Chapter 394: Greninja Bond Evolution
"Bulbasaur is unable to battle! Both contestants, please summon your next Pokémon!"
The fallen leaves settled to zero, the smoke and dust dispersed.
A single sentence from the commentator revealed the condition of both Pokémon.
The two Pokémon were just short of collapsing together.
"You did very well, Bulbasaur." (x2)
Even the words the two trainers said as they recalled their Bulbasaur were identical.
Since both their Pokémon were unable to battle in this round, next, both trainers needed to release their Pokémon simultaneously.
Under the referee's signal, the two locked eyes, battle intent converging in their gazes.
Hikaru hadn't expected that the one standing in his way would truly be a "Child of Destiny."
As for this third Pokémon,
Greninja had been requesting to battle from the training house for a long time.
Although letting it out at this time meant a certain probability of encountering Ash's Pikachu, since it kept insisting, Hikaru had no choice.
But what Hikaru hadn't expected was...
The two of them actually, coincidentally, displayed "divine tacit understanding" again.
"Come out, Greninja!" (x2)
The same Pokémon again...
Only this time, the skin of the two Greninja was slightly different.
Same build, same temperament.
The moment the two Greninja appeared, they both simultaneously crossed their arms, staring at each other.
Only their body color was easy to distinguish.
Hikaru's Greninja was black, making it more recognizable.
...
The audience on the stands stared blankly at this scene. If this weren't the Youth League, they would suspect if the two had some kind of "PY deal" privately.
How could every Pokémon be the same?
"Interesting, interesting... two Greninja..."
"No way, you two, are even your captured Pokémon this in sync?"
...
On the field,
Seeing that the Pokémon Hikaru called out was also Greninja, Ash's face lit up with joy. He shouted at the top of his lungs, "Hikaru, does Greninja have Mega Evolution?"
In his view, any of Hikaru's Pokémon had the possibility of Mega Evolution.
But Hikaru shook his head. Ash was momentarily disappointed, but he quickly adjusted, his battle spirit soaring, "That's perfect then, let's have a battle between ninjas! Greninja, Double Team!"
Seeing such an impatient Ash, Hikaru had actually wanted to say, "Although it doesn't have Mega Evolution, your Pokémon possesses an evolution that is by no means inferior to Mega Evolution..."
That's right...
Unlike Hikaru's, which had the "Bond Evolution" entry added by the system.
Ash's Pokémon was a genuine Bond Greninja.
[Pokémon: Greninja]
[Ability: Torrent (Bond Evolution)]
[Gender: Male]
[Talent: Champion]
[Level: 51]
[Moves: Bubble, Water Pulse, Double Team, Aerial Ace, Dark Pulse, Cut, Water Shuriken,...]
[Description: Hidden ability is Bond Evolution. When Bond Evolution is activated, it will gain brand new power!]
In an instant, Greninja (Ash's) figure split into hundreds, rushing towards Greninja (Hikaru's).
Hikaru's Aura followed closely, "Iaido Slash."
Each Pokémon had its unique fighting style.
If Charizard was about grand, sweeping movements, then Greninja definitely leaned towards coolness.
Therefore, when giving commands, Hikaru would try his best to let them stick to their own fighting styles.
Although the effect might not be significant, and it could even be restrictive, this way, it allowed each Pokémon to maintain greater enthusiasm for battling.
If it wasn't the battle they wanted.
Then what was the point of fighting?
Just for the trainers' conflict?
Greninja (Hikaru's) on the field held its breath and concentrated. Watching the mighty army of clones rushing over, its right hand remained by its left waist.
For Greninja, it definitely wanted to stun everyone right from the start!
"What? What is Hikaru's Greninja doing? Now... Holy crap?"
"No way... that cool?"
As the initial sounds of doubt faded, it moved.
A milky-white blade aura spanned dozens of meters, like a giant full moon slash, pushing forward to attack.
This was a slash Greninja had learned under a raging waterfall. Back then, this slash had greatly astonished even Mew.
A hundred-meter-long waterfall, it split just like that, without any hesitation in between.
Greninja (Ash's), which had originally used Double Team, intending to attack amidst the confusion, suddenly felt an icy chill run through its body.
If it were hit by this attack, its entire body might very well be cut in half at the waist.
This icy sensation made it the only one among the advancing "Greninjas" to retreat.
Along the path, the clones vanished one after another. And the continuously retreating Greninja (Ash's) also felt the sharpness, a stinging pain on its skin even without direct contact.
"Greninja! Shuriken!"
Having seized the initiative, Hikaru gave the command without hesitation.
Its figure flickered, and in a few leaps, it was in front of Greninja (Ash's).
Then, raising the Water Shuriken glowing with blue-white light, it slashed down fiercely.
At this distance, the opponent had absolutely no chance to counter.
This blow landed squarely on its body.
Bang!
Water splashed everywhere. The immense impact created a sizeable pit on the psychically protected ground.
"So strong!"
Ash, observing the whole field, couldn't help but exclaim in amazement. But even facing such a formidable opponent, his fighting spirit didn't diminish. He roared, "Get up, Greninja! Believe in yourself! Aerial Ace!"
With that one sentence, the dust cloud stirred up by the impact instantly became chaotic. Then, a figure darted out, a frog-kick landing on Greninja (Hikaru's) back.
This made Hikaru, standing behind, twitch his lips.
Just moments ago, he had sensed that Greninja (Ash's) in the smoke had a gash torn on its shoulder and was finding it hard to continue. But after hearing Ash's Rejuvenating Roar, it immediately adjusted its angle and swiftly executed Aerial Ace.
"Hikaru, your Greninja is very strong, but don't underestimate the bond between us!"
Watching his Greninja retreat a dozen meters, Ash's confidence surged.
And Greninja (Ash's), clutching its shoulder as it stood up, also stared intently at the opponent.
Between the trainer and Pokémon.
It was as if a moment of mutual understanding had been reached.
A white light bloomed. Greninja (Ash's) spread its arms, roaring towards the sky, "Kouga!"
"Come on, Greninja! Let it witness your strength!"
Perhaps seeing his Pokémon's excitement, Ash also clenched his fists.
Wrapped in water vapor, streaks of white light appeared on Greninja's body.
And the white light dissipated.
The previous Greninja was gone, replaced by the Bond Evolved Greninja.
Amidst the shock of the entire stadium, only Hikaru over there complained, 'Damn, being chased by God and force-fed luck, it's just too good...'
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