NovelsAlex Chapter 1381 Oki's Visit
Chapter 1381 Oki's Visit
Chapter 1381 Oki's Visit
Deng Deng Deng!
The dump truck is here!
Bosscodora neither dodges nor evades, nor does it use any moves; it roars forward like a heavy truck.
"嘁卟!!"
The electric monster's pupils contracted, its arms were held horizontally in front of its chest in a defensive posture, and it increased the output of lightning from its tail.
Rumble rumble rumble—!!
A deafening explosion echoed along the riverbank, startling flocks of bird-like Pokémon into flight amidst the flashes of lightning and thunder. The intense light, the lightning strikes, and the sonic boom combined to create a massive shockwave, affecting everyone and every Pokémon in the crowd.
However, this series of actions, apart from delivering a critical blow to onlookers, could not stop Bossco's advance.
Even the act of bringing it close to you feels more intimidating.
"Gurgle—roar!"
With lightning crackling around its silver body, Aggron, seemingly oblivious, grabbed the tail of the Electric Monster as if it had descended to earth, dragging it backward and pulling its massive body along with it.
Unable to resist the immense force, the electric monster suddenly lost its balance and staggered as it was forced to close the distance.
Shinji's eyes widened. "Brick Break!"
"嘁卟!"
Electivire quickly regained its footing and changed its attack at top speed, its thick arms bursting with brown-red flames as it fiercely slashed at Aggron's head.
Ouch!
A heavy, muffled thud.
The result was that both Shinji and Electabuzz fell silent.
The four-fold counter to fighting-attribute moves left no mark on the opponent, and those lake-blue eyes held only a chilling calm.
"Guhoo?"
Aggron stared at the Electivire, which was still in a chop stance, and asked if it had finished chopping.
If not, you can let it chop again.
Electabuzz: "..."
It really didn't know how to answer that question.
Against any other opponent, Electivire would probably have struck again on the second strike, unable to tolerate any pretense. But facing Aggron so close at hand, this battle-hardened veteran inexplicably lost the confidence to fight.
The trainer didn't give any instructions, and it instinctively turned its head to see Shinji's brows furrowed deeply.
"嘁卟?"
Why didn't the champion give the order?
Shinji gave it a look, asking the smiling Kashiwagi a question.
The latter said, "Aggron hasn't had a proper battle with outside trainers for a while, and I also want to test the mettle of Electivire."
This was the first battle fought by the giant monster after it advanced to level 98, but unfortunately the opponent was too "weak", making it of very little reference value.
Ultimately, while Shinji was portrayed as a very successful character, he wasn't exactly a genius trainer. Before embarking on his journey in Diamond and Pearl, he had already participated in the League tournaments of Kanto, Johto, and Hoenn, but without achieving any results.
Perhaps it was the lack of reward over a long period that led to his obsessive and utilitarian personality at the beginning of the Diamond & Pearl series, and his extremely harsh and even cruel treatment of Pokémon.
Now, many years have passed, and despite having a bunch of pseudo-legendary Pokémon like Garchomp and Metagross, how many of his Pokémon actually break through level 60?
There are probably very few left.
Upon hearing Kashiwagi's reply, Shinji remained silent for a few seconds before solemnly declaring, "In that case, Electivire, unleash your full power! Thunder!"
"嘁卟!"
The Electric Beast roared in a deep voice, and its reserves, said to be able to support the electricity consumption of a city, suddenly erupted, turning the riverbank into a terrifying swamp of lightning once again, with golden lightning leaping back and forth like madmen.
On the other side, Infernape howled loudly, trying to encourage Electivire to teach Aggron a lesson.
"Guhoo."
Bosscodora looked expectant.
It's not that it's arrogant, but the power that level 98 brings is indeed more than just a simple increase of eight levels.
Its body and the energy contained within it seemed to have undergone some kind of sublimation, making it move from an ordinary Pokémon toward the unknown realm.
Nowadays, even the giant monster doesn't know how resilient it really is; in any case, the Snow Spear and Star Shatter of the Rairen King are hardly enough to harm it.
In the past, it could pierce through iron armor; now, being able to poke a small hole is already a result of the Calyrex's excellent performance.
How much damage can the Electrify Beast's lightning strikes do to it?
Under Aggron's expectant gaze, the rushing lightning poured down, instantly engulfing it with blinding flashes and sending up towering plumes of smoke.
This attack was arguably Electabuzz's best performance in recent days, even earning praise from Shinji.
But he didn't do that.
He was waiting for an outcome—
As the smoke cleared, Bosscodora's massive, gleaming silver body was revealed. It exhaled a puff of blue smoke, but made no other move.
"嘁卟..."
The electric monster was drenched in sweat.
It couldn't believe that a Pokémon could withstand three of its attacks head-on, each one more powerful than the last, and still remain unfazed.
Shinji's tightly furrowed brows relaxed slightly, and he inexplicably felt that the scene before him was very familiar.
Isn't this exactly the same scene as when he fought against Zhu Lan?
Garchomp will use its fins to defend, but Bosscod doesn't block and takes it head-on. Is there some kind of tacit understanding between the champions?
"The attack power is not bad."
Kashiwagi gave his assessment, then said, "It's our turn."
Upon hearing this, Shinji's pupils dilated again with tension, and he quickly shouted, "Defend!"
As Electabuzz crossed its arms and attempted to retreat, it discovered that its two tails had been released by Aggron. As the azure honeycomb-shaped light shield appeared, the opponent's attack followed.
"100,000 horsepower".
"Guhoo."
Aggron smiled, its sharp claws gleaming with an earthy yellow sheen. Then, it unleashed a powerful punch like a meteor, instantly shattering the protective shield erected by Electivire.
Ouch!
With a crisp crack, the barrier, as thin as glass, was easily and easily torn apart.
The ground-attribute energy swirling around the claws exploded like a supernova the moment it touched Electivire, and a terrifying shockwave swept through Professor Oak's backyard once again!
Boom—!!
"Pikachu—"
The Pikachu that was closer was almost knocked away, its long, thin ears pressed tightly against its back, and its claws gripping the ground to barely keep its balance.
Ash and Professor Oak also had to raise their arms to defend against the blast wave coming from the front.
A few seconds later, the impact ended, leaving only wisps of smoke, a shallow crater, and Aggron in the arena. Electivire had vanished without a trace.
Shinji turned around and saw the collapsed Electabuzz under a swaying tree.
His trump card couldn't even withstand a single move.
"...Thank you for your guidance."
Shinji bowed respectfully, realizing once again the gap between himself and the strongest trainers of the era.
Kashiwagi nodded. "I should thank you too."
Aggron glanced at the other Pokémon in the distance, and although it was a casual glance, it still made Ash's battle-hardened friends feel like they were facing a formidable enemy.
Especially the Greninja frog.
It once battled against Mawile, ultimately suffering a crushing defeat, and Mawile was clearly not the Kashiwagi family's ace.
The real ace... is so exaggerated!
Greninja couldn't understand how the other Pokémon had grown. It vaguely remembered that when it first saw Aggron on the Nebel Plateau a few years ago, the Pokémon was powerful, but it was nowhere near as exaggerated as it is now.
So powerful it's breathtaking!
Ash was very excited; he's the type who gets more excited the stronger the opponent, and he hurriedly ran over, saying, "Next! Next one, come with me!"
"I won't fight you."
Kashiwa answered with a smile.
Ash's face immediately showed disappointment. "Huh? Why?"
"We should save the best for the main course. I'm more looking forward to your performance with Pikachu in the official arena than to your private battles."
He patted Ash on the shoulder and said, "Don't lose to anyone before you meet me."
Ash's mood instantly improved, and he chuckled, "Of course! My partners and I won't let you down!"
at the same time.
Shinji crouched down in front of the unconscious Electabuzz, checked its condition, and then put it away. "Looks like we still have a long way to go."
He had been lying low for many years, thinking he was more than capable of being a gym leader. Hearing that Ash was about to join the Eight Masters, he decided to give him some special training while he was studying with Professor Oak.
Who knew that halfway through the special training, they would be the ones getting trained by Kashiwagi instead.
Shinji felt somewhat helpless and confused about his situation.
Should he try becoming a dojo owner, or continue practicing?
Before he could figure it out himself, Kashiwagi's voice rang out.
Shinji.
"--champion."
Shinji regained his senses and responded.
Kashiwagi smiled and said, "Shinji, Professor Oak told me you're interested in becoming a gym leader?"
“...Yes.” Shinji wasn’t annoyed that his pursuit had been exposed. “I want to continue to grow as a gym leader.”
Kashiwagi said approvingly, "That's a very interesting idea. So, would you like to come to the Ore region?"
Shinji was stunned.
He continued, "Currently, there are only eight Gym Leaders in the Orei region, and their quality varies greatly. I believe you can achieve good development in Orei."
After gathering eight Gym Leaders, Minoru Yama started thinking about imitating the Gym Challenge mode of the Galar region.
The fact that the number of gym challengers had not increased as the year drew to a close made him realize that quality is more important than quantity, and it was time to raise the bar for the Orei League to enhance its competitiveness.
Kashiwagi felt it was unnecessary. The main advantage of Galar's system was their Dynamax, which was highly entertaining. Orei, on the other hand, didn't have a unique system yet, making it difficult to attract outsiders.
The number of tourists in the second half of this year has also decreased proportionally compared to the first half.
But in many cases, he could only offer suggestions, since he knew nothing about regional development.
Trusting in the wisdom of Minoru Yama and the former chairman of the prison is Kashiwagi's only option at present.
Of course, the cost of trial and error in the Pokémon world is quite high.
"...Please allow me to think about it."
Shinji naturally didn't agree immediately.
Kashiwagi wasn't in a hurry. Even if he agreed, Orei didn't currently have a ninth city to open a gym for him.
Whether there's a chance or not, it's worth a shot; inviting someone won't hurt.
The little incident is over.
Shinji started giving Ash the training he hadn't finished. The boy's energy and willpower were extraordinary. Even though he was beaten so badly, he could still continue to train Ash.
Kashiwagi watched until the end and then asked Ash if he had learned anything.
Xiao Zhi scratched his head, offering no answer.
Shinji was speechless.
Kashiwagi laughed heartily, "Don't worry, you'll remember it during the match!"
"That's true!"
Xiao Zhi chuckled along.
He is the kind of player who can change his mind on the spot.
After the special training ended, Shinji decisively took his leave, without even planning to have a meal together.
This guy is even more reclusive than Kashiwagi, preferring to be alone. His closest person is his brother, Raiji; he has no other friends.
No, Ash Ketchum counts too.
Although Shinji would definitely not admit it.
Kashiwagi watched her leave and then naturally went to Ash's house for a meal. Hanako's cooking skills were excellent; even simple home-cooked dishes were delicious. Even the well-informed Professor Oak praised her cooking.
Then evening arrived.
He and Professor Oak set off for Evergreen Airport, heading straight for the distant Orei region, where they planned to spend the night on the plane.
After all, it takes nearly fourteen hours to get from Kanto to Orei by plane, and if we don't leave in the evening, it will probably be dark again by the time we get to Orei.
The seats were naturally first class; how could Minoru Yamamoto let Kashiwagi and Professor Oak suffer? He arranged everything well in advance.
After a long journey in the air.
At 4:30 a.m. local time in Orei, the world-renowned Dr. Oki arrived in Orei Siberia and boarded the association's car.
"I'm truly flattered," Professor Oak chuckled.
He is a very approachable person. Even though he is quite old, he still travels around the world occasionally and encounters all sorts of Pokémon.
In Best Wish, he appeared on an archipelago that Ash and his friends passed through, where he interacted with the local Rotom.
Upon arriving at the brightly lit association, Yamamoto Minoru personally came to greet them. After a friendly meeting, the two sides agreed on a schedule for Yamamoto to give a lecture at the academy.
During these preparation days, he can wander around and appreciate the natural scenery of Oure.
Professor Oak was indeed very interested in Ori, but what he was most interested in was Kashiwagi's home—Silver Mine.
"I remember you caught a lot of legendary Pokémon?"
Professor Oak's tone was full of profound meaning.
At his age, if there's anything he can still find irresistible, it's probably only the legendary Pokémon and Mythical Pokémon.
Kashiwagi is the most famous legendary trainer in the world, so Professor Oak is naturally very interested in his partner.
"Please follow me."
The cypress wood was also generous.
Silver Mountain has always welcomed friends. People from Pyrite City can come, people from the Seishi Ecological Research Institute can come, and people from Genesis Valley can come. There's no reason why Professor Oak can't come.
Professor Oak was overjoyed to hear that the approval had been granted, and he didn't even want to eat. He rushed back to Silver Mine with Kashiwagi.
Upon arriving at the location, he said to Kashiwagi, "Don't worry about me, go ahead and do your thing, let me explore on my own."
"You can explore it yourself..."
Kashiwagi scrutinized Professor Oak.
Professor Oak chuckled and said, "Don't let my age fool you, I'm actually in pretty good health!"
"Yes, I believe you." Kashiwagi nodded. There are very few people in the world as difficult to kill as Professor Oak.
God knows how many Pokémon mercilessly attacked him in the anime, but it didn't stop him from doing Pokémon education in the next episode.