armyinform Chapter 1334 The Civil War of the Giants
Chapter 1334 The Civil War of the Giants
Chapter 1334 The Civil War of the Giants
The bamboo orchids at the dock are too eye-catching.
Even though she was wearing sunglasses, she was quickly recognized.
Young men and women surrounded her, their faces filled with excitement and anticipation.
"Champion! Would you like to challenge the Pyramid?"
"What are you talking about! You're definitely planning to investigate the Snow Peak Temple ruins!"
"Is the champion waiting for someone?"
They chattered away, but Zhu Lan didn't find it noisy at all, responding to each other with a smile.
The children also learned her true purpose for coming here.
However, they seem to have some kind of psychological trauma regarding the ghosts that abduct children on snowy nights.
"I...I was abducted!"
"Me too! Even though my parents said I had nightmares... I don't think any of it was a dream!"
"Should the champion investigate the Blizzard Ghost? Or maybe not!"
Everyone was deeply worried; clearly, the so-called blizzard ghost had left a very deep impression on them.
But this aroused Zhu Lan's curiosity.
Standing on the outer edge of the crowd, Kashiwagi spoke up: "Could you tell us more about how you were abducted?"
They turned around and realized that another champion was right behind them.
"Champion Euler!"
"Miss Zhulan was with him—"
The noise continued until Cynthia spoke up, and the group of young trainers finally quieted down.
The group then moved to a nearby Pokémon Center to chat.
The person who claimed to have been kidnapped by a blizzard monster when he was a child spoke first.
"Actually, I don't remember many things clearly. I only know that I vaguely found myself in an ice cave, walking forward with some people, and eventually we arrived at a strange place."
"Strange place?"
"Yes, there was a dark moon hanging in the sky, and everything around was dark, and then..."
Then you woke up.
"Yes."
The man scratched his head sheepishly, then quickly said, "Everyone's experience is the same! So we think it might not be a dream! We've really been kidnapped!"
The others around them chimed in, "Yeah, yeah!"
"My experience was similar!"
Zhu Lan and Bai Mu exchanged a glance; it sounded exactly like Darkrai was behind it.
It is worth considering why Darkrai would create such a dream world.
Legendary Pokémon always have a reason behind everything they do. If it's just a prank, they only need to make a specific target have a nightmare, so they don't need to create a detailed dream.
A typical example is Canal City, which is constantly harassed by wild Darkrai. Ash encountered it once during his travels, and Dawn and Haru encountered it again later.
The specific nature of a dream is likely due to a message it wants to convey.
For example, Darkrai in the movie tries to warn people through dreams that Dialga and Palkia are about to arrive in town, and to run as far away as possible.
Unfortunately, without a Pokémon translator, its actions were misunderstood, and it even nearly lost its life.
Kashiwagi asked, "Has this happened in recent years?"
Yes! Every year!
"Yes!"
Several people said that residents often have similar experiences, especially on snowy nights.
It just so happens that it is winter, and the weather near Xuefeng City has suddenly turned cold, with continuous blizzards about to engulf the entire city.
Bai Mu allows users to check weather forecasts on multiple mobile phones.
"Weather satellites indicate a blizzard is expected in two days."
"Two days later?"
He nodded and said to Zhu Lan, "Why don't you go to the ruins first? What if they unearth a third or fourth hall? It would be a huge loss if you weren't there."
Zhu Lan laughed and said, "How could that be? Ruins don't move. Unless it's due to a misoperation that caused the collapse, but I believe the research institute's team wouldn't make such a basic mistake."
"alright."
Kashiwagi offered no further advice.
After bidding farewell to the reluctant young trainers, the two checked into a local hotel and then invited each other to visit the Snow Peak Temple high in the mountains at the northern end of Snow Peak City.
Their purposes are different.
Kashiwagi went to meet Kamishiro, while Takeran went to the temple itself.
She has actually been here more than once, but each time she finds something new.
Outside the temple, the snow was white and had not changed much since the time of Xicui. Only a part of it had collapsed. The huge pyramid was not far away, but its shape was not the traditional earthy yellow. Instead, it exuded a metallic blackish-blue color.
Without a doubt, it is a high-tech aircraft.
The wind is biting cold high in the mountains. In previous years, the Snow Peak Temple would not have been visited by many people at this time, but in recent years, it has become much more lively due to the presence of the Battle Pyramid.
Cypress and Bamboo Orchid parted ways with perfect understanding; one headed towards the pyramid, while the other went inside the Snow Peak Temple.
At the entrance to the pyramid, the person in charge of receiving challengers saw him, paused for a moment, and then exclaimed, "Kashiwa!?"
His shout immediately brought out the trainers who had just entered. Upon realizing it was indeed him, they excitedly asked, "Did you bring a giant here for an exchange?"
"Yes...that's true."
Kashiwagi smiled.
The person excitedly pulled out their phone, "Can we take a picture together? Oh! Can I tell others about it?"
"It's best not to. I don't want to cause trouble for the Pyramid Pharaoh." Kashiwagi was well aware of the uproar that would ensue.
To everyone's surprise, the receptionist said, "No way! Please wait a moment! I'll go contact Mr. Kamishiro!"
He took out his phone to contact the inside of the pyramid.
Soon, Kamishiro's secretary came out and said respectfully to Kashiwagi, "Please come with me. Mr. Kamishiro is currently receiving challengers and is unable to greet you at the moment. Please forgive him."
"It's alright, I was being presumptuous. Just treat me as an ordinary challenger."
Bai Mu waved his hand and entered the pyramid with his secretary.
The internal structure is actually quite simple. The center is a spacious battlefield, and the other cabins are built around it. The top is the cockpit, which has a very sci-fi style.
The secretary showed Kashiwagi around, and they eventually arrived at the venue.
Looking down from the audience, Kamishiro was using an iron-faced ninja to ravage his opponent's Hata Mushroom. The rapid, almost invisible slashes left Hata Mushroom struggling to defend itself, and the mushroom spores it forcibly released were also scattered by the high-frequency insect wings that darted back and forth.
"Hold your breath?"
"Okay, hold your breath."
Kashiwagi nodded in agreement with the multi-faceted phone's assessment.
Mushroom spores are extremely tiny particles with strong adhesion, and even if the Iron-Faced Ninja is very fast, he will inevitably inhale some of them.
Therefore, the only way to achieve complete immunity is to hold your breath until it is completely eradicated.
Doing this while moving at high speed and attacking is undoubtedly a very physically and mentally taxing activity.
All I can say is that Age of Gods, who made Pokémon do this, was incredibly confident.
"ended."
"It's a soft voice," said Kashiwagi.
As soon as he finished speaking, the powerful combo, reaching its peak, was like a green scythe, mercilessly reaping the last bit of strength from the Hathorn.
"The 'Flaming Mushroom' is incapacitated! The Pyramid Pharaoh wins!"
The referee announces the result.
At this moment, Shinji, who was standing with his arms crossed, spoke up: "Not bad Pokémon, but still very immature. Keep up the good work, young man! I look forward to our next battle!"
“…I’ll try my best!”
The challenger left with tears in his eyes, carrying the straw mushroom.
Then came two more challengers, both of whom had registered earlier than Kashiwagi. It was no problem for Kamishiro to be given priority.
His secretary, on the other hand, felt embarrassed, thinking that she had taken up his time.
After all, champions are generally very busy, and they have to make a special effort to schedule many competitions to participate in.
The most typical example is Daigo. Rumors circulate that one of the reasons he was defeated by Michael was that he simply didn't have any free time.
All Kashiwagi can say about this is—
It's not all just rumors!
Of course, he himself didn't care at all. As the most leisurely champion in history, his only daily routine was training Pokémon.
Half an hour later.
Kamishiro finally finished dealing with the remaining challengers, and after Kashiwagi came in, the staff at the door stopped accepting challenges.
The site maintenance staff entered, and Kamishiro and Kashiwagi went to the reception room.
"I've heard so much about you! Champion Europa!"
“Me too, Mr. Kamishiro.”
The two shook hands, and an inexplicable connection made their gazes towards each other more intimate.
It was the "aura" of a giant.
You might not feel anything when you're not in close proximity, but you'll immediately notice it once you get close.
Kamishiro said, "I've wanted to meet you for a long time, but I've never had the chance."
He had to stay at the Snow Peak Temple to protect Regigigas, so he couldn't leave Snow Peak City at will, and therefore couldn't find an opportunity to see Kashiwagi.
Kashiwagi smiled and said, "Isn't this the perfect opportunity? I brought my partner along specifically to exchange skills with your partner."
"Exactly what I want!"
Kamishiro laughed heartily, then abruptly stood up and walked towards the arena. "Please! The arena should be almost fully repaired!"
"Please, you too!"
The two exchanged polite words and quickly walked towards the battlefield.
At this time, there were already quite a few people waiting in the audience.
One group consisted of challengers who hadn't left after their previous matches, while the other group comprised staff members from the battle pyramid.
As trainers who wield the "power of giants," the question of who is superior has always been a hot topic.
Will there finally be a result?
Everyone watched with anticipation as Kashiwagi and Kamishiro entered the venue.
The two people looked at each other from a distance of 100 meters. Because it was a semi-enclosed space, their voices did not need to be too loud to be clearly heard from afar.
"Let me see Reginaldrag and Reginaldrag."
"As you wish."
They neither proposed a battle mode nor mentioned which Pokémon they would send out.
It all comes down to a silent understanding.
When the referee arrived, he raised his hands, unsure of what to say. After a moment of silence, he could only give up and say, "Begin!"
Both Poké Balls flew towards the field at the same time.
Boom!
The light shines.
Appearing on Kashiwagi's side was none other than Reggie, the Electric Pillar, and opposite him was Reggie Rock from Age of Gods.
"Beep beep beep—Hey~ Chirp~ Eek!"
"Buzz buzz buzz—hey! Chirp! Cluck!"
The legendary giants' faces shimmered with dots; one hopped back and forth, while the other remained as still as a stone statue, with only muffled sounds echoing between them.
They seemed to be communicating, but then quickly stopped.
Kashiwagi and Kamishiro, who had been letting the two do as they pleased, looked at each other and said in unison, "Divine Speed/Earthquake!"
In an instant.
The electric column suddenly disappeared from its spot.
"Buzzing—"
Regirock's face flashed with dots as he slammed his powerful arms into the ground!
rumble--!!
The ground instantly shattered like a spider web, and a brownish-yellow shockwave, carrying thick smoke and pebbles, roared and spread in all directions, causing the entire area to tremble violently!
"Hmm? Up there?"
Kamishiro frowned and looked up, and sure enough, he caught a glimpse of Reggie Elech, who had leaped onto the ceiling and used the momentum to bounce back.
However, the electric column was moving too fast, and even with his dynamic vision, he could only see its blurry shape and flashes of electricity.
You should know that his sharp eyesight was honed through training as an Iron-Faced Ninja.
boom!
The ceiling suddenly caved in.
The noise from above drew the audience's attention, but at the same time, a flash of lightning approached Regirock and crashed down!
Boom!
With a deafening roar, a visible shockwave ripped through the air, and Regirock's body sank violently, sending shattered debris flying everywhere.
However, this attack failed to have a significant effect.
"Buzzing—"
Regirock, struck, quickly raised his arms, and a brownish-red glow began to emanate from them amidst Kamio's low shout.
"Spin the arm hammer in a circular motion!"
A terrifying windmill instantly materialized, its brownish-red smoke surging like flames as it counterattacked and trampled the electric poles above it.
But the electric column moved too fast, so fast that it had already withdrawn and retreated after the lightning-fast impact.
Regirock's counterattack once again failed.
Kamishiro couldn't help but marvel, "What terrifying speed! Is he a giant whose specialty is speed?"
"That's right, just like Regirock's defense and Regice's special defense."
Kashiwagi responded, and the electric pillar landed in front of him, bouncing back and forth like a happy little girl.
Although it hasn't been given any level rewards, it has never missed any training sessions. As it battles with Boss and the others, its combat awareness and other aspects have improved.
The most crucial thing is tacit understanding.
The synergy between Pokémon and their trainers translates to battle efficiency. Just now, Kashiwagi seemed to only mention the move name, but Electric Pillar was able to understand his meaning from the word "Extreme Speed".
Just like Pikachu and Ash.
Of course, sometimes detailed instructions are needed; tacit understanding always has its limitations.
"If you say so..."
Kamishiro continued to give the order, "Attack with sharp stones!"
"Buzzing—"
Regirok roared, his arms slamming into the ground, causing countless stone spikes to rise up and spread towards Regiereki in layers!
But that's not all.
After creating these densely packed stone spikes, Kamishiro spoke again: "Smash them!"
"Hey! Chirp! Cluck!"
Bang bang bang!
The gravel flew like a torrential rain!
Faced with such a dense attack, the electric pillar would not try to dodge it, and Kashiwagi had already given the order: "Spin it and use the lightning cage!"
"Beep beep beep!"
To onlookers, the electric column mimicked Regirock's earlier posture, creating a ring of lightning to keep the flying rocks at bay.
But judging from its skillful movements, it was clearly not the first time it had done this.
—Inevitable.
Using traction as its core, Kashiwagi's signature move is to defend through offensive techniques, a style of offense that has been passed down from the Ryuga Dojo.
Not only that, but it can also be returned to the original source!
Whoosh whoosh!
The flying debris, along with the swirling electric beam, attacked Regirock in the opposite direction, but Regirock blocked it with his arms, catching the returning debris on the spot.
A thin silver light illuminated its body, clearly indicating that it was defended with an iron wall.
Bang bang bang!
Explosions continued, and thick smoke rose into the air.
But when the rubble was exhausted and Reggie Rogue lowered his arms, Reggie Elegy was no longer there.
Kamishiro shouted, "It's above you! Blast it with brute force!"
Regirock threw a punch into the air without hesitation, but what awaited him were two crackling rings.
"Volt Replacement!"
Cypress's voice arrived "late".
(End of this chapter)