Capítulo 264: Chapter 264
February 16th, Alliance Calendar, 8:00 AM
The first match of the tournament started on time at the four different arenas.
All arenas were packed to capacity, with many people standing and watching as well. The entire venue of the battle tournament was bustling with excitement.
Here, one could see Skypieans, Fishmen, Mermaids, Longarm Tribe members, Giants, and Three-Eyed Tribe members...
After the Navy eradicated the Totto Land region where the Charlotte Family resided, many of the humanoid races thought they would have to survive in hiding in this world.
However, when the Alliance took the stage, it immediately decreed equality for all races, and those who discriminated were deemed criminals and punished based on the severity of the act.
Totto Land did not disappear; instead, the whole world became like Totto Land.
In Groups A, B, C, and D, Group B opened with a spectacular match.
"Next, let's welcome both trainers to the arena!"
The Alliance referee, Scarlett, stood in the arena in a white gown, holding a microphone and exuding professionalism.
This Scarlett was none other than the princess of Dressrosa, the wife of the great swordsman Kyros, and Rebecca's mother.
Since the Donquixote Family was taken down by the Pokémon Alliance early on, the chaos in Dressrosa was resolved within just a month.
Because they were aided by the Alliance, King Riku III was one of the first to openly support the Pokémon Alliance.
In fact, the decision for Scarlett to become a referee wasn't hers, but rather one that King Riku III almost forcefully made, asking the princess to come to the Alliance and learn.
For kings, sacrificing their sons or daughters wasn't an excessive action.
Moreover, King Riku III believed that Scarlett entering the Alliance would benefit both Dressrosa and Rebecca greatly.
After all, children of outstanding Alliance employees could receive starter Pokémon from the Alliance, and could live in a place like Alliance City.
With so many benefits, how could they not go?
Fortunately, Scarlett wasn't young, nor was she rebellious, so she quickly accepted the decision.
She felt her father's reasoning was correct; even if not for the country, it was for Rebecca.
If she did well, Rebecca might have the chance to enter the Pokémon Academy in the future.
"On my left, we have Marco the 'Phoenix' from the Whitebeard Pirates!"
As Scarlett introduced, Marco emerged lazily from the tunnel to her left.
"Wow~ This is way more exciting than I imagined."
Standing in the arena, looking at the densely packed audience.
Seeing his family members in the stands cheering for him.
'This feeling of being in the spotlight is amazing.'
Marco couldn't help but be excited. Even though he was in his thirties now, he was as thrilled as a young man.
The current Marco hadn't experienced the Paramount War nor the later revenge battle against the Blackbeard Pirates, so he wasn't as mature as his counterpart two years after in the original story. Instead, he still had some of the arrogance he had two years prior.
"And on my right, from Elbaf, we have the Giant—Jaguar D. Saul!"
With Scarlett's announcement, heavy footsteps resounded.
In the stands and the monitoring room backstage at the Alliance, Kuzan, Robin, and Olvia all stood up simultaneously, their eyes widening as they looked at the gradually appearing giant figure in the arena.
"Hey, hey! You never told me you had this planned!"
Kuzan already had cold sweat running down his forehead.
He never imagined that after ten years, their reunion would take place in another world.
"Is it Vegapunk?"
Robin had heard from Dak before that Saul had always been under Vegapunk's care.
In a research institute in the suburbs of Alliance City.
"Enjoy this new era to the fullest."
Vegapunk murmured with a smile, staring at the screen in front of him, "And then come and help me protect this era."
The true face of the giant figure in the arena was finally revealed.
Jaguar D. Saul.
The same former Vice Admiral of the Navy Headquarters who was "frozen to death" by Kuzan in Ohara.
"Vice Admiral Saul is actually still alive?!"
"I heard Vice Admiral Saul once betrayed the Navy."
"Idiot! If Vice Admiral Saul really did that, do you think he'd be standing in this arena now?!"
"It's so great to see you again, Vice Admiral!"
"Go, Vice Admiral Saul! Defeat the pirates!"
Those excited to see Saul were not just those few people, but countless marines as well.
"Saul, huh... Hmph, he's gotten thinner. Seems like he's had a tough time these past ten years."
In the crowd, Garp crossed his arms, grinning lightly.
Being able to see Saul again was undoubtedly a good thing for him.
Back then, the two Vice Admirals closest to him were Saul and Kuzan, almost like his deputies. He appreciated their adherence to their own sense of justice.
In the arena.
"So many people... so many familiar faces."
Saul looked around, sighing with a bit of emotion.
Although he was disappointed with the Navy of the past, the Navy, under new leadership, could truly be called a "righteous force."
However, Saul no longer had plans to rejoin the Navy.
He wanted to become one of the Pokémon Alliance's Elite Four, gain influence and power, and better protect this hard-earned era of peace.
"Trainers, please send out your Pokémon!"
After quickly summarizing the rules, Scarlett gestured with her hand.
"Let's make this quick—Breloom, Vigoroth!"
Marco didn't hesitate and immediately tapped the two Poké Balls on his belt.
"I'm counting on you, Snorlax and Kangaskhan."
Four Pokémon appeared in the arena simultaneously.
Marco's two Pokémon, just like him, appeared small compared to Saul and his two Pokémon—like "skinny dogs" against giants.
"Isn't the weight difference way too much here?"
"Could this be a one-sided battle?"
"Looks like Marco's in for a tough time."
"Those two big guys don't look very fast."
The audience murmured among themselves, each offering their own opinions.
Even the shinobi from Konoha couldn't help but join in.
They leaned more towards Marco having the higher chances of winning.
In the ninja world, those who were more agile and nimble often took the advantage and could finish an enemy in one blow. Body size didn't mean much.
But this conclusion was due to their limited understanding of Pokémon.
In battles between shinobi, fights could end instantly if they were of equal strength.
But in Pokémon battles, when both sides were evenly matched, it was rare for a battle to end in one move.
Especially with the bond between certain trainers and Pokémon, which could sometimes lead to explosive bursts, making the outcome even more unpredictable.
"Let them know that just being bulky isn't enough on this battlefield!"
"Use Mach Punch and Fury Swipes!"
Marco wasn't one to know the meaning of "fear."
Back then, he dared to kick Rayleigh; today, he dared to face his opponent head-on.
Breloom and Vigoroth inherited the Whitebeard Pirates' recklessness, charging forward quickly like stubborn kids.
Their advantage was speed, covering 30 to 40 meters within just a few seconds.
"A direct battle works in our favor. No need to evade—use Heavy Slam and Headbutt!"
Saul's voice thundered.
His commands didn't need any amplification—everyone in the audience could hear him.
Saul wasn't someone who acted rashly. When challenging gyms, he often employed different tactics.
Observing numerous books over the past ten years had made him calm and composed.
Engaging directly wasn't a reckless act; it was an opportunity.
In his view, Snorlax and Kangaskhan had no reason to forfeit such a chance to clash head-on. The opponent's failure to use their agility to carry out a hit-and-run strategy was advantageous to them.
On the other hand, attempting to dodge would be foolish. Snorlax and Kangaskhan wouldn't be able to evade the attacks of Breloom and Vigoroth, and would probably end up injured in vain.
Naturally, Snorlax and Kangaskhan, being the big ones, wouldn't shy away from the two smaller opponents.
"Too reckless."
"Indeed, brave but not smart."
"I noticed it back at the Pokémon Club—people in this world seem to prefer head-on battles."
"Yeah, many moves can be combined to create excellent tactics, but they don't use them."
"It's not that they don't; I've seen some trainers use them. It's more like they're too lazy. They seem to enjoy the thrill of head-to-head battles, both the trainers and their Pokémon."
To the shinobi from Konoha, this Pokémon battle seemed way too crude.
There was no intelligence behind it.
Simply put, they felt that this battle wasn't "dirty" enough.
"If it were me, I'd probably have Breloom use Stun Spore or Poison Powder to slow down and wear down the opponent's stamina, while Vigoroth focuses and gathers power to deliver a critical hit."
Asuma stood there, putting himself in Marco's shoes. He believed that if he were in Marco's position, his chances of winning would be greater.
The battle in the arena continued.
The head-on clash between the four Pokémon was extremely thrilling in the eyes of the maritime audience, and many spectators couldn't help but hold their breath and stand up.
Boom! x2
The heavy collision sounds resonated through the speakers, drawing cheers from the audience.
But the scene was somewhat brutal.
In terms of strength and power, it was hard for Breloom and Vigoroth to match Snorlax and Kangaskhan.
As a result, Breloom and Vigoroth were sent flying, rolling across the ground several times before standing back up.
"Breloom!"
"Vigoroth!"
With a quick flip, both Pokémon jumped back to their feet, looking full of energy.
"Great, just like that!"
Marco nodded, giving his two partners a thumbs-up.
However, after that clash, he calmed down a bit. He knew he couldn't keep going like this; he needed to incorporate more running tactics.
"The battle has just begun!!!"
(End of Chapter)
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Capítulo 265: Chapter 265
"Ohhh!"
As soon as Breloom and Vigoroth quickly got back up, they instantly drew cheers from the audience.
Especially from the area where the Whitebeard Pirates were gathered—over a thousand people howled together, immediately energizing the entire stadium.
Everyone loved the excitement, especially during an event like this and in the festive atmosphere. No one held back their voices.
This also made the audiences from other arenas curious about what was happening here that was so thrilling.
Even the shinobi from Konoha couldn't help but feel excited and thrilled by the scene and the atmosphere, and they didn't even care anymore whether the tactics in the Pokémon battle were "dirty" or not.
Just go for it!
"Breloom, use Worry Seed!"
"Vigoroth, use Dig!"
Worry Seed made the Pokémon on the field unable to enter sleep status, effectively countering Snorlax's moves like Yawn and Rest, which also meant it countered Snorlax using Sleep Talk.
It was a highly targeted move against Snorlax.
Vigoroth's Dig was also clever. Heavy Pokémon with short legs like Snorlax and Kangaskhan would easily lose balance if the ground under their feet shifted.
Marco might have been a bit overzealous earlier, but that didn't mean he didn't know how to use his brain.
Certainly, the existence of Pokémon in the maritime world and the ninja world had only been around for a short time compared to the long history in the Pokémon world.
However, there was one thing that trainers in the Pokémon world couldn't compare to.
And that was that Pokémon trainers in the Pokémon world were ordinary people who had never fought personally, while many trainers in the maritime world and the ninja world had a wealth of combat experience.
Applying their experience to command their Pokémon often produced unexpected results, even exploring battle directions that trainers in the Pokémon world had never considered.
If one day the original Pokémon world was connected...
It would be hard to say which trainers were stronger by then.
Trainers in the Pokémon world would have to face trainers from multiple worlds and countless battle styles.
Plus, Pokémon that had eaten Devil Fruits, learned ninjutsu, or had mastered Haki and other bizarre abilities.
Perhaps, by then, it would be these worlds overwhelming the original Pokémon world.
"We can't just sit and wait either! Snorlax, use Fling on Kangaskhan!"
Saul immediately responded.
He had Snorlax use the move Fling on its partner.
Fling typically threw a held item as a weapon, but Saul found a new use for it.
This was no longer simply a battle between trainers.
It was a battle between a former Vice Admiral and a former Emperor's right-hand man!
It was a matter of honor between the Marines and the Whitebeard Pirates.
"Snorlax!"
Snorlax held Kangaskhan in both hands, spun around 360 degrees, and threw it into the air.
"Kangaskhan, use Stomp!"
A Ground-type move like Stomp was already formidable by itself, but now it was coming from above.
The power of this move would surely be devastating.
"This could be trouble—Breloom, use Protect! Vigoroth, quickly jump out of the ground!"
Marco's eyelids twitched.
With Kangaskhan's impact, it was practically like a meteor falling—it was terrifying.
Breloom moved its hands, and an invisible, translucent shield quickly enveloped it.
The move Protect could block an opponent's attack, with the first use being nearly 100% successful, but subsequent successful uses would significantly reduce the success rate.
Vigoroth also jumped out of the ground immediately. It moved swiftly and successfully leaped out before Kangaskhan landed.
Boom!
Kangaskhan hit the ground, kicking up a huge cloud of dust, making the entire ground seem to shake.
When the dust settled, a large pit appeared in the middle of what was once a flat battlefield, though fortunately, the battlefield was large, so the pit was not a major issue.
"That was over the top..."
"His command level is better than I thought. I underestimated him."
"I didn't know there was such a battle style."
"It didn't change the fundamental direct confrontation; it just made the fighting more flexible."
The exchange between Marco and Saul startled the Konoha shinobi.
According to their mindset, they would try to avoid head-on clashes as much as possible, so they never considered that Pokémon could cooperate to launch such an attack.
Their thinking was more about using different moves to weaken the two large Pokémon, draining their stamina, and using their speed advantage to end the battle slowly.
As long as they could win, that was all that mattered.
The process wasn't important.
However, to many people in the maritime world, a battle should be fought head-on, and facing each other directly was the most exhilarating form of confrontation.
"Vigoroth, use Quick Attack and then Fury Swipes on Snorlax!"
"Breloom, use Agility to get closer to Snorlax from the side."
Marco had decided to focus on Snorlax first.
As a top fighter on the seas, even though he had lost his strength, he still had a keen eye.
He immediately saw that Snorlax's movements were more sluggish compared to Kangaskhan, likely due to a lack of combat experience or its own fighting style.
In any case, it made more sense to take out such a Pokémon first before dealing with Kangaskhan.
"Snorlax, use Block!"
Saul understood Marco's intent and decided to use it to his advantage.
He had Snorlax abandon evasion and attack, using Block to prevent Vigoroth from escaping while attempting a close-range attack.
In the blink of an eye, Vigoroth's attack landed.
Countless white claws slashed across Snorlax's front, dealing significant damage.
"Snorlax!"
After tanking the blow, Snorlax reached out and tightly hugged Vigoroth.
At this point, no matter how much Vigoroth struggled, it couldn't escape Snorlax's grasp.
"Breloom, use Low Kick!"
The Fighting-type move Low Kick dealt greater damage the heavier the opponent, making it a perfect counter to heavy Pokémon like Snorlax.
"Breloom!"
Breloom moved incredibly quickly and swept Snorlax's legs, knocking it heavily to the ground.
"Snorlax..."
Snorlax let out a pained cry, its face clearly showing discomfort.
But even after falling to the ground, it still held onto Vigoroth without letting go.
By this time, Kangaskhan had already closed in.
"Kangaskhan, use Headbutt on Vigoroth! Snorlax, use Crunch!"
Saul had been waiting for this opportunity.
Now that Vigoroth was restrained, Kangaskhan and Snorlax simultaneously attacked Vigoroth.
With such close-range attacks from both sides, Vigoroth's eyes rolled back, nearly fainting, but it could still faintly hear Marco's voice.
"Vigoroth, use Counter on Snorlax!"
Marco knew Vigoroth couldn't hold on much longer, so he decided to have Vigoroth take down one opponent before being defeated. "Breloom, use Vital Throw on Kangaskhan!"
"Kangaskhan, use Double Hit on Vigoroth!"
Saul wasn't about to let Marco have his way.
Snorlax was still lying on the ground and couldn't dodge Vigoroth's attack.
"Breloom."
Unfortunately, things didn't go Saul's way. Breloom, being the fastest on the field, managed to hit Kangaskhan before it could use its move, leaving Kangaskhan paralyzed and unable to execute Double Hit.
Meanwhile, Vigoroth's final move was already in progress—it struck Snorlax's head with a chopping motion.
The move Counter didn't just return the damage from Crunch but also included the damage from Kangaskhan's Headbutt.
However, after delivering this move, Vigoroth also fainted, its eyes turning into swirls as it fell to the ground.
"Snorlax!"
Snorlax howled in pain, unable to hold on, and lost the ability to fight alongside Vigoroth.
With one Pokémon down on each side, the battle wasn't over yet.
Currently, Breloom was in better condition, while Kangaskhan was still paralyzed.
"This is troublesome."
Saul's expression turned grim.
Kangaskhan wasn't just slow but also a "stationary turret" type—high health, strong attack, and good defense.
However, its weakness was that its entire move set was purely offensive; it had no status or defensive moves.
Against a swift, tricky opponent like Breloom, which also had a type advantage, Kangaskhan was at a huge disadvantage.
This was why Saul had Kangaskhan try to stop Vigoroth earlier.
Because once Snorlax was out, Kangaskhan would be at a disadvantage.
He had hoped that Kangaskhan and Snorlax's attacks would take down Vigoroth, but who would have thought it would retaliate with Counter and take Snorlax down as well.
"One-on-one—we've never lost."
Marco grinned confidently. "Breloom, give it a dose of Poison Powder!"
Breloom wasn't only fast with strong melee abilities; it also had a wide variety of disruptive moves, making it a very annoying Pokémon in one-on-one battles.
Marco hadn't used them earlier, not out of fairness, but because Vigoroth was still in play.
Paralysis Powder and Poison Powder would have also affected Vigoroth, and Paralysis was too dangerous for the agile Vigoroth, which was why Breloom couldn't go all out.
Especially...
The trait of the Whitebeard Pirates' Breloom was Effect Spore, which had a 30% chance of inflicting Paralysis, Poison, or Sleep status on contact.
And since it had used Worry Seed earlier, it would be either Paralysis or Poison status.
The field was overwhelmingly advantageous for Breloom.
"Kangaskhan, use Focus Energy."
Saul had no other options left at this point.
He could only gather strength and prepare to take down Breloom in one blow.
With Kangaskhan's strength, there was still a chance of taking down Breloom in two or three hits, depending on whether Breloom would give it that chance.
The Poison Powder drifted down from the sky, and Kangaskhan inevitably inhaled it, adding Poison to the existing Paralysis status.
"Stop struggling—the battle is over."
Marco pointed with his hand. "Breloom, hit it with a Brick Break!"
"Breloom."
Breloom pursed its lips, leaped forward, and rapidly approached Kangaskhan, its claws shining with a cold, cutting light.
"If that's the case, then hit it—Hakoku: Hammer Arm!"
Saul decided to abandon movement speed altogether.
A Fighting-type move like Hammer Arm couldn't normally be learned by Kangaskhan—it could only acquire it as an inherited move.
Its power was immense, but using it reduced its movement speed.
Saul had decided to go all-in.
As for the prefix "Hakoku," it was a technique exclusive to giants.
The giants of Elbaf knew various types of "guns"—Hajrudin's Hero Gun, Dorry and Brogy's Hakoku Sovereignty, Charlotte Linlin's Ikoku Sovereignty... all were forms of the "Giant's Gun."
Apparently, Kangaskhan, under Saul's guidance, had learned the true essence of the giants.
This move was definitely far more powerful than the usual Hammer Arm.
"Roar."
Kangaskhan's hand shone with a dazzling white light as it swung it towards Breloom in front of it.
With the boost from Focus Energy, if this hit were a critical strike, it might have taken down Breloom in one shot!
"Haha, impressive—dodge it!"
Marco knew about the giants' guns.
After all, the Whitebeard Pirates had a little Oars who was a giant and knew similar moves. Their power was terrifying, and even Jozu had difficulty defending against them.
Therefore, Marco had Breloom abandon its attack and instead dodge.
At this point, Breloom had already reached Kangaskhan and was in the middle of a punch. Normally, it wouldn't make it in time.
But the Breloom of the maritime world was different.
"Breloom."
A green light flashed in Breloom's eyes, and it performed a somersault in mid-air, nimbly dodging.
"Observation Haki!"
Saul clenched his fist, seeing the reason for Breloom's dodge.
He hadn't expected Breloom to be so powerful as to have even mastered Observation Haki. Perhaps it was fitting for a member of the Whitebeard Pirates.
"It's over!"
Marco grinned, making a confident gesture. "Brick Break!"
Breloom landed, twisted, and delivered a chop at Kangaskhan.
"It's over."
Saul sighed.
Even if Breloom's move didn't knock out Kangaskhan directly, in its current state, Kangaskhan had no chance of winning.
Their first battle had ended in defeat.
(End of Chapter)
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