Pokémon: Global Invasion

Chapter 53: Work Up

Chapter 53: Work Up

"Sato Professor, is this the move you mentioned earlier?" Principal Ishikawa asked with keen interest.

"That's right. With this move, you can create Sandstorm. I just wonder if it can be used by other Pokémon. I will try to replicate this move next," Professor Sato nodded and spoke in a low voice.

Seeing this, Principal Ishikawa nodded in satisfaction and turned his attention back to the swirling Sandstorm in the arena!

Meanwhile, Charmeleon used Scratch to catch Manectric off guard, sending it flying. Then, it unleashed a Flamethrower that knocked Manectric out cold!

"Ah hahaha! KO!"

Seeing Charmeleon successfully defeat Manectric, Yuto immediately cheered. He then began scanning the audience.

Look at that! The so-called top four you mentioned are nothing but weaklings!

Originally waiting for applause, Yuto turned his ear to the crowd only to find they were all discussing Sandshrew, leaving him utterly stunned.

Hey, hey, hey, look at my Charmeleon! It's so cool!

"What are you looking at? Quickly take down that Pyroar! That guy and Manectric are clearly not on the same level!" Ryoma sighed and urged Yuto.

"Got it."

Yuto shot a resentful glance at Ryoma and quickly directed Charmeleon and Sandshrew to perform a pincer attack.

"Crap, that guy was truly useless."

"But even with a two-on-one, defeating me won't be that easy!"

"Pyroar, Work Up!"

Seeing his companion taken down, George cursed inwardly and commanded Pyroar to start powering up, clearly preparing for a one-against-two situation.

"Stop him! Sandshrew, use Rollout!"

"Flamethrower!"

As soon as they saw Pyroar's action, both quickly accelerated their attacks. Charmeleon's Flamethrower struck Pyroar first.

However, Pyroar seemed prepared to withstand the hit, enduring the fiery attack while continuing to use Work Up to strengthen itself!

At the same time, Sandshrew's attack arrived, Rollout infused with Rock-type energy came rushing in like flying sand and stones!

"Take Down!"

At that moment, Pyroar finished powering up, its momentum coalescing into a powerful Take Down, charging straight at Sandshrew!

With a loud bang!

Sandshrew's several rounds of intensified Rollout couldn't gain any advantage, being knocked back by the larger Pyroar.

Of course, Pyroar was not unscathed either, as it stumbled backward, right into a Flamethrower from Charmeleon, sending it crashing back!

"Nice job! Charmeleon, use Scratch to finish it!" Yuto immediately called to follow up.

But before Charmeleon could reach Pyroar, the latter quickly stood up and unleashed a Flamethrower that pushed Charmeleon back!

"The effect of Work Up is remarkable! It seems that it's not just in the game; it also significantly boosts a Pokémon's fighting spirit!" Ryoma observed, his gaze sharpening.

He realized that this Pyroar was already at its limit, yet it could still fight purely on adrenaline!

"Nice job! Hyper Beam!"

George's expression turned sinister as he commanded Pyroar to attack once more!

Boom!

In the next moment, an orange-yellow beam sliced through the air and struck Charmeleon with lightning speed, slamming it into the wall. When it fell, it was clear that it had lost its battle capability!

"What terrifying power! Is it a berserker trait that strengthens as its health declines?!"

Ryoma's expression changed slightly. He didn't have time to check on Charmeleon anymore and quickly commanded Sandshrew to use Rollout while Pyroar was suffering the aftereffects of Hyper Beam!

"Block it!"

But to Ryoma's surprise, Pyroar seemed completely immune to the inability to move caused by Hyper Beam. Covered in normal-type energy, it used Headbutt to counter Sandshrew's unpowered Rollout, sending it flying!

"Finish it off with Hyper Beam!"

George's face showed a confident expression of victory.

"Gyro Ball, Champion's Rebuttal!"

Seeing this, Ryoma's eyes focused, and he quickly issued the command.

Fortunately, Sandshrew reacted quickly; as it landed, it activated Steel-type energy, spinning rapidly in place, its body transforming into a silver spinning top!

Boom!

In an instant, Hyper Beam arrived, colliding heavily with Gyro Ball.

Creak! Creak!

At that moment, the sound of steel clashing rang out, and flames erupted from the point of impact, as the two attacks collided fiercely, neither side willing to yield!

"We did it! Brock's version of Champion's Rebuttal!"

Seeing Gyro Ball successfully defend against Hyper Beam, Ryoma quietly breathed a sigh of relief. Steel-type energy was undoubtedly excellent for defense, and transforming Gyro Ball into a defensive move allowed it to block Hyper Beam!

Boom!

After a brief stalemate, Hyper Beam suddenly exploded, sending dust flying. However, it was quickly shattered by the spinning Gyro Ball, and Sandshrew emerged, panting heavily, clearly exhausted.

"Hmph! You managed to block it? Then let's do it again!"

Seeing Sandshrew had indeed defended against Hyper Beam, George's expression remained unchanged as he continued to issue commands.

Roar!

Pyroar let out an angry roar, its crimson eyes fixed intently on Sandshrew, head held high. But everyone waited for Hyper Beam to strike, only to see Pyroar remain frozen in that position, motionless.

"Pyroar has lost its battle capability!"

At that moment, the referee's voice snapped everyone's attention back, and they looked at Pyroar, surprised to find that it had collapsed, unconscious!

"This Pyroar is far too terrifying!"

"Who would disagree?!"

"But George's heart is so ruthless. Pyroar fought at the cost of its stamina, which is really damaging to itself. If it were me, I wouldn't want my Pokémon to do that!"

The students in the arena looked at Pyroar, still standing, with a mix of admiration and sympathy.

"Useless!"

George muttered under his breath, taking out a Poké Ball to recall Pyroar and leaving the arena without looking back.

"Finally, we won! That Pyroar was indeed terrifying."

"And that move Work Up can turn a Pokémon into a berserker, exhausting stamina to keep fighting!"

"It looks like Pokémon moves are not as simple as they seem. Each move pushed to its limits can have terrifying effects!"

Ryoma's eyes gleamed with understanding, feeling that his insights into moves had deepened, while he realized that his application of moves was still at a very basic level!