novelhk Chapter 164 Secret Sword: Layered Waves
Chapter 164 Secret Sword: Layered Waves
Chapter 164 Secret Sword: Thousand Layers of Waves
"Welcome to the Winners' Cup Challenge!"
"This match is brought to you by our chief trainer, Mr. Xiaoyong, and our challenger, Ash from Pallet Town!"
The guides here are just as enthusiastic as those at the Quartz Convention. I really don't know how they can be so happy to go to work every day.
"It's been a long time since anyone has successfully challenged the Orange League. Ash is a powerful trainer who once won the Indigo League. Can he succeed?"
"And the first Pokémon he sent out was actually a rare Pokémon in our region—Savage!"
"Even the Greatsword's appearance is different from the usual ones, which is quite rare. Our chief trainer sent out Ditto."
As soon as Xiao Yong's Ditto entered the arena, it immediately transformed into the form of a Greatsword Demon.
Ash watched the changes on the other side with great curiosity; this was Ash's first time battling Ditto.
"Ditto possesses the ability to transform itself and can mimic the moves of its opponent's Pokémon. How will Ash deal with this?"
How to deal with it? Of course, just charge straight in.
Even if Ditto can mimic its own Pokémon's type and moves, its own abilities remain unchanged.
"The Greatsword Demon uses the Shell Blade!"
"We even use shell blades, Ditto!"
"Disc, pfft!"
"Mother, Mother!"
Two black figures simultaneously condensed light blue energy blades and leaped towards each other, fiercely slashing at each other in mid-air.
Their thick hands were moving rapidly, and for a moment the flashing blades made it impossible to see their movements.
The two Pokémon landed at the same time, and the audience watched them with bated breath.
"Mother~"
In the end, Ash's Sagamaki was indeed the better choice, and Ditto tripped and fell over after running away.
Seeing that Xiao Yong on the other side hadn't reacted yet, Xiao Zhi immediately seized the opportunity to give the order.
"Take advantage of the Greatsword Demon using Water Jet now and get close!"
"puff!"
The Greatsword Demon's entire body immediately emitted a massive stream of water, which transformed into a thick water column and rushed towards the fallen Ditto.
"Ditto, get up! Use your Shell Blade to defend against it!"
The Ditto lying on the ground tried its best to adjust its posture, quickly raising its arm to summon an energy blade to block the impact of the water jet.
But this is Ash's Greatsword, a powerful Pokémon that usually uses heavyweights like Onix as weights during training.
It's impossible to defeat Ditto by sheer strength when they're of the same weight; the ground behind Ditto was cracked by the powerful impact.
The shell blade couldn't withstand the force and was bounced away. The Greatsword Demon's water jet struck Ditto's chest directly.
An explosion occurred immediately, and Ditto was pinned down by Claymore.
"Such powerful strength! Ditto, we struggle to get away!"
Now Xiaoyong understands that Xiaozhi is completely different from the previous challengers; he is a very difficult opponent.
There is no hesitation in battle, and even the slightest opening is met with instinct like that of a wild beast.
"No wonder the president thinks so highly of him."
"Trying to hide? You won't get away with it! Greatsword Demon, unleash the Secret Sword - Thousand Layer Waves!"
This is a special move that Dual Blade Maru gains after evolving into Greatsword Oni-Sui-Sui form, which uses a seashell sword to attack.
After a successful attack, the Shell Sword will scatter into shell fragments, creating a diamond-like effect on the enemy's field.
It can be said to be extremely sinister.
"Pfft, pfft!"
Suddenly, the armor on the Greatsword Demon's arm grew forward and instantly transformed into a huge black greatsword.
Similar to the Shell Blade, yet different, accompanied by the flow of water, a single sword strike precisely hit Ditto's chest.
"Ugh!" Ditto screamed in pain, its head lolling to the side as it reverted to its original form.
Upon impact, the seashell sword shattered into countless small fragments, which scattered across the opponent's field and disappeared.
[Ding! Greatsword Demon: Affection +2; Intimacy +1]
"Ditto is unable to battle; Sculptor wins the first round!"
The image of Ditto on the large screen in the center of the venue suddenly went completely dark.
"My God, that's amazing! Xiao Yong's Ditto was defeated by Xiao Zhi's Saga so quickly."
"As expected of a powerful trainer from Kanto, he gained the upper hand against the leader right from the start!"
The surrounding audience also looked at Ash in surprise, after all, he hadn't lost since Brock became their chief trainer.
They whispered among themselves, "This trainer from Pallet Town is really strong."
"Yeah, and he has such a powerful aura, plus he's a muscular guy. He seems really hot, I'm smitten~"
Misty, who was sitting in the special spectator seat right behind Ash, instantly caught the keyword and turned around abruptly.
"Ah, so it's a boy with a slightly higher-pitched voice—"
Immediately relieved, I turned back to cheer for Ash.
Meanwhile, Xiao Zhi, unaware that his excessive fitness routine had attracted strange attention, was still eagerly awaiting Xiao Yong's next move.
Despite losing the first game so decisively, Xiao Yong wasn't unhappy at all. He recalled his Ditto, took out a new Poké Ball, and still had a smile on his face.
"Ash, show me more of your trainer's wisdom and the power of your Pokémon!"
"Enter Electabuzz!"
"Xiao Yong's second Pokémon was Electabuzz."
"This Pokémon once used its powerful Thunder Punch to defeat countless opponents, but now its type is at a disadvantage for Ash. How will he cope?"
Although the narration was a bit noisy, it occasionally provided useful information.
Ash already knew that this Electabuzz was very good at Thunder Punch, and just then, the newly entered Electabuzz was hit by the shell fragments scattered on the field.
"Ugh~" This has caused considerable damage to Electabuzz.
It is indeed a bit of a disadvantage in terms of attributes, but Ash is not a trainer who would back down because of attributes.
"The Greatsword Demon will use the Secret Sword Technique: Thousand Waves once more!"
"Stop it! Electabuzz is using Thunder Punch!"
Because the pain from being stabbed by the shards hadn't subsided, Electabuzz was a beat slower, and Greatsword Demon's Thousand Waves struck first.
But Electabuzz was, after all, a Pokémon that Xiaoyong had carefully trained, and both of its hands crackled with electricity.
While retreating a few steps to barely block the secret sword attack, he clenched his fist and quickly punched the Greatsword Demon's unarmored arm.
The two Pokémon retreated together.
"Disc." Tiny currents of electricity suddenly appeared on the Greatsword Demon's body.
"Oh no, Ash's SaberGreymon is paralyzed! What should we do?"
However, Electabuzz wasn't faring any better, clutching its slashed abdomen and struggling to stand up for a long time.
At this moment, the special effect of the Secret Sword was triggered again, and the shell armor fragments in the Greatsword Demon's hand spread another layer of spires on Xiao Yong's field.
You can lay up to three layers of water chestnuts; the damage increases with each additional layer.
Ash originally intended to cover all three layers, but the stun gorilla had already entered a paralyzed state.
"Good job, Greatsword Demon! Mission accomplished. Go back and get some rest!"
Two floors are enough, so Xiaozhi immediately decided to switch.
"Pikachu, I choose you!"
"Pikachu!"
The cute little electric mouse that had been lounging around Ash's feet immediately perked up, rubbed its cheeks, and ran onto the field.
"Faced with the champion's Electabuzz, Ash chose to send out Pikachu."
"Can this tiny Pokémon really defeat the powerful Electabuzz? What exactly is Ash's plan?"
"Pikachu, Pikachu, Pikachu!"
It seems Pikachu is quite dissatisfied with the commentator's evaluation, waving its little hand in protest towards the commentator's podium.
"Pikachu, prove them your strength! Use Iron Tail!"