There's one Gigalith still being entangled by Cherrim, one Gliscor, and a Flygon.
Yujira once again used Exchange Arena, swapping itself in front of Gliscor and liberating Doublade.
Doublade didn't hesitate, Shadow Assault appeared behind Gigalith, and with the third strike of Continuous Slash plus Holy Sword, it instantly took out the Rock-type Gigalith.
Stacked effects of Continuous Slash combined with the boost from Sword Dance, even though Doublade isn't a Fighting-type Pokémon, the outcome is almost always a one-hit knockout each time it's seen.
If Beedrill's agility and nimbleness are artful instant kills, then Doublade's simplicity and brute force are the violent aesthetics of instant kills.
Another one down.
Buzz—
Super Beedrill's wings vibrated lightly, after dealing with Heliolisk, it locked onto Hoshino Ryosaki himself.
This guy is the real culprit unsettling Natsuhiko, and only by dealing with him will everything be resolved.
Natsuhiko won't feel unsettled, nor will he have to worry about being sabotaged, seeking revenge, or even being hunted down in the future.
At this moment.
Hoshino Ryosaki finally snapped out of his shock.
He finally understood that Natsuhiko isn't some lamb to slaughter, easily deceived; he's a terrifying wolf in sheep's clothing.
And now, this wolf has shed its sheepskin, baring its menacing fangs at him.
Seeing the Super Beedrill rapidly approaching, Hoshino Ryosaki gritted his teeth and quickly moved his hand across his waist, releasing a Pokémon hidden in a corner, its red light flashing.
"Beedrill, come back."
Natsuhiko spotted something amiss and immediately stopped Super Beedrill's raid.
Despite feeling a bit displeased, Super Beedrill naturally complied with Natsuhiko's commands, swiftly distancing itself from Hoshino Ryosaki.
Swish!
Just as it retreated, three sharp claw marks wiped across the area Super Beedrill had just passed through.
One could imagine; if Natsuhiko's reminder was just a tad slower, or if Super Beedrill's reaction speed was just a bit slower, it would have been struck.
Moreover, the power of this attack was strong; the sharp claws seemed ready to tear through the air itself.
The Pokémon launching the attack was also fast, comparable to Mega-evolved Super Beedrill.
The attack missed, and the suddenly appearing Pokémon did not pursue victory but guardedly stood beside Hoshino Ryosaki, watching Natsuhiko and his Pokémon with vigilance.
When Natsuhiko finally saw the appearance of this suddenly appearing Pokémon, he raised an eyebrow.
A Pokémon with seven hands growing on two rocks, with one hand having a face and the others having an eye each; besides the head-hand having five claws, the other hands have only three claws—a characteristic Pokémon known as Barbaracle.
Rock-type and Water-type Pokémon, registered should be in the Kalos Region.
Most importantly, judging by the speed and power of its claws from Barbaracle's previous attack on Beedrill, one could roughly determine its Elite Candidate-level strength.
An Elite Candidate-level Barbaracle as a bodyguard.
Natsuhiko couldn't help but sigh; as the grandson of an active Elite Four, he indeed can act as he pleases.
After summoning this Barbaracle, Hoshino Ryosaki regained his confidence.
This Pokémon, given by his grandfather as a trump card for protection, was his biggest trump card to act recklessly in this Alternate Space.
If a Gym Leader-level Pokémon can be defeated by a perfectly coordinated group of Elite-level Pokémon, then an Elite Candidate-level Pokémon is absolutely unmatched by a group of Elite-level Pokémon, no matter how perfect their combination, no matter if they have... Mega-evolved Pokémon.
Hoshino Ryosaki's gaze turned to Super Beedrill, full of heat and greed.
He now finally understands why Natsuhiko keeps a Beedrill by his side; a Beedrill that can evolve again—if he can uncover the reason for its additional evolution, his gains might exceed everything he's acquired from this ruin.
Also.
His gaze fell on Togetic.
A Togetic that can immune to Dragon-type Techniques also holds considerable value.
Unrestraint by greed, his sight landed on Natsuhiko, speaking in a deep voice, "If you give me these Pokémon, I might..."
Boom!!
Doublade's Iron Head harvested Hoshino Ryosaki's Gliscor, simultaneously interrupting his speech.
"You!"
Boom!!
Togetic and Yujira combined forces to take out Hoshino Ryosaki's beloved Flygon.
Hoshino Ryosaki's face suddenly darkened, squeezing out words through his teeth, "Looks like you're leaving yourself no chance to survive..."
"Barbaracle, Hatching!"
Hatching: Breaking its outer shell, reducing its defense and special defense, significantly increasing attack, special attack, and speed.
The most common Pokémon to use "Hatching" is Cloyster, commonly known as "Dragon Slayer Shell."
And Barbaracle is also a Pokémon that can use the "Hatching" technique; combined with its traits, whether "Hard Claw" or "Sniper," it's an outstanding Physical Attack Type Pokémon.
Integrated into a Sandstorm Team, although it can't be immune to Water-type Techniques like Quagsire, as a Rock-type and Water-type Pokémon, Water-type Techniques have no restraining effect, combined with Hatching and the Sandstorm Weather providing a fifty percent special defense boost for Rock-type Pokémon, Barbaracle will be more flexible.
This Barbaracle is clearly one of Hoshino Ryosaki's grandfather's second or third tier of Pokémon, used to enrich his team configuration.
Crack!
Cracks appeared on Barbaracle's body, but its speed, physical attack, and special attack received a significant increase.
"Finish him." Hoshino Ryosaki commanded coldly.
Swish—
With the speed boost, Barbaracle had surpassed Super Beedrill.
However, faced with Barbaracle's charge, neither Super Beedrill nor other Pokémon seemed panicked.
Natsuhiko's Pokeball on his waist flashed.
In the red light, a massive figure blocked Natsuhiko's path.
Boom!!
The heavy body landed on the ground, kicking up a large cloud of dust.
Snorlax!
"Blocking." Natsuhiko's voice reached Snorlax's ears, its sturdy arms spreading wide, blocking all paths for Barbaracle's attack on Natsuhiko.
Meanwhile, Snorlax's chubby palms seized Barbaracle's two arms during its brief moment of daze.
"Kamu!!"
Roared out loud.
It's venting its dissatisfaction.
Isn't the workload getting a bit much lately?
Just after resting for less than a day, it's time for action again.
Though Barbaracle is ultimately his grandfather's Pokémon, Hoshino Ryosaki isn't familiar with it, and his command abilities are lacking, unable to unleash Barbaracle's full potential; in just a fleeting moment, it was restrained by Snorlax.
"Abdominal Drumming, True Qi Fist."
Snorlax, though displeased, did not defy Natsuhiko's orders.
Natsuhiko still owes it several meals.
Now it's the debtor who is the boss.
"Kamu!!"
Snorlax took a deep breath; its giant palm glowed a deep red and swatted Barbaracle away as if squashing a mosquito.
No choice, it can't vent its anger at Natsuhiko; the only option is to vent it on Barbaracle.
Not far away, Hoshino Ryosaki stared wide-eyed, dumbfounded at this suddenly appearing Snorlax.
Easily swatting away his greatest reliance, Barbaracle.
He muttered in disbelief, "How... how can this be..."
Natsuhiko smirked.
As if anyone doesn't have trump cards.