163 Magical Skills, Avoid! The Power Of Chidori
Immediately, countless jagged Rocks materialized around Pikachu, their presence unnatural, as if conjured by an unseen force.
Misty glanced at the fatigued Pikachu and gave a subtle nod. Her primary Pokémon Gyarados, Starmie, and Psyduck had faced countless battles, and she instinctively recognized when an opponent was pushing its limits.
Qin Yun studied Misty's expression with curiosity. Was this truly the same Gym Leader renowned throughout the Kanto region?
He shook off the thought and refocused on the battle. Now was not the time for distractions.
Corsola's head shimmered as bubbles rapidly formed and shot toward Pikachu.
[Ability: Analysis (If the move is executed last in a turn, its power increases.)]
"Is this battle more difficult than expected?"
Qin Yun had deployed the Thunder Clone to support Pikachu's offense; otherwise, Chidori's charge time could leave Pikachu vulnerable to interruption.
With Pikachu's current stamina, it could barely manage a single clone.
By Qin Yun's estimation, even at full power, Pikachu could only execute Chidori twice per battle.
If Corsola failed to evade, it would likely suffer a decisive blow.
"Let's see how this unfolds."
Qin Yun resolved to use this match as a training opportunity for Pikachu's abilities.
The Sharingan-like precision in Pikachu's dodging made it seem almost untouchable.
Togepi, had it not left Misty to rejoin its kind, would have evolved into Togekiss by now and been a formidable force in her roster.
"Interesting…"
"Could it be that Misty is more than just a Gym Leader?"
Corsola attempted to dodge but found itself unable to escape Pikachu's tracking. The electricity crackling around Pikachu intensified, ensuring Corsola had no way out.
A Pikachu with an eye for precision was proving to be a nightmare for weaker Pokémon.
However, in the alternate timeline where Misty hailed from the Dragon Country, Togepi had evolved under her care into Togekiss, significantly strengthening her team.
Pikachu had mastered Chidori but had yet to develop the ability to wield Raikiri.
"What kind of move is this?"
The ring of lightning surrounding Pikachu's Thunder Clone was distinct from a standard Substitute, suggesting additional properties.
[Skills: Water Gun, Rapid Spin, Hydro Pump, Cosmic Power, Recover, Aqua Ring…]
Corsola hesitated.
[Defeated Corsola (Level 11), gained 2,500 experience points.]
"Not bad."
[Level Up! Pikachu is now Level 12.]
"Mostly thanks to Pikachu's own perseverance."
Previously, experience points were only awarded upon defeating an entire trainer's team, not for each individual Pokémon.
The downside of Chidori was its high-speed approach, which could lead to counterattacks if the user wasn't careful. Timing was crucial.
Unexpectedly, Misty had another Pokémon lined up, catching Qin Yun off guard.
His expression grew serious.
These seemingly random Rocks were hidden within space itself, bound by the mysterious rules of this world.
Though similar to Substitute, the Thunder Clone was fundamentally different.
Misty, despite her limited knowledge of this technique, instinctively sensed its danger.
"Corsola, quick—dodge!"
Pikachu noticed the Rocks vanish, momentarily confused as it had been prepared to strike.
Misty, too, realized something was amiss, but by then, it was too late.
"Or did Misty miscalculate, assuming Chidori could be interrupted?"
With its heightened perception, Pikachu tracked Corsola's Bubble Beam trajectory and deftly sidestepped the attack.
"Well done, Pikachu."
Electricity surged through Corsola's body as Pikachu's attack connected, sending a powerful current through its opponent.
"Come forth, Starmie!"
Pikachu's palm glowed as it gathered electricity, forming a high-intensity current. The distinctive chirping of Chidori—a sound like a thousand birds—resonated through the battlefield.
"What an incredible attack… your Pikachu surpasses my expectations."
"The second Pokémon is Starmie?"
"Substitute?"
"Pika-Pi!!"
Qin Yun smirked.
"Pikachu, activate Thunder Clone!"
A mysterious energy resonated when Qin Yun summoned a Pokémon.
"Pika?"
Pikachu began sprinting, the lightning around it intensifying. The sheer force was enough to make spectators shudder.
The Bubble Beam struck the ground, sending water droplets flying, but Pikachu remained unharmed.
During the last battle, Pikachu had barely managed to use Chidori, exhausting itself completely afterward.
[Pokémon: Starmie]
[Potential: Superior]
Since it didn't fully understand its opponent's abilities, Pikachu ignored its doubts and concentrated on the fight.
"Pikachu!"
With its enhanced speed and Sharingan-like tracking, Pikachu locked onto Corsola's position and advanced.
The Thunder Clone ability had proven useful in previous battles against various Pokémon.
Misty had never encountered such a bizarre technique before.
"Pikachu, dodge and counter with Chidori!"
Even Qin Yun was taken aback by the raw power unleashed.
"This… is intense."
Qin Yun noticed Pikachu's exhausted expression and found it oddly endearing, unable to suppress a smile.
After two consecutive uses, Pikachu would be unable to continue due to sheer fatigue.
Misty retrieved the badly injured Corsola into its Poké Ball, her concern evident. Still, she couldn't help but acknowledge Pikachu's skill.
[Type: Water/Psychic]
Shouldn't Corsola have used a defensive move to interrupt Chidori instead?
Qin Yun couldn't quite grasp it—perhaps this was simply how the Pokémon world's battle mechanics worked.
"Pika!"
Every world had its own set of rules—this was simply how things functioned here.
With a determined cry, Pikachu formed a clone of itself, electricity crackling around its body.
"Boom!"
Chidori, originally developed by Kakashi Hatake, was a technique that combined both the nature and shape transformation of Lightning Release.
"If that's the case, I'll summon my next Pokémon."
"Pikachu, let's go on the offensive!"
This time, Pikachu effortlessly evaded Corsola's Bubble Beam, demonstrating the precision granted by its heightened perception.
Lightning surged in Pikachu's small paw, forming a concentrated electric current.
"Corsola, counter with Bubble Beam!"
Qin Yun was fiercely protective of his Pokémon. While he might humbly deflect praise directed at himself, he always accepted compliments given to his Pokémon.
Had it not been for the Pokémon world's inherent protective rules, Corsola might not have survived this attack.
"This technique…"
Misty hesitated, before ultimately ordering Corsola to attack.
"Coral!"
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