Chapter 41: What a Fat Gengar!
2024-05-15 Author: Samsung Charmander (Author Name)
Ash slowly put on Squirtle's exclusive Pointed-Frame Sunglasses. Instantly, his whole Aura changed, becoming more spirited and street-smart.
It wasn't that he was deliberately messing with Squirtle, but the current situation wasn't really suitable for it to act.
Through the strange power of the Dark-type Sunglasses, a figure actually began to slowly take shape before his eyes.
"This is...!"
A dark-colored, upright Pokemon, a little taller than a person. Due to the tint of the Sunglasses, he couldn't tell its exact color. It had several spikes on its back.
Its two small, chubby hands were frantically slapping the Room Door, occasionally glancing over at the four of them.
Its two huge eyes curved into arcs, as if it were secretly gloating.
"*Hiss...*"
Seeing this, Ash couldn't help but gasp, his head spinning.
Before him was an extremely fat Pokemon.
*So there really is a Pokemon with body proportions more absurd than my own Pikachu!?*
He couldn't laugh anymore. He was even trembling with anger, tears welling up inside him.
However, fat Pokemon were generally not to be trifled with.
After he was done laughing, Ash began to consider his next move.
It seemed that because he could now see the Pokémon creature's specific form, the Pokedex also began an automatic broadcast.
"Pokedex Beep, Gengar, the Alternate Dimension Pokemon. The fatter its Physique, the better its Aptitude. Its body is connected to another dimension, and it has the Ability to manipulate dreams."
Ash: "?"
*Did the Pokedex's battery spring a leak today? Why is it being so reliable?*
But now that he knew its name was Gengar, Ash began to recall the three keywords Teacher Brock had mentioned earlier, planning to use the standard Capture procedure to teach the Newcomer Goh a good lesson.
First was Taunt.
So, Ash first gave it the middle finger, causing the Gengar to freeze on the spot.
Only then did Ash toss out a Poké Ball.
"Come on out, Rayquaza."
A flash of red light.
A bent, green body, covered with black creased patterns.
Its solemn, deep eyes shimmered, its face was stern, and its Aura was powerful enough to devour galaxies. The faint, murderous roar of a Giant Dragon seemed to echo in his ears.
"Pupa pupa!"
Metapod stood on the mahogany floor. Having not seen it for a few days, it seemed to have gotten a little wider.
Its current Physique was probably 10% larger than a normal Metapod.
Once it was 150% larger than a normal Metapod, it would be time for its Evolution, the moment of Breaking the Cocoon into a Dragon.
"Get ready to use Electro Web. Don't let that Gengar escape."
Ash warned, then turned and said to someone behind him:
"Pikachu, you can just Observe the Battle for now. You don't need to step in this time."
Pikachu had just been in a big battle a few hours ago; it was better to give the other Newcomers a chance.
After all, no one would rely on just their Starter Pokémon to take down an Elite Four member and a Champion, right?
That's something an Amateur Trainer would do.
"Pika..."
Unexpectedly, the Pikachu behind him was already fast asleep on the spot, completely unconscious, and even letting out soft snores.
It had sensed something was off the moment it entered the room and had immediately pulled out a three-piece set of a bed, pillow, and sheet from who-knows-where before flopping down to sleep.
It didn't need Ash to remind it to sleep.
*It's not sleeping, it's giving the newcomers a chance.*
Ash: "..."
He forced himself to stop paying attention to the slumbering Electric Mouse behind him and refocused his gaze on the Gengar in front.
Since the Taunt was ready, the next step was Weakening.
But using Metapod to Weaken it was clearly not going to work.
At this thought, Ash threw out another Poké Ball. This action made Brock on the side frown.
He had forgotten to add one piece of Trivia.
Trivia: A proper Catch has to be 1v1; ganging up to Catch is against the rules.
A flash of red light. Before the creature appeared, a green Garlic Head was seen first.
"Saur-saur...!"
Bulbasaur not only had a professional binding Move like Vine Whip, but also a Move like Sleep Powder that could inflict a Status Condition debuff.
Ash was playing it safe and steady.
Speaking of which, it was about time he gave his Bulbasaur a Nickname.
Little Garlic sounded good and was catchy, but the fact that it was already taken was a problem.
"Prepare for Battle!"
Ash let out a low shout, then, using the strength of his arms, suddenly picked up Metapod.
Amidst everyone's bewildered expressions, he then hurled the XL-sized Metapod straight forward.
*Clang!*
Metapod crashed against the wall, then rebounded back onto the floor, smashing a small, cracked crater into Professor Cerise's mahogany floor.
It was nothing special, just incredibly hard!
Everyone: "?"
Ash smiled confidently. This move wasn't about using Metapod as a Hidden Weapon; it was foreshadowing.
Gengar: "?"
Under the Sunglasses, the mischievous Gengar was indeed distracted by the baffling Metapod, staring with wide eyes, looking on with curiosity.
*What a big green Banana.*
"Now's your chance, Bulbasaur, use Razor Leaf!!" Ash suddenly shouted.
"Saur!"
Bulbasaur flicked its head, and several Green Leaves shot out from the Seed on its back. They swirled and accelerated through the Air, turning into sharp blades by the time they reached the doorway.
*Swoosh swoosh swoosh!!*
Gengar was startled and quickly jumped straight up from where it stood, narrowly dodging the Attack.
Although its species was known for extremely high base speed, its Speed was not as fast as one would imagine.
*Whoosh!*
Professor Cerise's mahogany wall, however, got scratched up by the Razor Leaf.
Damage caused by the Battle was not part of Ash's service package.
The fact that he hadn't sent out Charmander to burn the place down with a Flamethrower was already him being very considerate of the surroundings.
As Gengar made its large movement, its figure was fully revealed to everyone's Line of Sight for the first time.
It was purple.
"What a fat Gengar."
The other three reacted in perfect unison.
It was at least 30% fatter than a normal Gengar, its body fat content off the charts.
"Ash, Gengar is the third-stage Evolution of Gastly. Its Power can't be weak," the ever-cautious Brock quickly reminded him.
"I know."
Ash nodded. But seeing its panicked dodging earlier, it had likely not battled for a long time. Its skills were rusty, and its Combat Power was probably not at its peak.
Combined with what Professor Cerise had said, this strange situation had been going on for two years...
That proved that for the past two years, this Gengar had just been slacking off.
"Bulbasaur, use Vine Whip!!" Ash attacked again.
From both sides of Bulbasaur's back, two Vines suddenly shot out, striking like green vipers.
"Gen-gar!!"
The Gengar on the other side was clearly angered by this sneak attack. It bounced on the spot several times, its wide body wobbling up and down like jelly.
Gengar's body twitched, and then its blood-red eyes suddenly lit up with a purple glow that spread out violently.
Enveloped by a powerful Telekinesis, the fiercely approaching Vine Whip froze in Mid-air, unable to advance another inch.
Psychic!
Its psychic power is very strong!
Although it hadn't battled for two years, the foundation of its Strength was still there. It wasn't something a Starter Pokémon that had just begun its journey could withstand.
"Gen-gar!!"
Gengar's blood-red eyes widened, and the Vine Whip bizarrely changed direction, whipping back towards Bulbasaur.
*Smack! Smack!*
The sound of two vicious lashes rang out.
The Vine Whip hit its mark, leaving two red welts on Bulbasaur's face.
"Gengar-gengar-gengar!!"
Seeing this, Gengar twitched spastically again. Its blood-red eyes were wide and bright, its large face shrinking and expanding. It was clearly quite satisfied with turning that move back on its opponent.
Seizing the moment while his opponent was gloating, Ash suddenly spoke:
"Good chance! Metapod, use Electro Web!"
The Metapod, which had been ignored ever since it fell to the ground, had already righted itself and was now gathering yellow Energy in front of its body.
*Pff-shoo!!*
The Electro Web shot out, spreading to its Limit while Gengar was still gloating, and fell down over it from above.
This time, Gengar couldn't dodge and was completely enveloped.
Its two chubby hands could only struggle against the Electro Web, trying to tear it apart.
*Bzzzt...!!*
The moment it struggled, the Electro Web's Electric Current burst forth, giving Gengar a thorough shock.
Ash pressed his advantage, giving another command:
"Now, Bulbasaur, use Leech Seed!"
"Saur!"
From the center of the bulb on Bulbasaur's back, a small, brownish-brown Seed shot out.
The Seed fell in a parabola and took root in the mahogany floor. As if absorbing nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium from the earth, it suddenly began to grow outward.
*Swoosh-rustle!!*
In no time, it transformed into tough Vines that once again bound the Gengar already trapped in the Electro Web.
However, the mahogany floor underneath instantly withered and shriveled quite a bit.
As the binding force of the Leech Seed intensified...
The Electro Web tightened, touching Gengar's skin, and the shocking effect triggered again.
This was the double Attack of Electro Web and Leech Seed!
*Bzzzt...!!*
Gengar was once again shocked into a state of disarray...!
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(Still undergoing tribulation... asking for collections and recommendation tickets...)