Chapter 201 The Gap in Strength
Chapter 201 The Gap in Strength
The battle just now gave Xiaogang a long-term opponent. It might even motivate him to work harder, but this has changed his original trajectory.
"Classmates, a fierce battle has ended. Now, let's move on to the next exciting match. Please send one more player from each team to the field."
No sooner had the referee finished speaking than Kato Suzaku stepped onto the battle platform. Meanwhile, Chen Qianqian from our team did the same. This scene clearly demonstrated that she was no less capable than anyone else.
With the two entering the arena, their Pokémon were ready. Xuan Mingtian looked at the Pokémon: Fennekin versus Froakie. However, this shouldn't be too difficult for Chen Qianqian. Although there was a type advantage, it was probably a trivial challenge for her.
Froggy Frog
Attribute: Water
Trait: Changeable (During battle, when a Pokémon with this trait uses a move, its type changes to the move's type before the move is used. The changed type remains active until it is overwritten by the next type. The type reverts to its original state after switching or leaving the battle.)
When using Awakened Power, the attribute changes according to the attribute after Awakening Power. When using Camouflage, the user's attribute first becomes a normal attribute, and then changes according to the terrain. (Struggle does not trigger this characteristic.)
Qualification: Green
Skills: Slap, Cry, Bubble, Quick Attack, Lick, Water Pulse, Play in Water, Power Punch
Assessment: This is a frog bred with ample resources; defeating it will likely be a tough battle. However, there's another possibility: a complete and utter crushing victory.
"Students from both sides, take your positions. The competition is now beginning."
"Fire Fox, use the Spark skill to probe the opponent first."
"Froggy Frog, let's use the bubble skill to aim at the sparks on the other side and extinguish them."
As soon as the referee finished speaking, Chen Qianqian immediately gave the command to the Fire Fox. However, Kato Sparrow was not to be outdone, and ordered the Pokémon to disperse the Ember skill.
At this moment, a layer of red energy gathered around the Fire Fox. In no time, as the energy disappeared, more than a dozen sparks the size of an adult's fist appeared in the air around it. Then, the spark skill attacked the Froggy Frog at an extremely fast speed.
Seeing this, Kato Suzume was startled. He hadn't expected that this little fox would waste so much energy.
Fortunately, the shock was fleeting, and he immediately ordered, "Froggy Frog, increase the output of your bubble skill, and remember to aim at one point when you hit it."
As soon as Kato gave the order, Froakie immediately increased its energy output, its eyes fixed on the rapidly approaching sparks.
Just as the spark came within about 5 meters of it, the Froggy Bubble Frog suddenly opened its mouth. The blue energy that had been accumulating for so long immediately emitted a dense stream of bubbles.
"Bang~ Bang~ Bang..."
As the sparks and bubbles collided, dozens of sounds, like bubbles bursting, rang out.
This shows that the power of the Spark skill far surpasses that of the Bubble skill.
While theoretically these two skills should have the same power, it depends on the level of the Pokémon using them. If the little cutie were to unleash the Ember skill, it would probably overwhelm Froakie.
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"Principal Fuji, which team do you think will win this match?"
"Principal Guo, people should know their own limitations. Aren't you afraid of getting beaten up outside if you say that? Or are you saying that your students are guaranteed to win?"
On the podium at this moment, Principal Guo once again touched a nerve with Principal Fuji. Two games lost in a row, now two more. Faced with such taunts, even a normal person would erupt in anger. After all, you don't hit someone in the face, and you don't insult someone by exposing their weaknesses.
Unfortunately, Principal Guo was still rambling on: "Oh dear, oh dear, there's nothing I can do about it. Judging from the current situation, Fire Fox's strength is clearly superior to Froggy. I didn't expect things to turn out like this. I never thought these little devils would be so powerful during this exchange. Hahaha, thankfully they're first-year students. The thought of having to stay in the academy for another 5 years really makes me feel helpless."
After a barrage of sarcasm, Principal Guo raised his hands and made a shrug gesture.
At this moment, Principal Fuji was at a loss for words. He wanted to punch the other student, but couldn't. After all, this was happening in front of everyone, and he couldn't bring himself to do it. So, all he could do was watch the game with a dark expression, hoping his student wouldn't lose too badly.
(The main reason is that Principal Fuji is currently at Quartz Academy. If he were to suddenly attack someone, it wouldn't be Principal Guo who gets beaten up, but rather himself.)
Returning our attention to the arena, after the skills of both sides canceled each other out, Chen Qianqian ordered Fire Fox to press her advantage.
"Froggy Frog, run and use Flash of Light to dodge the opponent's flamethrower."
While Principal Guo was teasing Principal Fuji, Chen Qianqian was focused on ending the battle as quickly as possible. She immediately had the Fire Fox use Flamethrower. If someone hadn't learned this fire-type skill after living in the small courtyard for so long, they really didn't deserve to live and train there.
As the flamethrower hurtled towards them, Froakie darted to the right, unleashing a lightning-fast attack that astonished even the spectators.
However, those familiar with Froakie take its current speed in stride. This is because, among the starter Pokémon in each region, it is faster than the others.
Even if Froakie uses Quick Attack to dodge, it still can't be faster than Flamethrower. The difference in strength between the two is significant and can't be bridged in a day or two.
"Since we can't avoid it, let's face it head-on. Frog, stop and use Water Wave."
After Kato gave the command, the little frog began to gather its energy as it sprinted. The instant it stopped, a stream of water rushed towards the pillar of fire beside it.
Unfortunately, while the skills were good, the two sides were simply not on the same level.
"Bang! Sizzle! Sizzle!"
A slight clanging sound was heard, accompanied by the sound of flames and water burning and turning into steam.
This situation lasted for less than 5 seconds before the Fire Fox stopped spewing flames, looking as if it hadn't had enough.
As a gentle breeze swept by, the water vapor vanished from everyone's sight.
At the same time, everyone saw that the Froggy Frog's body was charred black, and it was lying on the ground with circled eyes.
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