Chapter 236: The Mysterious Trick Room

After watching Greninja complete its evolution, Kommo-o couldn’t wait to use its own gem.

Notice: Kommo-o has used the Dragon Gem. Kommo-o’s level has increased to 51.

“Kommo-o~”

Kommo-o felt the surging power within its body.

The overwhelming sensation made Kommo-o let out an excited roar.

Greninja and Perrserker, who were about to challenge each other, immediately turned their attention to Kommo-o.

“Kommo-o~”

Kommo-o vigorously slapped its scales.

The sound of its scales clashing echoed throughout the Training Facility.

The aura Kommo-o was emitting instantly dissipated the fighting spirit between Greninja and Perrserker.

Although Kommo-o, at Near Godly Level, had only just broken through to Gym Leader level, the sheer intensity of its Dragon-type energy still put immense pressure on Greninja and Perrserker.

“Greninja!”

Greninja thought that if it wanted to save the world, it would at least have to defeat Kommo-o first.

Perrserker realized that its current strength still wasn’t enough to set sail.

Training, training!

Natsume watched the two Pokémon, who had silently resumed their training, and couldn’t help but smile at Kommo-o. “Seems like you accidentally crushed Greninja and Perrserker’s confidence.”

“Kommo-o?”

Kommo-o scratched its head in confusion.

Diancie, standing beside Natsume, said, “Everyone is working so hard.”

“Diancie can’t fall behind either. I need to work even harder.”

Natsume looked at Diancie beside him and said, “You’re doing great, Diancie.”

“Alright, it’s about time.”

Natsume turned and walked outside. “Next up is our battle.”

“Yes, Natsume~”

At the Farm’s gym battle arena.

The place was as lively as ever.

Especially when Natsume and Diancie stepped onto the field, the crowd grew even more excited.

“It’s starting, it’s starting! Today’s another battle between Gym Leader Natsume and Diancie!”

The crowd buzzed with anticipation for the upcoming battle.

“But there are so many people here. I can’t even squeeze in.”

“Mamoswine, I’ll need your help again.”

“Mamoswine~”

Mamoswine looked at Kiko and Mikoharu, then crouched down, allowing them to climb onto its back.

“Oh, right! We can do that too.”

The surrounding audience, seeing the two sitting comfortably on Mamoswine, mentally kicked themselves for not thinking of it sooner.

“Come on out, Onix!”

“I’m counting on you, Hariyama!”

“Cufant, let me ride for a bit.”

In an instant, a group of large Pokémon appeared around the battle arena.

Onix let its Trainer stand on its head, then raised its body high.

Hariyama hoisted its Trainer onto its shoulders.

And then there were Pokémon like Cufant and Mamoswine, who allowed their Trainers to sit comfortably on their backs.

Natsume looked at the lively crowd and said, “The atmosphere’s great.”

“Diancie, we need to give it our all too.”

“Yes, Natsume~”

Diancie stepped onto the battle arena.

Rotom began announcing the match rules.

“This battle is a challenge to the Farm Gym by Renmi from Shimizu-chō.”

“The match rules are 2v2, with only the challenger allowed to switch Pokémon mid-battle.”

“The match ends when one Trainer’s Pokémon are all unable to battle.”

Renmi held his Poké Ball and looked at his opponent. “Zebstrika, today we’re facing a rare and formidable opponent.”

“We need to make the most of this battle.”

“Go, Zebstrika!”

“Zebstrika~”

Zebstrika, an Electric-type Pokémon with the Ability Motor Drive.

Pokémon with this Ability don’t take damage from Electric-type moves; instead, their Speed increases.

“Battle, begin!”

As soon as Rotom finished speaking, Renmi immediately commanded, “Zebstrika, Ion Deluge!”

“Zebstrika~”

Yellow electricity crackled around Zebstrika’s body.

At that moment, Zebstrika looked like a living bolt of lightning.

Ion Deluge’s effect is to turn all Normal-type moves into Electric-type moves.

“Go, Quick Attack!”

Zap~ Whoosh~

Zebstrika, running at lightning speed, crossed half the arena in an instant.

“So fast.”

Natsume marveled at Zebstrika’s speed, then quickly said, “Now, Trick Room!”

Diancie looked forward, and a strange light immediately rose from behind her.

The light spread forward, forming a peculiar space.

From the outside, the space looked like a blue box, enclosing both Zebstrika and Diancie.

Renmi’s face changed the moment he saw this.

“Trick Room? How come I never heard Diancie could use this move?”

Among the ordinary Pokémon that could learn Trick Room through leveling up, Natsume only knew of Porygon and Oranguru.

For other Pokémon, learning this move wasn’t easy.

Slowing down fast Pokémon’s Speed alone was already incredibly powerful.

Not to mention, it could also make slower Pokémon move faster.

Inside the Trick Room.

The space Diancie created felt surreal, almost dreamlike.

Zebstrika, which had been dashing at high speed, now moved so slowly in Diancie’s eyes that it might as well have been walking.

Natsume watched in awe. “This move is even more broken than I thought.”

“But that’s even better. Diancie, Ancient Power!”

In front of Diancie, a large amount of rock condensed and shot toward Zebstrika.

Renmi panicked. “Zebstrika, dodge!”

Zebstrika’s pupils dilated. In the past, it could have easily dodged an attack at this speed.

But now, it couldn’t avoid it at all!

Realizing this, Renmi quickly changed his command. “Discharge, now!”

Zap~ Boom~

Electricity erupted indiscriminately from Zebstrika’s body, trying to intercept all the incoming rocks.

Some rocks exploded mid-air under the electric barrage, but many still struck Zebstrika.

Natsume said, “Again, Ancient Power!”

Seeing this, Renmi immediately pulled out his Poké Ball.

“Come back, Zebstrika!”

Bang~

A red light shot out, recalling Zebstrika just before it could be hit again.

Natsume looked at Renmi. “A wise choice.”

“Now, how will you deal with Diancie’s Trick Room?”

Renmi held up his Poké Ball. “If it’s Trick Room, then of course I’ll choose a Pokémon that’s naturally slow.”

“Gym Leader Natsume, your Trick Room will be quite useful for this one too.”

Renmi threw his Poké Ball. “Let’s go, Azumarill!”

Azumarill, a Water- and Fairy-type Pokémon with the Ability Huge Power.

Azumarill stepped right into Diancie’s Trick Room.

Renmi looked at Azumarill confidently. “Azumarill’s battle strength doubles inside Trick Room.”

“Because this one has the Huge Power Ability!”

“Azumarill, Waterfall!”