armyinform Chapter 1347 New Dog and Shark
Chapter 1347 New Dog and Shark
Chapter 1347 New Dog and Shark
Kashiwagi was unable to meet Kikuno, one of the Four Heavenly Kings.
The kind-looking old lady said she didn't want to disturb their date.
Zhu Lan smiled helplessly, but didn't argue.
The two continued chatting, and suddenly the topic of the new super evolutions that the Carlos League officially kept announcing came up.
"Perhaps you should take a look at this."
Zhu Lan placed two evolution stones in front of him, one with a blue background and red, white and yellow stripes, and the other with a yellow background and blue, gray and black stripes.
The former is Garchomp, which Kashiwagi can recognize from the color scheme, but the latter is a bit unfamiliar. What Pokémon uses yellow as the main color, with some blue, gray and black?
Cynthia said, "These are the new Mega Evolutions of Garchomp and Lucario."
"...A new super evolution?"
A question mark appeared on Bai Mu's forehead.
Faced with his doubts, Zhu Lan found the photo on her phone and slowly pushed it towards him.
The multi-faceted phone immediately swarmed over, exclaiming, "It really is the second super evolution! Kashiwagi, look!"
"I've already seen it..."
Kashiwa stared at the photograph, falling into a long silence.
Could it be that the XY remakes have a surplus of over a hundred slots? There are so many extra slots that they could each give one more to Garchomp and Lucario, those two veterans!
And since they've been keeping an eye on things, why haven't they received any news?
Ryza! Daigo-san! Aren't you going to ride?!
Kashiwagi inwardly complained about his two accomplices.
Of course, he also knew that there were probably some inside stories involved, such as the Carlos Alliance intentionally blocking information, or the two of them planning to explain the information in batches.
It's even possible that these two evolution stones didn't even pass through their hands.
"You've already mastered them?"
He looked up and asked Zhu Lan.
Zhu Lan rested her chin on one hand, her posture elegant and charming, and asked with a smile, "Would you like to see it?"
"If possible, I'd like to experience both." Kashiwagi's eyes lit up, and he said impatiently, "Right now!"
Zhu Lan shook her head and refused, "That won't do. I need to save all my energy for tomorrow's match against you."
Before a competition, every trainer will allow themselves and their Pokémon to rest and adjust their condition, especially regional champions.
Repeatedly performing Mega Evolutions that are not fully mastered can be extremely mentally taxing for both the trainer and the Pokémon.
Upon hearing this, Kashiwagi said strangely, "You wouldn't..."
"is it not OK?"
Zhu Lan smiled and asked in return.
Without a doubt, she intends to use one of these two new super evolutions in tomorrow's match, just like Adu.
Bai Mu strongly suspects that Zhu Lan has been deliberately misled.
But then I thought, maybe she already has a complete grasp of the situation and is planning to give him a big surprise in the competition?
With Zhu Lan's talent, it's not impossible.
Kashiwagi instantly became excited and began to imagine what Garchomp and Lucario's new Mega Evolutions would look like.
Just then, Zhu Lan's phone rang again; it was from Shi Tian Wang Wu Song.
The other party was unaware of the private relationship between the two. They had spent most of the day with Da Ye and the others but had not found the cypress tree that A Liu had seen. They were too lazy to waste any more time.
"We haven't seen each other in a long time, let's get together."
Wusong said on the phone.
In mainstream regions, the relationship between the champion and the Four Heavenly Kings is not limited to colleagues; they are more like close friends who compete with each other and often find opportunities to get together.
Just like the Carlos Alliance, even though the Four Heavenly Kings Pachira was aiding and abetting evil, Karuni and her group still wanted to protect her.
Kashiwagi, being a first-time champion, lacked experience in this area and therefore did not often meet with the four kings of Orei.
Zhu Lan wanted to refuse, since she wasn't sure if Bai Mu would be willing to meet Wu Song and the others, but before she could reply, Bai Mu said, "Mind if I join the party?"
His voice wasn't loud, but it was heard by the person on the other end.
"You are—Kashiwagi?"
Wusong wasn't sure, but Da Ye, who was standing next to him, had his eyes light up and shouted in his loud voice, "Is it Kashiwagi!? Is it Kashiwagi!?"
Feeling guilty for making everyone's trip for nothing, Ah Liu exclaimed excitedly, "I knew it! There's no way I could have been wrong!"
Dianci didn't speak, he was just panting from exhaustion.
After receiving an affirmative answer.
The four hurriedly headed to the hotel's back garden where Zhulan and Baimu were, and at the same time contacted Kikuno.
But for some reason, Kikuno seemed a little unhappy when he learned that they were going to find Takeran and Kashiwagi.
Wusong was very curious whether someone had offended her.
When the four arrived, they found that Kikuno had arrived even earlier and was already having tea and chatting happily with Kashiwagi and the others.
Although Ayu really wanted to see Kashiwagi, she shrank behind Daiya and Denji, looking at him with great apprehension. Clearly, the battle last season had left her with a deep psychological scar.
But as she looked at him, A-Liu noticed that Bai Mu seemed to have changed.
Kashiwagi used to be no different from a ferocious Dragon-type Pokémon, but now he's more like a handsome ordinary person, not so sharp and aggressive.
"what?"
"Ah Liu, it's been a long time!"
Kashiwagi stood up and greeted Ayuri with a smile, "You should still remember me, right? We played against each other last season."
Ah Liu certainly wouldn't forget; he remembered it very clearly!
Surrounded by so many female fans, he was unilaterally and brutally defeated by Kashiwagi's shiny Milotic!
At that time, Kashiwagi was not yet the champion of the Orei tournament; he could only be considered a relatively famous trainer.
"No no."
Ah Liu looked somewhat reserved.
After a brief meeting, the group took their seats.
Da Ye looked at Bai Mu excitedly and said, "Among the eight masters, there are so many champions, but I've never fought against you. When can we have a match? Let's have a go?"
"A private match? I wouldn't mind."
Kashiwagi naturally wanted to play against Daiba as well. Obtaining the emulator countdown was one aspect, while recreating the game battle was another.
Those around were stunned, completely unexpected that Kashiwagi would accept Daiyo's challenge so readily.
Tomorrow is his match against Zhu Lan!
Is victory assured?
Several gazes fell on Bai Mu, who calmly picked up his teacup and slowly drank it.
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The next day.
The sky is just right.
Lily of the Valley was flooded with tourists several times more than usual.
Hotels were fully booked, Pokémon Centers were packed, and the sheer number of people far exceeded the Sinnoh League's expectations.
They had to activate the registration system and set up temporary guesthouses to accommodate the tourists who came here.
Although the environment was rather basic, there were not many complaints.
Everyone is really looking forward to today's game. They don't care about the accommodation at all. After all, how many people haven't been out in the open and exposed to the elements?
More importantly, it's the match between Bamboo Orchid and Kashiwa Tree!
The match between the world's number one female champion and the most promising world number one champion is just as exciting as the match between Dan and Awa, thus attracting countless viewers from all over the world.
The entire Sinnoh League was in a frenzy. Nurse Joy hadn't sat down for hours, even operating the computer standing up at the front desk. Several Blissey nurses were so busy they almost sent the wrong Pokémon.
In short, the vast Lily of the Valley was bustling with activity.
On the contrary, Kashiwagi and Takeran, who were about to face off, were unusually relaxed. They arrived at the rest room of the competition venue early, without any intention of adjusting their condition before the match, and chatted casually.
Until the arrival of a girl with superpowers.
"Cattleya."
Zhu Lan looked at Jia Deliya, who was biting her lower lip, and took the initiative to go over and greet this good friend who was like a younger sister to her.
Jia Deliya whispered, "Sister Zhu Lan, I'm sorry I'm late..."
"I'm so glad you could come. Please have a seat."
Zhu Lan pretended not to know about Jia Deli's unresolved feelings for Bai Mu, and took her arm to sit down next to her.
Across from me stood Cypress, smiling faintly.
"Miss Cattleya, it's been a long time. Have you improved your strength?" he asked in a calm tone.
Cattleya instinctively avoided his gaze, then stiffened and moved back, trying to suppress her trembling voice, "I think it should be."
This girl...
Am I that scary?
Kashiwagi found it strange; Cattleya was just like Otsuka back then, but he clearly hadn't treated Cattleya that way.
Little do people know that people who grow up in different environments have vastly different tolerance levels.
For Otsuka of Huangtie Town, his life and fortune were paramount, so the threat to his life was very effective; while for Cattleya, who was full of confidence at the time, the fact that she lost miserably after trying her best was enough to break her heart and make her want to die.
Moreover, she is inherently emotionally unstable, belonging to the mentally ill among superpowered individuals, and mainly lives in the Pokémon world, which makes her appear harmless.
If we were to switch to the set of Stranger Things next door...
Bai Mu noticed Zhu Lan's gaze and quietly nodded to reassure her, assuring her that he wouldn't provoke the young girl for no reason.
When Gadrilia sees an old friend again, even though she has accepted the fact that the other party is ridiculously powerful, she is still emotionally agitated and almost relapses into her previous superpower rampage.
Fortunately, neither Zhulan nor Baimu wanted to reopen old wounds; they continued chatting and drinking tea as usual.
Caldelia quickly calmed down and listened to their conversation, occasionally chiming in with a comment.
She also discovered that Kashiwagi wasn't actually that scary.
But soon, she realized something else important.
"When...did you two become so close?"
"I'm puzzled," Cattleya asked.
I remember the last time they met, they were very polite to each other. Now, not only do they meet privately, but they can also chat and laugh together!
Bai Mu did not answer, but Zhu Lan replied, "We had the chance to go on an adventure together a while ago."
We've been on adventures together!
Caldea was shocked. How could the usually solitary Zhu Lan be adventuring with someone else?
She didn't even get this treatment!
I've only ever vacationed with Zhu Lan!
Just as Cattleya was about to ask more questions, she heard the voices of the staff outside.
"Bamboo Orchid Champion, Cypress Champion, it's almost time."
The other party spoke cautiously.
Upon hearing this, the two quickly got up and walked towards the arena. When they reached the fork in the road, they nodded to each other and strode forward.
From now on, they won't be friends anymore, they'll be rivals!
At the end of the passage, the sun's rays illuminated the main stadium on Lily of the Valley, gilding the packed stands with a golden edge.
As Bai Mu squinted and stepped inside, he immediately drew cheers and shouts from thousands of people.
And this also belongs to the bamboo orchid on the opposite side.
In the VIP viewing room provided for the Four Heavenly Kings, Cattleya gracefully arrived and greeted Da Ye and the others.
She looked around and found that not only the Elite Four, but also many Gym Leaders from Sinnoh had come to watch the battle, not to mention Gym Leaders from other regions.
With so many people attending in person, the online attention will be immense.
A-Liu's appearance intrigued Gadria. She saw him biting his nails, his eyes fixed on Kashiwagi below, his expression more tense than that of Zhu Lan, who was about to fight.
She couldn't help but feel puzzled. "What's wrong with Mr. Liu?"
"Him? He lost to Kashiwagi before and wants to get his revenge," Wusong explained.
They were comrades-in-arms!
Gadriya's expression instantly changed from curiosity to mutual appreciation, but she didn't go up to chat with A-Liu, preparing to devote herself entirely to the competition.
Inside the arena.
Kashiwagi rubbed his wrists, curious about the Pokémon that Cynthia would send out first.
"Do you think it'll start with a Super Garchomp Z?"
Last night, after making inquiries from various sources, he confirmed with Ryza the name of Garchomp's new Mega Evolution.
Just as Kashiwagi thought, Ryza was planning to gather a new batch of super-evolved species before telling him all at once.
Who would have thought that after the Kalos League discovered Garchomp and Lucario's new Mega Evolutions, they would so quickly hand them over to the Sinnoh League, and then they would end up in Cynthia's hands.
Daigo?
He's traveling the world looking for stones and hasn't paid attention to the new super evolution yet.
The multi-faceted phone replied, "Anyway, it's either Garchomp or Lucario."
"...You're just spouting nonsense."
Cypress looked at it silently.
Referee Deng Pei quickly took his place, respectfully nodded to the two champions, and began to announce the competition rules.
The Masters singles format remains unchanged at the highest level, with each match being a three-on-three game. Even in the first round of the Masters 8 tournament, it's a three-on-three format, and it's not until the semifinals that it becomes a six-on-six all-out battle.
During this time, both sides took out their Poké Balls, ready to throw them at the first opportunity.
Soon, the rules were announced to their final stages.
"Both sides, please send out your first Pokémon!"
The Poké Ball flew out.
Boom!
A flash of white light, and two Pokémon enter the arena simultaneously.
Kashiwagi's team first fielded Galarian Corsola, while the opposing team fielded Cyndaquil's Milotic.
"voice……"
"Miru~"
Compared to its cracked body half a month ago, the Galar Sun Coral now looks as good as new.
Kashiwagi once thought it was going to evolve, but in the end, even at level 90, Corsola still didn't have the will to evolve.
I'd rather fix it myself slowly.
Kashiwa didn't force it; in fact, she thought that not evolving would make it more durable.
"Game start!"
At the referee's signal, both sides gave their commands simultaneously.
"reflection of mirror!"
"Water cannons!"
Milotic swayed its slender body and suddenly spewed out a jet of shimmering blue water, which slammed into the sun coral whose surface was radiant with iridescent colors!
*Whoosh!*
The water splashed, but it couldn't shake this small body.
The sun coral looked miserable, its iridescent light transforming into a vast, ocean-like azure, before unleashing a massive, splashing torrent of water forward!
"Get away!"
Cyndaquil wouldn't let her Pokémon take the hit head-on, and Milotic spun around extremely quickly, dodging the reflected water cannon.
Mirror reflections cannot be dodged in the game, but there are almost no moves in the animation that cannot be dodged.
Moreover, Cynthia and her Pokémon's reaction speed far surpasses that of ordinary trainers and Pokémon combinations.
(End of this chapter)