Chapter 17

"That's right. After hearing it, I felt greatly benefited; perhaps I'll even make use of it in the future."

"So this is the Gym Leader? Indeed, not someone to be trifled with."

The students below expressed their shock one after another.

After the two Pokémon finished receiving treatment, Wang Tao looked at Su Yu.

"The principal mentioned to me that there is a very famous person at Yunhai No. 1 High School this year and asked me to look after him."

"You must be Su Yu, then?"

Yu Dong had previously introduced Su Yu to Wang Tao, so he recognized him at a glance.

Su Yu nodded.

"Next, you and I will have a match; let me see what kind of person deserves the principal's praise."

This time, Wang Tao issued a challenge to Su Yu.

At this, all the students were startled.

"Is Su Yu going to fight Gym Leader Wang Tao? I wonder how Su Yu will respond, and how long he can last against Senior Wang?"

"Liang Liang Wenshan lasted three minutes just now; I think Torchic can hold out for five. After all, Senior Wang is truly too strong."

"I think at least ten minutes or more. In any case, Su Yu is far stronger than Liang Liang Wenshan."

Everyone began guessing how long Su Yu could last.

As for Su Yu winning, they had never even considered it.

After all, his opponent was a Gym Trainer!

Liang Liang Wenshan also snorted coldly, feeling somewhat gleeful at another's misfortune.

He had gone up first just now, thinking he could restore his reputation, only to suffer a crushing defeat.

Now that Su Yu was taking the field, he would definitely be crushed by Wang Tao as well.

Thus, Su Yu's rising momentum would be cut short.

There would likely be far fewer people in the school discussing him.

Su Yu naturally did not know what these people were thinking, but even if he did, he would not care.

He focused more on improving his own strength and placed little value on empty fame.

He stepped forward and spoke.

"Senior Wang Tao, my Torchic is also a Fire-type, but I do not intend to have him follow the field-control path."

Hearing this, Wang Tao was not surprised. "It is excellent that you have your own method; indeed, Torchic is not suited for the field-control path."

"However, through battling me, you can adapt to it in advance."

"That way, even if you encounter a field-control specialist later, you will be able to handle them easily."

Su Yu nodded. "In that case, let us begin immediately."

Su Yu was also somewhat eager to battle Wang Tao.

He was confident about this match.

The most crucial factor was that Vulpix's level was lower than Torchic's.

Moreover, since Torchic was a Fire-type, he had nothing to fear from Vulpix's field-control style.

Added to that, Torchic possessed extremely high speed.

In any case, Su Yu felt certain that he would be the victor.

Chapter 021: Su Yu Takes the Field, Securing Victory! (Bonus chapter for flowers!)

Once again, a new match began on the arena.

"The competitors are Su Yu and Wang Tao. Both contestants are ready; begin the match!"

At Yu Dong's command, the match commenced once more.

"Come out, Torchic." "Let's go, Vulpix."

A yellow figure and a red figure appeared on the arena simultaneously.

This time, Su Yu chose to strike first; facing a Gym Leader as an opponent, he had to give his all.

"Torchic, don't let Vulpix release any moves; use Agility to rush over and attack him!"

Torchic immediately shot forward like a cannonball, running from his spot.

In the blink of an eye, he reached Vulpix's side.

"So fast!" Even Wang Tao felt utterly shocked by Torchic's speed.

"Vulpix, use Quick Attack to jump right and dodge!"

Wang Tao knew his Vulpix very well; at its current level, it had learned few moves and lacked significant combat power.

If it engaged Torchic in close-quarters combat, he would definitely be the one to lose.

Therefore, he immediately ordered Vulpix to use Quick Attack as an escape maneuver.

Vulpix had often followed Wang Tao's commands, so its reaction was extremely swift.

White light erupted from its body, and its speed instantly increased by one stage.

Relying on this acceleration, Vulpix successfully dodged Torchic's attack.

"Char!" Seeing this, Torchic cried out in regret.

"That was dangerous!" Wang Tao thought to himself.

"If Torchic had landed that hit, he would surely have followed up with an onslaught like thunderbolts from every direction."

However, before Wang Tao could issue a new command, Su Yu gave another order.

"We'll use Quick Attack too; charge into him!"

White light, identical to Vulpix's, now erupted from Torchic's body, accompanied by the speed boost from his Blaze ability as the turn ended.

Torchic's speed increased yet another notch.

Facing Torchic's pursuit, Vulpix attempted to dodge using the same trick as before.

However, having also used Quick Attack, Torchic would not give him such a chance again.

Torchic's two small feet ran swiftly; in the blink of an eye, it reached Vulpix and slammed heavily into it.

"Vul-pix!"

Vulpix let out a miserable cry.

At this moment, the students watching from below were utterly shocked by the scene.

"Why do I feel like Su Yu is the one with the advantage?"

"Exactly. I thought this match would follow Senior Wang Tao's rhythm like the last one, but I never expected that once Torchic started attacking, Senior Wang Tao would fall into a disadvantage."

"It's just that Torchic's speed is a bit too fast! Haven't you noticed that Senior Wang Tao can't even use his moves? Even if he does, he gets hit first."

"Yeah, facing Torchic's continuous attacks, Vulpix has no way to dodge."

"Could it be that Su Yu will win this match?"

Such an absurd thought rose in everyone's hearts.

Yet, reality was unfolding beyond these people's expectations.

Relying on Torchic's speed, Su Yu maintained the first strike, never giving Vulpix a chance to act.

The Vulpix that had previously dazzled everyone with its field control found itself unable to control the battlefield against such attacks.

This was the terrifying aspect of the speed-attack style.

As long as you cannot defeat me, you will be chased and beaten by me continuously, with no chance to fight back!

Even if you are stronger than me, I can use my speed to wear you down, making you suffer endlessly.

Thus, under Torchic's relentless pursuit and fierce attacks, the Vulpix on the field found it increasingly difficult to hold on.

Even though Wang Tao was a Gym Leader, he was powerless against the gap in Pokémon strength.

"Torchic, use Scratch for the final attack!"

Seeing that the outcome was decided, Su Yu issued the command.

Under the incredulous gazes of everyone present.

Glowing with white light, Torchic's dazzling claws slashed onto Vulpix like blades.

"Vul-pix!!"

After Vulpix's mournful howl, its eyes spun in circles as it collapsed onto the ground.

Having achieved victory, Torchic was ecstatic and actually spat a curtain of fire toward the sky!