Quick Attack launched round after round of rapid assaults on Thwackey. Sylveon's body was wrapped in afterimages, each attack bringing a dazzling light and astonishing speed.
Faced with Sylveon's Quick Attack, Thwackey's gaze was as if drawn by a magnet, constantly following the fast-moving light. Although it was hit several times, it wasn't seriously injured.
A non-STAB Quick Attack, in the end, only had so much power.
One hit, two hits, three hits, four hits...
They weren't just defending. Satoru and Thwackey were looking for an opportunity after each of Sylveon's attacks.
And just as Sylveon used Quick Attack again, preparing for the next assault, Thwackey finally found its chance.
"VEON!"
Sylveon's body shimmered in the afterimage and charged forward. However, at that very moment, Thwackey moved, directly grabbing Sylveon.
"Sylveon, use a close-range Hyper Beam!"
Seeing this, Anon panicked.
But she didn't choose to have Sylveon escape. Instead, at this close range, she used the max-power Hyper Beam.
Suddenly, a powerful energy gathered in Sylveon's mouth, but Satoru had no intention of giving her that opportunity.
"Anon, this is the end. Thwackey, use a final Acrobatics."
"PACHICHICHI!"
Thwackey's entire body was enveloped in a white light. Like a circus performer, its movements were fast and precise, the drumstick in its hand dancing as if drawing a beautiful arc.
Suddenly, Thwackey unleashed its full power, hitting Sylveon with a max-power Acrobatics.
Acrobatics: The user nimbly strikes the target. If the user is not holding an item, this move inflicts massive damage.
It was an ultra-high power move of 110. Even non-STAB, Thwackey's move was stronger than its STAB Grassy Glide!
"Veon?!" Sylveon was caught off guard by Thwackey's Acrobatics. Its body trembled, its eyes filled with surprise.
"Veon..."
With that, Sylveon traced an arc through the air, finally crashing heavily to the ground, unable to battle. It had the typical swirly eyes of a fainted Pokémon. And after this blow, Thwackey also sat down weakly on the ground.
The chip damage from the earlier Quick Attacks, even if it wasn't much, had accumulated and was quite damaging.
"I lost... Satoru really is amazing." Helping her Sylveon up, Anon took a Super Potion from her pocket and sprayed it on.
I lost...
Anon sighed helplessly, but this time, her heart felt surprisingly light.
From what she learned at school, she knew that Sylveon's evolution condition was related to affection, and this evolution was undoubtedly Sylveon's acknowledgment of her.
"Feeling a lot lighter, aren't you? I was just a step away from losing. Anon, you're really strong. So you don't need to feel inferior. In fact, you should be proud."
Satoru came and stood before Anon, his sincere gaze looking at her. Under his gaze, Anon's heart couldn't help but beat faster again.
"Is that so... Okay, I believe you."
The blockhead probably didn't notice, but the distance between them was so close they were almost like a couple.
To be honest, Anon was very confident in her looks. She looked a lot like the famous idol-trainer Maruyama Aya. It's just that it had no effect on a blockhead.
[Satoru-baby, I suspect this woman has already fallen for you. Take this chance and have Raichu and Sylveon have a picnic! That way, you can get your fourth companion. Oh~ no, you could have a full team of six Eevees! All different ones.]
Do you think you're making any sense? And what would I do with an Eevee team?
Satoru was disgusted.
In this world, besides... Penny, not many people would carry more than two Eeveelutions. Even carrying Umbreon and Sylveon was the limit.
If it were a Kricketune, you could pair it with Incineroar, Rillaboom, Urshifu, Ogerpon, and Flutter Mane to make a popular doubles team. But there are just too many types of Eevees. Even Eevee fans can't handle it.
If things get bad, the trainer might have to step in themselves to make up for the Eevees' shortcomings. For example, the Electric-type Gym Leader of the Sinnoh League—Volkner. Satoru found it hard not to suspect that he could use Rasengan or Flying Raijin to win the championship.
Even Cynthia would have to say she couldn't handle it!
"Ah... you have a petal in your hair." With that, Satoru's lips curved into a slight smile, and he gently picked the petal from Anon's hair.
"...Thanks."
Anon shyly took a step back, her cheeks flushed, like a blooming cherry blossom shyly bowing its head in the spring breeze.
As for how red her face was? It was even redder than Sylveon's pink.
She was very grateful to Satoru in her heart. If it weren't for him, she probably would never have taken this step, would never have been able to keep up with this group, and would have run away again like she did from the Galar region.
A Sylveon, with its talent, could probably grow to battle at a Gym Leader level without any problem, and Anon wanted to take that step.
First, Sylveon. Then, gather six companions and do her best to qualify for the championship.
"Satoru, I want to participate in the High School League with you, and then take the championship from your hands." The high-spirited Anon blurted out a bold declaration. Satoru immediately took her hand and made a firm declaration of his own.
"Mhm! I'll welcome you to take the championship from my hands anytime."
Satoru clenched his fist and made a firm declaration.
A mere High School League? Isn't that easy?
It's not like a few opponents using Z-moves will pop out, right?
If there were cheats involved, Satoru would have to use a cheat of his own: Mega Evolution.
The largest trainer battle event in the Kanto region besides the Conference. It was the perfect place to warm up with Mega Evolution.
Unfortunately, no one on his team could currently Mega Evolve.
But since Mega Evolution had won its revival tournament, maybe Rillaboom or Raichu really could Mega Evolve.
He'd have to go to the Tera Dome or ask Sakiko.
He also had to dig for stones. According to the lore, Mega Stones were only in the Hoenn or Kalos regions... would Kanto have them?
The thought couldn't help but cross Satoru's mind. He didn't notice that Anon, in front of him, was already exploding with embarrassment from his sudden hand-holding.
"Uuh..."
As for struggling, in the hands of a Super-Masaran, her small frame wouldn't be able to do much.
In fact, this was quite nice.
[Satoru-baby, for Megas, I recommend Charizard X! It's cool and strong, and it might even have the Water Absorb ability! A Pokémon that has all the protagonist buffs!]
...But Mega Kangaskhan is obviously stronger. And it's not even as good as Y-zard. X-zard really doesn't have any strong points.
[Uweh... But it's cool! As long as it's cool, it's fine!]
Satoru was very realistic. The only advantage of X-zard was its drastic change in appearance, which was very good for promoting Mega Evolution. But in terms of strength, it really wasn't as good as Y-zard.
The difference in abilities was too obvious. One was the noble Drought, the other was the practically useless Tough Claws.
But cool and strong... that only left Blaziken or Lucario.
Satoru pondered as he walked forward. Anon shyly lowered her head and followed his steps until they regrouped with their companions.
...
"Soyo, are you really okay?"
Taki sat on the steps, asking the Soyo beside her. For some reason, she could feel a dark aura emanating from her.
She had already crushed a few small stones out of jealousy.
It was only then that Taki realized her strength was about the same as hers.
"It's fine. I know Satoru wouldn't do something like cheat on me."
With that, Soyo showed a smile, a smile that was fake and gentle.
"I remember he's not your boyfriend, right?" Taki couldn't help but retort, but this time, Soyo seemed to release a murderous aura.
"Did you say something?"
"N-no."
Under the heavy pressure, Taki had to back down and keep the nearby Tomori company.
Soyo, on the other hand, had a gentle smile, waiting for the two to return.
"...It's really fine. I just have to believe in Satoru. Belief needs no reason."
It was only when she saw the two return hand-in-hand that she completely lost it.
"We're going to participate in the High School League!"
Anon gathered her courage, lifted her head, and met their gaze.
But in that instant, Nagasaki Soyo already wanted to punch her.
I'll kill you, Chihaya Anon!
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