Chapter 164: This is Called Tactics
When "Belly Drum" was activated, Poliwrath's eyes turned completely red, bloodshot veins filling its eye sockets!
One reason was the all-or-nothing gamble!
The second was also because of the pain...
This self-harming move truly hurt...
Frogadier still hadn't realized the severity of the situation; at this moment, it still wanted to advance and gain some advantage. However, it was scared back by a single punch from Poliwrath.
The aura of this punch was completely different from before!
As the punch smashed down, although Frogadier quickly leaped away, it still created a terrifying explosive sound upon hitting the ground. The cement floor of the courtyard was shattered on the spot, and the flying fragments scattered in all directions like shrapnel!
A few pieces ultimately still smashed into Frogadier's body, causing him sharp, stinging pain.
"Retreat first, Smokescreen!"
Arthur quickly gave a new command, preventing Frogadier from doing anything foolish again.
The smokescreen Frogadier had sprayed at the opening of the battle had mostly dispersed by now, with only a thin wisp remaining behind it.
Arthur took this opportunity to have Frogadier replenish the smoke, evading the enemy's pursuit.
But at this moment, Young Master Wilson would absolutely not let his opponent escape again.
"Chase!!"
Before the effect of Belly Drum wore off, Poliwrath would possess a period of absolute dominance!
Even chasing into the smokescreen, it wouldn't flinch!
Poliwrath's short little legs powerfully pushed off the ground; the strong force at this moment transformed into ferocious speed, quickly catching up to Frogadier, who had been delayed by spitting out smoke.
Even though the area in front became shrouded in smoke, Poliwrath just needed to lock onto that direction and stare intently at the blurry humanoid shadow straight ahead.
"Use Dynamic Punch!!"
Young Master Wilson was also going all out.
His roar was impassioned, carrying the aura of a punch that could pierce the galaxy!
However, normally speaking, this punch indeed should have decided the victor.
"Dynamic Punch" is a Fighting-type ultimate move with astonishing power. At this moment, it was also under the buff enhancement of "Belly Drum"; its power was truly terrifying!
Moreover, Frogadier had just used "Smokescreen" and was now still in its recovery period. Young Master Wilson had seized this opening where the opponent used a skill later than him; this punch absolutely had to land fully on the opponent!
Simultaneously, Frogadier's Protean ability, at this moment, conversely became a burden.
"Smokescreen" is a Normal-type skill.
Frogadier, having just used "Smokescreen," now had its own attribute changed to Normal-type, and furthermore, had to take super-effective damage from Fighting-type attacks.
Triple jeopardy! It seemed Frogadier had already been forced into a dead end!
Poliwrath's serious punch struck out!
Deep brown energy enveloped its fist. In the process of swinging the punch, the energy burned violently, resembling flames, even emitting fine, dense crackling sounds of "pika."
The shadow in the smoke had already tried its best to dodge.
But after the punch was completely swung out, the energy attached to the fist thoroughly exploded, creating a violent air explosion sound, as if one punch had blown up a pack of C4!
Although "Dynamic Punch" has a pitifully short range and can only be considered a close-combat move, the strong energy explosion after the punch is delivered is sufficient to leave a close-distance opponent with nowhere to dodge!
Young Master Wilson, at this moment, finally smiled as if a heavy burden had been lifted.
Little blue frog, I admit you're agile, and your movements are good.
But agility also has its limits!
Pokémon duels ultimately still come down to skills! This round is my—
However, just as this little theater in his brain reached its climax, he heard a light, crisp "Pop!" sound from within the smoke.
That sound was inexplicably familiar...
As if he had just heard it not long ago...
Subsequently, under Young Master Wilson's incredulous gaze, the silhouette of Frogadier in the smoke shattered...
Then, another Frogadier seamlessly rushed up, leaped into the air with a spring kick, and forcefully kicked Poliwrath out of the smoke.
"This is impossible! Your Pokémon clearly just used Smokescreen!"
This iconic breaking sound... an even slightly experienced trainer wouldn't find it hard to guess it was "Double Team."
But this wasn't the main point.
What truly made Young Master Wilson unable to accept it was: Frogadier had just used "Smokescreen"; it was clearly impossible for a Pokémon to use skills continuously!
It wasn't until Arthur's understated sentence that his defenses completely broke.
"Who told you that Frogadier only split off one clone with Double Team that previous time?"
"This..."
Young Master Wilson was now thoroughly speechless.
And at the same time, Frogadier on the field seized the opportunity to violently beat Poliwrath. Finally, just as the opponent's ultimate move recovery period was about to end, a "Dark Pulse" erupted, "pleasurably" sending it off.
Letting the opponent suffer bitterly until their next skill was almost ready to be released, only then using a close-range burst of energy waves to forcefully send them flying, unable to rise again...
This could be described as not only killing the person but also attacking their heart (utterly crushing them psychologically).
At this, Poliwrath's mentality completely collapsed.
A few seconds after the match concluded, Young Master Wilson was still completely stunned. It wasn't until someone reminded him that he remembered to quickly go up and help Poliwrath by spraying Potion.
"When you first used Double Team... you ordered Frogadier to hide one clone?"
While treating his own Pokémon, he still didn't forget to inquire about the match details from Arthur.
He had lost too unwillingly.
"Yes." Arthur, on the other hand, was happy to explain to him.
"The clone that was left behind stayed hidden in the smoke without moving the whole time. Later, Frogadier's fighting style was aggressive, constantly attacking. Part of the purpose was also precisely to prevent Poliwrath from having a chance to approach that smoke area."
"Just when the smoke was about to completely disperse, you went all out with your total attack. Frogadier retreated and quietly swapped positions with the clone behind it, without you noticing."
Young Master Wilson also offered a wry smile.
How could there be a person with such a 'dirty' heart? Before the opening, with the first two skills, he actually already started thinking about hiding a clone in the smoke...
Aren't you the young hero who charged a thousand li with sword in hand and killed the leader of a terrorist organization with one slash?
In the news, your image was so sunny and brave, yet your battle tactics are so skilled in dirty tricks...
Doesn't your heart ache?
The news misled me!!
To this, Arthur could only silently spread his hands.
Trainer business... can that be called dirty?
This is called tactics!
The match concluded, and the courtyard erupted in applause.
Old Master Everhart personally came forward and handed a Poké Ball to Arthur, for him to capture the little Eevee.
"Well fought, young lad. Tomorrow, I'll have that girl Monica take you to the Pokémon Center to handle the registration procedures."
"Watching your match, I'm very relieved. You kid look like you're truly skilled at raising Pokémon. With Eevee following you, I think its talent won't be buried."
"But remember absolutely, after entering the professional circle in the future, you absolutely must not lose your original heart. Think more about honor, think about becoming a champion! Don't always stare at that little bit of profit right in front of you!"
"Of course, it would still be best if you come over and join the army early in a couple of years. This Old Master, I, really think highly of you!"
Old Master Everhart rambled on for quite some time, holding Arthur's hand and not letting go.
Those who didn't know might have thought this Old Master was picking a grandson-in-law.
Afterward, with great difficulty, when Old Master Everhart finally let go of his hand, Arthur then had the chance, holding this Luxury Ball, to approach the little Eevee.
Speaking of which, this was the best Poké Ball he had used up to this point.
Previously, when buying Frogadier, he had no money; the down payment was even borrowed from his manager, Eleanor Vance.
Little Lapras and Honedge were also captured with ordinary balls he bought casually.
Little Lapras was because she had decided on the island to follow him. Honedge, on the other hand, well, at that time, he reckoned it wouldn't dare make any demands...
As for Specter and Mismagius's Poké Balls, they were temporarily borrowed from Kevin in the slums during their escape; in that situation, just having a ball was good enough, there were no conditions to be picky.
In the end, after transmigrating for over half a year, this was the first time Arthur had used a reportedly 'concentrated new era human top technology' luxury hardcover plus version Poké Ball.
He approached the little Eevee with this Luxury Ball.
The little Eevee sniffed his hand, confirmed it was a familiar scent, and cried "Woo" once.
Then, it proactively nudged the Poké Ball's button.
A burst of red light flashed past.
Arthur grabbed the Poké Ball.
It feels like... there's no difference at all?
(End of Chapter)
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