Shiftry
lv70 lv66
Ability: Chlorophyll
Aptitude: Purple (99/100)
The difference in lv70 and aptitude between the two sides was not significant; what would determine the outcome of the battle was their respective ability values and skill proficiency.
Clearly, as a late-blooming Pokémon, Tyranitar's ability values would certainly hold an advantage.
And Pokémon Hunters are representatives who rely more on technology than on Pokémon.
Aron must have rarely trained Tyranitar's skills.
Wild Pokémon, once they become the strongest existence in the surrounding area and no longer feel threatened, also stop consistently training their skills.
From Kebi's perspective, Shiftry had a higher chance of winning.
Because he was very fast, Tyranitar's attacks would be difficult to land.
He could only attack where the enemy had to defend.
That is, attack the Nuzleaf Family.
Shiftry slightly turned his body, softly instructing the Nuzleaf to leave quickly while he held off the enemy.
"Tyranitar, Hyper Beam! Don't let the Nuzleaf leave. Fearow, use Drill Peck! You hold off Shiftry for me until I catch this Nuzleaf Family."
Receiving the command, Fearow, with his hoarse voice, launched a dive attack at Shiftry.
Shiftry waved the fan-shaped leaves in his hand, stirring up gusts of strong wind.
A Whirlwind Knife flew out, and Fearow screamed as he was sent flying backward.
He landed on the ground, losing his ability to battle.
Another Whirlwind Knife flew out, blocking the Hyper Beam spewed by Tyranitar.
"Useless!" Aron took out a Poké Ball and recalled Fearow.
"Tyranitar, use Sandstorm to hold them off; don't let them escape."
The Sandstorm Tyranitar conjured not only failed to hinder the Nuzleaf but also obscured Aron's vision, allowing the Nuzleaf to escape successfully.
Shiftry truly lived up to his name; he was indeed very cunning.
He secretly used a storm to blow open a path within the Sandstorm, allowing the Nuzleaf to retreat, while he stayed behind to fight Tyranitar.
From time to time, he would even let out an anxious cry, as if worried for the Nuzleaf.
Tyranitar, still foolishly, expanded the range and power of the Sandstorm, thinking everything was under his control.
Everything was seen clearly by Kebi behind the tree, using his psychic scan.
Until the Nuzleaf ran far away, Shiftry flew off with the wind.
Tyranitar's Sandstorm lost the interference of the storm Shiftry had conjured.
Only then did Tyranitar awkwardly discover that nothing was left inside the Sandstorm.
After stopping the Sandstorm, Tyranitar roared in embarrassment and anger.
"Stop yelling!" Aron stepped forward to carefully examine the traces left by the retreating Nuzleaf; a Pokémon Hunter seasoned in battle was not a false reputation.
"This way! I want to see how you'll run once you're in your nest!"
In field battles and siege warfare, Tyranitar was an expert.
But when pursuing prey, Tyranitar's massive size became an obstacle.
Recalling Tyranitar into his Poké Ball, Aron, holding a capture net gun, gave chase.
The mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind.
Kebi trailed far behind Aron, and with his psychic scan, he wasn't afraid of losing track.
Instead, he had to worry about being discovered by Aron, so he had to keep his distance.
However, considering Aron's Poké Ball was snatched by a Growlithe, his anti-reconnaissance ability was indeed not strong.
It's also possible that he had expended too much energy fighting Team Rockets and was momentarily off guard.
Kebi was just very curious how Aron managed to get out of there and retrieve his Pokémon.
The situation was very deep, and Kebi felt he couldn't grasp it.
It was better not to investigate.
Catching up and benefiting from the conflict was the main priority.
The dwelling place of the Shiftry Family was also a giant tree.
On the thick roots of the giant tree, a seven-colored rainbow aura mushroom grew, dazzling like a rainbow under the sunlight.
rainbow aura mushroom!
This rainbow aura mushroom was already emitting seven-colored light, indicating it had matured.
The rainbow aura mushroom is a very high-quality Grass type natural treasure.
Upon consumption, it can enhance a Pokémon's aptitude and ability values.
For Pokémon like Nuzleaf, which require a Leaf Stone to evolve, the rainbow aura mushroom is a perfect, higher-grade alternative to the Leaf Stone.
Actually, giving it to Nuzleaf was a bit wasteful; Shiftry should have eaten it himself.
But Shiftry didn't eat it, likely to ensure the stable inheritance of the Family.
Aron naturally saw it too, and he was ecstatic.
"A rainbow aura mushroom! I'm going to get rich!"
A Pokémon Trainer like Kebi naturally saw the rainbow aura mushroom's ability to enhance a Pokémon's power and talent.
Whereas a bounty hunter like Aron saw that the rainbow aura mushroom could extend life.
For wealthy individuals, even if consuming a rainbow aura mushroom only meant living one more month, it would still be worth it.
The rainbow aura mushroom's medicinal effects were too strong; old people on the verge of death who wanted to consume it would instead need to find ways to weaken its effects.
Lest they die immediately from consuming it.
This was simply a waste of a rare treasure!
Aron immediately released Tyranitar and Fearow.
"Tyranitar, be careful! Don't damage my rainbow aura mushroom!"
Not only did Aron regard the rainbow aura mushroom as his possession.
Kebi was also already thinking about what auxiliary herbs should be paired with the rainbow aura mushroom to maximize its medicinal effects.
Being tracked to their Family territory by humans, Shiftry was extremely angry.
But Shiftry appeared exceptionally calm.
He was old, and the Nuzleaf were the future of the Family.
So Shiftry chose to leave the rainbow aura mushroom for the younger generation to consume.
Once matured, the rainbow aura mushroom would not spoil as long as it wasn't picked, and it could continue to accumulate medicinal power.
However, compared to the rainbow aura mushroom's Growth period, the rate of medicinal power increase would be much slower.
"Kuu!"
After issuing the command, Shiftry actively pounced on Tyranitar.
That Nuzleaf with Blue aptitude (99/100) actively pounced on the rainbow aura mushroom.
Aron's expression changed, and he immediately fired a capture net to block him.
"Fearow, guard my rainbow aura mushroom! If the Nuzleaf eats it, I'll pluck out all your feathers!"
Fearow shivered, letting out a ferocious cry as he pounced on the Nuzleaf, using Wing Attack.
Aron had given a death order, so Fearow had to fight with his life.
When Shiftry actively entangled with Tyranitar, his weakness was fully exposed.
Status: Exhausted
Upon seeing this, Kebi knew who the ultimate victor of this battle would be.
"Kana!"
Accompanied by a roar from the Nuzleaf, the Nuzleaf and Seedot residing in the giant tree all used skills like Razor Leaf, Seed Machine Gun, and Leech Seed to attack Tyranitar.
Twenty to thirty Pokémon attacking together bought Shiftry time to catch his breath.
Shiftry roared, urging the Nuzleaf to quickly eat the rainbow aura mushroom and retreat with their Family.
He did not want his sacrifice to be in vain.
Tyranitar took a Leaf Blade from Shiftry head-on and retaliated with a Hyper Beam at the Nuzleaf group, blasting several Nuzleaf and Seedot into the sky.
The battle entered a heated phase.
Fearow also fought fiercely, protecting the rainbow aura mushroom with his life, even when covered in wounds.
Shiftry looked at the tragic state of his Family and decided to abandon the rainbow aura mushroom to ensure the Family's continuation.
"Kuu!"
No matter how unwilling the Nuzleaf was, he could only lead the Family away.