I Really Didn’t Want to Be a Trainer-Chapter 606: Mega Blastoise, Mega Launcher

Trainer level is a very mystical concept.
Generally speaking, trainers and Pokémon complement each other, and neither side is dispensable in battle.
However, if a Pokémon’s strength far surpasses the trainer’s own level, situations arise where the Pokémon disobeys commands and acts freely.
This is shown both in games and in the anime.
Bonds may compensate for strength, but they cannot cover up the flaws in the trainer’s own level.
Lu Ye stared at Lucario’s red eyes, his gaze shifting to Ash behind it.
With Ash’s current trainer level, he was far from capable of mastering this Lucario from Cameron Palace.
As for Charizard, who was training idly in Charizard Valley, its strength also exceeded Ash’s trainer level.
However, thanks to their bond, Ash could command Charizard and Lucario.
This is exactly the power of being a “Bonded One,” and also the talent of Pokédex Holders.
“If you can’t win, just activate the bond.”
Teacher Lu’s mood was complicated: “Ash’s cheat is totally unfair!”
Of course, these abilities are both talents and limitations.
Ash would put aside or even release his old team members to form new bonds.
As a “Tactician,” Teacher Lu excelled at commanding, but his tactics had a bit of flair…
Around the battlefield, the audience’s attention was fixed on this Lucario.
From its performance in the movie, Lucario could withstand attacks from Regirock and Registeel, and though not a champion, it had the peak power of an Elite Four member.
In other words, Lucario’s level was comparable to a regular Blastoise.
Having lived thousands of years and combined with aura, its strength was formidable!
“Want to take a break?” Lu Ye telepathically communicated with Blastoise.
“Blastoise…” Blastoise slightly shook its head, eyes full of utmost vigilance.
This was an incredibly powerful opponent!
I need to severely injure the enemy to buy everyone a chance to survive!
Lu Ye: “...”
Though touched, this was bordering on paranoia?!
Explaining would be too complicated;
this was Blastoise’s usual way of doing things.
Lu Ye sighed lightly.
Better to prepare mentally for the medical bills—it’s more straightforward that way!
“The battle begins!”
As the referee waved the flag down, Lucario’s red eyes suddenly flashed sharply.
“Lord Lu Ye, excuse the suddenness.”
With a ‘boom,’ Lucario stamped on the ground and dashed toward Blastoise, its fist trailing a comet-like white tail of light!
“Comet Punch!” the commentator announced. “Lucario launched a fierce attack right as the battle started!”
“Ash isn’t commanding? Lucario’s acting on its own?” Aru’s ahoge twitched in confusion.
Flint grinned: “Looks like no commands are needed;
this Lucario has rich battle experience and combat awareness!”
Isn’t this just wild Pokémon fighting?
At this moment, Blastoise was in Torrent mode, its gaze deep, and both fists cloaked in a thin layer of flowing water.
Facing the incoming Lucario, Lu Ye stretched out his arm: “Liquidation, now!”
“Blastoise!”
Blastoise’s punch struck directly, colliding with Lucario’s Comet Punch.
Bang!!
Fist met fist;
silver and blue energies intertwined, transforming into a fierce wind that swept away. The ground beneath cracked with a ‘crack,’ and stones flew up!
The barrage was filled with a stream of ‘ohhhh’ comments.
“This move? This is Pokémon Iron Fist!”
“Lucario’s bro, have you eaten? If not, take a punch from Blastoise!”
“Lucario!” Lucario’s expression was cold and sharp, its red eyes fixed on Blastoise.
“Blastoise…” Blastoise’s gaze was calm, but a stronger sense of crisis rose in its heart.
Missing a punch, Lucario leapt back, gathering aura between its palms, which suddenly formed a jade-green light ball and shot forward!
The light ball howled, accompanied by fierce aura—it was Lucario’s “Aura Sphere” technique!
This “Aura Sphere” once repelled Regirock;
it transforms the aura’s binding effect into a powerful attack, like a shell piercing through the air.
Boom!!
Aogen’s heart pounded;
as Lucario’s ancestor and partner, this “Aura Sphere” far exceeded his understanding of aura.
Aura without attribute became intense fighting intent, launching together with the “Aura Sphere”!
“Blastoise, Dragon Pulse!” Lu Ye commanded.
“Blastoise!”
Blastoise braced itself like a turret, aiming at the light ball and Lucario in midair, its two dark cannons resembling large-caliber anti-aircraft guns.
Bang bang!
Two deep purple Dragon-type aura beams shot out, intertwining and spiraling to form a roaring cyan dragon shadow, crashing into the brilliant aura sphere!
Boom!!
The arena was shrouded in rising black smoke;
the audience’s expressions trembled.
“This... this is beyond ordinary tournament level, right?”
“This is the Youth Cup! (confirmed)”
“With Darkrai, a legendary beast, participating, and Ash who can call out a full team at once, this Lily of the Valley Conference is truly fierce!”
Amidst the rising black smoke, Ash shouted anxiously: “Are you okay, Lucario?”
In response, a white ring of light flashed through the smoke.
“Lucario!!”
Lucario burst out like a comet from the smoke, dragging a white afterimage behind, swinging its fist at Blastoise with astonishing speed!
Under the trembling gaze of the audience,
Comet Punch fiercely struck Blastoise’s chest, leaving a faint dent!
Teacher Lu’s heart trembled.
Defense broken—this time, truly broken!
“Comet Punch’s effect seems less than ideal?!” the commentator said hoarsely.
“Teacher Lu, why does your Blastoise have Steel typing?!”
“Because it’s been training Iron Defense, so it’s quadruple resistant to Steel?!”
Lucario’s eyes showed disbelief: “Lucario…”
Before it could react, Blastoise’s right fist gathered fierce water flow and struck Lucario’s face with a ‘bang,’ deeply knocking it back several meters!
Thud!
Lucario staggered back several steps, half-kneeling, barely maintaining its posture.
After adjusting its breath slightly,
Lucario raised its eyes and charged again, its punches leaving afterimages in midair!
“Lucario! Lucario! Lucario!!”
Lucario’s red eyes blazed, roaring loudly.
“Close Combat from Lucario!!” the commentator said. “Blastoise chooses to cross its arms and endure!!”
Bang bang bang!
Lucario’s punches rained down continuously, like a sudden storm smashing against Blastoise’s crossed arms, dispersing layers of fierce wind.
Teacher Lu’s eyelid twitched.
Ouch ouch ouch!!
Blastoise stood firm, ignoring the pain, defending like an iron wall, seemingly searching for the chance to defeat the enemy with a single strike.
“Blastoise…” a glint flashed in Blastoise’s eyes.
Noticing Blastoise’s gaze,
Though holding the advantage, Lucario was suddenly shocked and quickly retreated.
At its previous position, Blastoise slammed a heavy punch into the ground with great force, water exploding outward, stones scattering toward Lucario!
Bang!!
Lucario crossed its arms to block, quietly exhaling.
Like the Flower of Time in the movie, aura has a brief predictive effect… this was why Lucario could dodge!
The barrage was flooded with shocked messages.
“Lucario can react that fast?”
“Blastoise might be in trouble…”
“Teacher Lu is strong at everything except water moves always missing!”
Lu Ye’s “Aura” also sensed the ripple from Lucario’s dodge.
Since Ash’s and Aogen’s aura were identical, even if commands failed, Ash’s aura perfectly amplified Lucario.
But similarly—
Blastoise and I share an extremely strong aura and bond!
If this goes on, the Mega Evolution medical bills will almost double!
Lu Ye raised his hand;
the camera focused on his black fingerless glove. The audience was either confused or shocked.
In the center of the glove was a crystal-clear Keystone, now shining with iridescent light!
“Is it coming?!”
“What does this mean… Teacher Lu can Mega Evolve too?”
“Blastoise—”
Lu Ye snapped his fingers.
“Mega Evolution!!”
“Blastoise…” Blastoise took a deep breath, its whole body radiating fierce energy, a symbol of Mega Evolution lighting up its forehead!
A rainbow light connected Lu Ye and Blastoise, a dazzling evolution glow illuminating the arena and enveloping Blastoise.
The surging aura turned into waves spreading around;
the audience’s eyes widened, stunned.
“Saving Mega Evolution for the finals?!”
“Teacher Lu really kept it hidden!!”
As the white light gradually faded, Mega Blastoise’s huge cannons on its back glowed faintly, like ultimate weapons extending over its head.
“Blastoise…”
Mega Blastoise lowered its body;
the two launchers on its arms resembled handheld submachine guns, the ridges on its forehead protruded, and its eyes glowed crimson.
That massive cannon exuded immense pressure, silencing the crowd in the stands!
“Mega Blastoise’s ability, Mega Launcher, boosts pulse moves.”
Green crossed his arms and said solemnly, “For Teacher Lu’s Blastoise… this is a significant boost.”
On the other side, Paul was stunned, sensing an unreachable power.
Aogen lowered his gentleman’s hat, his eyes deep.
Whether Lucario or Blastoise,
They both symbolized the courage, perseverance, and strength of an Aura Guardian!
“Lucario…”
Lucario’s red eyes sharpened, gazing at the surging aura of Mega Blastoise, a smile of excitement curling at its lips.
This comrade, once a partner and hopeful junior, had now grown into a powerful Aura Guardian.
In response, Lucario could only fight back with unyielding fighting spirit!
“Ash.” Lucario turned its back to Ash. “You will grow to become an outstanding aura warrior like Aogen and Lu Ye.”
“So now.”
Lucario’s red eyes were resolute;
its wolf-like face was stern, black fur behind its head waving in the wind.
“We fight side by side.”
“Go, Lucario!”
Ash roared loudly;
aura identical to Aogen’s surged into Lucario as sparkling light particles.
“Use Aura Sphere!!”
“Aura, be with me!”
Lucario shouted low, as if reliving the battle with Aogen.
But now, he had new friends and rekindled desire for combat and victory!
Brilliant blue aura gathered between Lucario’s palms;
the dazzling aura sphere was forming, like when it once saved the world tree.
Blastoise also stared at Lucario, its eyes shifting: “Blastoise…”
“Blastoise, use Aura Sphere!!” Lu Ye commanded.
Blastoise crouched low;
its eyes flashed crimson with a ‘buzz,’ and the giant cannon on its back gathered radiant explosive energy.
Unlike the killing intent of Dark Pulse, this was a pure white, huge light ball containing destructive power.
On both sides of the battlefield, a blue and a white wave rose.
The next moment, the aura spheres turned into two beams of light, suddenly unleashing!
Boom!!!
The light illuminated the faces of the audience;
pupils shook. This battle was almost the fiercest strong-vs-strong match of this Lily of the Valley Conference!
The white and azure beams collided violently with a massive explosion.
This was Blastoise’s “Mega Launcher,” like a heavily armored tank, a war fortress!
Boom rumble!!
The blast shook the entire arena;
the white beam continued roaring forward. Lucario’s eyes suddenly widened.
Boom!!
The light cannon hit Lucario, its figure trembling slightly in the white glow!
As the smoke cleared, Lucario lowered its head, black smoke drifting from its body.
The arena fell silent, all eyes on the center.
“Who… won?”
“This is too strong…”
“The aura pierced right through!”
Lucario, in a daze, turned to look at Ash;
his figure seemed to merge with Aogen’s, and a familiar call faintly echoed.
“Lucario!!”
The fighting spirit ebbed like a tide, leaving only a relieved fatigue. Lucario smiled.
This time, I fought with you until the last moment.
Thud!
“Lucario has lost the ability to fight!” the referee waved the flag at the fallen Lucario.
As the smoke dissipated, Mega Blastoise’s figure appeared.
The blast’s aftershock sent stones flying at it;
the metal cannon was covered in tiny scratches. Blastoise’s expression tightened.
“Blastoise!”
It’s coming, it’s coming, it’s coming!!
The arena erupted instantly;
the live chat was flooded with messages.
“What’s the real value of the Lily of the Valley Conference champion?”
“One against three, final one against three!!”
“Lucario’s really fierce… can we say he’s Ash’s substitute?”
“This one? This one is Blastoise’s ultimate substitute!”
Ash took out a temporarily stored Poké Ball and recalled Lucario inside.
“Thank you, Lucario.” Ash smiled.
Even risking failure, I will keep fighting.
Because my goal is to become the strongest Pokémon Master!
“Go, Charizard!!”
Ash suddenly threw a Poké Ball, his eyes flickering.
Please, Charizard, go win this match!!
“Roar!!”
In the white light, Charizard appeared, flapping its wings and roaring flames into the sky, arrogantly circling above the arena.
“Oh! Ash’s Charizard has been well trained!” Red said in the chat group.
“That’s because I helped train it,” Green said lightly.
“That’s the kid’s Charizard~” The trio quietly discussed around the arena.
“Reminds me of unpleasant memories, meow!”
“Such an annoying feeling~~o(╥﹏╥)o”
Looking at Charizard, the arena was abuzz.
Cynthia sat in the champion’s seat, looking toward Lu Ye on the field.
Would he hold back or go all out?
There was only one answer.
This was the pride of a champion who would never lose!
“France… cough, the Kalos champion often loses,” Lu Ye looked at the rebellious Charizard, silently complaining.
“Ash sent out his last Pokémon, Charizard!” the commentator announced.
Thud!
Charizard landed, staring at Blastoise: “Roar!”
Blastoise scrutinized Charizard, pursing its lips: “Blastoise.”
So you’re brave, huh?
“The final battle is Charizard versus Blastoise!” Professor Oak’s eyes gleamed as he smiled. “A showdown of rivals!”
“Ash’s trainer level still needs improvement, but…”
Green shrugged and sighed helplessly: “The bond… it’s really a headache.”
Lu Ye’s gaze shifted to Charizard;
Charizard’s eyes were clear, free of arrogance and pride.
A year ago, he had battled Ash.
Ash and Charizard’s strength had improved significantly over the year—
Though it might reset to zero in the next region…
Regardless, Teacher Lu was quite pleased to see Charizard giving his all.
“The battle begins!” The referee’s whistle blew.
Teacher Lu shook his head and commanded:
“Blastoise, use Water Gun!”
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