Chapter 46: 46. Vs The Strongest Pokemon
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"Yeah! It's really good, the texture and taste are just right. The gentle energy combined with Moomoo Milk is very suitable for the growth of newborns!"
Brock exclaimed while tasting it.
"Then do you think there are any areas for improvement?" Marcus asked tentatively.
In the original work, Brock was an excellent breeder with exceptional talent, so he wanted to get some suggestions from him.
"Hmm... To be honest, I can't make such excellent Pokeblocks, but from the perspective of breeding Pokemon, if I want to improve, I can only start from two aspects: one is to focus on the characteristics and taste of Pokemon to enhance personalization, and the other is to start with raw materials to improve energy purity."
"I see..." Marcus was a little disappointed.
He had tried both of these methods.
The Berries he prepared for his Pokemon were already the best quality on the market, and the taste and attribute customization were also considered based on their respective routes, but he still couldn't make intermediate Pokeblocks.
As their strength increased, Buneary and Dolliv were no longer suitable to continue using primary Pokeblocks as their staple food. He had to get intermediate Pokeblocks in a short time...
"Could it be that I have to buy them directly from the friendly store?" Marcus frowned.
Buying them wasn't impossible, but his expenses were already quite large. If he had to add another expense like this, he might have to go back and hug Whitney's thigh...
"If you want to make intermediate Pokeblocks, you can consider adding herbs..." Suddenly, Gym Leader Roark interjected.
"Huh? Does Gym Leader Roark also have some knowledge in this area?" Marcus quickly asked.
"Actually, this is not a secret. After all, adding active ingredients can make Pokeblocks with more abundant energy. I think you can go to Eterna City and ask Miss Gardenia. She knows more about plants."
As soon as he finished speaking, Brock suddenly became excited: "Miss Gardenia! Is it the Gym Leader of Eterna Gym, Miss Gardenia?! Oh—she is like a fairy of nature. Just thinking about it makes me can't help but ignite a hardened fighting spirit!
Ah~ Miss Gardenia, I want to... Ah!"
Before he finished speaking, Buneary jumped up and delivered a Jump Kick, sending him flying.
Marcus:...
Everyone:...
As a loyal and good teammate, Ash completely ignored Brock and instead looked at Buneary with sparkling eyes: "So strong! Can such a small rabbit be so powerful?"
"I've decided! Marcus, I want to challenge your Buneary!"
"Oh?" Marcus raised an eyebrow, his gaze falling on the Pikachu on Ash's shoulder. A bold idea surfaced in his mind, and he nodded in agreement: "Okay, but I want to fight Pikachu."
Ash grinned: "No problem, Pikachu and I won't lose to anyone! Right, Pikachu?"
"Pika Pikachu!"
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A moment later, Marcus stood on the battle platform, holding the Indeedee that was still drinking milk.
The field hadn't been cleaned up after Gym Leader Roark and Paul's battle, which was perfect for Ash to use.
Marcus narrowed his eyes and looked at Ash, who was rubbing his hands together on the opposite side. Pikachu's information also appeared before his eyes:
[Pikachu ♂ lv33 (Advanced)]
Ability: Static (When in contact with the opponent, there is a 30% chance of causing paralysis, halving speed and possibly preventing the use of moves)
Talent: ???
Moves: Omitted
Description: An electric rat whose level and moves are forcibly reset every time it goes to a new region. It has an extremely deep bond with Trainer Ash, and its combat strength fluctuates freely according to its mood and the needs of the scriptwriter. It is an unpredictable opponent.
"..." Marcus's mouth twitched violently.
Okay, this is very Pika God...
So it's really resetting its level every time it goes to a new region?
No wonder it won the championship in the final journey animation, because the journey was from Kanto, not Galar!
However, even if Pika God's level was reset, it didn't seem like Buneary could handle it.
Unless, it puts on a show...
After thinking for a moment, Marcus pulled the little rabbit to his side and said solemnly: "Buneary, this battle is very, very important."
"Buneary?" The little rabbit curled its ears, a little confused.
Isn't it just a yellow-skinned rat that's as common as a wild Pokemon?
As if seeing Buneary's thoughts, Marcus showed a look of regret and said: "That Pikachu, it can defeat the powerful Ice God Regice with one move, and it has even fought to a draw with Latios head-on!"
"In other words, it can easily defeat you 10 times!"
"Buneary?!" Buneary was startled, and subconsciously hugged Marcus's pants leg, secretly glancing at the Pikachu in front of Ash, and timidly shrinking its ears.
Seeing this, a hint of a smile flashed in Marcus's eyes, and he continued: "Are you scared? If you can't even beat it, I'm afraid it will be impossible to climb Mt. Coronet to find Grandma..."
"Bun..." Buneary frowned, a little hesitant.
Seeing this, Marcus pretended to be regretful: "That's right, after all, Buneary, you are still young. Otherwise, let's just concede. At most, we'll just wait another seventy or eighty years, it won't be too long..."
The little rabbit was dumbfounded. Does it take that long??
"Buneary~ (I don't want to)!" It immediately shook its head vigorously.
Seeing its appearance, Marcus secretly smiled.
This manipulation is a great success...
"Actually... it's not impossible to beat it..."
"Bun?" Buneary immediately perked up its ears.
"Although the opposite Pikachu is powerful, its speed is not very fast, so we just need to find a way to avoid its attacks, and then attack when its stamina is exhausted, and we can win!"
Buneary looked at the Pikachu on the opposite side with confusion: "Buneary? (Really?)"
"Of course, Buneary is the fastest Pokemon I've ever seen~ Think about it yourself, have you ever encountered an opponent faster than you? It's definitely no problem!"
Marcus said with a smile, his tone resolute, focusing on certainty.
"Buneary!" Hearing this, Buneary ignited its fighting spirit, jumped into the field, and gave Pikachu a contemptuous look.
In terms of speed, it hasn't lost to anyone for a long time!
"Pika?" Pika God was stunned.
What's wrong with this little rabbit, scared one moment and arrogant the next...
Seeing this scene, the corners of Marcus's mouth couldn't stop rising.
Pika God is not as slow as he said...
On the contrary, its best attribute is speed, while stamina and defense are its weaknesses.
So the correct way to win should be to use the Dig move it just learned to quickly defeat the opponent.
However, Marcus chose the most difficult way to win!
You know, not only is Pikachu fast, but Electric-type moves are also the fastest and most powerful moves in terms of trajectory speed!
In other words, it is very difficult to avoid them by relying on speed!
"But... it's precisely because it's difficult that achieving it is more valuable..."
Marcus narrowed his eyes, and the description column on Buneary's panel clearly read:
'Buneary, on the verge of evolution, while its Speed Boost ability awakens, its talent in speed is further developed, but it needs an excellent opportunity to achieve a leap in life level.'
That's right, the one standing on the opposite side is not the Pika God who has traveled through several regions, but the tool mouse that Marcus specially selected for Buneary...