Pokémon: Global Invasion

Chapter 29: Continuous Defend the Title

Chapter 29: Continuous Defend the Title

"Why?"

"How could that Sandshrew sense the opponent's position while using Rollout? That precise tackle is not something ordinary vision can achieve!"

"That's right. Could this Sandshrew be using Psychic?"

"Psychic? Wake up! That's an incredibly rare ability; how could a Pokémon like Sandshrew ever learn it?"

In the next moment, the arena erupted into a frenzy as everyone engaged in heated discussions about Sandshrew's Rollout, which controlled the enemy with such precision.

Ryoma stood in the center of the arena, and upon hearing the murmurs around him, the corners of his mouth lifted slightly.

Why?

It's actually quite simple: sand.

That's right—Ryoma's envisioned sand-sensing strategy had succeeded.

Perhaps it was due to the understanding of Sand Attack and Sandstorm moves, or maybe it was Sandshrew's own innate talent. Now, Sandshrew's ability to sense and control sand had reached a terrifying level.

By using Sand Attack to gather sand and attaching Ground-type energy to it, Sandshrew could sense the movements of that sand within a certain range.

At the start of the match, Sandshrew had secretly used Sand Attack to stick some sand into Persian's fur.

Thus, to Sandshrew, Persian resembled a firefly flitting around in the darkness, forming a clear silhouette that was easy to see!

Therefore, when faced with the audience's inquiries, Ryoma simply smiled without answering.

Of course, this maneuver relies on surprise. If everyone knew the secret of the sand, then as long as they shook it off, his strategy would collapse!

"Congratulations to Challenger number 8 for successfully defeating the Champion and becoming the new Champion! There will now be a ten-minute break. Challengers wishing to challenge the new Champion, please sign up at the service desk!"

After a brief moment of shock, the host immediately picked up the microphone to announce.

Instantly, the arena was bustling with activity as many challengers lined up to head to the registration area, seemingly eager to test their strength against Ryoma, the soft persimmon!

"It looks like trouble is coming!"

Ryoma sighed slightly as he observed the registration staff selecting challengers.

In front of him as Champion, the club would screen challengers; after all, winning ten matches in the Defend the Title would reward them with a 100,000 yuan prize, and the club wouldn't allow just any inexperienced trainers to take the stage and deliver easy experience!

"Shasha."

Sandshrew wore a smirk, happy with its 10,000 yuan prize already secured; it wouldn't have a share of the subsequent prizes!

Soon, the ten minutes passed, and the selected trainers were quickly arranged in the contestant area to prepare for their challenges.

"Now the Battle Arena continues! Please welcome Challenger number 1 to the stage!"

After the host announced, Challenger number 1 eagerly ran up to the stage, and a flash of white light appeared from the Poké Ball, revealing a Poliwhirl!

"Poliwhirl, use Water Gun!" The challenger was very excited.

"Is it really a type advantage?"

"Sandshrew, use Sand Attack to block it!"

Ryoma calmly commanded. With regard to water-type moves, Sandshrew could easily face them without any fear, raising its hands to unleash a small Sandstorm!

Boom!

The two attacks collided in the air, with sand and water merging and crashing into each other, ultimately forming a vortex that caused droplets of mud to flow onto the ground!

"Whoa, isn't Sand Attack supposed to have no attack power? This Sand Attack is way too strong!"

As they witnessed Sandshrew's exquisite control over Sand Attack, the crowd erupted in astonishment. Now that Pokémon had recently integrated into society, their experience with Pokémon battles came mainly from paper; when had they seen such a strong Sand Attack?

"Heh heh, although I still haven't mastered the move Sandstorm, simulating Sandstorm using Sand Attack is quite the training accomplishment!" Ryoma smiled slightly and continued to command, "Sandshrew, use Rollout!"

"Sha~"

Sandshrew let out a soft call, using a powerful motion to push out Sand Attack to block Water Gun. Then, it curled up into a ball in mid-air after using Defense Curl and charged towards Poliwhirl with a rumble.

"Poliwhirl, block it with Water Gun!" The challenger still remained confident.

Poliwhirl also bravely shouted in response, spraying out a Water Gun aimed directly at the incoming Rollout.

"How is this possible?"

But the next moment, the challenger's previously confident face froze because Poliwhirl's Water Gun had no effect on Rollout at all; Rollout barreled straight through the Water Gun!

"Quick, get out of the way!"

After a brief moment of shock, the challenger's face turned to terror, shouting loudly.

However, his command was clearly too late, as Poliwhirl continued to dazedly spray Water Gun, dreaming of blocking the enemy.

By the time the trainer realized it, it was already too late. As Poliwhirl stopped its Water Gun to prepare to dodge, Sandshrew slammed into it, and a wave of pain hit Poliwhirl, causing it to let out a muffled groan and faint!

"Oh, oh, oh! The winner is decided! Poliwhirl was taken out by Sandshrew's Rollout in an instant!"

As soon as the battle ended, the host stepped in to fan the excitement, immediately eliciting cheers from the crowd; a quick defeat was the most exhilarating!

"Damn, this guy can't be worse than the Club Champion, right?"

"This is so unlucky! I thought using a Grass-type to counter Sandshrew would guarantee a win, but it looks like that's not happening!"

Several challengers in the contestant area, who had planned to rely on type advantages, had dark expressions. They could only brace themselves to take the stage for their battles.

Inevitably, all six of the challengers who sent out Water and Grass-type Pokémon were defeated by Sandshrew's Rollout.

If one round of Rollout didn't do the trick, another round would surely follow—it was just rolling a few more times!

"Hmph, this Sandshrew only has a strong Rollout move. With that alone, you all seem helpless. If someone just sends out a flying Pokémon, it'll be a guaranteed win!"

At that moment, a mocking voice echoed through the contestant area, and then a boy walked up to the stage holding a Poké Ball. In a flash of white light, a Beedrill with four wings appeared on the field.

"Oh, oh, oh! Facing the invincible Sandshrew on the ground, the challenger has sent out Beedrill to battle! Now let's see how Sandshrew will deal with an opponent in the air!"

Seeing Beedrill take the stage, the host immediately picked up the microphone and began an enthusiastic commentary, clearly expressing appreciation for the challenger's choice to use a flying Pokémon against Sandshrew!