It also came with an enhanced version of Flash Fire. When hit by Fire-type moves, the user could absorb the attack, restoring HP and recovering from damage.
That alone was already absurdly strong.
The second skill was simple and aggressive, boosting all stats by two stages. Skills three and four covered both ends of offense, one special, one physical. As for the fifth, it was a true finisher, a hybrid move that could function as either.
According to the system, the user could freely switch between physical and special at any time.
That kind of flexibility was ridiculous.
Against targets with high Special Defense, go physical. Against those with strong physical bulk, switch to special. It adapted perfectly to any situation.
Aaron let out a quiet breath, forcing himself to calm down.
"Yeah… I definitely need to catch a Fire-type Pokémon."
With that thought, he shifted his attention to the second skill.
[Name: Lightning Flame Dragon Mode]
[Category: Special]
[Effect: Transformation]
[Type: Fire / Electric]
[Description: Can only be used by Pokémon that have learned Fire Dragon Slayer Magic. Allows the user to enter the vastly more powerful Lightning Flame Dragon Mode.]
[Effect 1: Lightning Flame Dragon]
Boosts the power of Fire- and Electric-type moves by 50%, raises Attack and Special Attack by three stages, and increases Speed by two stages.
[Effect 2: Lightning Flame Fusion]
Fire- and Electric-type moves can freely switch between types. All existing power bonuses are retained after conversion, and the final move power is increased by an additional 25%.
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"Damn…"
Aaron sucked in a sharp breath, eyes narrowing slightly.
A skill like this actually exists?
It didn't just boost Fire- and Electric-type moves—it let you switch between the two on the fly while keeping every single bonus intact.
That was insane.
He ran through the implications almost instantly.
Take Fire Dragon's Roar. Base power: 120. Fire-type.
With the stacked boosts—same-type bonus, Fire Dragon Slayer, and Lightning Flame Dragon—the move's power skyrocketed, easily pushing it to an entirely different level.
And normally, against a Water-type, that kind of attack would be resisted.
But with Lightning Flame Fusion…
Everything changed.
The move could be converted into Electric-type mid-use, keeping all its boosted power while turning the matchup completely in his favor, no resistance, just a clean, super-effective hit.
And that wasn't even the end of it.
There was still an additional power increase on top.
That extra boost pushed it even further.
At that point, the move's power would reach a terrifying level—and once the type shifted to Electric, it would hit Water-types for full, super-effective damage.
Just imagining it was enough.
An opponent confidently sends out a Water-type, expecting to tank a Fire attack… only to get wiped out in a single strike.
They'd be completely stunned.
That kind of reversal?
Way too satisfying.
"As expected of Natsu's magic… this is just broken."
Aaron let out a quiet breath, steadying himself.
Now all he needed was a Fire-type Pokémon to fully bring out the potential of these two abilities. Once that happened, even Dragon-types wouldn't stand a chance.
With that thought, he shifted his attention to the final item—the Pokémon Potential Capsule, capable of raising a Pokémon's potential by one tier.
Without hesitation, he used it on Frog Boss.
The result came instantly.
Frog Boss's potential rose to Master level, becoming the first among his team to reach that tier.
No one would ever guess that this quiet, pitch-black Greninja had already reached the upper limit of ordinary Pokémon.
Beyond this point… it would require something extraordinary.
...
Aaron was in a great mood. With a casual wave of his hand, he gave out orders.
"Alright, everyone… let's move. We're having a feast today."
"Frog Boss, Gyarados—go catch some fish."
"Sceptile, gather some wood."
"Beedrill, grab a few birds."
"Snorlax, you're on fire duty."
The moment they heard Aaron was cooking, their eyes lit up. Some were already drooling.
They scattered instantly.
Frog Boss and Gyarados handled the fishing with ease, hauling in grass carp, black carp, and more. It didn't take long before everyone returned, tasks complete.
Beedrill even brought back a few plump wild chickens.
Aaron's eyes lit up.
Nice. Something different for once—grilled chicken.
Once everything was prepped, he laid the ingredients out on the wooden rack Sceptile had built. A light coat of oil, then slow roasting over a steady flame.
As the fish and chicken turned golden, he sprinkled on his signature seasoning.
The aroma exploded into the air—rich, savory, impossible to ignore. The surface of the meat glistened, golden and slightly crisp.
One by one, his Pokémon gathered around him.
Greninja. Snorlax. Gyarados. Sceptile. Beedrill.
All of them stared straight at the food, eyes locked, mouths watering.
When it was finally done, Aaron nodded in satisfaction.
"Alright… this one's for Frog Boss."
"Snorlax, yours."
"Sceptile—here."
"Gyarados, take this one."
"Easy, Beedrill. I've got yours right here."
He handed everything out with a grin, then took a bite of the roasted chicken himself.
"Mmm… yeah. That's perfect."
Flavor burst across his tongue—rich, juicy, and packed with seasoning.
No complaints. None at all.
In the next moment, Aaron and his Pokémon went all in, devouring the entire feast like a pack of starving beasts.
...
By the time they finished eating, evening had already set in.
The reporters were long gone. Aaron cleaned up the area and was just about to head back when—
Snorlax suddenly let out a low grunt. Greninja tensed. Sceptile's gaze snapped toward the forest.
All three locked onto the same direction, instantly on guard.
Aaron's expression shifted. He narrowed his eyes slightly and followed their line of sight.
"…Come out."
A slow, deliberate applause echoed through the trees.
Clap. Clap. Clap.
The sound cut cleanly through the quiet forest.
From the shadows, a tall, middle-aged man stepped forward.
He wore a green trench coat marked with an insect-like emblem. His movements were calm, controlled—completely unhurried.
Still clapping, he fixed his gaze on Aaron and spoke in an even tone,
"As expected of the top scorer…"
"Your Pokémon… are impressive."
...