Demon's Kiss, a General Type technique, in the entire Pokemon Realm, only Jynx can perform it.
As for why only Jynx can use it, a quick interpretation of the technique's description gives a rough idea.
'Forcefully kiss the opponent with a terrifying face, putting them into a sleep state.'
A terrifying face and a forceful kiss—after thinking about it, only Jynx's purple cheeks and plump lips fit the bill.
And right now, Jynx is performing Demon's Kiss on the Super Great Needle Bee while grabbing Yujira to stop its psychic actions—a clever counterattack.
If Jynx's plan were to proceed, the Super Great Needle Bee hit by Demon's Kiss would fall asleep, eliminating any threat to Jynx.
Jynx could then focus on the exposed Yujira, launching a fierce assault.
She could even use "Wake-up Slap" on the sleeping Super Great Needle Bee, dealing double damage due to its special effect.
Two birds with one stone.
The success rate of this plan is quite high, especially for those unfamiliar with Jynx.
However.
Natsuhiko's understanding of Jynx is not low, especially regarding its exclusive technique, Demon's Kiss.
Just as it was using Demon's Kiss on the Super Great Needle Bee and simultaneously countering Yujira, a voice reached Jynx's ears.
"Chako-ii!"
"Look at me!"
It was Togetic.
While Jynx was waiting for Yujira to expose a weakness, Natsuhiko was also waiting for Jynx's vigilance to drop to the lowest.
Although Togetic's strength is significantly less compared to Jynx, the success of "Look at me" depends on Jynx's level of caution.
But now.
Jynx assumed its plan was successful, at its weakest point psychologically.
Hearing Togetic's voice and seeing the cute Pokémon waving its little hand, Jynx's focus was instantly attracted.
And then.
It was an opportunity for the Super Great Needle Bee and Yujira to shine.
Yujira's surging psychic power gathered into a force, colliding towards Jynx, whose psychic power briefly stalled.
The Super Great Needle Bee's Cross Cut continued to descend without hesitation.
Yet.
This Jynx is not an ordinary Jynx; don't forget what it carries.
The fragments of the Superpower Stone Plate provided it not just enhancement in superpower but changes in Spiritual Power as well.
Immediately breaking free from Togetic's influence.
Faced with the attacks of Super Great Needle Bee and Yujira, Jynx quickly made a judgment.
Yujira's attack doesn't pose a serious threat, while a successful attack from the Super Great Needle Bee would cause severe damage.
So, it ignored Yujira's superpower attack.
Jynx immediately gathered a Mental Shock to confront the Super Great Needle Bee head-on.
Yet by ignoring Yujira this way, the harm was greater than the full suppression earlier.
An intense insult with even greater damage!
"Yongji!!"
Yujira roared, the spoon in its hand bent to ninety degrees as its psychic power surged again.
"Yujira!"
Natsuhiko's expression changed.
Natsuhiko underestimated Yujira's subconscious comparison with Jynx when facing it.
Both humanoid Pokémon, both Psychic-type, both possessors of Superpower Stone Plate fragments; it is hard for Yujira not to compare itself with Jynx.
It could accept being suppressed, for indeed its strength was inferior to Jynx's, and its training had not been long.
But being ignored…
This, Yujira found hard to let go of.
Within its surging psychic power, a strand of pink started merging.
This strand of pink psychic power rapidly spread and expanded within Yujira's blue psychic power, like a drop of ink in a bowl of clear water.
Yujira's eyes gradually became covered by this strand of pink psychic power.
"This is…"
Natsuhiko watched in surprise at this scene.
"Milu?!"
On the other side, Yujira's psychic power changes finally caught Jynx's attention. Seeing Yujira's emerging pink psychic power made its heart skip a beat.
It was too familiar with the slab's power.
Yet wielding the slab's power, it couldn't do what Yujira achieved.
Absorbing the slab and carrying the slab—is it the same?
Meanwhile, even after the surge in psychic power, Yujira has not lost its rationality; its genetic issues are almost repaired, so it made the most reasonable choice.
Not attacking Jynx, but intercepting its Mental Shock aimed at the Super Great Needle Bee.
BOOM!!!
The clash of superpower against superpower.
Though in quantity and quality, Jynx still had the upper hand, yet at this moment, Yujira wasn't something it could ignore.
Buzz—
Amidst the icy surge from the superpower clash, the Super Great Needle Bee burst straight out.
Cross Cut!
Bam!!!
The greenish cross-shaped attack successfully struck Jynx.
Crack, crack—
The aftermath of the attack shattered the Ice Crystal Crown on its head, dropping it alongside Jynx from Avalugg's back.
"Yongji!"
Yujira followed up with more attacks, psychic power raining down upon Jynx.
The Super Great Needle Bee didn't miss the chance to press the attack and delivered a final Deadly Needle Stab before Jynx hit the ground.
Bang!!
Jynx crashed heavily to the ground.
The restraint of Insect-type techniques was particularly apparent, while the Super Great Needle Bee's Adaptability trait further enhanced its Insect-type techniques, along with the boost from Sword Dance.
Ultimately, Jynx couldn't withstand the successive attacks from Super Great Needle Bee and Yujira, losing its ability to battle upon hitting the ground.
Clink, clink, clink—
The clear sound followed, originating from the fragment of the Superpower Stone Plate once embedded in the Ice Crystal Crown.
Natsuhiko and Yujira approached the fallen Jynx, raising a hand to take the stone plate fragment into their possession.
It was indeed larger than the one Yujira absorbed earlier.
"Yongji…"
Yujira seemed a bit confused and unsure, attempting to restrain its surging psychic power, yet realizing its usually obedient power momentarily went unruly.
Moreover, the loss of control seemed to worsen.
Natsuhiko, who had been monitoring Yujira's state, did not mirror Yujira's panic and bewilderment, but rather patted its shoulder in comfort.
"Don't be nervous," Natsuhiko said softly.
Hearing Natsuhiko's calm tone, Yujira gradually composed itself.
"You are just about to evolve."
Natsuhiko anticipated it as Yujira's psychic power repeatedly surged.
Yujira indeed approached the brink of evolution, having almost fully tapped into its potential and talent at this stage, Natsuhiko thought.
So, it could evolve.
What it currently lacked was merely a small catalyst to incite a chemical reaction within its body's psychic power, a catalyst to facilitate its complete transformation.
Evolution?!
For a moment.
Yujira was a bit taken aback.
Natsuhiko placed the stone fragment in front of it, the pink fragment in his palm flickering, resonating with Yujira's psychic power.
"When you're ready, go ahead."
This slab fragment was the final catalyst.
Evolution…
After a brief moment of surprise, Yujira's expression became determined, nodding heavily towards Natsuhiko.
The Superpower Stone Plate fragment slowly floated up from Natsuhiko's palm, flying towards Yujira.
At the moment this fragment touched Yujira, its entire body emitted a dazzling white light, attracting the attention of Doublade and Togetic still tangling with Avalugg in the distance.
"Huh?"
"Chako-ii?"
This light of evolution was familiar to them.
Natsuhiko revealed the consoling expression of a proud father.
From starting as a Pokemon Egg to now, Yujira was finally stepping into its final phase.
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