Pokemon: This Ash Is Too Versatile

"Oh?"

Raihan looked at that aura-doubling figure and sighed sincerely.

"MEGA Evolution is truly amazing, it actually gives Pokemon such a big boost."

"Now your Lucario can barely keep pace with my Gigalith, but... that’s still not enough!"

Raihan put away his previous flippancy and his expression became serious again.

But the next second, Ash’s words hit him hard.

"Maybe Gym Leader Raihan misunderstood."

Ash grinned, clenched his fist: "It’s not keeping pace, it’s my Lucario is a bit better than your Gigalith."

Raihan: ...

Well, this kid’s silver tongue is even sharper than his.

But Raihan didn’t take this seriously.

Elite Peak plus MEGA Evolution, at best it’s touching the threshold of Champion Junior Level, compared to the Gigalith he personally nurtured, there’s still something lacking.

The foundation of Pokemon isn’t something that can be raised at will, relying solely on MEGA as external force will never cross the gap of inherent strength.

"Alright, then let me see how much of your talk is true ability!"

"Gigalith, Rock Slide!"

At Raihan’s command, the Gigalith in the sandstorm suddenly raised its head, the red crystal pillars throughout its body emitting a cold light.

In mid-air, countless sharp rocks the size of basketballs appeared from nowhere, raining down towards Lucario.

Each rock carried the force of Champion Junior Level, capable of gouging out a half-meter deep pit on the ground.

Dozens of rocks densely packed, completely shrouded the sky over Lucario’s head.

"Lucario, shadow clones!" Ash’s tone remained relaxed.

As soon as the words were spoken, Lucario’s figure suddenly split into more than ten in the sandstorm, darting in different directions.

"Boom boom boom boom—"

Rock Slide crashed down successively, but those dozen clones darted nimbly through the sandstorm. Although a few clones were shattered, none truly touched the original body.

In the end, all the rocks hit the empty ground, with nearly ten Lucario clones still remaining.

Raihan was stunned.

This Lucario’s shadow clones are impressive!

Though the sandstorm does not harm Steel Type Pokemon, shadow clones generated by speed are theoretically shattered by the sandstorm like an illusion.

However, Lucario’s shadow clones do not manifest this phenomenon.

It indicates these shadow clones aren’t merely shadows; they have even condensed into a semblance of a physical form!

Though it’s unbelievable, Raihan’s seasoned trainer experience tells him this is reality.

"Things are getting interesting!"

"Gigalith, use Power Gem!"

Gigalith’s sturdy limbs firmly secured in the sand, the red crystal on its chest suddenly brightened.

The next moment, countless pink energy beams shot out from those crystals, chasing the nine directions where Lucario’s shadow clones darted like celebratory fireworks.

Each beam cleverly twisted and turned, closely pursuing the trajectories of the clones.

"Bang bang bang bang—"

Every beam precisely hit, nine clones successively dissipating under the bombardment of the beams, morphing into faint smoke.

Yet, just as the last clone dissipated, Raihan suddenly sensed something amiss.

All gone? Where’s the original body?

"Mr. Raihan, sandstorms not only obscure Pokemon’s vision, but also the Trainer’s vision." Ash spoke as if narrating a mundane fact.

But upon hearing this, Raihan sharply looked to the sky — nothing but blowing sand.

No trace on the ground, no trace in the sky, which means...

"Gigalith, be careful below!"

"Boom!!"

Too late!

As Raihan’s voice resounded, Lucario emerged from the ground, its fist glowing in an earthy yellow light.

Dig hit!

Lucario didn’t give Gigalith space to react, as the other fist equally gathered bright silver-white light — Bullet Punch!

Using two skills simultaneously is extremely challenging for ordinary Pokemon, but for Lucario, it’s as simple as eating and drinking.

"Boom!"

Bullet Punch directly landed on Gigalith’s body!

That punch sent Gigalith’s heavy body flying, but thanks to Gigalith’s massive physique, it soon landed and stood firmly back on the ground.

Ground Type and Steel Type both restrain Gigalith, the effects should be quite significant with these two moves.

Yet Gigalith’s physical defense is outstanding, and Bullet Punch’s power isn’t high, for Gigalith, this level can still be endured.

In the audience, Serena widened her eyes, turning to others nearby.

"Wait... When did Lucario dig underground?"

"I’ve been watching the field the entire time, how did it suddenly pop up from the ground?"

Cynthia chuckled lightly next to her: "From the moment shadow clones were used, Lucario had already gone underground."

"Those dozen shadow clones were mere illusions for cover from start to finish."

"Raihan’s attention was diverted by the clone trajectories, leaving him no room to focus on the ground beneath."

"By the time he realized, Dig had nearly finished."

Serena opened her mouth slightly, finding those dozen clones dizzying, who’d have thought Lucario could hide the true body while spawning so many clones.