Pokémon: Reborn as Lucario

Chapter 129: The Electric Gym Battle

After the great explosion and the chaos of the poacher gang's riot, Zidian City had returned to peace, recovering its former hustle, bustle, and prosperity.

Today, the weather was clear and the temperature was pleasant.

Most suitable for... challenging a Gym!

"Rio, Ruru, are you ready?"

Standing at the entrance of the Electric Gym, Míng Rìzhào asked the two Pokémon beside her.

"In perfect condition!"

Rio responded, full of fighting spirit.

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[Status]

Pokémon: Elite - Riolu (Aura Glimmer State) (Male)

Level: lv25

Type: Fighting

Ability: Inner Focus (Prevents flinching)

HP: 75

Attack: 66

Defense: 47

Sp. Atk: 52

Sp. Def: 45

Speed: 69 (+5)

Free Attribute Points: 0

Special: Aura Heart-Control (Can mobilize Aura energy for telepathy, environmental scanning, object perception, and simple control of Aura energy)

Moves: Quick Attack (lv3), Metal Claw (lv3), Aura Sphere (lv3), Brick Break (lv2), Detect (lv2), Counter (lv1), Dig (lv1), Rock Smash (lv1), Agility (lv1)

Evaluation: A Pokémon excellent at Aura Perception, possesses a certain tacit understanding with its trainer.

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He had gained one level from the battle with Registeel. At the same time, the well-practiced move [Aura Sphere] had also finally caught up to his strongest moves, reaching lv3, the highest level for the lv20 stage. As for the more recently learned moves [Rock Smash] and [Agility], they had also each gained one level through training during this period.

"Iya, iya! (Pokémon Language) I have no problem either!"

Ruru would not be outdone. Her eyes, hidden by her green hair, also radiated a rare fighting spirit.

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[Pokédex]

Encounter Progress: 86/100

Battle Progress: 49/50

[Real-time Analysis]

Pokémon: Elite - Ralts (Female)

Level: lv16

Type: Psychic + Fairy

Trainer: Míng Rìzhào

Ability: Synchronize (If this Pokémon becomes poisoned, paralyzed, or burned, so does the opponent)

Special: Perception (Can use psychic power to sense the hearts of living beings)

Moves: Confusion (lv2), Double Team (lv2), Disarming Voice (lv2), Hypnosis (lv1), Teleport (lv0), Draining Kiss (lv0), Psybeam (lv0)

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As for Ruru the Ralts, she had also gained a lot of experience through a series of events. Her level had risen to lv16, and she had learned the new moves [Teleport] and [Draining Kiss]. Although the move [Confusion] could no longer be improved due to the Pokémon's current strength limitations, because she often used her psychic power, Ruru had surprisingly comprehended the powerful Psychic-type move [Psybeam] ahead of time, which was a pleasant surprise.

"Then let's do this!"

Míng Rìzhào took a deep breath, then pushed open the large doors in one go.

"Whoosh," cool air-conditioned wind blew out from within the gym, making the challengers feel refreshed and delighted.

"Hahaha, welcome to my Gym!"

Uncle Wattson's signature laugh and loud voice came from inside the gym.

Míng Rìzhào carefully sized up the first gym she would challenge in her life.

The inside of the gym was brightly lit, illuminating everything clearly. The internal structure of the building was very simple, just a straight path through. At the very end was a battle stage, and that familiar white-bearded uncle was standing on the stage, smiling at Míng Rìzhào. Around the stage were some spectator seats. Wattson's granddaughter, Xiao Yu, was also there with her three Pokémon, happily waving at Míng Rìzhào.

However, although the gym's interior was a straight path, a challenger could not simply walk straight to the end and challenge the Gym Leader. On both sides of the central avenue, several mechanical pillars shot out electric nets, forcing challengers to go around these nets to continue forward. And on the detour path, several of the gym's apprentices stood holding their Poké Balls, their eyes burning, eager for a battle.

"Little girl, come to the depths of the gym and challenge me!"

"Show me everything you've learned, everything you've received!"

After Wattson finished speaking, he walked to one side of the stage and closed his eyes to rest.

"Thump-thump, thump-thump." Rio, standing next to Míng Rìzhào, could also feel his trainer trembling.

He looked up and saw the girl's face was full of excitement and soaring fighting spirit.

"Heh."

Rio chuckled lightly, the blood in his body also beginning to boil slightly.

"Let the challenge... begin!"

Míng Rìzhào recalled Rio and Ruru into their Poké Balls, adjusted her hat with her hand, and then strode forward.

"Your first opponent is me!"

A yellow-haired youth holding an electric guitar walked out excitedly, his fingers unable to resist strumming a passionate melody on the guitar.

"Ah, this beautiful melody is my determination! Come out, Electrike!"

A small green-skinned dog popped out, "awoo, awoo"-ing. Visible electrical light flowed over its body.

Míng Rìzhào glanced at her Pokédex and then, without hesitation, threw out a Poké Ball.

"Ruru, it's your turn!"

The Psychic Pokémon, Ralts, entered the stage.

Míng Rìzhào decided to strike first.

"Ruru, [Disarming Voice]."

Ruru opened her mouth and sang a charming song. The pink sound waves spread out, enveloping Electrike.

"Oof, oof."

Electrike stood dazedly on the spot, easily struck by the sound waves. It remained dazed, letting the sound waves wash over it.

It should be known that Fairy-type moves are super effective against the opposite gender. The energetic male Electrike before them happened to maximize the effect of [Disarming Voice].

The yellow-haired youth, having lost the initial advantage, was annoyed. He could only shout a command, trying to... seeing his advantage lost, the yellow-haired youth was somewhat annoyed and immediately shouted a command: "Electrike, don't just stand there! Use..."

"[Confusion]!"

Before the yellow-haired youth could finish his sentence, Míng Rìzhào decisively had Ralts press the advantage.

"Iya!"

Ralts closed her eyes, and the psychic power on her body pulsed.

"Bang!" The dazed Electrike was directly hit by a psychic wave and was unable to battle on the spot.

"The winner is Míng Rìzhào!"

The gym's loudspeaker announced the result of the battle.

Míng Rìzhào, having been tempered by many battles, had grown a lot compared to before. These gym apprentices, in terms of decisiveness and tactics, were basically no match for her.

"Return, Electrike." The defeated yellow-haired youth helplessly recalled his Pokémon, then shook hands with Míng Rìzhào. "Good job. Your fighting style is clean and decisive. I look forward to you winning the badge."

Naturally, a Gym battle was not without the scene of the loser paying the winner pocket money. So for most of the Gym apprentices, besides honing their battle skills and increasing their Pokémon's strength in battles against challengers, obtaining pocket money was also a very important aspect. It was no wonder many trainers from ordinary backgrounds would break down the door trying to get a position at the various Pokémon Gyms, especially those with powerful Gym Leaders. After all, the stronger the gym's strength, the stronger the challengers they would encounter, and the more experience and pocket money they could gain.

Just like that, Míng Rìzhào had Ruru fight the whole way, defeating Guitarist George's Electrike, a Short-shorts Boy's Magnemite, and another Guitarist named Mike's two Voltorb, finally arriving before the Pokémon battle stage.

Wattson, who had been resting with his eyes closed, also opened his eyes and said with a smile, "I knew these few little guys of mine couldn't stop you."

As mentioned before, the Zidian City Pokémon Gym was a Guiding-type gym, so the levels of the trainers' Pokémon inside were similar to those of a rookie trainer. Therefore, without using Rio as her trump card, Míng Rìzhào, relying on her Ralts, whose level was not too low, and the tacit understanding cultivated from spending day and night with her, had reached Gym Leader Wattson without much effort.

"Clang," "Clang," "Clang." Several bright yellow spotlights above the battle stage lit up, casting down brilliant light.

The gym's apprentices also gathered around, and some spectators who had come in to watch the excitement were also waiting expectantly in the audience seats.

"Big Sister Xiao Zhao, Ruru, Rio, go for it!"

The little kid, Xiao Yu, and her Electrike jumped up and down happily. The Plusle and Minun beside her continuously applauded.

Wattson said, slightly jealous, "This Xiao Yu, how come she doesn't cheer for her own grandpa?"

Then he became serious. "Come on, challenger! Come and show me your strength!"

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