Chapter 1377: Professor Oak

Thump thump thump!

The dump truck is here!

Aggron didn't dodge or evade, didn't use any moves, and rushed forward like a heavy truck.

"Qibu!!"

Electivire's pupils shrank, it placed its arms horizontally in front of its chest to resist, and at the same time increased the output of lightning from its tail.

Rumble——!!

The riverbank echoed with deafening explosions. Amidst the thunder and lightning, a large number of bird Pokémon were startled far and near. The strong light, falling thunder, and sonic booms mixed into a mighty shockwave, affecting every person and Pokémon watching.

But this operation, besides bringing critical hits to the bystanders, could not stop Aggron's pace.

It even made its movement of closing in appear more oppressive.

"Gu——roar!"

Lightning entangled the silver body. Aggron, as if unheard, was like a demon descending to the world, grabbing Electivire's tail that was entangled, and dragging it to move its sturdy body.

Electivire couldn't resist this huge force, suddenly lost its balance, and was forced to close the distance while staggering.

Paul's eyes widened, "Brick Break!"

"Qibu!"

Electivire stood firm quickly and changed moves at the fastest speed. Its sturdy arms lit up with brownish-red flames, and it fiercely chopped at Aggron's head.

Bang!

A heavy muffled sound.

The result left Paul and Electivire both silent.

The Fighting-type move with four times the restraint fell on the opponent, and not even a pit could be seen. The lake-blue eyes only rippled with calm colors.

"Gu roar?"

Aggron stared at Electivire, who was maintaining the hand-blade posture, asking if it had finished chopping.

If not, it could let it chop again.

Electivire: "..."

It really didn't know how to answer this question.

If it were another opponent, Electivire would have chopped the second one immediately, and it couldn't stand the posturing at all. But facing Aggron at close range, this veteran who had fought many battles inexplicably lost the confidence to move.

The trainer didn't give instructions either. It subconsciously turned its head and saw Paul's brows deeply furrowed.

"Qibu?"

"Why doesn't the Champion give instructions?"

Paul gave it a look, asking All Baimu, who was smiling.

The latter said, "Aggron hasn't had a proper battle with an outside trainer for a while, and I also want to test Electivire's quality."

This was the first foreign battle fought by the big monster after being promoted to level 98. It was a pity that the opponent was too "weak," resulting in very low reference significance.

After all, Paul was indeed successfully shaped, but he wasn't a very talented trainer. Before traveling in the Sinnoh period, he had already participated in the Kanto, Johto, and Hoenn League Conferences, and none of them had achieved results.

Perhaps it was precisely because there was no return for a long time that led to his paranoid and utilitarian personality at the beginning of the Sinnoh period, and he was also extremely strict and even cruel to Pokémon.

Now that many years had passed, don't look at his pile of pseudo-legendaries like Garchomp and Metagross, how many Pokémon could actually break through level 60?

I'm afraid there were very few.

Paul heard All Baimu's answer and was silent for a few seconds again, solemnly saying, "Since that's the case, Electivire, give it your all! Thunder!"

"Qibu!"

Electivire gave a low drink, and the reserve that was said to be able to support a city's power consumption erupted in an instant, making the riverbank turn into a terrifying thunder swamp, and golden lightning jumped around like crazy.

Infernape on the other side screamed loudly, intending to encourage Electivire and let it teach Aggron a profound lesson.

"Gu roar."

Aggron looked expectant.

It definitely wasn't arrogant, it was just that the power brought by level 98 was indeed not as simple as an eight-level increase.

Its body and the energy contained within it seemed to have obtained some kind of sublimation, making it approach the unknown realm from an ordinary Pokémon.

Nowadays, even the big monster didn't know how much it could resist. Anyway, Calyrex's Glacial Lance and Astral Barrage were already difficult to do anything to it.

In the past, it could pierce through iron armor, now it was already the best result for Calyrex to poke a small hole.

How much damage could Electivire's lightning cause it?

In Aggron's expectant gaze, the running thunder poured down, and the dazzling explosion swallowed it in an instant, and stirred up soaring smoke.

This blow could be said to be Electivire's best performance in recent days, which made Paul have to praise it.

But he didn't do that.

He was waiting for a result——

The smoke dissipated, revealing Aggron's silver-shining huge body. It spat out a puff of blue smoke, and besides that, there was no extra expression.

"Qibu..."

Electivire was sweating profusely.

It couldn't imagine that there was a Pokémon that could withstand its three attacks head-on, and each one was more powerful than the last, and it could still remain calm.

Paul's deeply furrowed brows relaxed slightly. He inexplicably felt that the scene in front of him was very familiar.

Wasn't this exactly the same as the scene when he battled Cynthia?

It was just that Garchomp would use its fins to block, while Aggron didn't even block and took it head-on. Did Champions have some kind of tacit understanding?

"Good attack power."

All Baimu gave an evaluation, and then said, "It's our turn."

As soon as this was said, Paul's pupils expanded due to nervousness again, and he hurriedly shouted, "Protect!"

Electivire crossed its arms, and when it tried to retreat, it found that its twin tails were no longer held by Aggron. And when the lake-blue honeycomb light shield floated up, the opponent's attack arrived.

"High Horsepower."

"Gu roar."

Aggron smiled, the sharp claws shone with earthy-yellow brilliance, and then it threw a heavy punch like a meteor, instantly crushing the Protect light shield Electivire had set up.

Bang!

In the crisp sound, Protect was like a layer of thin glass, easily torn to pieces.

The Ground-type energy lingering on the claws exploded like a supernova the moment it touched Electivire, and the terrifying shockwave swept the backyard of Professor Oak again!

Boom——!!

"Pika——"

Pikachu, who was closer, was almost blown away, its slender ears pressed against its back, and it barely stabilized its figure by grabbing the ground with its claws.

Ash and Professor Oak also had to raise their arms to resist the air waves from the front.

A few seconds later, the shock ended, leaving only wisps of smoke, sunken pits, and Aggron in the field, and Electivire had disappeared.

Paul turned his head and looked behind him, and saw Electivire lying paralyzed under a crumbling tree.

His ace was actually unable to take even one move.

"... Thank you for your advice."

Paul bowed respectfully, realizing again the gap between himself and the strongest trainers in the world.

All Baimu nodded, "I should also thank you."

Aggron looked at the other Pokémon in the distance. Although it was very casual, it still made Ash's partners, who had experienced many battles, feel like they were facing a great enemy.

Especially Greninja.

It had battled Mega Mawile, and the final outcome was a crushing defeat, and Mawile was clearly not All Baimu's ace.

The real ace... was actually so exaggerated!

Greninja didn't understand how the other party grew up. It vaguely remembered that when it first saw Aggron on the Nebel Plateau a few years ago, this Pokémon was powerful, but it was far from being as exaggerated as it was now.

Powerful to the point of suffocation!

Ash was very excited. He was the type who got more excited the stronger the opponent was. He hurriedly ran over and said, "Next! Next, come with me!"

"I won't battle you."

All Baimu answered with a smile.

Ash immediately looked disappointed, "Eh? Why?"

"Delicious food should be saved for the main course. Compared to private battles, I look forward more to your and Pikachu's performance in the official arena."

He patted Ash on the shoulder, "Before you meet me, don't lose to anyone."

Ash's mood instantly improved, he chuckled and said, "Of course! My partners and I won't let you down!"

At the same time.

Paul squatted in front of the fainted Electivire, checked its condition, and took it back, "Looks like we still have a long way to go."

He had been dormant for many years and originally thought that he should be more than enough to be a Gym Leader. Hearing that Ash was about to participate in the Masters Eight, he took advantage of the opportunity to come to Professor Oak's place for advanced studies and helped Ash with special training.

Who knew that halfway through the special training, he was trained by All Baimu instead.

Paul had some helplessness in his heart, and even more confusion about his own situation.

Should he try to be a Gym Leader, or continue to practice?

Before he could figure it out, All Baimu's voice had already sounded.

"Paul."

"——Champion."

Paul returned to his senses and responded.

All Baimu smiled, "Paul, I heard from Professor Oak that you intend to become a Gym Leader?"

"... Yes." Paul was not annoyed that his pursuit was leaked, "I want to continue to grow as a Gym Leader."

All Baimu praised, "Very interesting idea, then, are you willing to come to the Orre region?"

Paul was stunned.

He continued, "The current Orre region only has eight Gym Leaders, and the quality is uneven. I think you can get good development if you come to Orre."

After Clay gathered eight Gym Leaders, he began to want to imitate the Gym Challenge mode of the Galar region.

The number of Gym challengers that hadn't increased for a long time at the end of the year also made him understand that some things are better to be refined than numerous. It was time to raise the threshold of the Orre League and strengthen competitiveness from the side.

All Baimu felt that it was actually unnecessary. The Galar mode was mainly because their Dynamax had a strong ornamental value. Orre didn't have any unique system yet, so it was difficult to attract outsiders with this.

The number of tourists in the second half of this year compared to the first half was also decreasing proportionally.

But he could only give a suggestion for many things. After all, he knew nothing about regional development.

I believe the wisdom of Clay and the former Chairman in prison was All Baimu's only choice at the moment.

Of course, the trial and error cost in the Pokémon world was still quite high.

"... Please allow me to consider it."

Paul naturally didn't agree immediately.

All Baimu wasn't in a hurry either. Even if he agreed, Orre didn't have a ninth city to open a gym for him at the moment.

Anyway, it wouldn't hurt to invite him.

The episode ended.

Paul started special training for Ash again. This boy's energy and willpower were extraordinarily vigorous. Even though he was beaten so miserably, he could still continue to help Ash with special training.

All Baimu watched until the end and asked Ash if he had learned anything.

Ash scratched his head and didn't give an answer.

Paul was speechless.

All Baimu laughed loudly, "Don't worry, you'll think of it when the competition comes!"

"That's true!"

Ash followed and chuckled.

He belonged to the type of player who changed on the spot.

The special training ended, and Paul chose to say goodbye very decisively, not even intending to have a meal together.

This guy was more isolated than All Baimu, used to being alone, and the closest person was his brother Reggie. Besides that, he had no friends——

No, Ash counted as one.

Although Paul would definitely not admit it.

All Baimu watched him go away and naturally ran to Ash's house for a meal. Delia's craftsmanship was not bad, even home-cooked dishes could be made very delicious, and even the knowledgeable Professor Oak said it was good after eating.

In turn, time came to the evening.

He and Professor Oak set off for Viridian Airport, heading straight to the distant Orre region, and also prepared to spend the night on the plane that night.

After all, it would take nearly fourteen hours to fly from Kanto to Orre, and if they didn't set off in the evening, it would probably be dark by the time they reached Orre.

The seats were naturally first class. How could Clay let All Baimu and Professor Oak suffer? Everything was arranged early.

After a long air journey.

At 4:30 AM Orre local time, the world-renowned Professor Oak arrived in Phenac City, Orre, and got into the association's special car.

"This is really flattering." Professor Oak chuckled.

He was a person without any airs. Even if he was old, he would occasionally wander around the world and encounter various Pokémon.

In Best Wishes, he appeared on an island Ash and others passed by and had an intersection with the local Rotom.

Arriving at the brightly lit association, Clay came to greet him in person. After a friendly meeting between the two sides, the schedule for lecturing at the academy was set.

And in these days of preparation, he could wander around and enjoy the natural scenery of Orre.

Professor Oak was indeed very interested in Orre, but if he had to say what he was most interested in, it was All Baimu's home——Mt. Silver.

"I remember you captured many legendary Pokémon?"

Professor Oak's tone was full of deep meaning.

At his age, if there was anything that could make him unable to stop, it was mostly legendary Pokémon and Mythical Pokémon.

All Baimu was the most famous legendary trainer in the world, so Professor Oak was inevitably interested in his partners.

"Please come with me."

All Baimu didn't skimp either.

Mt. Silver had always welcomed friends. People from Gateon Port could come, people from the Hisui Ecological Research Institute could come, and people from the Valley of Creation could come. There was no reason why Professor Oak couldn't come.

Professor Oak, who learned that he had been given the nod, was very happy. He didn't even want to eat and rushed back to Mt. Silver with All Baimu.

Just arrived at the place, he said to All Baimu, "Don't worry about me, you go do your work, let me explore by myself."

"You explore by yourself..."

All Baimu examined Professor Oak.

Professor Oak chuckled, "Don't look at me as old, actually my body is quite good!"

"Hmm, I believe it." All Baimu nodded. There were very few people in the world as hard to kill as Professor Oak.

Heaven knows how many times he had been ruthlessly beaten by Pokémon in the anime, but it didn't affect him doing Pokémon popular science in the next episode. ===== CHAPTER 1378 =====