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The paralysis condition would periodically prevent Venusaur from using its special moves effectively. This created an excellent opportunity for Ivysaur to launch a counterattack.
The newly evolved Ivysaur gathered around the clearing were equally surprised to see Ash's Ivysaur fighting so competitively against the mighty Venusaur.
"Now's our chance!"
Ash seized the tactical opportunity and prepared to order an attack.
Suddenly, he felt a powerful burst of air rushing through the area. When this strange airflow arrived, everyone felt unsteady on their feet. Then they watched in amazement as the grass and flowers around them were pulled into the air by the mysterious force.
The beautiful flowers were crushed into scattered petals within the airflow and were continuously sucked away by the powerful suction.
"What's happening?" Seeing this bizarre scene, Misty called out in confusion.
"What's happening, you ask? Since you asked so sincerely!"
"Prepare for trouble!"
"And make it double!"
"To protect the world from devastation!"
"To unite all peoples within our nation!"
"To denounce the evils of truth and love!"
"To extend our reach to the stars above!"
"Jessie!"
"James!"
"Team Rocket blasts off at the speed of light!"
"Surrender now, or prepare to fight!"
"Meowth! That's right!"
A familiar voice echoed through the night, and everyone looked up toward the sky. They saw two figures on a Meowth-shaped hot air balloon emerging from the darkness above.
Although they couldn't see clearly in the dim light, the instant they heard those voices and those tired old lines, they immediately knew the identity of the intruders.
"It's Team Rocket again!" They had just encountered them recently in O-Hina Town, but nobody expected them to catch up so quickly.
"That's right, meow! Wherever there are Pokemon, there's Team Rocket! We'll be taking both Venusaur and all these Ivysaur!"
This time, they unexpectedly weren't targeting Pikachu specifically, but rather the Grass-type Pokemon gathered in the clearing.
"What?" Brock exclaimed in surprise.
BZZZZ!
A loud mechanical sound filled the air, and the airflow around them became dramatically stronger. A sound like an enormous vacuum cleaner echoed in their ears. Many of the Ivysaur around the clearing didn't have time to react, and their bodies were instantly lifted and carried away by the powerful suction.
"Hahaha! So many Ivysaur, plus a Venusaur that has the power to help other Pokemon evolve! The boss will definitely be impressed with us now!"
Looking at their successful capture operation, the Team Rocket members spoke with obvious excitement. As a device similar to a massive vacuum cleaner tube mounted on their hot air balloon continued to increase power, the surrounding airflow became stronger and stronger, sucking more Ivysaur into the air.
As the Ivysaur were pulled upward, a large rubber-like black collection bag beneath the hot air balloon gradually expanded with captured Pokemon, and Team Rocket became even more proud seeing their plan succeed.
"Venusaur!"
Seeing this outrageous scene, Venusaur couldn't stand by and do nothing. Although it was currently affected by paralysis from the Stun Spore attack, its incredible strength still provided some resistance to the status condition's effects.
Even though Leech Seed was continuously draining its physical energy, it couldn't worry about that limitation right now.
Letting out a powerful roar, all of Venusaur's Vine Whips quickly extended simultaneously, grabbing the captured Ivysaur one by one with desperate determination.
For a moment, the scene looked like someone flying multiple kites at once as Venusaur gradually pulled back on its Vine Whips, trying desperately to rescue its companions.
However, the lingering effects of Stun Spore still prevented it from using its full power effectively.
Although it managed to catch several Ivysaur, Venusaur could only watch helplessly as other companions were carried away by the relentless suction. Venusaur's eyes showed clear frustration and anger.
Seeing the intense situation, Ash instinctively felt that his hat was about to be sucked away. He quickly reached up and pressed down on both his hat and the Jigglypuff resting on top of it.
Otherwise, Jigglypuff's lightweight body would probably be sucked away as well. Looking at the chaotic situation above, even the human trainers felt like they might be pulled into the air.
"What should we do?" Misty asked with difficulty while holding onto nearby objects to avoid being pulled away by the powerful airflow.
Ash frowned with concentration. In this situation, if he threw a Poke Ball, it would probably be sucked away before reaching its target. If he let Pikachu attack the suction tube directly, the resulting explosion might also injure the Ivysaur being pulled through it.
"Hahaha! Little brat, there's nothing you can do this time! Meowth, increase the power!" Team Rocket laughed with satisfaction when they saw their plan working perfectly.
"Got it, meow!"
"Venusaur!"
Meowth increased the machine's power again, and Venusaur suddenly let out a strained roar. Its body trembled slightly and glowed with a faint red aura as the paralyzed Pokemon struggled to move against the status condition.
The airflow became even stronger, and combined with the energy-draining effect of Leech Seed, Venusaur's massive body was reaching its absolute limit.
The combined weight of all the Ivysaur caught by its Vine Whips was enormous, and the air current was pulling them away with tremendous force. Venusaur was gradually becoming unable to support itself while paralyzed.
If this continued much longer, even Venusaur might be sucked away by the machine. Seeing this desperate scene, Ash's Ivysaur resisted the powerful airflow and looked at Venusaur, who was struggling to hold on. A complex expression appeared in its eyes.
"Ivysaur!"
After a moment of internal conflict, Ivysaur's eyes flashed with unwavering determination. It suddenly let out a powerful roar that attracted everyone's attention. The unopened flower bud on its back began to bloom with brilliant, dazzling light.
At the same time, pure white evolutionary energy enveloped its entire body. Seeing this incredible scene, everyone showed expressions of complete surprise. There was no doubt that this was the light of evolution.
When Ash witnessed this moment, a joyful smile spread across his face.
"Yes, Ivysaur! Do what you believe is right!"
Under Ash's supportive gaze, within the glowing light, Ivysaur's size increased dramatically. At the same time, the flower bud on its back gradually bloomed visibly, transforming into a magnificent flower.
"Venusaur!"
Gradually, the voice within the light became deeper and more powerful, full of newfound strength and authority. At the same time, from within the evolutionary glow, several thick, powerful vines shot upward through the air.
The newly evolved Venusaur wrapped its vines around the suction tube that was creating the airflow, and with amazing force, directly twisted the metal tube together, instantly crushing the device into a mangled mess.
The artificial airflow disappeared immediately, and the surroundings returned to peaceful calm. The sky was filled with scattered flower petals drifting down. The scene looked almost magical, and the captured Ivysaur in the air began falling safely back to the ground.
"Venusaur!"
As the evolutionary light faded completely, a fully transformed figure emerged. Without hesitation, the newly evolved Venusaur withdrew its Vine Whips and released enormous razor-sharp leaves from beneath the massive flower on its back.
The leaves flew through the air like perfectly aimed darts, while additional leaves slid along the ground with incredible cutting power. When they made contact with the earth, they carved clean, precise marks and continued flying toward their target.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
It was a simple Razor Leaf attack, but its power had increased several times over from Ivysaur's previous attempts. The sound of the leaves cutting through the air was continuous and sharp, and the large black collection bag beneath Team Rocket's hot air balloon was instantly sliced into pieces.