Chapter 276: Hakamo-o’s New Trick

Chapter 276: Chapter 276: Hakamo-o’s New Trick

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Julian tried to wake Hakamo-o.

"Hakamo-o, open your eyes! I believe in you. A few mushroom spores can’t trap you!"

But Hakamo-o showed no change at all.

Because in his dream, there was only one voice in Hakamo-o’s mind.

Annihilape’s words from earlier.

Stay sharp and don’t embarrass yourself!

Stay sharp!

Don’t embarrass yourself!

Don’t embarrass...

Stay sharp...

Embarrass yourself...

Julian had thought Hakamo-o would only wake after Shiinotic drained most of his stamina.

Its huge size showed how much energy it had absorbed from the soil, water, and moonlight over the years.

That same energy strengthened its spores, making their sleep-inducing effect far more potent than an ordinary Shiinotic’s.

Julian did not want to use Aura.

During a Pokémon’s growth, it was better for them to suffer some setbacks.

Unexpectedly, Hakamo-o suddenly opened his eyes and shot to his feet. His claws shone with metallic light as he cut through the green energy bands.

Then he lunged forward and struck Shiinotic under the chin with one claw.

Shiinotic was launched straight into the air.

Julian was somewhat surprised. He had not expected Hakamo-o to wake so quickly.

Hakamo-o looked at Annihilape.

"Roar!"

Don’t think that just because you evolved first, you’ll be stronger than me forever

During this island challenge, he would definitely defeat the Totem and complete his evolution!

Annihilape smiled.

He had not expected that one casual sentence from him would actually wake Hakamo-o.

In mid-air, Shiinotic suddenly stretched out both hands, and countless seeds fell.

Julian immediately spoke.

"Dodge quickly. That’s Leech Seed!"

Strength Sap, Leech Seed — Shiinotic was best at moves that drained energy from other life-forms.

Hakamo-o kicked off the ground and avoided the dense rain of Leech Seed.

The seeds landed and immediately grew into thin vines, which reached towards Hakamo-o.

Hakamo-o’s eyes filled with surprise. He had not expected Leech Seed could be used like this.

He spat three consecutive bursts of Dragon Breath, destroying all the vines trying to wrap around him.

Shiinotic seized the chance to land steadily from the air.

Shiinotic’s ability was not limited to his two-metre size.

Although Shiinotic rarely battled, that did not mean he could not fight.

"Hakamo-o, Iron Tail!"

Hakamo-o lunged forward, but suddenly jumped towards a nearby tree, stepped off the trunk, and circled behind Shiinotic.

His tail struck Shiinotic in the back.

Shiinotic staggered forward and let out a muffled groan.

But with a body that large, Shiinotic might not have many other advantages...

But he had plenty of stamina and strong defences!

Three fingers on each hand extended green energy bands.

Giga Drain!

They wrapped around Hakamo-o and once again began drawing away his strength.

Although Giga Drain did not have Strength Sap’s effect of lowering the opponent’s Attack, the energy bands that drained stamina were much tougher.

He did not believe Hakamo-o could break free from Giga Drain’s restraint.

Then purple dragon-shaped flames rose around Hakamo-o’s body.

Outrage!

Using Outrage against the Fairy-type Shiinotic would not be very effective.

But using it to deal with Giga Drain?

That was far too easy!

Hakamo-o raised his head and roared, directly tearing apart Giga Drain.

Shiinotic’s eyes widened.

With his best-practised Giga Drain, the restraint had actually been broken by a Hakamo-o.

He still had to maintain his dignity in this area.

No matter what, he could not lose too badly!

Fortunately, over the past two years, Shiinotic had trained a new trump card.

"Shii~"

If Hakamo-o could take this move, he would let him pass!

Hakamo-o opened his arms, telling Shiinotic to bring it on!

The huge mushroom cap bloomed with brilliant pink light.

Moonlight poured down from the sky onto Shiinotic.

Julian’s eyes widened slightly.

"It’s Moonblast. Be careful!"

The light condensed into a beam and fired towards Hakamo-o.

Taking Moonblast head-on was not heroic. It was reckless!

Hakamo-o might not be clever, but he was not stupid!

A metallic sheen flashed over his body.

Autotomize!

This was a new move Hakamo-o had learnt through the experience of having his dragon scales broken again and again.

For other Pokémon, Autotomize might be valued for the increase in speed.

But what Hakamo-o valued more was that Autotomize could reduce his weight without reducing his defence!

There were ways to fight while heavy, and ways to fight while light.

By combining both, Hakamo-o could freely switch between heavy and light.

Two different battle styles, used to catch the enemy off guard!

Hakamo-o turned into an afterimage and nimbly avoided Moonblast.

Seeing Hakamo-o charge towards him, Shiinotic gathered his strength and released Giga Drain.

But Hakamo-o twisted his body and quickly disappeared from Shiinotic’s sight.

Shiinotic turned his head to look around.

Hakamo-o suddenly descended from above.

One arm struck Shiinotic’s head and knocked him to the ground.

Julian’s eyes widened, and Cynthia asked in even greater surprise, "Aerial Ace? How can Hakamo-o use Aerial Ace?"

Wait.

Cynthia suddenly thought of Julian’s other Pokémon.

"Do you and your Pokémon have some strange obsession? Why do so many of your Fighting-type Pokémon like using Aerial Ace?"

Gallade, Sirfetch’d, Toxicroak, and now Hakamo-o.

Annihilape’s eyes widened.

You too, Hakamo-o?

Behind my back, you secretly learned Aerial Ace!

Who exactly was Hakamo-o learning Aerial Ace to deal with?

Annihilape frowned.

No. He had to learn Aerial Ace too!

Annihilape immediately walked to Julian’s side and told him his idea.

Julian glared at him.

"Why are you trying to learn Aerial Ace? Focus on improving your body and soul, and strengthen your move training!"

Annihilape sighed.

"Are Rage Fist, Focus Punch, Dynamic Punch, and Mega Punch still not enough for you?"

Although Sandshrew and Diglett could learn it, Primeape really could not learn Aerial Ace.

"Are you saying that without Aerial Ace, you, Annihilape, can’t battle?"

The moment Julian said that, Annihilape’s eyes widened.

"Gaga!"

Even without Aerial Ace, he could still destroy the enemy!

Julian nodded.

"Alright. Stop watching. Go train."

Julian was just about to go over and treat Shiinotic.

Unexpectedly, moonlight fell from the sky, and Shiinotic used Moonlight to recover his stamina before standing up again.

Cynthia looked at Shiinotic with interest.

"This Shiinotic’s recovery ability is actually this strong."

More embarrassing than failing to defeat Hakamo-o with Moonblast was failing to hit him at all.

Shiinotic could not accept that.

His willpower drove him to absorb moonlight like never before and stand again.

"Shii!"

Give up. As long as there is moonlight, you cannot defeat me!

Hakamo-o refused to believe that!

Metallic light shone from Hakamo-o’s head, claws, and tail at the same time.

He rushed in front of Shiinotic and used those parts of his body to attack Shiinotic madly.

Cynthia could not help clapping.

"He actually combined Iron Head, Metal Claw, and Iron Tail into a close-combat style."

"Julian, Hakamo-o’s comprehension is incredible!"

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