章節 70: Chapter 71: Misty’s Battle
Misty took a bold step forward, positioning herself in front of Ash. Her voice was cold but determined as she addressed the stunned Trainer. "I am Misty, Leader of the Cerulean Gym, and I challenge you to a battle!"
Her sharp declaration caused a stir among the gathered crowd.
"If you lose, you must apologize to the Cerulean Gym and its Trainers. If I lose…" Misty hesitated, clenching her fists before continuing, "I will admit that the Cerulean Gym is a disgrace to Kanto!"
The Trainer who had insulted the Cerulean Gym earlier stared at her, momentarily speechless. "You're Misty... from the Cerulean Gym?" he asked incredulously.
Misty's fiery eyes didn't waver. "Yes. And I will prove to you the strength of the Cerulean Gym!"
Even Ash, standing behind her, was taken aback. He hadn't expected Misty to step up so assertively. He wanted to intervene, but when he saw the resolute expression on her face, he understood. This was her battle. Even if he defeated the Trainer, it wouldn't change the perception of the Cerulean Gym. Misty needed to win this fight to prove her gym's worth.
The Trainer regained his composure, smirking slightly. "What qualifications do you have to represent the Cerulean Gym?"
Misty's voice rose with defiance. "What qualifications?" she retorted. "The Cerulean Gym's current leaders are my sisters. As their youngest sister, I'm stepping forward to defend our reputation!"
The Trainer was visibly surprised. It hadn't occurred to him that the fiery redhead standing before him was the Gym Leader herself.
"Even so," the Trainer said, recovering his confidence, "unless you defeat me, I won't acknowledge the Cerulean Gym as anything more than a joke!"
"Then let's battle," Misty shot back, her voice unwavering. "And when I win, you will apologize to the Cerulean Gym and my sisters!"
The Trainer's smirk hardened. "We'll see who apologizes to whom."
The gathered Trainers watched the confrontation with bated breath. Many agreed that the Trainer's earlier insults were harsh, but now Misty had to back up her words.
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The Battle Begins
The battlefield behind the Cerulean Gym was set, and the crowd gathered around to witness the match. Brock, standing as the referee, raised his arm to signal the start of the battle.
"Both sides will use two Pokémon. The battle will end when one side's two Pokémon are unable to fight," Brock announced clearly.
Misty nodded confidently. On the other side, the Trainer sneered but agreed to the terms.
Misty was required to send out her Pokémon first as per Gym Challenge rules, giving the Trainer the advantage of countering.
She drew a Poké Ball and threw it with determination. "Staryu, I choose you!"
The Poké Ball opened mid-air, releasing a beam of white light that formed into Misty's first Pokémon, Staryu. The jewel at the center of its star-shaped body glinted brightly under the sun.
The Trainer smirked when he saw her choice. "A Water-type, of course. Typical of the Cerulean Gym." He took out his own Poké Ball and threw it. "Go, Gloom!"
The white light from the ball revealed a small, plant-like Pokémon with a blue body and a reddish-brown flower on its head.
Gloom
Type: Grass/Poison
Category: Weed Pokémon
Ability: Chlorophyll (Hidden Ability: Stench)
The Trainer crossed his arms confidently. "Grass-types like Gloom are perfect against Water-types like Staryu. This will be over quickly."
Misty's expression didn't falter. "Don't underestimate me or Staryu," she said firmly.
Brock raised his arm again. "The battle begins!"
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Round One
The Trainer made the first move. "Gloom, use Sleep Powder!"
Gloom's flower glowed faintly as it released a cloud of silvery-blue powder into the air. The powder drifted toward Staryu, shimmering under the sunlight.
The onlookers murmured their approval of the tactic. It seemed clever—putting Misty's Pokémon to sleep early could secure an easy win.
But Ash, standing in the crowd, shook his head. "That's not going to work," he muttered.
Misty's confidence showed in her calm reaction. "Staryu, use Water Gun!"
Staryu's central jewel glowed as it gathered Water-type energy, unleashing a powerful stream of water. The Water Gun swept through the air, dispersing the Sleep Powder before it could reach Staryu.
The remnants of the powder were carried away by the force of the water. The attack didn't stop there—Staryu's Water Gun struck Gloom head-on, pushing it back several feet.
While the attack didn't deal significant damage due to the type disadvantage, it was enough to throw the Trainer off balance.
"How?" the Trainer stammered. "It's just a Water Gun!"
Misty seized the opportunity. "Don't give them a chance to recover! Staryu, use Swift!"
Staryu leapt into the air, spinning gracefully as golden stars of energy formed around it. The stars shot forward in a dazzling arc, homing in on Gloom with precision.
Gloom cried out as the stars struck, each hit chipping away at its stamina.
The Trainer gritted his teeth. "Gloom, counter with Acid!"
Gloom regained its footing and launched a stream of purple liquid at Staryu. Misty quickly reacted.
"Dodge it, Staryu!"
Staryu darted to the side, narrowly avoiding the acidic attack.
"Now, use Rapid Spin!" Misty commanded.
Staryu's body began to spin rapidly, creating a vortex of energy as it charged toward Gloom. The impact sent Gloom reeling, struggling to stay upright.
The crowd erupted in cheers, impressed by Misty's skillful strategy.
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Turning the Tables
The Trainer clenched his fists, frustrated. "Gloom, we're not done yet! Use Razor Leaf!"
Gloom unleashed a flurry of sharp leaves, aiming to regain the upper hand.
"Staryu, counter with Water Gun!"
The Water Gun collided with the Razor Leaf, deflecting the attack. Misty's voice rang out again.
"Finish it, Staryu! Use Swift one more time!"
The golden stars shot out once again, overwhelming Gloom. With a final cry, Gloom collapsed to the ground, unable to battle.
"Gloom is unable to fight!" Brock declared.
Misty gave a small smile of satisfaction, but she knew the battle wasn't over yet.
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A Fierce Finish
The Trainer recalled Gloom and sent out his second Pokémon, Weepinbell, another Grass-type. Misty responded by switching to Psyduck, her unconventional but reliable choice.
Weepinbell started strong with Vine Whip, but Psyduck's erratic nature worked in Misty's favor. When pressed, Psyduck unleashed a powerful Confusion attack, overwhelming its opponent.
The battle ended with Psyduck's decisive victory, silencing the Trainer's earlier mockery.
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Aftermath
The defeated Trainer looked down, visibly ashamed. "I... I'm sorry for what I said about the Cerulean Gym," he admitted.
Misty stepped forward, her expression softer now. "Apology accepted. Next time, let's battle with respect."
The crowd erupted in applause, cheering for Misty's victory. Even Ash gave her a proud nod.
Hikaru, a visiting Trainer from Johto, spoke up. "That was an incredible battle. You've earned my respect, Misty."
Misty smiled, her confidence restored. The Cerulean Gym's reputation was safe, and she had proven her strength as its leader.
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