chsdbacks Chapter 198 A-Du, I'm getting serious now~
Chapter 198 A-Du, I'm getting serious now~
Chapter 198 A-Du, I'm getting serious now~
I escorted Professor Oak to his dorm room and watched him leave, looking energetic and humming a little tune.
Bai Zhou couldn't help but feel a warm sense of gratitude, thinking, "Having an elder in the family is like having a treasure."
Although Professor Oak occasionally "tricks" him, his unreserved trust and support are truly touching.
However, as soon as he turned back to the living room, the wistful smile on his face froze instantly.
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Why are there two "uninvited guests" sitting on the sofa in the living room?
Lance and Daigo were leisurely sipping their tea, observing him with an indescribable gaze, showing no intention of leaving.
Bai Zhou stared blankly at the two champions who were "refusing to leave," his eyes lifeless.
"Congratulations, Dr. Shiraishu."
Just then, Daigo put down his teacup and broke the delicate silence by congratulating Shirafusa.
He calmly took out a small wooden box with a faint woody scent from the inside pocket of his suit, gently placed it on the coffee table, and then opened it with a "click".
Inside the box, a deep, dark purple gemstone lay quietly.
It exudes a pure and gentle ghost-type energy fluctuation, clearly indicating that it is a ghost gem of extremely high purity and quality (C).
"Congratulations on your official promotion to doctoral degree. This is just a small token of my appreciation."
Daigo said with a smile, his tone sincere and appropriate.
"Oh my, look at you, you're such a hospitable guest!"
Bai Zhou's expression instantly changed, his smile bright and cheerful, his earlier impatience vanished completely.
"You're welcome to come! Don't bring any gifts! It's so inconvenient—it's really too much trouble!"
He said he was sorry, but his movements were incredibly smooth and natural. He reached out and took the small wooden box, examining the ghost gem inside.
This gift is certainly well-chosen!
It's quite valuable, unlike some props that are so expensive that they're unattainable.
It is of top quality, not some cheap, mass-produced item that you can find anywhere without any sincerity.
Whether it's for Gengar to absorb and boost its strength, or for collection and research as a rare material, it's an excellent choice.
It's obvious that they put a lot of thought and carefully selected it!
You should have said you were here to bring gifts and offer congratulations!
How could the attitude be the same?! They would definitely welcome you with open arms, and provide plenty of tea and snacks!
Bai Zhou happily accepted the gift, then looked expectantly at Yu Longdu beside him, who had been fidgeting since earlier.
Yu Longdu: "!!!"
He was dumbfounded!
I never expected that you, Daigo with your thick eyebrows and big eyes, would secretly betray me!
Didn't we agree to come and congratulate each other, and then I would find an opportunity to propose a no-rules match to Bai Zhou?
What do you mean by that?!
You actually secretly prepared a gift?!
And she's so thoughtful!
By doing this, doesn't it make me, the champion from Guandu who came empty-handed, seem incredibly clueless about social interactions and have extremely low emotional intelligence?!
"Um—congratulations!"
Meeting Bai Zhou's expectant gaze, as if asking, "Where's your gift?", Yu Longdu awkwardly scratched his fiery red spiky hair, his eyes darting around, stammering for a long time.
Finally, he steeled himself and said, forcing a smile:
"Bai! Come fight me! It's a rules-based battle!"
Bai Zhou: "?"
His expectant smile froze on his face, then he stiffly turned his head away to look at Daigo, who was sipping his tea with an "it's none of my business" expression.
There was only one meaning in their eyes.
Has he always been this brave?
Daigo felt Shirashu's gaze, coughed slightly awkwardly, and elegantly placed the teacup back on the tray.
Then he silently moved to the other side of the sofa, creating a noticeable distance between himself and Yulongdu, his face clearly saying, "I don't know him, I'm not familiar with him." "Um, Yulongdu—let me confirm."
Bai Zhou looked at Yu Longdu again, trying to compose his distorted expression, and asked:
"You mean, you know I officially become a doctor today, so you specifically chose to visit me first thing in the morning, only to arrive empty-handed without any gifts—"
With each word he spoke, Yu Longdu's face grew even redder, almost to the point of bleeding.
Although there are some discrepancies, the general meaning is correct, and Yulongdu cannot refute it.
All I could do was nod silently.
"—So, your main purpose for coming here is to have a 'no-rules battle' with me, which basically means—you want to beat me up?"
Although Bai Zhou knew that with Yu Longdu's straightforward nature, it definitely wasn't in the literal sense that he "wanted to hit him," he just couldn't help but tease him at that moment.
"A-du—"
Bai Zhou sighed silently and rubbed his temples.
"I've thought about it carefully, and I don't think I've offended you in any way, have I?"
Visiting so early (hiking up Professor Oak's car), without saying anything.
Empty-handed (or perhaps without even the concept of it), that's fine.
But you're already stacked with those two "debuffs," and you're trying to play a "no-rules" game with me right off the bat.
What exactly are you trying to do?!
Is the way to congratulate a newly promoted blogger to beat him up?!
Is this some kind of ancient tradition from the Kanto region?!
"No, no! Absolutely not!"
Yulongdu's face was so hot it could fry an egg; he had never experienced such a terrifying scene in his life.
Fortunately, amidst his incoherent ramblings, he finally grasped at a straw.
"It's all Giovanni's fault! That's right! It's Giovanni!"
He seemed to have found the perfect reason, and his tone instantly became much more righteous.
"He said your strength is unfathomable, incredibly powerful! That's why I wanted to test your skills myself! You know I'm a straightforward person; when I see a truly strong opponent, I can't help but want to challenge them! It's a matter of respect for the strong!"
"Alright."
Bai Zhou patted his cheeks, seemingly resigned to his fate.
"I promise you."
He turned and headed towards the bedroom, ready to drag out the fat guy who was still sleeping in.
He had only taken two steps when, as if remembering something, he turned back to look at Yulongdu and asked again very seriously:
"You and Steven go to the battle arena behind the research institute and wait for me. I'll wash up and wake Gengar up before heading over."
"And one last time, A-Du, I'm asking you this one last time."
Bai Zhou's expression held a subtle smile, but his eyes were exceptionally sharp.
"Are you sure you want to fight me—no rules?"
"We won't disturb your washing up! We'll head over to the battlefield and wait for you!"
Ignoring the deeper meaning of Shiraishu's last question, Yulongdu stretched out his arm and hooked it around Daigo's shoulder, who was preparing to stand up gracefully.
He was half-forced to take him away, almost "escaping" from Bai Zhou's dormitory.
Watching the two figures hurriedly depart, Bai Zhou shook his head helplessly and muttered to himself:
"That Sakaki guy—didn't he tell him anything about my special circumstances? That shouldn't be the case—"
...
The research institute's affiliated battlefield.
As an experimental site specifically used to test the power and energy response of various moves, this battlefield boasts top-notch protective measures and sturdiness.
It is strong enough to withstand intense battles between champion-level Pokémon.
At this moment, Yu Longdu is standing at the command post on one side of the battlefield, doing some simple warm-up exercises.
But his eyes, filled with deep resentment, would always drift unnoticed toward the only spectator in the stands.
Daigo is sitting elegantly, as if admiring the scenery.
I never expected this!
This seemingly perfect and elegant Hoenn champion has a heart that's actually black when you cut it open!
Thinking back to Bai Zhou's look just now, which was filled with a mix of surprise, helplessness, and a hint of "disdain."
As the champion of Kanto, he wished he could dig a hole in the ground and disappear right there and then!
I've never felt so ashamed in my entire life!
Seemingly sensing his almost tangible resentment in his gaze, Daigo returned a perfectly serene smile tinged with apology.
I'm sorry, Adu. Giving gifts and congratulations is basic social etiquette; it's a habit ingrained in my DNA. I didn't consider your situation at the time.
"Let's not make it so complicated. Since it's a no-rules battle, let's keep it simple."
Bai Zhou's voice came from the other side. He was rubbing his wrists and yawning as he said:
"Each side sends out one Pokémon, and the trainer also enters the arena. The match ends when either the trainer or their Pokémon is unable to battle. How about you act as the temporary referee, Steven?"
"no problem!"
Yu Longdu immediately refocused his attention, his expression turning serious, and his fighting spirit began to gather around him.
He stared intently at the white boat not far away on the opposite side.
"Then, I'll take over the referee duties."
Daigo stood up, walked to the best spectator position at the edge of the field, and then announced loudly:
"Battle - Begin!"
The moment the words fell!
Yu Longdu's cloak suddenly moved without any wind, fluttering loudly!
He flicked his fingers at his waist, and a red and white Poké Ball popped out!
A flash of red light appeared, and a massive figure materialized on the field!
A round, honest-looking face, a chubby, milky-white belly, and tiny wings that appear unusually small compared to its enormous body—
It was Lance's trump card, the incredibly powerful Dragonite!
Roaring Dragon let out a powerful roar, and with just its appearance, the overwhelming aura of a champion-level main force spread out!
It stirs up the fine dust on the ground, creating an invisible pressure field!
On the other hand, Bai Zhou's side—
He stood there leisurely with his arms crossed, his face even showing a hint of sleepiness.
He didn't even bother to take out a Poké Ball, let alone make any preparatory movements.
He doesn't need it at all.
Excluding Rayquaza and Zygarde, who are not considered "big dads" in the standard, he can only field one Gengar in battle right now.
Gengar, ever since it joined him, has never stayed in a Poké Ball for more than a minute.
As for where Gengar is now—
Hmm, it's hard to say.
Yu Longdu frowned.
What do you mean? Aren't you going to release your Pokémon yet?
Is it some special tactic? Or is it—disrespect for him?
Before he could figure it out, Bai Zhou had already spoken, his tone relaxed.
"Gengar, stop playing around. Give him a taste of Thunder Punch."
The command was given.
Without warning, a pair of scarlet, mischievous eyes lit up from the shadow beneath Yulongdu's feet!
The next moment, a fist crackling with crackling golden lightning bolts shot out from the shadows like lightning.
The target is Yulongdu's vulnerable side!
The angle was tricky, and the speed was extremely fast!
Yu Longdu's pupils suddenly contracted!
Years of combat instinct and champion-level reaction speed allowed him to react instantly!
He twisted his body sharply in an attempt to dodge!
But Gengar's attack was too sudden and too close!
The electrified fist was already inches away, and Bad could even feel the numbing sensation on his skin!
"Dragonite! Extreme Speed!"
At this critical moment, Yu Longdu shouted hoarsely!
The massive yellow figure on the field instantly blurred!
It transformed into a blur that was almost impossible to detect with the naked eye!
The target is definitely not the Ghost-type Gengar.
Normal-type Extreme Speed moves cannot hit Ghost-type Gengar.
The target of their lightning speed was none other than the Dragon Crossing!
Swish!
Gengar swung its fist, crackling with lightning, but only struck Qi, producing a sonic boom.
At that moment, Dragonite, carrying Lance at incredible speed, appeared at the other end of the field!
Lance was attacked by Dragonite, but with his powerful physique, he could withstand the pulling force from the rapid movement of "Godspeed" without much trouble.
But the near-death experience just now left him on edge, his back instantly soaked with cold sweat!
And with just this one aspect, the bad was completely understood.
Shirashu is not a "wild fighting newbie" at all!
This guy is an absolute master who has a deep understanding of the ruleless way!
Bad showed no remorse for not following the "usual" practice of recalling Gengar to its Poké Ball first, but instead allowed it to lie in wait and launch a surprise attack at the start.
No rules means exactly what it says!
There are absolutely no rules or restrictions!
The moment the referee announces the start, regardless of the means you use—ambush, sneak attack, attack the trainer—...
Profit is everything!
He wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, and his gaze toward Bai Zhou completely changed.
The slight undercurrent of contempt that had arisen from the other party's "researcher" status vanished completely, replaced by an unprecedented sense of solemnity and excitement!
If Gengar had used a ranged, non-contact move like "Psychic" or "Shadow Ball" instead of an Articulated "Thunder Punch".
The bad guys might not even have a chance to react before they're defeated in the first round!
And this—
Even though Gengar's strength is clearly far inferior to his Dragonite!
I was careless—so careless!
Yu Longdu felt a chill run down his spine.
As the Blesser of Viridian Forest, Bad can clearly sense the strength and status of Pokémon on the field by virtue of the power of Viridian.
If we had to categorize it based on some negative perception, this Gengar's energy level could currently only reach the level of surpassing King's power.
There is still a significant gap between them and the champion's level.
But this Gengar, which was not of a high "level", managed to completely evade the natural perception of the evil Viridian's power during its lurking period!
This is the power of Everlasting, which can establish a vague sensory connection with all Pokémon within a certain range!
This Gengar's ability to control and conceal its own energy is simply terrifying!
Gengar slowly floated back to Bai Zhou's side, with a slightly regretful expression that said, "It's a pity I missed."
Bai Zhou smiled and patted its big head to encourage it.
"Well done, you grasped the timing very well."
Then, Bad raised his head and looked at the Dragon Crossing, who was staring intently at him from the other end of the field.
His face still wore that harmless, gentle smile, but his tone was flat.
"Warm-up complete."
"Ayumu, I'm going to get serious now~"