to determine a winner by attacking each other like this. It seems we need to try a different approach. Big Claw Crab, get on that floating platform!"

"Oh?" Hearing her order, Xia You raised her eyebrows in slight surprise. "Giving up home-field advantage and fighting Bulbasaur head-on, is that really a good idea?"

The calamus raised its head, clearly full of confidence.

"Don't worry, unlike the goldfish of the Peony family, even if it comes ashore, my Krabby is still very strong! Krabby, use Leer!"

The giant crab swam quickly with its four legs and soon climbed sideways onto the floating platform where Bulbasaur was. Suddenly, its dull eyes glowed red and it stared intently at Bulbasaur.

Is the intention to make Bulbasaur more vulnerable through fear?

Xia You calmly said, "Bulbasaur, don't let it affect you, use Growth!"