Seeing Piplup fall into a poisoned state, Xiao Shun visibly relaxed.
During the time they were entangled, Roselia had been punched countless times and pecked a few times.
Although there was no Flying attribute bonus, Piplup, being a penguin, used Peck and Drill Peck with greater power.
Roselia's stamina was already mostly depleted.
"Magical Leaf, push him away!"
Roselia gritted her teeth and unleashed a cluster of leaves, which clearly flew slower than the Magical Leaf she had used before.
Piplup supported his poisoned body, flapping his wings to scatter the incoming Magical Leaf, but ultimately couldn't catch his breath and was a step too slow in flapping his wings.
He was sent flying four or five meters by the Magical Leaf.
Kebi, however, started to get excited; poisoning was a crisis for Piplup, but also an opportunity.
It is well-known that the great steel attribute cannot be poisoned.
Falling into a poisoned state would help Piplup activate the steel attribute bloodline within him.
Kebi knew it was unrealistic to directly add a steel attribute to Piplup, but if it was just learning Metal Claw, the chances were very high!
"Stand up, Piplup, show the spirit you have during training! Use Pound to prove that your sweat and effort were not in vain!"
Piplup supported his body and crawled up from the muddy field.
"Piplup!"
The momentum Piplup unleashed also deeply moved Xiao Shun, so he decided to go all out to show his respect.
"Roselia, Solar Beam!"
The effect of Sunny Day had not yet dissipated, so the speed of gathering sunlight was very fast.
"Interrupt him with Pound."
Under the sunlight, the field was no longer suitable for sliding at this time.
Piplup started running at his fastest speed, but he still didn't make it in time.
A dazzling ball of light erupted from Roselia's hand.
Piplup could only raise his two wings in front of him, curling his body as much as possible to resist the damage from Solar Beam.
When the sunlight dissipated, it revealed Piplup, panting heavily, and his two wings shining with a metallic luster.
Xiao Shun's eyes widened.
"That's... Metal Claw! How could Piplup possibly..."
The surrounding passersby were in an uproar. By checking information, they learned that Piplup was a Water attribute Pokémon.
"He actually took on the strongest Grass attribute move, Solar Beam! This person is so strong~"
"I wonder if my Poliwag can withstand Solar Beam."
Unlike the uneducated Trainer passersby around him, Xiao Shun knew Piplup, and he also knew that Piplup couldn't learn Metal Claw.
"Very good, Piplup, charge forward and swing your Metal Claw to your heart's content!"
The appearance of Metal Claw gave Piplup new strength; his steps became powerful, and he quickly advanced to Roselia's front.
"Mega Drain!"
Unleashing Solar Beam was not easy, and Roselia didn't have much stamina left, otherwise she wouldn't have been easily approached by Piplup.
Metal Claw easily shattered the weak Mega Drain and struck Roselia's face heavily. After a three-and-a-half rotation in the air, Roselia's consciousness relaxed and she immediately lost her ability to battle.
Recalling Roselia, Xiao Shun looked at Kebi with surprise and curiosity.
"How did you manage to teach Piplup Metal Claw?"
Kebi took out an antidote, fed it to Piplup, treated Piplup's wounds with saline, and then sprayed Super Potion on him.
"Just believe. As long as you are willing to believe in your Pokémon, they will definitely respond to your expectations."
Pokémon are creatures that reflect the heart, and this is the meaning of a Trainer's existence.
A Trainer's desire makes Pokémon strong.
Just like Musashi's Ekans said, Pokémon are not bad; it's only because their owners are bad that Pokémon do bad things.
It is precisely because Pokémon reflect the evil in their Trainer's heart.
Xiao Shun was stunned for a moment, "Is that so?"
Kebi smiled as he picked up Piplup and stroked Piplup's head.
"Let's clear the field and talk over there."
Kebi prepared a plate of energy-replenishing food for Piplup, watched him eat heartily, and smiled knowingly.
"When Piplup and Roselia were entangled, Piplup took so long to get poisoned, wasn't it because you don't like using poison, which unknowingly weakened Roselia's toxicity?"
The toxicity may be weakened, but Roselia's Poison attribute cannot be changed.
"You should still develop Roselia's Poison attribute, otherwise you'll only suffer from the Poison attribute and won't enjoy any of its benefits."
"Sometimes, excessively pursuing elegance is precisely inelegant."
Xiao Shun touched his nose, feeling a bit awkward.
"I understand."
In reality, Natural Cure is a very practical ability; when used with Toxic, the enemy's stamina continuously decreases, while the Pokémon with Natural Cure continuously recovers.
One increases, one decreases, doubling the chances of winning.
"And haven't you heard, the most beautiful roses often have the strongest poison."
If a suitable Budew was needed, Kebi would definitely catch one.
Having a Roselia or Roserade by your side instantly elevates your demeanor significantly.
Although Kebi advised Xiao Shun not to be too flashy, if given the chance, Kebi would definitely show off directly.
When watching the anime back then, Kebi was attracted to Pokémon like Roselia and fantasized about having one himself.
Elegant! Too elegant!
"Mauville City is holding a Gorgeous Competition recently? If the time is right, I'd also like to go and admire the style of you Coordinator Trainers."
Xiao Shun nodded and said, "It's tomorrow. I'll take you in then."
Except for the contestants' relatives and friends, others watching the Gorgeous Competition need to buy tickets, and the price is not cheap.
"Then you should hurry to the Pokémon Center to treat Roselia, don't delay tomorrow's competition."
Holding Roselia's Poké Ball, Xiao Shun's gaze deepened.
"For tomorrow's competition, I don't plan to let Roselia participate. I want to give my new partner a chance to perform."
Piplup tugged at Kebi's pants leg, pointing to the plate.
"Piplup~"
Kebi could only give Piplup another full plate.
Xiao Shun asked with concern, "But shouldn't Piplup go to the Pokémon Center for a check-up?"
Kebi shook his head, "No need, his condition is very good."
As he spoke, Heal Pulse lit up in Kebi's hand, eliminating Piplup's last bit of fatigue.
【Piplup】
【lv70 lv17】
【Ability: Torrent】
【Aptitude: Purple (18/100)】
【Status: Bloodline active】
【Stats: 360】
【HP: 66】
【Attack: 51】
【Defense: 60】
【Special Attack: 80】
【Special Defense: 63】
【Speed: 41】
【Skills: Pound, Growl, Peck, Water Gun, Bubble Beam, Hydro Pump, Drill Peck, Metal Claw.】
The activation of the steel bloodline directly increased Piplup's aptitude by 4 points, and his Level increased by two levels due to the potential awakened by battle.
Piplup, being in an active bloodline period, will usher in a small peak of growth.
That's why even after eating a full plate of food, he still felt hungry.
The activation of the steel bloodline resulted in the biggest increase in Defense, from 53 points to 60 points, followed by Special Attack, from 75 points to 80 points.
Finally, HP increased by one point.
Developing the steel bloodline yields such a significant improvement.
If Piplup's higher-proportion Water bloodline could be developed...
That would be out of this world!
Ash's Infernape possesses the naturally powerful Blaze.
Kebi felt that his Piplup could also develop an equally, or even stronger, powerful Torrent.