Pokemon: This Ash Is Too Versatile-Chapter 702 - 376: Round Two, Charizard vs Blissey!
"Lucario, use Extreme Speed, then follow up with Close Combat!!!" Since time is running out, bet all remaining strength on this single strike!
After two Power-Up Punch boosts, Lucario’s ATK could be said to have doubled. Under these circumstances, using Extreme Speed together with Close Combat would likely deliver a fatal blow to the opponent!
Because MEGA Lucario’s ability is adaptive power, the boost of 50% from original-type moves can be raised to 100%!
This is also why the power of Power-Up Punch is so much stronger than Extreme Speed. If this Close Combat hits, the outcome will be decided!
"Aow!" Lucario let out a muffled roar, its body slightly bent, resembling an arrow ready to be released.
In the next second, a heavy explosion resonated through the field! Lucario’s figure disappeared from the original spot in the blink of an eye!
The explosive power of Extreme Speed was terrifying. With a sharp sound piercing the air, Lucario, carrying the fierce gust, instantly rushed in front of Kangaskhan, its fist glowing with white light, gathering the immense power of Close Combat, about to strike fiercely at Kangaskhan!
At this critical moment, Norman shouted sharply, "Kangaskhan, quickly use Protect!"
"Roar!" Kangaskhan let out a steady roar, instantly covered by a translucent emerald green shield, like an indestructible barrier, enclosing it completely. Almost at the moment the shield formed, Lucario’s fist slammed down hard!
"Boom!!" An ear-splitting crash resounded, with white and green lights intertwining violently, a fierce energy shockwave spreading out and lifting up the arena’s debris.
Lucario’s all-out strike hit the Protect barrier, unable to break through that seemingly fragile screen. Instead, the reactive force from the Protect barrier bounced Lucario into the air!
Kangaskhan stood firmly in place, the Protect shield flickering slightly before slowly dissipating, evidently having securely blocked that attack.
A smile appeared on Norman’s face. After blocking this strike, it was almost certain that the victory for this battle was his.
He could see the issue with Lucario’s physical strength; this strike was Ash and Lucario’s desperate attack. If it didn’t work, Lucario would face exhaustion, in stark contrast to Kangaskhan, who still had plenty of stamina.
Lucario’s prized Extreme Speed was also now difficult to utilize. Another use of Extreme Speed might make it challenging for Lucario’s legs to even stand, and without that terrifying speed boost, even with MEGA Evolution, Lucario couldn’t be a match for Kangaskhan with their level difference.
At this moment, an unexpected turn occurred! 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚
"Lucario, now! Use your last strength, Extreme Speed plus Close Combat!" Ash’s command echoed again, and it successfully froze the smile on Norman’s face.
Impossible? Lucario still has strength? It doesn’t make sense! Based on Lucario’s condition just now, that strike which was stopped by Protect should’ve been Ash and Lucario’s desperate move. How does Lucario still have power?
In the air, Lucario’s eyes flashed a sharp glint, the muffled roar echoed through the field again, and its aura suddenly surged, more violent than before!!
This time, it finally unleashed its true power! The adaptive power ability reached its peak, pushing the force of Close Combat to its pinnacle!
Norman realized this time; Lucario didn’t use its full strength in that last attack. Although Ash didn’t explicitly say so, their tacit understanding allowed Lucario to sense it from his eyes or even his tone and actions.
They had anticipated that strike to be blocked by Protect, thus saving their last strength for this subsequent attack!
"Aow!"
Extreme Speed activated again, Lucario’s figure in the air turned into a blur of white light, its speed several times faster than before, almost leaving only an afterimage as it dove down toward Kangaskhan.
"Use Protect!!" At this point, the only move capable of defending against Lucario’s attack was Protect. Although using Protect a second time has only a 50% success rate, Norman had no choice but to gamble on this move.
Besides Protect, no other move could securely withstand this attack from Lucario.
However, things didn’t go as Norman wished; luck didn’t seem to be on his side.
A faint light appeared in front of Kangaskhan, but it was only momentary. Protect couldn’t form, and Lucario was already in front of Kangaskhan!
The fist glowing with dazzling white light, carrying a world-shattering power, struck Kangaskhan hard, unleashing the full force of Close Combat without reservation!
One punch, two punches, three punches... The rapid barrage fell like a storm on Kangaskhan, each hit accompanied by a heavy thud, the wild energy pouring into Kangaskhan’s body through the fists.
Kangaskhan let out a painful howl, its body continuously forced to retreat, limbs shaking uncontrollably, its fur disheveled by the energy impact, its once-stable stance completely broken.
