Chapter 362: Kricketune Hero

Chapter 362: Chapter 362: Kricketune Hero

Cacturne’s improvement was enough to be called stunning.

This was truly a martial artist wholeheartedly raising Pokémon to become Fighting experts.

Julian was looking forward to seeing what the martial artist’s second Pokémon would be.

The martial artist took out a Poké Ball and released a reddish-brown Pokémon holding two blades.

Julian’s eyes widened.

This was...

Kricketune!

Although Julian knew the martial artist liked raising non-Fighting-type Pokémon into Fighting Pokémon...

Kricketune was a bit...

This Kricketune’s gaze was extremely sharp, and his two short blades also flashed coldly.

He did indeed look like a good Fighting seedling.

The martial artist introduced him.

"That day, Cacturne and I were training in the forest when we unexpectedly encountered Kricketune. In order to protect several Oddish..."

"He fought against a tyrannical Pinsir. Although Kricketune was not Pinsir’s opponent, the fighting spirit he displayed deeply attracted me and Cacturne."

"I helped him drive Pinsir away and invited him to join us. After several months of training, Kricketune has already transformed completely."

"He greatly needs sharpening from a strong Trainer like Gym Leader Julian, so that he can become even stronger!"

Julian nodded.

So he was a Kricketune hero!

Julian recognised that spirit!

After thinking it over, the Pokémon most suitable to be Kricketune’s opponent should be Electabuzz.

"Electabuzz, I’ll leave this to you."

Electabuzz stepped onto the battlefield, and silver-white electricity flashed between his two antennae.

The martial artist’s expression became solemn.

One look at Electabuzz’s aura, and he knew this was a powerful opponent.

"Kricketune, Swords Dance."

Julian immediately said, "Electabuzz, Bulk Up."

"Kricketune, Fury Cutter!"

Kricketune swung his short blades and quickly flew towards Electabuzz.

"Dodge. Discharge."

He wanted to use Fury Cutter’s unique effect to make up for the low attack power of Bug-type moves.

Julian would not give him that chance.

Electabuzz fought Blaziken every day and was very skilled at dealing with speed-type Pokémon.

Kricketune, however, clearly was not a type especially known for speed.

Not only did he fail to get a chance to slash Electabuzz, he was instead struck by an electric current and forced back.

The martial artist knew that none of Julian’s Pokémon were easy to deal with.

"Kricketune, Bug Buzz!"

Kricketune scraped his two blades together, producing a piercing sound that continuously assaulted Electabuzz’s mind.

"Electabuzz, Thunderbolt!"

Wild electricity surged from Electabuzz’s antennae.

"Kricketune, Aerial Ace!"

Kricketune sprang from the ground and suddenly vanished before Electabuzz’s eyes.

Then he suddenly appeared in front of Electabuzz and swung his short blades.

Julian suddenly spoke.

"Grab him. Fire Punch!"

Electabuzz’s left hand suddenly accelerated and grabbed one of Kricketune’s blades.

His right hand ignited with flames and struck Kricketune hard in the abdomen.

Electabuzz let go, and Kricketune immediately flew into the air.

He crashed to the ground, and the martial artist shouted, "Kricketune, show your spirit! Let them see the heart we have to protect the weak!"

Kricketune supported himself with his short blades and staggered to his feet.

"Krick!"

His gaze became resolute, and yellow-green light bloomed from his body.

The martial artist was overjoyed.

"Good chance, Kricketune! Silver Wind!"

Kricketune swung both blades, launching continuous silver wind blades.

"Electabuzz, Thunderbolt!"

The two forces collided in the air, raising a violent explosion.

Kricketune was hit by the blast wave and staggered back several steps, unable to stop himself from panting heavily.

Kricketune only had enough stamina left for one final move.

He was unwilling to fall here.

That unwillingness transformed into power, causing Kricketune to leap fiercely.

A purple spiral edged with gold surrounded Kricketune as he charged towards Electabuzz.

The martial artist was wildly surprised.

"Kricketune, you learned Giga Impact!"

One had to know that even Cacturne had not learned Giga Impact yet.

Sure enough, coming to Veilstone Gym had been the right choice!

Electabuzz grinned, then also condensed a purple spiral and charged towards Kricketune.

Electabuzz, who had also mastered Giga Impact in a desperate situation, could very much understand Kricketune’s current feelings.

So he chose to use Giga Impact to show his respect to Kricketune!

The two spirals collided.

After three seconds of conflict, Kricketune’s Giga Impact was broken through.

Kricketune was sent flying, smashed into the ground, and immediately lost the ability to battle.

The martial artist recalled Kricketune and bowed respectfully.

"Thank you very much for your guidance, Gym Leader Julian. We’ll come challenge you again next time."

Julian smiled and nodded.

"I hope to see you bring even more new things. The path you’re walking is a very novel approach to raising Fighting Pokémon."

The martial artist looked at Electabuzz.

"Gym Leader Julian’s Electabuzz is also a very Fighting-like Pokémon. We are walking similar roads."

"By battling you, I can gain the greatest harvest."

The martial artist turned and left.

Kai walked up to Julian.

"Master, why doesn’t that person raise Fighting-type Pokémon?"

Julian looked at the sky and said calmly, "Only by raising Pokémon they truly love can a Trainer show all of their passion."

"Next time, perhaps we’ll see him bring a Primeape, or even an Annihilape, to challenge us."

"Kai, how much did you learn from that battle just now?"

Kai thought for a moment.

"It feels like I didn’t learn anything, but also like I learned something. I just feel that the Pokémon he raises are similar to the way I raise Graveler and Corphish."

Julian nodded.

"Then you learned something. Go train."

Annihilape continued his battle training with Miraidon.

Blaziken was at the side, doing basic physical training.

For some reason, his gaze kept drifting towards Annihilape and Miraidon as they clashed fiercely.

He did not need to go through such high-intensity battles, so he should have been happy.

But Blaziken could not feel happy.

He increased his training volume, yet only felt empty.

At lunch, Miraidon looked like a starved.

He devoured the food in his bowl madly, and only after eating three bowls did he burp and slowly begin enjoying the spicy dried fish.

Only then did Miraidon realise that Blaziken had not even finished his first bowl!

Miraidon’s eyes widened.

Was this still the big-stomached Blaziken he knew?

Bro, what happened to you?

Blaziken waved his hand.

He was fine.

His appetite was simply poor today.

Julian walked in front of him.

"Blaziken, why aren’t you eating?"

Blaziken shook his head.

Julian pressed a hand on Blaziken’s shoulder and smiled.

"Is it because you didn’t train this morning, so you feel uncomfortable?"

Blaziken suddenly understood. His gaze sharpened.

"Blaziken!"

Julian nodded.

"Then this afternoon, we’ll continue having Toxicroak and Bewear carry out special training for you. How does that sound?"

Blaziken nodded, grabbed a handful of Pokémon food, and stuffed it into his mouth.

Once Julian arranged his training, Blaziken immediately felt his appetite return.

Miraidon stared blankly.

How could there be someone who took the initiative to ask for a beating?

Bro, are you alright?

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