Chapter 355: Father-Son Match

Chapter 355: Chapter 355: Father-Son Match

Julian stared at the electrical support device with burning eyes.

"Yuzo, are there any specific experimental data?"

Yuzo shook his head.

"The first version of the electrical support device hasn’t even been finalised yet. Where would we find an Electabuzz to cooperate with effect testing?"

Julian immediately patted his chest and said, "Leave the testing to me and Electabuzz!"

Yuzo patted Julian’s shoulder.

"I know you’re excited, but calm down first. The Professor showed you this device only because he wanted you to know that Electabuzz’s evolution is starting to show some progress."

"He isn’t asking you and Electabuzz to test a dangerous half-finished product."

Julian directly released Electabuzz and let him look at the electrical support device being adjusted.

He said, "I hope this device can be finalised soon. After a while, I’m going to take Electabuzz to absorb natural lightning."

"If we have the electrical support device, Electabuzz’s gains should be much greater."

Yuzo nodded and told Julian Professor Rowan’s expected effects and working principles for the electrical support device.

Kai silently stood to the side and listened honestly, not interrupting.

Mainly because when Julian and Yuzo talked about this kind of scientific research topic, he could not understand it.

If someone asked him how to help Electabuzz train his muscles, he would definitely be able to explain it clearly.

Before long, Professor Rowan removed his protective goggles and insulated gloves, then walked out of the laboratory.

"Julian, you really did arrive early. Yuzo should have introduced the electrical support device to you. I should be able to create the first-generation product during this Primeape development training period."

"When you take Electabuzz to absorb natural lightning, it can help protect Electabuzz."

Since Professor Rowan was the one making it, the first-generation product might not be especially effective, but it would definitely be safe.

When Ash’s Pikachu first arrived in Hoenn, he had absorbed too much electricity and nearly risked exploding.

Electabuzz absorbing natural lightning was also an extremely dangerous act.

When he began absorbing natural lightning, that would be up to him.

But when he stopped, that would be up to the lightning.

In that kind of thunderstorm environment, never mind an Electric-type Pokémon like Electabuzz.

Even someone as tall as Julian risked being struck if he stood upright.

Julian rubbed Electabuzz’s head.

"Then I’ll thank you on Electabuzz’s behalf, Professor Rowan."

Professor Rowan smiled and said, "If you raise an Electivire one step ahead of me again, then I can collect more data and open an Electivire training course."

"You’ve travelled today, so rest in your room first. We’ll begin training tomorrow."

Julian waved his hand.

"It’s fine. I might be a little tired, but Annihilape is so full of energy he’s practically overflowing. Twenty Primeape wouldn’t tire him out even if he fought them all."

Professor Rowan nodded.

"Alright, then. Today, we’ll first select five Primeape that performed well and test the effect."

Julian curiously asked, "Professor, what rank is my dad’s Primeape?"

Professor Rowan said, "First, of course. Although your father himself seems rather unreliable, his Pokémon have indeed been raised well."

"At present, his Primeape has the highest chance of evolving into Annihilape."

Seeing Julian and Professor Rowan walk out together, the Primeape Trainers all looked over curiously.

Professor Rowan said, "This is the Annihilape Trainer I invited here. His purpose is to help your Primeape produce more Ghost-type energy inside their bodies."

No one had expected that the Trainer who owned Annihilape would actually be such a young man.

"Next, Primeape, belonging to Darius Veyne, who ranked first in the test results, will battle Julian’s Annihilape."

Darius blinked.

He had not expected Professor Rowan to invite Julian to help.

He and Primeape had clearly been training quite well, and it felt as if Rage Fist was already within reach.

Now he had to battle Julian.

As a father, if he lost the battle, that would be embarrassing.

He had said he was going out to make one final push for Fighting-type Elite Four, but if he could not even beat his son’s Annihilape, what kind of Elite Four was he pushing for?

Everyone cheered Darius on.

"Come on, Darius! Let him see that Primeape isn’t worse than Annihilape!"

It was definitely not because Julian was far too handsome.

If Julian was both handsome and good at battling, how were the rest of them supposed to survive?

Professor Rowan had said that the key to Primeape evolving into Annihilape lay in the use of Rage Fist.

It was not absolutely connected to Primeape’s strength.

In fact, if its strength was slightly lower, evolving into Annihilape might actually be easier. ℯ

Julian smiled slightly.

Today, he was having a father-son match with Darius.

He wanted to see how much Darius’s Pokémon had improved during this period of training away from home.

Was he really his father, or a deadbeat dad?

Had he truly pulled himself together, or was he only pretending?

Was his push towards Fighting-type Elite Four for his mother, or for himself?

That was very important!

Julian took out a Poké Ball.

"Go, Annihilape!"

The grey-white Annihilape appeared, and the powerful aura he gave off immediately made the surrounding Primeape Trainers’ expressions turn serious.

Annihilape was somewhat surprised.

He had not expected their opponent to be Darius.

Darius also sent out Primeape. When Primeape saw that his opponent was Julian, he turned back and glanced at Darius.

Darius said, "That’s right. Bring out all your strength. We can’t let them look down on us!"

"Primeape, Thunder Punch!"

Julian had personally cared for Primeape for so many years. How could he not know how powerful Primeape’s Thunder Punch was?

"Bulk Up. Then, Rage Fist!"

Annihilape tensed his muscles and forcefully took Primeape’s full-powered punch.

He was directly pushed back, his feet scraping long marks into the ground.

After taking that punch, Annihilape’s red flames of anger immediately ignited.

The surrounding Trainers were somewhat astonished.

Was this some new ability Annihilape had mastered?

Annihilape quickly stepped forward, his fist lighting up with purple-black light as he punched towards Primeape.

Darius did not choose to dodge.

"Primeape, Thunder Punch!"

Back then, Darius had also been a Trainer who relied on instinct and fighting spirit to command Pokémon.

A head-on clash between strong opponents was what Darius liked most.

Annihilape and Primeape’s fists collided, causing a violent energy explosion.

Primeape retreated three steps.

Annihilape retreated five.

In terms of strength, Primeape still had a slight advantage.

But that was just now!

Annihilape’s flames of anger had already turned so red they were nearly black.

Julian waved his hand.

"Rage Fist!"

Darius naturally knew about Annihilape’s abnormal talent.

But he would not back down.

"Primeape, Outrage!"

Primeape’s body immediately lit up with brilliant purple light.

He fiercely swung his fists, constantly exchanging punches with Annihilape, each blow landing on the other’s face.

After more than ten punches, both sides separated to catch their breath.

Annihilape’s flames of anger had turned completely black.

Julian did not need any fancy tactics. He directly said, "Rage Fist!"

This punch condensed dense Ghost-type energy, possessing explosive force like a bomb.

But Darius smiled slightly.

"Primeape, Aerial Ace!"

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