With the frailty of the human body, the threat posed by this toxin—even if antidotes are taken promptly—some damage is irreversible.
Therefore.
Few people dare provoke a swarm of Dustox in the wild.
To a certain extent, they are more challenging to deal with than Pokémon like Beedrill.
However, to Natsuhiko, it doesn't impact much.
After all.
He has supernatural abilities.
"Test your ability, Monferno."
"Ka-ka!"
Monferno nodded.
Then suddenly.
The flame on its tail rose sky-high, forming a blazing pillar.
And as the flame leaped and pulsated, a scorching current surged from its body.
Hot Wind!
Feeling the terrifying temperature within the air current, Natsuhiko squinted slightly.
The temperature of Monferno's "Hot Wind" was much higher than he imagined.
And as the direct recipients of the "Hot Wind" current, the Dustox felt it most clearly, as if they were about to catch fire.
The beating rhythm of the Dustox's wings disrupted, causing quite a stir.
Ho!
Monferno swung a punch, its fist like a bullet, swift in speed, utilizing the power of its fist, Monferno quickly approached them.
Sonic Fist!
A technique, when used well, can even serve as displacement.
Monferno raided to the front of the Dustox.
Facing the Dustox's attack, using its left foot as the pivot, its body rapidly twisted, flames flourishing along its tail, forming a vortex.
Flame Vortex!
As the Dustox were encompassed within, their scale powder techniques were blocked by the flames.
"Ka-ka!"
Monferno yelled softly, lightning fast.
Fists, elbows, knees, and feet—all became its most advantageous weapons at the moment.
Completely abandoning its defense, turning its short-term explosive power to the maximum.
Seeing this, Natsuhiko finally showed a reaction.
"Close Combat?"
To learn the technique "Close Combat" was somewhat unexpected for him.
As a Fighting-type technique with a power of 120 points, Close Combat's destructive force is extremely strong.
Although it has the flaw of lowering its own defense power and special defense ability after use, its sudden explosion of power is also not to be underestimated.
Amidst the persistent wrap of flame vortex, Monferno freely jumped back and forth in the fire, giving the Dustox a severe blow.
Bang bang bang——
Several Dustox fell to the ground one after another.
Thud.
Monferno landed, its chest heaving violently, panting heavily.
Yet its eyes at this moment were noticeably bright.
Itself...
Has become stronger!
Much, much stronger.
If now facing Arbok from before, even without Latios and Eevee's help, it could easily crush Arbok.
Most importantly.
During Chimchar time, the body workouts and corrected moves and standards taught by Natsuhiko brought tremendous benefits after gaining the Fighting-type attributes.
Of course.
The proficiency of these newly learned techniques is not high and requires considerable time to train.
However.
Isn't now the best time to train?
Following a subtle sound, he looked.
A large group of Dustox appeared in his sight.
...
...
At the same time.
On the mist-covered sea.
A ship was speeding.
And on the side of this ship, a very bright red letter was marked.
"R"!
This is Rocket Team's ship.
On the deck of the ship, a girl with a thin stature, not tall, wearing tight red attire, with long black hair, looking like a delicate doll, stood smiling at the bow.
Around her waist, several lifelike dolls were attached, their expressions varied, some terrified, some fearful.
You can see.
The girl's large eyes surprisingly glimmered with a lustrous green glow.
And she wasn't completely standing on the ground, her feet had a gap of several centimeters from the deck.
If Natsuhiko were here, he would immediately recognize her as the current Goldenrod City Dojo Leader, one of Rocket Team's Three Officials, the capable subordinate whom Giovanni relies on.
"Superpower Girl" Nancy!
As Rocket Team's highest cadre, Nancy is the youngest, and judging solely by Pokémon strength, she is also the weakest, not qualified for the highest cadre position.
Yet no one dared to question her identity.
Even fellow Three Officials Masashi and Aju treated her with equal status.
On one hand.
It's because Nancy is deeply favored by Giovanni.
An important research Giovanni is passionate about currently requires Nancy's ability to provide help, and only Nancy's ability can provide help.
On the other hand.
It's because of Nancy's ability.
Her own ability, not Pokémon's ability.
Nancy, like Natsuhiko, is a Superpower User, but her supernatural abilities cannot compare with those of Natsuhiko, a latecomer.
From a certain perspective, Nancy might be more like a Pokémon than some Psychic Type Pokémon.
Additionally, Nancy's strong supernatural powers caused others to fear her from a young age, making her character somewhat unruly.
Even her father, the previous Goldenrod City Dojo Leader, also a Superpower User, cannot restrain her.
Only Giovanni.
Is the only person Nancy chooses to obey now.
Nancy's biggest hobby is collecting dolls.
Not the kind bought, but rather those turned into dolls using her own supernatural abilities.