Actually, this is just one of the "quality" tactics that a Chansey, as a Pokémon, can use.
Because this Chansey happens to have the "Celestial Grace" trait, if it had others like "Natural Recovery" or "Healing Heart," it could also carry the "Pyroxene," which is the "Evolutionary Wondrous Stone," to significantly enhance Chansey's survivability.
Then, the focus of the techniques can shift from "Rockslide" to "Highly Poisonous," which is also a very "quality" tactic.
But no matter what.
The Pokémon Realm's lack of a limit on the number of techniques allows Natsuhiko to maximize some special tactics of Pokémon.
The reason this Chansey can make Lance feel "disgusted" is thanks to its previous owner, Professor Oak, who cultivated Chansey well, dabbling in various techniques. Although some techniques might not be highly proficient, they are enough in tactical practice.
Like just now, facing the Aerodactyl, even if Chansey hasn't acquired Rockslide, it can use the "Gravity" technique to restrict Aerodactyl's flight, finding an opportunity to approach and use "Earthbound," which might be the most damaging technique for Chansey.
Of course, "Earthbound" is a technique Chansey acquires through inheritance and requires relatively high talent from the Pokémon.
Actually.
Lance doesn't entirely have no chance.
After all, this is the real world; although the lack of technique limits makes Chansey's "quality" tactic more disgusting, it also gives the opponent a lot of operational space.
It's just that Lance wanted to cooperate with Natsuhiko to practice tactics, so he chose the simplest and most brutal method.
Retracting Chansey, looking at Lance as he hesitated, approaching Natsuhiko as if getting closer would bring misfortune, Natsuhiko grinned.
After this battle, Lance should have a shadow left in his heart, right?
Let's see if he continues to dare to challenge me.
Issuing a challenge means being prepared to face some "quality" tactics from Natsuhiko.
"You weren't like this before, Natsuhiko." Lance said with a look of entanglement.
Where has the "pure" Natsuhiko gone?
Natsuhiko looked at him meaningfully and said slowly, "No way, compared to you all, I'm too far behind, so I can only delve into research in this area."
Upon hearing this, Lance remained silent.
In his heart, he pictured Natsuhiko, a commoner, diligently researching tactics day and night to catch up with them.
Sighing, he patted Natsuhiko's shoulder.
"Don't carry it alone in the future if there's something up."
At this moment, Hilona and the others came over too.
"Hey, Chansey." Natsuhiko handed the Pokeball back to Nanami.
"Natsuhiko, will this tactic... be usable in this competition?" Nanami asked hesitantly.
She thought that next time she would go to compete, she should wear a trench coat and mask not to be recognized.
"Although Chansey doesn't master some techniques proficiently, it has an advantage in strength and can somewhat compensate for these deficiencies, so it's definitely usable," Natsuhiko said.
"I'm afraid I'll be hit." Nanami showed a mixed expression of crying and laughing.
"Don't worry, they can't beat you."
Nanami: "..."
"Senior Natsuhiko, if... if this tactic gets learned by others, what should we do if we encounter it later?" Kona hesitantly asked a question bothering many.
Natsuhiko didn't respond immediately, looking at Lance.
Lance fell into contemplation, after a long time, tentatively said, "Restrict from the start?"
"Taunt?"
Hilona suddenly spoke, following Lance's words, giving a more accurate answer.
"That's right; Taunt is one of the techniques that Chansey fears the most in this tactic," Natsuhiko confirmed.
Upon hearing this, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
As long as there's restraint.
"Actually, you guys don't have to worry too much, Chansey as a Pokémon is not something everyone can obtain," Natsuhiko added.
Most Chanseys are under the control of the Joy Race, so the likelihood of obtaining them from the wild is not high.
At least, Natsuhiko hasn't seen a Chansey despite traveling through several Alternate Spaces until now.
"Moreover, one core of this tactic, the technique 'Earthbound,' needs to be acquired through inheritance, so only Miss Joy has significant opportunities to breed such a Chansey. Nanami's is somewhat special."
Indeed.
After all, she's Professor Oak's granddaughter.
Everyone considered this in their minds.
However, when looking at Nanami, she was desperately signaling them to keep it a secret.
In her view, Natsuhiko still didn't know her identity.
Upon seeing Nanami's signal, Lance and the others revealed knowing smiles.
Everyone tacitly didn't reveal it.
At this moment, they thought about how brilliant it would be when Nanami's identity was exposed, everyone naturally understood, only Natsuhiko was left in confusion.
It'll surely be fun.
Little did they know.
Natsuhiko had long guessed Nanami's identity.
...
...
Hilona, Lance, and Flint didn't attend the ranking match, which significantly impacted the ranking match in the afternoon.
Realizing this situation, some players who confirmed their spots in the elimination round began a sort of collective, unprovoked behavior.
Tanking.
Of course, the reasons for "tanking" were varied, such as having diarrhea, forgetting to turn off the gas at home, a wife about to give birth, all excuses Natsuhiko had used before.
As there are people "tanking," naturally, there are also those taking the opportunity to vie for the top spot.
Even as the first in the group stage, that is still first place.
When uninformed people see someone being in the same group as Lance, Hilona, and Flint, and still being first, it inevitably garners some attention.
And this is also what these players need.
As for obtaining first place, then encountering Hilona and others in the elimination round?
No matter.
Some players are not exceptionally outstanding but have good luck, and manage to enter the elimination round.
An opportunity to become famous, no one would pass it up.
So, although there was a collective "tanking" situation, some uninformed spectators still watched with enthusiasm and high interest.
As for some spectators who understood the situation, they have started anticipating the start of the elimination round.
For the occurrence of such situations, the organizers were also unexpected.
Thankfully, no dissatisfaction occurred.
After entering the elimination round, this becomes insignificant.
Currently, the organizers are proceeding with the matchup lists for the elimination round candidates.
What, random?
Ha, don't be naive.
This competition isn't just a simple match; it involves six regions, and dozens of participants with not low fame in their respective regions.
To achieve the alliance's purpose of "promoting friendly exchanges among regions," the organizers expended significant effort.
Being accused of having an inside story?
Facing accusations is inevitable; as long as the competition is exciting enough, ultimately, who cares about the matchup lists?
And amidst these circumstances.
The elimination round finally, under much anticipation, officially commenced!