White evolutionary light also appeared on Vigoroth's body.
However, just as it began to evolve, the Horsea next to it had already completed its evolution. It could no longer be called Seadra; it should now be referred to as Kingdra.
Kingdra's appearance closely resembled a seahorse, with a pair of unique dragon horns on its head, symbolizing its Dragon-type nature. It had a pair of fins growing from what appeared to be its gill covers, allowing it to swim swiftly in water.
Having completed its evolution, Kingdra now looked much more imposing and majestic.
Aoki was no stranger to Pokémon like Kingdra; he had even battled them before. They were Pokémon capable of exhibiting extreme power as long as there was water. Even in places without water, they could move freely by controlling water currents.
Immediately after evolving, Kingdra enveloped itself in a ball of water to maintain its agility.
Pokémon: Kingdra (Light Blue)
Gender: Female
Level: 53
Type: Water + Dragon
Ability: Swift Swim
Held Item: None
Egg Moves: Dragon Rage, Dragon Breath, Water Pulse, Clear Smog
Basic Moves: Hydro Pump, Bubble, Smog, Leer, Water Gun, Twister, Bubble Beam, Focus Energy, Brine, Agility, Dragon Pulse, Dragon Dance
Learnt Moves: Icy Wind, Bounce, Dragon Pulse, Snore, Water Pulse
TM Moves: Protect
After evolving, Kingdra's aptitude barely reached light blue.
This was slightly unexpected, but upon closer analysis, it made sense.
The Aptitude Potion, the precious Dragon Scale, the long-term subtle influence of Magearna's Soul-Heart, and most importantly, the special Energy Cubes Aoki had been feeding it ever since he caught Horsea—all these things could unleash its potential.
Furthermore, evolving from a pure Water-type Pokémon to a dual Water/Dragon-type, with the awakening of its dragon bloodline, would naturally lead to a slight enhancement in its physical capabilities, which could also be considered one of the reasons.
After evolving into Kingdra, its ability finally became Swift Swim, which was what Aoki had hoped for the most.
The Rain Team's true power could now be unleashed.
However, Politoed and Swampert needed to train and coordinate well first. Aoki's team now had a much greater variety of options.
After comforting the newly evolved Kingdra, Aoki told it to rest well and could start training in a few days, allowing it to first familiarize itself with its new state.
After Kingdra left, Vigoroth also began to slowly change.
It took a full fifteen minutes for the white light to completely dissipate, revealing the fully evolved Slaking.
It had a pink nose and beige skin, brown eye rings, two tufts of white fur on its head resembling sprouts, a ring of white fur around its neck, and brown fur on its limbs.
It was lying on the ground, propping its head up in an extremely lazy manner.
All of Vigoroth's previous hyperactive habits had completely vanished at this moment. It was as if its former self was nowhere to be seen, having transformed into a very ordinary Slaking. Aside from its high level, there was nothing else remarkable about it.
Aoki squatted on the ground, staring directly at Slaking for about five minutes. During these five minutes, Slaking blinked three times and shifted its eyes once, simply glancing at Aoki, as if it was too lazy to even wonder why Aoki was staring at it.
Compared to an ordinary Slaking, this one was even lazier, as if laziness had permeated its very bones.
Just as hyperactivity had permeated its bones during its Vigoroth stage.
"Slaking, have you forgotten what you once said?" Aoki asked with a smile, extremely pleased with its current state.
This was precisely the state that Norman had described, even more exaggerated than what Norman had said.
Laziness to the extreme!
Upon hearing Aoki's words, the lazy aura around Slaking instantly vanished. For a moment, it was as if it had transformed back into its former self, Vigoroth.
It quickly sprang up from the ground, its previously sluggish eyes now remarkably alert, as if it had become a completely different Pokémon.
The speed of this transformation was so swift that Aoki was momentarily unable to react.
However, its brows, which had been completely relaxed as if without any pressure or thoughts, were now tightly furrowed.
It was using its immense willpower to resist the inherent laziness of its body. Every action it took now was a test of its willpower.
Aoki was curious about how long it could maintain this state.
"Blaziken!!" Aoki shouted loudly.
Blaziken—
A flash of red light, and Blaziken appeared before Aoki, subsequently showing a hint of curiosity about Slaking's presence.
But more than that, it felt a considerable threat from Slaking's explosive muscles.
"This is Slaking, formerly Vigoroth. It has now evolved. I think with its strength, it will be a good opponent. You two try it out!" Aoki said.
Hearing this, a powerful fighting spirit burst forth from Blaziken's eyes.
Vigoroth!
It had learned too many techniques from Vigoroth in the past, but unfortunately, Vigoroth's strength increased relatively slowly, and due to its physical limitations, it could no longer spar with it. It never expected that it would evolve today and even make itself feel a considerable threat.
Blaziken!!!
Blaziken let out a cry and immediately assumed an offensive stance.
Slaking frowned, but its body obediently adopted a defensive posture. There was a slight pause in its movement, but it quickly disappeared.
Slaking had just evolved, so it was certainly not entirely familiar with controlling its body, but the fastest way to get used to its body was through battle.
Bang—
Blaziken and Slaking's first physical contact began. Neither Pokémon used any moves; it was purely a contest and clash of physical strength and technique.
Slaking's body went from slightly pausing and being uncoordinated at the beginning to gradually becoming familiar.
Pokémon: Slaking (Light Blue)
Gender: Male
Level: 65
Type: Normal
Ability: Truant
Held Item: None
Egg Moves: Crush Claw, Hammer Arm, Sucker Punch, Tickle
Basic Moves: Swagger, Hammer Arm, Punishment, Fling, Reversal, Scratch, Focus Energy, Encore, Uproar, Fury Swipes, Endure, Slash, Chip Away, Counter, Focus Punch, Amnesia, Covet, Thrash
Learnt Moves: Low Kick, After You, Thunder Punch, Gunk Shot, Ice Punch, Water Pulse, Icy Wind, Fire Punch, Shock Wave, Snore
TM Moves: Protect
Light blue aptitude and Level 65, which is the level of a formal Elite Four member—this was the effect produced by the triple-dose Aptitude Potion.
Slaking's willpower was truly terrifying. Even after just evolving, it could, with its own will, endure the side effects of the Aptitude Potion, coupled with the influence of the Truant ability, and spar with Blaziken, while getting used to its body.