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"Shigeru is right. Because it doesn't need a trainer's command, this Rhyperior's movements are completely seamless, making it impossible for Ash to issue his second command smoothly."
Xiao Gang, equally calm, echoed.
"But aren't Pokémon caught in the wild the same way?"
Xia asked, somewhat puzzled.
"That's what makes them so formidable."
Xiao Gang looked serious.
Aizen also heard the other person's praise.
To be honest, in his heart, the performance of the Ironclad Tyrannosaurus was only barely acceptable.
Ash likes to use straightforward attacks like Water Gun, Flamethrower, and Thunderbolt right from the start. When he has the advantage, a combo attack can take him down in one go, without needing to distract the opponent like Rhyperior does.
Water Gun will go head-to-head with Rock! Water beats Rock, which means that Water-type attacks deal more damage to Rock-type Pokémon, but it doesn't mean that water will have an advantage when it collides with the rock itself.
The Rock Tomb skill can both release rocks to block water jets and bombard Squirtle.
At the same time, a barrage of ranged attack skills like sharp stone attacks can take down the opponent instantly.
However, for a Pokémon that is used to following orders all year round, it is already quite good that it can perform like this when it is away from its trainer.
The reason we allowed a full day yesterday wasn't just for show, to justify the "closing time."
"Attack on Team Rocket base"
The staggered arrangement was also largely Aizen's attempt to test the Pokémon's autonomous combat capabilities.
After this mission, he will most likely have obtained at least one elf.
He would rather not have the elf than let it leave its master and fail to demonstrate abilities that he finds acceptable.
If you get one, you can at most keep it as a pet; using it in battle is out of the question.
Is he really going to let a +1 powerhouse command a level 1 elf in battle? He believes that even if the elf had his command, it would still be chopped into a skull by Kuchiki Byakuya.
So yesterday, he first experimented with Giovanni's spirit.
They impart combat experience and strategies that differ from this type of ring-fighting.
Seeing the opponent's newly released Bulbasaur, Rhyhorn suppressed its joy at defeating its opponent single-handedly, its mind constantly flashing back to yesterday's "Gaki".
The teachings and admonitions they received.
Offensive skills can also serve as defense and support when necessary.
Defensive skills can sometimes be used in offensive situations as well.
Strength and speed should never be fully utilized unless victory is virtually certain and there is a guaranteed kill, to avoid the possibility of the opponent launching a desperate counterattack.
The remaining resources can be used to adapt to various unexpected situations.
Never let your guard down after hitting your opponent. If your vision is obstructed, you should use your ultimate move to finish them off when necessary, because no one knows if the opponent still has any strength left.
When an opponent's attack becomes unavoidable, all means become offense, and all means become defense, confined to the limitations of established skills. Thus, the full expression of one's strength is severely restricted! "Whoa!!!"
This is yesterday's update; today's update will be posted this afternoon.
Chapter 212 Ash's Question, Aizen's Counter-Question 7/30
The battle between Tyrannosaurus Rex and Bulbasaur did not end quickly.
It has to be said that Ash, as the protagonist, is also a trainer with some unique ideas. He can always come up with some clever tricks to turn the tide when he is at a disadvantage.
Despite keeping Aizen's teachings in mind, the Ironhide Rhyperior still struggled somewhat when attempting to fight independently, preventing Bulbasaur from being quickly defeated under Ash's command.
"The Ironclad Tyrannosaurus has a strong ability to think independently. He knows very well what he should do instead of blindly attacking recklessly."
Winning this match will likely be a tough battle for Ash.
Xiao Gang looked at the composed Xiao Zhi with a stern expression.
"how so"
At this moment, Xiao Mao began to have some doubts about life.
How exactly did he manage to defeat Giovanni's two Pokémon yesterday?
Could it be that the Pokémon would become weaker after Giovanni commands them? Shigeru dismissed this unreliable idea and couldn't help but think that Giovanni had held back in their match yesterday.
Aizen, who was also observing the match, didn't think about anything else. Instead, he seriously observed this battle, which seemed like child's play to him.
The armored tyrannosaurus, with its skin immune to magma, possesses formidable defensive capabilities. The explosive power of its horn, capable of destroying a building, demonstrates its considerable strength. Such an armored tyrannosaurus could even hold its own against Akainu in the world of One Piece.
Of course, without Armament Haki, Ironclad Tyrannosaurus Rex would definitely lose, and its strength is no match for Akainu, but in terms of raw strength, it is a good subject for observation.
While the Ironclad Tyrannosaurus Rex might not rank among the top-tier in terms of average base stats, it's practically at the very top of its class.
Some unique and prominent individual attributes are even higher than some levels of existence.
If Rhyperior can recognize its own strengths and deliver a standout performance, it will prove that Pokémon still have untapped potential.
Combat that relies on humans is merely a byproduct of a world's flawed development.
Aizen's observations revealed that the strength ratings of everyone else besides himself were also "abnormal."
For example, Xiao Mao, Xiao Zhi, Xiao Xia, and Xiao Gang are all examples.
Even if they were at the Heavenly King level, they definitely wouldn't be considered.
However, none of the four were considered very reliable by Aizen. Gary was one thing, but Brock, who only had Onix and Geodude and at most got a V-Tails, was really not very strong. Misty, who hadn't even gotten a formal gym leader position, was even weaker.
Although they were all "letting the water go"
That's how Ash got the badge.
However, their actual strength is not particularly impressive.
Moreover, what really bothered Aizen was the individual strength of Gorilla's girlfriends, which made him suspect something was amiss.
Very few of them possess level-one Pokémon, yet even so, no one's strength rating has fallen below level-one.
"There's definitely something wrong with this world. Human trainers can even command legendary Pokémon in battle, but how do they manage to capture the speed of legendary Pokémon with their eyes?"
There was a problem Aizen hadn't noticed yesterday; given his level of understanding, it's perfectly normal for him to be able to see Arcanine's speed.
But then he suddenly remembered that this body wasn't his, it belonged to Giovanni! A normal person's eyes could detect a supersonic trajectory. Aizen, though suspicious, didn't make a fuss about it. For someone born into this world, this wasn't strange; these mysteries awaiting unraveling could be slowly unearthed.
The battle on the field quickly reached the white rank.
Although Rhyperior, as Giovanni's Pokémon, had experience accomplishing some things independently, it's difficult to expect it to completely transform into a warrior based on just a few words.
To be honest, Aizen had a very low opinion of the so-called commanders of Pokémon trainers.
It's like a group of ordinary people directing ninjas, with death gods fighting.
Perhaps their senses can keep up with the pace, but ordinary people's eyes can also keep up with the pace of special forces. But can ordinary people command special forces in combat? The weak commanding the strong—what about that "combat experience"?
It can also truly make the latter "battle-hardened".
To put it bluntly, if Aizen were given the strength of a Seat Commander, with his vision and combat experience, he would be more than capable of defeating a Champion-level Pokémon. In terms of difficulty, it would be easier than having Madara Uchiha suppress Hashirama Senju. After all, those two were true powerhouses who had fought for decades.
Rhyperior, panting heavily after being attacked several times by Bulbasaur's Vine Whip and Razor Leaf, had eyes full of resentful rage.
"Let's finish this off in one fell swoop! Bulbasaur, use Vine Whip once more!"
"seed!"
Whoosh! Two grass vines shot out, flying directly towards the armored tyrannosaurus.
But at that moment, a brilliant idea flashed through the mind of the enraged armored tyrannosaurus, and it did something unexpected.
*Snap! Snap! Snap!* The Ironclad Tyrannosaurus, its face contorted with rage, charged towards Bulbasaur, undeterred by the vine whip.
"seed!"
The tiny Bulbasaur, undeterred, roared and lashed out with even greater force with its two vine whips.
Just as the two were very close, a green light flashed from the armored tyrannosaurus that was charging forward despite the attack.
Ash hesitated for a moment, then sensed something was wrong and was about to command, "Bulbasaur, get out of the way!"
"What an amazing skill!" Aizen thought to himself, but a hint of amusement played on his face. The Ironclad Tyrannosaurus had won this match.
Although the fool often used such commands to help himself get through difficult times, Ironclad Tyrannosaurus's thoughts at this moment were unfathomable to others, but to Aizen, it was as if he had been stripped naked.
Hold! Megaton Horn: Strike! During the impact, it used a defensive divine technique. Because it cannot move during the defense, the running Ironhide Tyrannosaurus Rex used its own weight and inertia to continue to ram itself out.
Before Ash could even give the command, Bulbasaur was already knocked off balance and, before it could even get up, it was mercilessly finished off by Rhyperior.
"seed"
The Bulbasaur, which had been launched into the air, let out a miserable cry and lost its will to fight before it even hit the ground.
At the same time, the armored tyrannosaurus rex lay down on the ground and fell asleep without saying a word.
Bulbasaur activates its skill, Sleep!
"Pikachu!" The master and servant caught Bulbasaur nervously, their faces grim as they looked at the injured creature.
Bulbasaur was more seriously injured than Squirtle.
Mega Horn: This is Tyrannosaurus Rex's strongest attack, aside from its buffing moves. It's the strongest attack launched by its powerful horn, capable of destroying a building. It's enough to pose a threat even to Elite Four Pokémon. How could a beginner like Bulbasaur withstand this?
Why did you hit so hard?
Ash, holding Bulbasaur, looked up and angrily questioned him.
Aizen paused for a moment, then asked with amusement, "That's a ridiculous question. Did I ever give any orders to Rhyperior? Besides, isn't the responsibility for Bulbasaur's severe injuries mostly on you, who completely failed in your duties as a trainer?"
"An unqualified trainer!"
I couldn't update yesterday because I had to go out in the afternoon. I'll finish yesterday's update this morning and update today's this afternoon.
Chapter 213 Trainers Are Not Conductors 8/30
The words "Did I give the order?" startled Xiaoxia and Xiaomao, who were also somewhat indignant.
Yes, the other party never gave any orders to the Ironclad Tyrannosaurus Rex, which is different from the situation with Lt. Surge.
Ash bit his lip, still unwilling to give up, and said, "But if you hadn't stopped giving orders, how could the Raptor have attacked so recklessly?"
"No sense of proportion"
Aizen scoffed, saying disdainfully, "If the difference in strength between two spirits is large enough, then even a single collision can cause what you call 'lack of control.' Does that mean the opponent would just stand there and let you win?"
Anyone could hear the disdain in Aizen's words.
Xiao Zhi, who was involved, was extremely angry.
He felt that the other person looked down on him.
"Young man, don't assume that things you haven't seen or experienced don't exist."
The world is vast, so vast that many people spend their entire lives without ever truly understanding it. If one mistakes their ignorance for truth, then they are ultimately nothing more than a foolish brute.
Seeing what Ash was thinking, Aizen didn't mind giving him a blow, and continued relentlessly, "You only thought about Bulbasaur being injured by Rhyperior, but have you ever thought that if Bulbasaur were strong enough, even if it were hit by Rhyperior's special move, it wouldn't suffer too much damage?"
I can see that your Squirtle and Bulbasaur are both exceptionally talented, but what has been the result of your training them?
"Beginner Trainer"
"Oh no, maybe a little better than a novice trainer, but do you think that's enough?"
"I don't know how many people have recognized you along the way, or how many badges you've earned, but I believe you are far from qualified to be a Pokémon Trainer."
Ash felt a pang of sadness and wanted to argue, but looking at the Bulbasaur in his arms, he felt a sense of powerlessness.
In fact, Bulbasaur is already very strong. At least in terms of battle experience, it is enough for Bulbasaur to defeat many evolved Pokémon. However, if it were Venusaur or even Ivysaur that were injured, it wouldn't be this serious.
"But is it wrong to respect the wishes of Pokémon?"
Ash recalled Bulbasaur's desperate resistance to evolution, then looked at the unconscious Bulbasaur in his arms, and muttered to himself absentmindedly.
Seeing Ash in such a disheveled state, Brock merely frowned, but Misty was not so patient.
"I really misjudged you, Uncle Sakaki! How could you say such a hurtful thing!"
Ignoring the emotionally charged young girl, Aizen looked at Ash, the protagonist of the first chapter, with a playful expression: "Are you thinking about evolution? But that's not what I meant by evolution."
"Um"
Ash, regaining his senses, looked at Aizen with confusion.
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