Anyway, no problem, it's just the perfect opportunity for this Pokemon who hasn't fought in ages to stretch out.
"A more appropriate choice?" Whitney crossed her arms in front of her chest, a smile playing at her lips. "Well, I'd like to see it properly."
"Alright, it's decided, Infernape!"
Ash threw the Pokeball, a flash of light, and a red-and-white figure landed steadily on the field.
Infernape, a Fire and Fighting-type Pokemon, is covered with white and reddish-brown fur all over its body. The flame atop its head burns fiercely in the air. Its arms hang naturally, appearing both calm and full of explosive power.
"Infernape…" Whitney murmured, struggling to recall information about Infernape, and finally found the details about Infernape in the corner of her memory.
"Is this the Infernape from the Quartz Conference? Its presence and state are completely different from back then!"
As for the most impressive Pokemon that Ash had in the Quartz Conference, there are plenty to choose from, but if one were to stand out particularly, Infernape absolutely has a place.
This is a Pokemon abandoned by others. In others' hands, it was very weak, but in Ash's care, it transformed remarkably.
In just one Quartz Conference, it evolved from Chimchar to Infernape, going from struggling against Advanced Level opponents to battling Gym Level Pokemon!
It's simply the epitome of abnormality!
Back then, Whitney paid attention to Chimchar due to its uniqueness.
So, even after so long, Whitney still remembered Infernape.
Ash nodded: "Yes, Infernape is a Pokemon I captured during the Quartz Conference, although it doesn't appear often, its strength is undeniable."
The last time Infernape appeared was in the Royal Arena battling against Yuji.
Back then, Infernape was only at the Professional Senior Level, but now, things are different!
Through its efforts and relentless attitude, Infernape has reached Gym Peak Level!
It can only be said, having talent isn't everything, but with talent plus persistence, it truly creates a huge gap with ordinary Pokemon.
Annihilape's Level was even higher than Infernape's originally, but now Infernape has surpassed Annihilape.
"I can see it's indeed very strong, but my Miltank is no simple Pokemon either. Miltank, use Rollout!"
Whitney initiated the attack.
Miltank bent its limbs, curling its whole body into a ball, and then spun rapidly! That round body rolled towards Infernape with unbelievable speed, leaving two deep trenches on the ground!
Rollout increases in power with each consecutive hit. The first hit is average, the second doubles, the third doubles again… After five hits, almost no Pokemon can withstand it.
This is Whitney's wheelchair-level tactic!
"Infernape, dodge and use Mach Punch!"
Infernape moved its feet, its body darting like a red lightning, avoiding Rollout at the last moment. Following that, its right fist glowed white, striking Miltank with incredible speed!
"Bang!"
Mach Punch landed solidly on Miltank's side, making a dull loud noise.
Miltank's body slid several meters sideways from the punch, but her Rollout didn't stop. Instead, she used the momentum to adjust her direction, rolling towards Infernape again!
"What?" Ash furrowed his brows.
Mach Punch is a priority move, extremely fast, although not very strong, it's supposed to counter Normal Type Miltank.
Yet, this punch did barely any damage to Miltank.
"It's useless." Whitney shook her head. "My Miltank, while in Rollout, has balance and stability far beyond ordinary Pokemon. Normal attacks simply cannot break her rhythm."
Her Miltank has the ultimate defense, while her offensive capability is rather weak, but Rollout nicely compensates for that weakness.
Her Miltank's proficiency in other skills is quite average, but Rollout has reached an expertly level!
Coupled with her incredible physical strength and defensive power, usually, her opponent can't even deplete half of Miltank's strength before Rollout finishes them.
While speaking, Miltank increased her Rollout speed, her entire body transforming into an indistinct shadow, rolling towards Infernape!
"Infernape, jump up!" Ash immediately changed tactics.
Infernape's legs powered, jumping high, flipping twice in the air, and landing steadily behind Miltank's rolling path.
"Now, use Flamethrower!"
Infernape took a deep breath, spewing a fiery pillar from its mouth! The flame's temperature was extremely high, heating the air to a twisted distortion, sweeping toward Miltank in Rollout!
"Boom!"
Flamethrower hit precisely, the flame exploded on Miltank, engulfing her pink and white body.
However, the next moment, Miltank rolled out of the flames, her fur scorched, but her speed wasn't reduced, instead it increased!
"What a hassle…" Ash's expression turned solemn.
Rolling attacks don't need to hit the opponent to grow stronger, as long as in Rollout state, its power continues increasing.
Moreover, Miltank's Ability, Thick Fat, halves the damage from Fire Type moves, meaning even if hit by Fire Type moves, it's resisted.
Currently, Miltank's Rollout power is equivalent to twice the power of a usual Flamethrower.
If she Rolls again, the power might rival Hyper Beam-level attacks.
"Now it's troublesome." Brock on the spectator seats held a tight frown. "The Rollout move becomes scarier the further it goes, if Miltank rolls a fifth time, even Infernape won't withstand it."
"Ash will manage something." Serena, although worried, chose to trust Ash.
Misty didn't speak, just held Togepi tighter in her arms, her gaze fixed on Ash in the field.
Currently, Infernape hasn't shown its true power. If it's Ash, he would definitely find a way to unleash Infernape's strength to reverse the battle!
In the field, Miltank's Rollout had reached such a speed it was hard to capture by the naked eye. Her body spun crazily on the ground, the winds raised by her scattered the stones around.
Whitney's mouth tilted with a smile: "This move is to return your Annihilape's Rage Fist from earlier. Miltank, roll over directly!"
Rage Fist increases power based on hits taken, whereas Rollout's growth is more abnormal, enhancing power over use time, but not any Pokemon could do this like Whitney's Miltank; unperturbed by interruptions.
With Whitney's command, Miltank's rotation escalated to the max, her body seemingly slicing the air, resembling a white meteor rolling at Infernape!
In that moment, the ground cracked, the air trembled, everything in her path was reduced to dust!
"Next move!" This command surprised Whitney, Ash chose to let Infernape take it head-on?
By now, Rollout had stacked to the fourth time, the power had increased eightfold from the initial level, bearing this kind of attack would definitely be hard for Infernape, even at Gym Peak.
Could it be Infernape has a move like Rage Fist, enhancing power after taking damage?
The moment Infernape heard the command, it planted its feet firmly on the ground, crossed its arms in front, assuming a defensive stance—trusting Ash's decision!