Pokémon: When the World Changed

Chapter 599 594: WarGreymon

BOOM!

BOOM!

BOOM!

The battle on the field continued.

After Sandslash and Vibrava unleashed their full power, the situation entered a stalemate.

Beside Ethan, Slowking and Absol firmly protected him.

Meanwhile, Tyranitar continued raising sandstorms on the field.

The raging wind constantly reinforced the sand dragon created by Vibrava's "Ryū: Odoshi".

"What is going on here?"

"That Sandslash... and that Vibrava..."

The man in black's face turned serious. The scene before him had clearly exceeded his expectations.

Before, he had thought that as a Quasi-Elite level trainer, facing someone taking a professional exam would be an easy task.

But now, even after sending out two of his main Quasi-Elite level Pokémon, he still hadn't managed to defeat him!

BOOM!

BOOM!

BOOM!

On the field, Sandslash's armored claws once again clashed against Bisharp's blades.

With the reinforcement of Meltan's metallic body, Sandslash's claws had completely transformed into steel claws. In that state, the move Metal Claw seemed to receive an additional boost, greatly increasing its power.

At the same time, Meltan's Magnet Pull ability was still active, forcing Bisharp to divert part of its focus to resist it, slightly limiting its performance.

"Bisharp, use all your strength!"

The man in black gave the order with a firm gaze.

Clang!

Clang!

Clang!

Bisharp crossed its blades and charged into the attack again.

BOOM!

In the next instant, when Sandslash's metallic claws collided with Bisharp's blades, a terrifying energy exploded from the edge.

A violent explosion sent Sandslash flying into the air!

"That is... Metal Burst?"

Ethan's eyes sharpened.

Metal Burst is a steel-type move that returns the last damage received with great force.

In Bisharp's hands, that move had merged with its own metallic body, allowing it to release explosions with every cut, returning the damage through its blades.

Under those conditions, Bisharp's offensive power had been pushed to the limit, suppressing Sandslash in an instant.

Fortunately, Meltan, who covered Sandslash's body, simultaneously used the moves Acid Armor, Harden, and Iron Defense. Defending with all its strength, it managed to completely block Bisharp's attack.

"A close-combat attack with Metal Burst?"

"As expected... every truly powerful Pokémon walks its own path."

Ethan's expression turned grave. If Sandslash couldn't withstand that fighting style, the rest of his team would have even fewer chances against a Bisharp of that level.

"Sandslash, use Gyro Ball!"

"Meltan, use Magnet Rise and lift us up!"

After making a decision, Ethan gave the order.

Both Pokémon acted immediately.

Sandslash began spinning rapidly in place, executing the move Gyro Ball while steel energy reinforced Meltan's body, forming a silver tornado.

At the same time, electric currents ran through Meltan's body, now transformed into metallic armor, wrapping it in electricity.

In the next instant, the steel Sandslash began to rise while spinning, forming a rotating electric storm in the air.

"Go, Sucker Punch!"

The man in black narrowed his eyes.

Clang!

Clang!

Clang!

Bisharp advanced at top speed.

The energy of the move Metal Burst concentrated on its blades.

With the sound of metal colliding, the power on its edges reached the limit.

Upon arriving beneath Sandslash, dark-type energy concentrated in its feet.

BOOM!

With a dark explosion, Bisharp used the move Sucker Punch.

Its figure shot upward like an infernal blade piercing the sky, launching itself toward Sandslash.

"Now!"

"WarGreymon · Battle Tornado!"

Upon hearing Ethan's voice, Sandslash continued spinning at maximum speed. Its metallic claws together resembled a drilling top wrapped in lightning.

Through its Magnet Pull ability, Meltan controlled Sandslash's body, changing its orientation while using the move Magnet Rise to move.

Driven by magnetism, the spinning Sandslash descended like a magnetic train at terrifying speed.

BOOM!

One from above.

The other from below.

Both collided in the air.

With a deafening explosion that made ears ache, the two Pokémon fell to the ground.

"Sandslash! Meltan!"

"Bisharp!"

Both trainers shouted, tense.

The wind raised by Tyranitar's sandstorm swept across the field.

Little by little, the scene became visible.

Only one figure remained standing.

"How is this possible?!"

The man in black froze.

The one left standing was the Shiny Sandslash!

Both Bisharp and Meltan had lost the ability to battle in the clash.

"We did it... WarGreymon's Battle Tornado."

Ethan let out a sigh of relief.

The technique of spinning at extremely high speed to form a drilling tornado was precisely WarGreymon's signature move.

However, Sandslash was barely standing, visibly exhausted.

Although Meltan had absorbed most of the damage, Sandslash had also been injured.

Moreover, its body showed blackened marks from the electricity previously used by Meltan.

Fortunately, as a ground-type Pokémon, Sandslash had greatly mitigated the electric damage.

That was precisely one of the main reasons for choosing this fusion: on one hand, its training in "steel muscles and copper skin" made it highly compatible with Meltan. On the other hand, its ground typing neutralized much of the electrical damage.

Combined with its close-combat ability, Sandslash's "WarGreymon" form could reach the Quasi-Elite level.

"Excellent work, Sandslash... Meltan."

Smiling, Ethan returned them to their Poké Balls.

In the sky, with the support of Tyranitar's sandstorm, the sand dragon created by Vibrava continued suppressing the Quasi-Elite level Honchkrow.

Meanwhile, the man in black recalled Bisharp with a gloomy expression.

Then he looked at Honchkrow, which was fighting the sand dragon.

"You all prepare to fight as well."

Four Poké Balls opened.

Drapion, Krookodile, Houndoom, and Mightyena appeared.

For his part, Ethan released Cacturne and Charizard.

"Charrzz!"

Both sides stood facing each other.

"Those four... aren't Quasi-Elite level."

Ethan felt relieved.

They were at the same level as Cacturne, Charizard, and Tyranitar.

In terms of presence, they were not at a disadvantage.

"So only Hydreigon, Honchkrow, and Bisharp are Quasi-Elite level..."

His expression improved.

If they were all at that level, the battle would be impossible.

But now that only two remained...

If he used all his cards, he could still hold on.

He had considered using the desert-field strategy, but at the beginning the presence of Bisharp (steel/dark) made it less than ideal.

Now, although Bisharp had fallen, Sandslash was out of combat, Tyranitar had not yet coordinated the field with the team, and Vibrava was occupied.

Moreover, Drapion and Krookodile did not fear the desert either.

So he discarded that tactic.

"However, the opponent still has four professional-level Pokémon. And Slowking's psychic moves are completely countered..."

Ethan reflected.

Of his seven professional-level Pokémon: Sandslash, Cacturne, Slowking, Meltan, Vibrava, Charizard, and Tyranitar.

Sandslash and Meltan were already out.

Vibrava was occupied.

Slowking was at a disadvantage.

In reality, he could only rely on Tyranitar, Cacturne, and Charizard.

(End of Chapter)