However, Aoki was not in a hurry at all in the face of this situation, and even took the time to scan and take a look at Yanmega's data.
Pokémon: Yanmega ( light blue )
Gender: Male
Level: 84
Type: Bug + Flying
Ability: Tinted lens
Held Items: None
Egg Moves: Leech Life, Signal Beam, Silver Wind, Double-Edge
Basic Moves: Bug Buzz, Air Slash, Night Slash, Bug Bite, Tackle, Detect, Quick Attack, Double Team, Sonic Boom, Detect, Supersonic, Noise, Pursuit, Ancient Power, Fake Out, Slash, Screech, U-turn, Air Slash
Learnt Moves: Uproar, Bug Bite, Giga Drain, Clear Fog, Snore, Tailwind, Hone Claws
TM Moves: None
This Yanmega's strength was not beyond Aoki's expectations; its level 84 was not actually considered very high for the opponent.
To Aoki's surprise, this Yanmega didn't have any skills to learn.
There are only two possibilities for this phenomenon. Either the other party did not let this Yanmega use a skill disc before entering this place, but Aoki is more inclined to the other possibility, that is, this Yanmega was caught by the other party after entering this place, which would explain why it does not have any learned skills.
But none of that mattered anymore, because Aoki, who was standing still, could clearly feel a strong wind blowing from Yanmega as he flapped his wings, and the intense cold light emanating from Feraligatr's sharp teeth, which were right next to him.
BOOM!!!
In the blink of an eye, a violent explosion rang out from where Aoki was fighting, and the large amount of debris and water vapor that rose up blurred the area where Aoki was fighting.
Brad's excitement hadn't faded yet. In his view, Aoki was already at his limit, and after Drapion and Slowking's attacks failed, the opponent had no way to deal with it.
He had even planned how to take revenge on those who had made him stay after he returned to the Pokémon World.
But to his disappointment, after the explosion, a majestic Pokémon burst out of the thick fog, flapping its wings and retreating rapidly.
It was Salamence, who had been following Aoki without showing any strength. On Salamence's back stood the cold-faced Aoki and Gardevoir, who was tightly protecting him with Psychic and shielding him from the aftershocks of the impact.
It's impossible for Salamence and Gardevoir to confront Brad's Feraligatr and Yanmega directly, but it's perfectly fine for them to protect Aoki and leave.
BOOM!! BOOM!!
The sound of collision rang out again, and two figures were sent flying out of the thick fog, crashing not far from Brad.
A closer look reveals that they are Feraligatr, who had charged forward aggressively, and Yanmega, who was preparing to launch a sneak attack from the air. The two Pokémon were not seriously injured. After falling to the ground, they quickly jumped up and looked at the two dark figures inside the Mist with serious expressions.
Feraligatr and Yanmega both emitted a low Growl, their way of communicating as Pokémon after living here for so long.
Brad, standing behind them, also looked surprised on one side, while the other half of his face was covered in a beard.
But you could see from his eyes just how incredibly incredulous he was that Feraligatr and Yanmega had been blasted away.
"Quick!!"
As a long, slender arm extended from the Mist and swung forcefully through the air, all the rubble and Mist scattered, revealing two Pokémon inside.
Darkrai! Darkrai!
And Aoki's most loyal and trusted bodyguard, Gengar!
The Pokémon that powerfully dispelled Mist was Darkrai, the first Pokémon Aoki participated in a battle against humans.
He had previously battled many wild Pokémon to hone his teamwork with Aoki, but this was his first time battling a human Trainer.
The black, flame-like energy on Darkrai's hands slowly dissipated, his blue eyes narrowed as he stared intently at Feraligatr opposite him, his face filled with an indescribable coldness.
This Feraligatr is not weak, but compared to his former strength, it is completely insignificant.
Although Darkrai's strength has not fully recovered, he has regained some of his strength after receiving two recovery potions from Aoki. At the same time, he has also regained the kind of temperament that he would not choose to submit even when facing Gilatina!
If it weren't for his recognition of Aoki and Aoki's Pokémon, Darkrai might have the same temperament when facing them.
One word: Awesome! That's all.
But when Brad saw Darkrai appear, his dark pupils suddenly contracted.
" Darkrai?!" The previously calm voice disappeared, replaced by a sharp tone.
It is evident how much of an impact Darkrai's appearance had on him.
He looked at Darkrai, who was still in white pose, and Gengar, who stood on the other side of Darkrai and seemed to have a less noticeable presence.
Now he finally understood why Aoki looked down on him, a loser, so much. Even though he had lived more than twenty years longer than Aoki, it seemed that his strength was not necessarily that of Aoki's match.
He thought of how he, too, had once been as spirited and arrogant as Aoki, brimming with self-confidence. If he hadn't experienced that incident twenty-five years ago, he wouldn't only have three Pokémon now, nor would he have lived here for twenty-five years, yet still hadn't succeeded.
At the same time, an idea popped into his mind.
I've only been away from the Pokémon World for five years, and this batch of young people who have entered the Time and Space Continent all have this kind of configuration?
Darkrai Can Darkrai be driven by humans?
Moreover, the Gengar beside Darkrai also seems to be quite strong; the fact that Feraligatr and Yanmega were blasted away just now proves it all.
But to give up the pursuit of the space stone entirely like that is clearly something I'm unwilling to do.
"So you had such a trump card. No wonder you could ignore my existence. But don't think that means you can run rampant on this continent. The secrets of this continent are beyond your imagination. Do you know why I live here? It's not because the resources here are so good. The intricacies involved are beyond the comprehension of a greenhorn like you who just arrived here."
Since you're quite capable, I have a suggestion for you: if the two of us join forces, we can easily take down those who came in with you, if not sweep across the entire continent. I don't believe everyone who came in this time has your strength.
"You know, these people are the cream of the crop from their respective regions, and the good stuff they carry will definitely exceed your expectations." Brad said a lot of things, but his body language betrayed him as he unbuckled the last Poké Ball from his belt.
Be prepared for both possibilities.
Looking at his face, Aoki realized that he had completely transformed from a League Trainer who prided himself on being a direct member of the League into an ordinary Trainer who prioritized personal gain.
Although Aoki admits that she is also that kind of person, compared to the other person's lack of principles, Aoki believes that she is still much higher in class.
However, Aoki was quite interested in some of the things Brad said.
"So, this continent isn't so simple after all? You might not be the only one living here, and it might not even be just one or two survivors?" If what Aoki thinks is true, then both he and the Alliance really need to take this place seriously.
Upon hearing Aoki's words, Brad's expression changed, and he glanced around warily, as if there was someone he feared present.
"If you choose to cooperate with me, I can tell you everything I know, but our profits must be split 60/40!" Brad said.
Aoki slowly shook her head.
Brad thought Aoki was dissatisfied with the profit-sharing arrangement and wanted to briefly explain the situation so that Aoki could understand the current situation before making a decision.
But Aoki said, "No need. I have no interest in a loser like you, and I won't engage in any so-called Snatching with you. As for what I want to know, you'll tell me obediently sooner or later."
Brad's expression gradually darkened. All that talk had turned out to be a waste of time and emotion, like talking to a brick wall.
"In that case, I'll just have to take everything you're so proud of first. There are some things I can do on my own!" With that, Brad threw out his last Poké Ball.
"roar!!!"
A dragon's roar echoed beside the lake.
Pokémon with stripes all over its body and mostly olive green color appears. It has a pair of axe-like sharp teeth, the sharpest part of the teeth, fingers, and toes are red, and the rest of the body is black. There are segments of spikes on its neck.
Haxorus, the Dragon-type Pokémon from the Unova region!
It seems that this Pokémon is Brad's last trump card, and probably the strongest Pokémon he has at the moment.
Pokémon: Haxorus (blue)
Gender: Male
Level: 86
Type: Dragon
Ability: Mold breaker
Held Items: None
Egg Moves: Focus Energy, Night Slash, Iron Tail, Dragon Pulse
Basic Moves: Outrage, Grab, Glare, Malicious Pursuit, Dragon Rage, Double Slash, Ghost Face, Slash, Point Attack, Dragon Claw, Dragon Dance, Taunt, Dragon Pulse, Swords Dance, Guillotine, Ultimate Impact
Learnt Moves: Draco Meteor, Brute Force, Low Kick, Stomping Tantrum, Aqua Tail, Hone Claws, Snore
TM Moves: Protect, Taunt, Hyper Beam, Earthquake, Rock Tomb, Shadow Claw, Rock Slide, Substitute
This Haxorus is somewhat decent enough to warrant Aoki's attention.
Now that the pretense of civility has been completely broken, the final outcome will depend on each individual's strength.
Brad wants all of Aoki's supplies, while Aoki wants the information Brad has gathered here over the past twenty-five years, and the secrets hidden on the Continent of Time and Space.
However, since the opponent summoned this Haxorus, Aoki's Pokémon was at a certain disadvantage, but overall, the problem was not too serious.
After thinking for a moment, Aoki threw out another Poké Ball to summon Blaziken.
Blaziken has now broken through and possesses Champion Level strength. Compared to Feraligatr and Haxorus, he is somewhat lacking, but compared to Yanmega, he is no problem at all.
Aoki had to choose between Tyranitar and Blaziken, and ultimately decided to let Blaziken make Yanmega his first opponent after advancing to Champion.
When Brad saw the Pokémon that Aoki summoned at the end, he was initially serious, thinking that Aoki had some trump card Pokémon up his sleeve and that if he summoned another Pokémon that could break through the Champion level, then he would really be in trouble.
Unexpectedly, Aoki did summon another Champion-level Pokémon, but it was a Blaziken that had only recently reached Champion level. It had a strong aura, but it was still quite weaker than Brad's Yanmega.
"It seems like we've been underestimated." A smile appeared on Aoki's face.
He knew exactly what the other person was thinking, but in this godforsaken place, Aoki didn't need to hold back his trump cards.
With a flick of his wrist, two keystones appeared in his hand.
In an instant, Gengar and Blaziken understood, their minds connected with Aoki's, and their bodies were instantly enveloped by the seven-colored energy of Mega Evolution.
" Blaziken, Gengar, Mega Evolution!" Aoki's low shout had barely faded when all the seven-colored energy enveloping Blaziken dissipated.
Mega Blaziken! Mega Gengar! Participate together!
Brad was stunned by the significant changes in both his appearance and demeanor.
He's only been gone from Pokémon World for five years, right?
It's not fifty years, is it?
When can Pokémon evolve again after completing its final evolution?
Brad shifted his gaze to Darkrai. The two Pokémon had undergone a terrifying transformation after their special evolution. If Darkrai evolved in the same way, it would be extremely difficult for him to defeat it.
"Quake!" But Darkrai, whom he was worried about, did not Mega Evolution. Instead, he let out a low shout and submerged himself in the shadows on the ground, with Gengar beside him.
"What?!"
Now only Mega Blaziken remains as a Pokémon, but Brad dares not let his guard down, and he doesn't even dare let Feraligatr and Haxorus leave his side.
After Mega Evolution, Gengar's strength is no less than Darkrai's, and both of these Pokémon have posed a great threat to Feraligatr and Haxorus.
Two Pokémon, almost impossible to predict, were lurking nearby, and Brad was worried that they might attack him directly, which made him somewhat hesitant.
This is the downside of not having Pokémon.
However, Aoki wasn't in a hurry to attack; he had the energy to maintain two Pokémon. Mega Evolution runs perfectly fine for half an hour.
Let Blaziken and his opponent settle their differences first.
As Mega Blaziken ran, a large amount of scorching flames naturally rose from its body, heading towards Yanmega. During its run, it incorporated many strange frequencies and steps, making it look somewhat like it was dancing.
" Yanmega, Tailwind! Sonic Boom!" As a Pokémon that can fly, Yanmega certainly wouldn't give up its natural advantage.
Enveloped in a white aura, Yanmega's speed increased dramatically, and the noise that would normally be produced by flapping its wings became exceptionally piercing.
A sonic wave erupted from Yanmega's body, but the target was not Mega Blaziken charging towards him, but Aoki, who was standing on Salamence's back.
Unfortunately, Aoki was prepared for this. The Psychic shield created by Slowking and Gardevoir was impenetrable even to Yanmega.
If Aoki were to be ambushed like this and not retaliate, it would seem somewhat out of character for her.
Mega Gengar, which had been submerged in shadow, suddenly appeared behind Brad, and two head-sized Shadow Balls attacked him.
If it weren't for the quick-reacting Haxorus and Feraligatr, those two Shadow Balls would probably have taken Brad's life.
Brad's face darkened. He understood Aoki's meaning: Mega Gengar's attack was just a warning, telling him not to be distracted and to properly command Yanmega and Blaziken in battle. If it really came down to a direct personal attack, Aoki wouldn't be afraid of him and would have the advantage, as they also had a significant numerical advantage in Pokémon.
Brad has fallen into an extremely passive position. Now Aoki hopes that he can obediently command Yanmega and make him Blaziken's opponent, or rather, a touchstone.
Given this intention, this unbridled preparation to have Yanmega accompany Blaziken, how could Brad possibly tolerate it?
However, he is now in an extremely passive position. If he wants to get out of this passive situation, his only way is to command Yanmega to kill Blaziken instantly when Aoki is not paying attention.
If successful, he and Aoki will be back on equal footing.
So Brad began to seriously command Yanmega in battle.
However, Yanmega's disregard for Blaziken just now successfully ignited the fighting spirit of this warrior.
Even opponents with a significant difference in strength wouldn't dare to ignore him so directly, let alone an opponent that Blaziken considered to be at most evenly matched with him.
Following Aoki's orders, he had silently used Swords Dance once, and the boost from the first Swords Dance was the greatest.
He ran to the bottom of Yanmega and looked at Yanmega, who was sitting in mid-air looking relaxed and carefree, not thinking at all that Blaziken could attack him.
Blaziken's blue eyes narrowed, and a fierce aura surged into the sky. He crouched down, his arms curled around his waist, and the four fiery ribbons on his wrists were wrapped around his fists.
If there were a temperature measuring tool here right now, it would surely be found that Blaziken's body temperature has already exceeded the sky's limit.
boom!!!
Two pillars of fire shot into the sky. Because the flames were highly concentrated, the two pillars of fire did not spread at all. All the flames seemed to have turned into arrows, looking like two burning swords!
Yanmega thought he had flown high enough, but Blaziken's flames appeared on his face in an instant.
Fortunately, Yanmega was protected by Tailwind, and the height also gave him some buffer time, preventing him from being hit head-on by the flames.
But even the flames that were so close still made him feel the intense heat; such high temperatures were unbearable for a bug-type creature. For Pokémon, the excitement is really quite significant.
He flapped his wings, trying to create some distance, but when his red compound eyes looked down, he saw a figure soaring into the sky through the gap between the two pillars of fire.
" Yanmega, watch out!"
Brad's voice had just reached Yanmega's ears.
Flying high has its advantages, but it also has its disadvantages. As a Pokémon that fights on the orders of a Trainer, it's really not easy to hear Brad's voice in time when flying so high.
Sometimes, a Pokémon at full power may not be as fast as a sound, but the difference is not significant.
The figure rushing forward was Mega Blaziken, who had used the Bounce skill to quickly leap up.
Who says you can't damage Pokémon in the air just because you can't fly?
Mega Blaziken proved one thing: if you jump high enough, even Rayquaza can pull you down to the ground!
Mega Blaziken's fist, as big as a sandbag and brimming with flames, slammed into Yanmega's face, a face that could make anyone with trypophobia nauseous.
Bounce + Sky Uppercut + Fire Punch!
The power of the skill produced by the combination of the three skills is unmatched by ordinary skills. Moreover, Blaziken's mastery of Ho-Oh's Sacred Fire will increase dramatically after Mega Evolution. The flames condensed on Fire Punch this time contain some Sacred Fire.
If Mega Blaziken hadn't expended so much stamina on the Bounce and Sky Uppercut skills, his punch could have turned all the flames into Sacred Fire!
However, because Blaziken broke through to the Champion Level, his understanding and mastery of Sacred Fire improved to another level.
BOOM!!!
Yanmega, who had been hit on the head, felt his head buzzing and couldn't even hear his Trainer's voice. A sense of panic involuntarily arose in his heart.
Immediately afterwards, he felt his wings sink, as if something had grabbed them, preventing him from flying freely.
Yanmega's wings have very few nerve endings, after all, it's a bug-type Pokémon. In fact, it was Mega Blaziken that had just jumped up that grabbed its wings. However, it wasn't Blaziken's claws that grabbed its wings, but rather the four fiery ribbons on Mega Blaziken's wrists!
Mega Blaziken's two golden, sword-like eyebrows stood upright, his aura remaining high as he clung to Yanmega, slowly dragging him downwards.
When Yanmega finally recovered from Blaziken's attack, he looked down to see what had grabbed his wings and saw Blaziken's mocking eyes and the crimson-gold flames that were gathering at his feet.
Blaziken waited for a while because he wanted to teach Yanmega, who wanted to act recklessly because of his flying ability, what a deadly athlete's foot was like!
No, it's the deadly Fire Kick!
However, Blaziken is currently below Yanmega, so it's not so easy for him to execute effective kicks, but this doesn't pose a challenge for Blaziken, who excels in technique.
The four fiery ribbons on his wrist instantly contracted, pulling Blaziken upwards. A swirling current of energy appeared around Blaziken's body, rotating him 180 degrees from below Yanmega to above him.
Flying-type skill, Aerial Ace!
Now, in Blaziken's hands, it has long been completely integrated into his own combat system, and he uses it with ease, making it a common skill for turning his body.
Fire Kick is already eager to launch!
Bang!
Similar to a descent with a thousand-pound weight, he kicked Yanmega in the face again, but this time the flames were far more powerful than the last.
"Screech!!!" Yanmega screamed desperately from his body. This time it was no longer the sound of flapping wings, but his true voice.
Half of his face was almost on fire!
And Blaziken didn't want the attack to end like this, so he kicked out with his other foot again!
Yanmega, who was flying very well, has already dropped half its altitude and is now being kicked directly from mid-air to the ground by Mega Blaziken.
boom!!!
Another cloud of gravel and water mist rose up as Yanmega, his head charred black, collapsed into a crater in the ground, rendered incapacitated.
"What?!" After Yanmega fell, Mega Blaziken landed lightly on the ground from mid-air, without even a dent in the wet ground.
However, the high temperature on Blaziken's body instantly evaporated all the surrounding water vapor, and even the damp soil on the ground dried up.
When Mega Blaziken unleashes its full power, its internal temperature can reach tens of thousands of degrees. Forget about water vapor; even a piece of gold-plated steel placed in front of it could melt it. Ho-Oh's Sacred Fire requires extremely high temperatures to be used.
Blaziken glanced at Yanmega lying in the pit, a hint of disdain flashing in his eyes. A seven-colored light flashed across his body as the energy of Mega Evolution was drawn away, and he slowly walked to Aoki's side.
This Yanmega really disappointed him; in his opinion, it was useless except for flying a bit high.
However, Aoki figured it out: this Yanmega wasn't Brad's original Pokémon, but a Pokémon caught on this continent. Therefore, it hadn't used a skill disc, and its synergy with the Trainer wasn't at its peak, so it couldn't be considered to have truly shown its full strength.
Brad looked at Yanmega lying on the ground, and a nameless fire surged in his heart once again.
Just as Aoki predicted, this Yanmega was a Pokémon he had captured after defeating it some time ago, attracted by its current strength and potential.
After all, he only had two Pokémon to fight back then, but according to his calculations, a new batch of people would be teleported in soon. Having one more Pokémon to provide timely combat power would be a good thing. Moreover, based on his past self, he guessed that no matter how talented the newcomers were, this Yanmega would definitely put a lot of pressure on them.
Little did he know that he would be so unlucky. The first person he encountered was Aoki, who was the most well-hidden among those who came in this time. Moreover, Aoki did not hold back and directly unleashed his power when facing him.
Now, Yanmega has not only failed to play his due role, but has instead become Blaziken's touchstone, and the kind of touchstone that is looked down upon after the fight.
Brad's anger was palpable. If his Pokémon hadn't been stolen by those people... if the Poké Ball he used to capture this Yanmega had n't been the only empty one he had, and if he could have collected all six Pokémon and established a basic tactical system, he wouldn't have been so passive when facing Aoki.
Despite suppressing his anger, he still couldn't bear to abandon this Yanmega with Champion-level strength.
But now he is truly in a completely passive position.
Just as he was pondering how to escape this predicament, Darkrai, who had disappeared into the shadows, slowly emerged from them.
Upon seeing Darkrai appear, Brad's Haxorus and Feraligatr both showed wary expressions, fearing that he might suddenly launch an attack.
However, a sudden sneak attack was clearly not in Darkrai's character. He stretched out his arm and beckoned to Haxorus with a serious expression.
The meaning is clear: he wants Haxorus to come out and fight him.
Blaziken easily won his battle against Yanmega. Darkrai, who was once able to face Gilatina head-on, didn't even consider Haxorus, despite its strength, a worthy opponent. However, Haxorus hadn't fully recovered its strength yet, not even half of it.
Seeing Darkrai's actions, Brad's eyes narrowed as he looked at Aoki, who was smiling.
First it was Blaziken, and now it's Darkrai. The other side is really using him as a litmus test and doesn't take him seriously at all.
But the other party does indeed possess the strength to disregard him.
Brad felt frustrated, but there was nothing he could do.
Now he only has two paths before him. One is to directly engage in a full-scale war with Aoki, but Yanmega has just lost his ability to fight. His Feraligatr and Haxorus can at most hold off Aoki's Darkrai and Mega Gengar. So what about his remaining Pokémon?
Champion Level Slowking and Blaziken are not something a human body can withstand.
This path is a dead end, so there's only another one: let Haxorus obediently fight the Darkrai. It's not without a chance of victory. Even if the opponent is the legendary Darkrai, it's definitely not the real Darkrai!
Moreover, Haxorus is his true Pokémon, and commanding it in battle is definitely much easier than Yanmega. If he really finds Aoki's weakness, he might be able to break the deadlock.
But to be honest, Brad is now really regretting it.
He discovered that the person he had initially considered a fat sheep had turned around and peeled back the sheep's skin, revealing his true nature as a big bad wolf. This kid was nothing like a member of the alliance.
I don't know if it's because he's been gone for too long and the way the alliance trains new recruits has completely changed, or if this seemingly harmless person in front of me is actually quite cunning.
Regardless of the outcome, whether he can break this deadlock depends on the result of the battle between Haxorus and Darkrai.
But it will probably surprise him, because he could never have imagined the achievements this Darkrai once had.