Night Form Lycanroc.
Natsuhiko squinted his eyes.
This form of Lycanroc prefers playing defense and counterattacking.
The classic move is to "Double Payback" your "Double Payback".
This is a Pokémon's characteristic and won't be changed by a trainer's philosophy.
It's like making a Pokémon skilled in Physical Attack go down the Special Attack path.
It's not impossible, but it undoubtedly prevents the Pokémon from maximizing its advantage, and this kind of training, which goes against a Pokémon's natural strengths, is doomed to fail.
So...
"Beedrill, Sword Dance!"
Countless thoughts flashed through Natsuhiko's mind, and he found the choice he deemed most suitable.
"Szzzzz!"
Beedrill's scarlet compound eyes met the fierce and violent gaze of Lycanroc on the ground without the slightest hint of fear.
A sword array surrounded it.
"Lycanroc, Sharp Stone Attack!"
Of course, Kukui wouldn't just watch Beedrill power up.
He saw Lycanroc punch the ground, and sharp, hard pillars rose rapidly towards Beedrill.
Beedrill is restrained by Rock Type techniques.
"Cross Cut!"
Bang!!
The pillars in front of Beedrill were directly split by its Long Needle.
"So fast!"
Kukui hadn't expected it.
Beedrill's "Sword Dance" was that proficient.
In less than a breath, it completed its self-amplification.
The next second.
A gentle breeze stirred on the field.
Beedrill turned into a golden arc, rapidly approaching Lycanroc.
Its speed was so fast that it was hard to capture with the naked eye.
Even in Lycanroc's eyes, there was some hint of panic.
Such speed was hard for it to track.
"Stay calm, use your senses to judge, don't completely rely on your eyes," Kukui reminded.
Under his reassurance, Lycanroc quickly calmed down.
Buzz——
A golden arc appeared, and Lycanroc instinctively raised its arms, with dark red energy surging around them, as if waiting for Beedrill to arrive.
However.
Zzzzzz——
Lycanroc only saw strands of electricity slowly dissipating before it.
Hmm?
Boom——!!
A terrifying force suddenly struck from behind, preventing Lycanroc from standing steady, forcing it to lurch forward.
Followed by an excruciating pain that felt like its back was being torn apart.
Beedrill somehow appeared behind it!
Surrounded by a dense aura, Beedrill's eyes flashed again, and it disappeared once more.
Boom——!!
Lycanroc hadn't even landed when it was hit hard again from the side.
It rolled continuously on the ground.
It barely came to a stop under the braking of its claws.
But after stopping, it dared not linger and swung its claw toward the back.
Boom!!
Beedrill's Long Needle collided with Lycanroc's claw, emitting a metallic sound.
Caught up with it!
"Chaotic Strike."
Thud thud thud——
Just as relief rose in its heart, Beedrill's other Long Needle mercilessly struck it again.
Lycanroc was once again forced back.
In the battle with Flint, Natsuhiko didn't show Beedrill's advantage.
In this battle with Lycanroc, Beedrill's speed advantage was displayed vividly.
"Natsuhiko's Beedrill..."
Lance, who had just left his Pokémon at the Poke Center and couldn't wait to come back to watch the match, whispered as he looked at the ghostly Beedrill on the field.
"Almost Elite Trainer Level."
Hilona, sitting beside Lance, heard his murmur and said with mixed feelings.
Knowing that Hilona's judgment was close to his, Lance couldn't help clicking his tongue, "This is an Insect-type Pokémon..."
"Yeah, this is an Insect-type Pokémon."
Hilona's tone was similar to Lance's, filled with amazement.
They both clearly understood the status of Insect-type Pokémon.
Except for a very few Insect-type Pokémon.
Most Insect-type Pokémon are easily trained, quick to mature, and have a low ceiling.
So the top-tier elites of the Pokemon Realm seldom use Insect-type Pokémon as their main Pokémon.
Except for a select few, like Volcarona and Drapion.
But Natsuhiko's Beedrill is nearly Elite Trainer Level.
This is the reason for their amazement and admiration.
Giovanni's Beedrill isn't widely known.
Even Giovanni's Beedrill needed constant enhancement through the "Power of the Eternal Plate" to keep raising its limit.
However.
Natsuhiko's Beedrill also enjoyed a similar treatment to the "Power of the Eternal Plate" with the help of Kapu-Muu.
The battle on the field continued.
"Beedrill, Direct Charge Drill!"
This should be the last move.
With Beedrill's speed, there's no chance for Lycanroc to use "Double Payback".
"Lycanroc, surround yourself with Sharp Stone Attack!" Kukui said quickly, thinking on his feet.
Thump thump thump——
Under Kukui's direction, sharp stone pillars immediately rose around Lycanroc's body, enclosing it.
Leaving only an opening in front.
Waiting for Beedrill to arrive.
Fully prepared.
Natsuhiko smirked, narrowing his eyes slightly.
"Continue!"
Buzz——
The sound of flapping wings echoed, moving left and right.
The pillars blocked Beedrill's attack, but they also obscured Lycanroc's view, making it a double-edged choice.
"It's here!" Kukui shouted lowly, "Double Payback!"
Lycanroc summoned all its energy, bracing itself, and Fighting Type energy surged forth.