Chapter 455: Mega Charizard vs. Serperior
Level 75.
Without considering Mega Evolution, if he caught it, it would absolutely be the Pokémon in Hikaru's possession closest to the Champion level!
Should we fight right here?
He glanced at the surrounding terrain. There were no other powerful Pokémon around. Charizard's earlier roar had basically scared away all the weaker Pokémon in the vicinity.
Being deep by the river, this was indeed a good opportunity.
"Go, Charizard."
Hikaru didn't have Charizard Mega Evolve right away, but instead opted for a direct approach.
"Fire Punch!"
Currently, Charizard was at level 63. After Mega Evolving, it would be around level 71.
If it Mega Evolved, with Charizard's type advantage, Serperior wouldn't have much room to maneuver, even though it was four levels higher.
Hikaru was confident about that.
Pale flames materialized on Charizard's fists. Even though the opposing Pokémon was far stronger than it, Charizard showed no fear.
Along this journey, it had faced far too many stronger opponents.
And it was no longer the little Charmander from the Shuimu City District that couldn't even learn Ember.
"Sii!"
As the pale flames approached, Serperior's first thought wasn't to engage, but to quickly slither towards the forest.
It's unknown whether it was due to the Fire-type advantage or if it recognized the power of the pale flames, but it didn't take the hit head-on, choosing instead to evade.
Inside the forest, it was its domain.
However, Serperior also knew that the food delivered by that little pink cat Pokémon had come from this human.
At first, it had been hesitant, debating whether to eat it or not, but later, it found it truly delicious.
Fire Punch missed.
Serperior also vanished from the sight of Hikaru and Charizard in an instant.
But both knew it hadn't run far; it was hiding in some corner of the forest, waiting for an opportunity.
Or perhaps...
It knew its own strengths very well.
A green storm suddenly materialized in a certain spot, and in just a moment, it grew into a tempest ten meters in diameter and dozens of meters high.
The leaves carried within the storm were as sharp as blades. A large tree that would take at least two or three people to encircle, which was at the center of the storm, was instantly shredded into countless wood chips.
Leaf Storm!
Serperior knew its ability very well!
It was also giving Charizard a lot of respect, starting off with its signature "Contrary" move!
"Flamethrower!"
Hikaru's command was also unhesitating.
With Charizard's control over its flames, it could completely avoid harming the forest's vegetation while striking the Leaf Storm.
Pale flames shot out and made contact with the Leaf Storm.
The ever-successful flames failed.
The gap in energy levels meant that even the super-effective Flamethrower lost its impact and dissipated upon entering the Leaf Storm.
But while the impact might dissipate, the flames would not.
Although the pale white flames only constituted 2% of Charizard's power, it was enough.
Specks of fire spun rapidly in the storm, and the energy-formed leaves were being burned away.
The Leaf Storm was dismantled within five seconds.
This sight made the hidden Serperior's heart tremble with fear.
Without a doubt, this stationary Leaf Storm was just a test.
After all, this Pokémon's energy level was lower than its own.
It had a good impression of this human, so if the power difference was too great, it wouldn't strike too heavily.
But now, it seemed this Fire-type Charizard was not weak.
With this thought, it whipped its tail, and another green storm formed and attacked Charizard.
It itself began to perform an irregular dance.
Swords Dance!
This Serperior was most adept at boosting itself.
Outside, looking at the Serperior that had slithered into the dense forest, Hikaru's expression grew solemn.
Battling in the wild was not like battling in an arena.
In an arena, the area was restricted, which was unrestrictive for many Pokémon.
In other words, even if Serperior had any ill intentions towards him now, it wouldn't be breaking any battle rules.
Fortunately, Serperior had no such thoughts.
After thinking for a moment, Hikaru summoned Dragonair. "I'm counting on you, Dragonair, fly me for a bit!"
"Nyuu~"
Dragonair quickly accepted.
On the ground, his position was too awkward.
Charizard needed to deliberately avoid his position.
If Serperior didn't avoid him, Charizard would be too passive.
Just like now, the opponent's Leaf Storm was starting to form again, and with even greater power. And within the spinning leaves, there were Leech Seeds.
It could be said that as long as one was touched by this storm, the Leech Seed would immediately attach itself.
It had to be said, when it came to move combinations, this Serperior really knew what it was doing.
Hiding Leech Seed within Leaf Storm.
The energy control required for this, in Hikaru's opinion, was no less than Charizard's.
After all, to keep the spinning leaves at a high cutting power without shredding the Leech Seeds inside...
One could imagine the difficulty.
The first thing Hikaru commanded after getting into the sky was, "Charizard, fly up!"
But the scene that followed made Hikaru's eyelid twitch. As he had Dragonair carry him into the sky, the Leaf Storm, which had been waiting for an opportunity, locked onto the ascending Charizard with astonishing speed, and spinning leaves shot out from within it.
Indeed.
This speed was the true power of a Serperior.
Perhaps before it was a test, or perhaps it was concerned that such a move would injure Hikaru.
"So strong!"
Hikaru admitted that he had underestimated this Serperior.
His eyes grew brighter.
A Pokémon like this only made his desire to catch it stronger.
"Charizard, Flare Blitz!"
Of course, Hikaru wasn't foolish enough to have Charizard charge into that Leaf Storm.
This Flare Blitz was for Charizard to break out of the Leaf Storm's pursuit!
The result was good.
The white flames on Charizard's body burned away the few leaves that had stuck to it, and it broke out immediately.
"Fire Blast!"
Looking at the relentlessly pursuing Leaf Storm, Hikaru immediately chose the second most powerful Fire-type move.
After spitting out the blast, Charizard didn't even look back and immediately flew up into the sky.
This was Hikaru's command.
A boosted Leaf Storm could at best be delayed by a single Fire Blast.
Sure enough, after an explosion behind it, the Leaf Storm continued to chase after Charizard.
But having been hindered, this time the Leaf Storm had no strength left to catch up to Charizard.
"Looks like without Mega Evolution, there's really no chance."
Hikaru sighed with emotion.
The Contrary ability had somewhat exceeded his expectations.
Every Pokémon ability has a degree of development.
Undoubtedly, this Serperior had developed its ability to a very high level.
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