bookbashuk Chapter 173 A Reassuring Lineup
Chapter 173 A Reassuring Lineup
Chapter 173 A Reassuring Lineup
Moves are a special system inserted into the Pokémon Sun and Moon series. By using bracelets and Z-Crystals, along with specific dances, Pokémon's type moves are amplified, unleashing powerful attacks. These moves are incredibly strong and powerful, and also come with special effects. Compared to regional Dynamax, which is limited to certain species, Mega Evolution, which has extremely high requirements for both Pokémon and trainers, and Mega Crystallization, which is highly tactical but lacks aesthetic appeal, this system is different.
One of the features of this move is that it has a low barrier to entry, greatly increases combat power, and can reach the threshold of high-level games, making it an essential tool for beginners to start their adventures.
Although the dance moves of the Z-move are really awkward.
Wei Xin agreed without hesitation: "Doctor, I want to learn the Z move."
On their way to the villa with the professor and his friends, Wei Xin suddenly remembered something and asked worriedly, "Professor Kukui, is it really okay for us to spend so much time learning Z-Moves?"
With the help and promotion of some illegal organizations, the enhanced sphere has spread to other regions like cancer.
"No problem, no problem." Kukui confidently patted his chest. He would never tell Wei Xin that as a doctoral student who started out as a sports student, he knew nothing about high-energy physics and could only find something to do for himself. "Your Donghuang has an old saying, 'Practice makes perfect.' We can't just study theory. Studying Z-move techniques can also be considered as preparing for the project."
Kukui cautioned, "However, although Z-Moves look simple, they are not so easy to master. They require rigorous training, so be prepared."
Gladion nodded in agreement: "Great power always comes at a great cost. Even I had to work hard to master the Z-Move."
Before long, the group arrived at Wei Xin's villa. Kukui said, "Let me see all your Pokémon."
Wei Xin took out his Poké Balls and opened them all. Ralts, Samurai, Popplio, Eevee, Teebrion, Mimikyu, and Milton—a total of seven Pokémon—appeared in the yard.
Ralts and Eevee weren't shy at all, sitting on Wei Xin's shoulders. Milton walked into the yard to sunbathe without a care in the world. Just as Popplio was about to return to the pool, it vaguely heard an ethereal singing voice coming from Lillie's villa not far away. It patted Wei Xin's leg and made a sound like a rubber ball rubbing.
"You want to go to Lillie's house to play?" Wei Xin asked, then remembered that Shui Lian seemed to have a ball-shaped sea lion as well. "Okay, remember to come back before dinner."
Ball Ball the sea lion left happily.
"You really do have some very rare Pokémon," Professor Kukui exclaimed.
"They were all gifts from friends." Wei Xin smiled. Ralts, Eevee, and Mimikyu were brought from the research center, while Milton, Teebrim, Samurai, and Popplio were gifts from Hunter J.
Wei Xin could never repay such a great kindness in this life. He could only hope that in the next life, Hunter J would serve him like a slave, so that he could atone for his sins, Arceus.
Gladion sized up Wei Xin's team, inwardly surprised. He had defeated the legendary strongest Pokémon hunter using a Baby team. He nodded silently, thinking, "Not bad, they're worthy of becoming my rivals."
Pipa looked at the large purple tin lizard lying in the yard, concealing his surprise: "Wei Xin, have you been to Padia before?"
"Not yet," Wei Xin said. Milton was a Pokémon that escaped from District 0, so it wasn't surprising that Pipa recognized it. "You should release all your Pokémon as well. The villa has a large yard, enough for them to roam around in."
"Alright, old folks, let's stretch our muscles a bit." Professor Kukui tossed out a Poké Ball, and six Pokémon appeared in the yard.
A mighty eagle with outstretched wings, a Lycanroc with a hunched back and sharp eyes (Dusk), a beautiful and aloof Alola Ninetales with snowflakes scattered on its body, an Empoleon with a steel-armored mask and its head held high, a muscular Lucario, and the universe's number one Incineroar with its super-sized pectoral muscles.
That's such a reassuring figure. By the way, was the professor's last Pokémon an Alolan Ninetales? Could it win against Pikachu?
"Show your mighty form to everyone, Silvally." Gladion released its partner, a synthetic Pokémon that appeared in the yard.
As soon as Silvercomb came out, it was attracted by Milton, who was lying in the yard chewing weeds. Milton was an easy target. When it sensed the gaze, it trembled with fear, closed its eyes, covered its head with its hands, and pretended to be deaf to the truth. "You can't see me, you can't see me, you can't see me."
Surprisingly, it attracted the attention of Silent Companion. Gladion carefully examined Milton, and it seemed that this big guy was not to be underestimated. His appreciation for Wei Xin grew even more. Sure enough, Wei Xin was the formidable opponent he had been searching for.
"Godfather, come out and take a break." Piper opened the Poké Ball, and a large brown dog that should have looked majestic but was actually listless appeared in the yard.
"Pippa, your godfather must have been seriously injured. Didn't you give him Padia's secret seasoning?" Wei Xin asked. He remembered that the reason Pipa's godfather was in poor health was because, in Area Zero, he had suffered severe and incurable injuries while protecting Pipa from a rampaging Paradox Pokémon. Only food made with the secret seasoning could cure him.
"Secret seasoning?" Papa looked puzzled. Why did Wei Xin know about the legendary seasoning? Then he remembered that the legend of the Book of Vermilion and Purple was widely circulated in Padia. With Wei Xin's knowledge, it was normal for him to know about it.
Piper sighed, gently stroking Godfather's head, and said frankly, "I'm not sure if the legendary seasoning can heal Godfather's injuries, and with my strength, I simply can't fight against those powerful Master Pokémon, and—I can't beat the other trainers in Padia."
Because the Book of Crimson and Purple is quite widely known in Padia, many trainers search for the secret seasoning in the wild in hopes of improving their Pokémon's strength. However, very few actually find it.
Padia's unique tournament format results in a champion every year, and the number only increases. Who knows if a slender, dark-skinned sports student with poor stamina will suddenly appear in the wild and force you into a Pokémon battle.
The thought that he didn't even have the power to heal the Godfather dimmed the light in his eyes. Seeing that Pipa was feeling down, the Godfather opened his mouth with difficulty and licked Pipa's palm.
"Sorry, I'm fine." Pipa forced a smile, trying to appear strong.
"Alright, Donghuang is a vast and resource-rich land. Historical records also mention plants that resemble secret seasonings. After the Enhancement Ball incident is over, I can take you to the wild to look for them."
Wei Xin comforted him, saying that there were indeed relevant records in the Shennong's Classic of Materia Medica, and Milton also needed the secret seasoning to restore its strength. However, the Pokémon Master was indeed difficult to deal with, and Wei Xin was not good at wilderness survival. He was worried about not being able to find teammates to run the dungeon with.
Moreover, the Godfather and Piper, restored to their prime, were among the most difficult characters to deal with before the DLC. Although he used some underhanded tactics on the player.
"Really?" Hearing Wei Xin's words, Pipa's eyes lit up with hope, and he saw the brilliance of humanity in Wei Xin.
"When one place is in trouble, help comes from all sides; this is the way of life for the people of Donghuang," Wei Xin said.
"A strong person will never abandon their comrades, count me in," Gladio said.
The three-person team officially assembled. Wei Xin considered their identities: Piper, the heir to the region's highest technology and Paradox Pokémon research; Padia the Batman; Gladion, a wealthy, hot-blooded, and somewhat delusional Alola chuunibyou (delusional) teenager with a tense family background, a sister, and a house; and himself, a college student from the Eastern Empire who came from an orphanage. This lineup was simply too luxurious to be true.
"Alright, little guys, you need enough power to go on adventures in the wild," Professor Kukui said excitedly, attaching a mechanical bracelet to each of Wei Xin and Pipa's wrists and opening the box at his waist, which contained eighteen different colors of Z-Crystals of all types. "Let Incineroar and I show you the most powerful Pokémon moves in the world."
"Timi!"
When the Fiery Roaring Tiger stood in the courtyard, especially when its massive, overwhelming pectoral muscles, capable of slaying both men and women, appeared, Tibrim scurried over to its feet, her eyes lighting up.
How can there be such a cool Pokémon as Incineroar?
Upon meeting his little fan, Incineroar excitedly showed off his pectoral muscles, biceps, and his well-honed back, which drew applause from Tibrim. The group continued until Dr. Kukui waved to him, and they headed towards the river between the villas.
As soon as Professor Kukui's Lucario left its Poké Ball, it sensed a powerful, hidden aura emanating from a villa not far away. It seemed to be a master, so it immediately released its own aura to test the other party's strength.
At Cynthia Villa, Lucario, who was pruning the garden with shears in hand, snorted.
Overestimating one's abilities.
He turned his head and blew a breath of air nonchalantly, scattering the opponent's waveguide. Whether it took shape or not, he didn't care. He could go back and practice before trying again.
In the garden, to prevent Karni from wandering off and causing unnecessary trouble, Cynthia could only accompany her for afternoon tea, lest she go and bother Wei Xin. Noticing the commotion, Cynthia glanced at Lucario: "What happened?"
Lucario shook his head.
"That's good." Cynthia said with relief. She didn't want anything else to happen that might lead Karuni there. She hoped that Wei Xin had received her message and wouldn't cause any big commotion.
Immediately, a loud bang came from not far away. It was from the river. When Cynthia turned her head, she saw that it was still in the direction of Wei Xin's house. She immediately gasped.
Karuni's eyes lit up immediately, and she stood up, saying, "Something interesting seems to be happening over there. Let's go check it out."