It's a success!
Whether it's luck or coincidence, at least Doublade indeed succeeded this time in combining the techniques Continuous Slash and Holy Sword.
Although it might not have reached the ideal effect, where the power of three swords directly doubles to a terrifying level of 360, it was still a success.
Every beginning is difficult.
Just like many people say, there's only one difference between doing something once and countless times.
Once you have the first time, naturally there will be countless times after that.
As long as you can capture that feeling from just now, then transform that feeling into skill and mastery, finally making it a habit.
In this way, this combined technique will be entirely mastered.
"Continue," Natsuhiko shouted to Doublade.
Only then did Doublade react, excitement showing in its eyes, as it once again swung out a blue shadow wrapped in green light.
Bang!
Ka——
Just one sword!
One Vanilluxe couldn't withstand the enormous pressure and damage, rolled its eyes, and collapsed on the ground, losing its ability to battle.
After losing the ability to battle, the effect of the "Frozen Body" trait could no longer be exerted.
The second sword!
Immediately, Doublade swung out the third sword!
What a pity.
Perhaps due to being too excited or not being skilled enough in mastering this combination, this time the shadow didn't carry the effect blessed by Continuous Slash, and its power returned to the original level.
Although it still dealt considerable damage to Vanilluxe, it wasn't as potent as before.
Natsuhiko nodded silently.
He wasn't surprised.
Much of Doublade's earlier success was due to luck.
But a success due to luck is still success.
As long as Doublade can grasp that feeling, sooner or later it will master this combination, which considerably speeds up the process of Doublade's mastery over this combined technique.
Moreover, Natsuhiko also discovered.
After Continuous Slash combined with Holy Sword, the power wasn't as terrifying as he imagined.
Perhaps due to still lacking in skill, Doublade's control over the energy of the two techniques wasn't on point, so the Holy Sword, which should have 90 power, at most exerted 60 power for the first sword – a significant drop.
The second sword also reached around 120 power.
Thus, an accidental success certainly wouldn't manifest the greatest result, and Doublade still has a long way to meet Natsuhiko's target requirements.
No rush, it must necessarily be a gradual process of honing until completely mastering it.
Yet he still shouted to Doublade: "Great job! Find that feeling from before, grab hold of it, and use it!"
Seeing the third sword fail, Doublade was a bit surprised.
But upon hearing Natsuhiko's words, it regained its enthusiasm.
If it succeeded once, there must be a second time, seeing a tangible hope is much better than fumbling around aimlessly.
"Sword Dance."
Upon finding the feeling, Natsuhiko chose not to delay any further, allowing Doublade to increase its attack to speed up the clearing.
Beside them, Hilona was close to cleaning out her side of the Vanilluxe.
Lucario's strength still prevails, mastering Fighting-type techniques and Steel-type techniques quite skillfully, being very agile in speed, it holds a greater advantage over Doublade, making battles relatively easier.
However, with the support of Yujira and Togetic, Doublade was able to complete its task well.
During this time, it once again found that feeling and successfully combined Continuous Slash and Holy Sword again.
And this time it successfully swung the third sword, with the technique's power reaching approximately 240.
Of course, this power level was Natsuhiko's estimation, which might have some discrepancies, but the overall difference shouldn't be substantial.
Finally.
As the final third sword of Doublade's combination of Continuous Slash and Holy Sword fell, the remaining Vanilluxe also succumbed and lost its ability to battle.
End!
Doublade wobbled over to Natsuhiko, its opened eyes full of excitement and undisguisable fatigue.
The battle time wasn't long, but the fully engaged Doublade did expend quite a lot, both in terms of energy and stamina.
And occasional damages caused by the dense technique attacks.
Natsuhiko smiled and took out a few Energy Blocks, "You did a great job, have some rest."
"Ah~~"
Doublade smiled with its eyes bent, nodding repeatedly.
In a flash of red light, it was returned to the Pokeball for a good rest.
The task of guarding would temporarily fall to Yujira.
"Such a powerful combined technique,"
Beside him, after seeing Natsuhiko put away Doublade, Hilona, who had finished the battle earlier, marveled.
She happened to see Doublade's final third sword in the Continuous Slash and Holy Sword combination and expressed astonishment at its power.
Doublade succeeded three times today, with the last being the most powerful.
It's evident that it's indeed progressively mastering, going through a familiarization process and stage.
Natsuhiko laughed and said, "Good luck."
Hilona looked deeply at him.
Good luck?
If there wasn't enough accumulation, and if Doublade wasn't skilled in the two techniques, luck alone wouldn't suffice to form a combination.
Luck also requires the prerequisite of full preparation.
Her beautiful eyes swept over the Vanilluxe and Vanillish lying on the ground, and the surrounding snowstorm significantly lessened, with the hail weather completely stopping.
This group of Vanilluxe in this area truly represents considerable power.
"Let's go, there's still a distance to the destination," Hilona said, retracting her gaze.
"Mm," Natsuhiko responded with a lowered gaze.
In his eyes, faint light flickered.
So many Vanilluxe and Vanillish, with some reaching Elite Level strength, while others at least are of Excellence Level; most are of Senior Level, which, if utilized well, would become a good source of strength and production.
Vanilluxe, like Abomasnow, also has a certain probability and ability to produce Non-Melting Ice. The difference is Vanilluxe's production probability far exceeds that of Abomasnow.
A group of this size is rare, and they're definitely carrying some Non-Melting Ice.
Leaving them here feels quite wasteful.
However, with Hilona around, if Natsuhiko were to indiscriminately capture all these Vanilluxe, it would surely arouse her resentment and possibly even cause her to stop him from doing so.
As the future Sinnoh Champion, it's imperative to maintain good relationships if Natsuhiko ever wants to establish a Dojo in Sinnoh in the future.
So.
He didn't do it.
He silently followed after Hilona when she started walking, his footsteps light and deep as they crunched in the snow.
Shortly after.
As Hilona and Natsuhiko disappeared into the storm, a figure slowly appeared.
Eyes filled with helplessness and... speechlessness.
Looking at the suddenly increased package of Pokeballs in its hands, Dragapult was resigned.
A Quasi-God Dragon-type Pokémon above Elite Trainer Level, yet it's now reduced to cleaning up the battlefield for others?
In a snowstorm, it dislikes the most.
Fuming, it tossed the package on the ground.
Then...
Then, following Natsuhiko's request, it started picking up each Vanilluxe and Vanillish.
No choice; "vital aspects" are in someone else's hands.
Previously, it was just food; now, there is also Dreepy's fossil in Natsuhiko's hands. Attempting its revival also relies on his power.
Despite the frustration, Dragapult meticulously captured the Pokémon.
As for whether rounding up so many Wild Pokémon would make Dragapult resentful?
Please, the Pokemon Realm's survival of the fittest is the norm, what's this compared to it?
However, it murmured.
'Earn more to buy more food, decided! In the future, I'll be eighty percent full!'
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