Chapter 848: Skitty, Big Victory!
"Hmm?"
Hearing the sound, Shadow turned around before Hoopa did.
He stood on Hoopa's shoulder and looked down.
And then He saw the little pink furball below with a wooden doll in her mouth.
"Skitty... came looking for this guy?"
Shadow raised his hand and placed it on Hoopa's head beside him.
"Hoopa?"
Hoopa belatedly turned around.
Its gaze searched back and forth for a long time before finally noticing the Skitty, who was only a little over half a meter tall.
Seeing Skitty, Hoopa even froze for a moment.
To this giant standing nearly seven meters tall and floating, Skitty was truly too small, so much so that It wasn't even sure if it was a Pokémon at first glance.
"Meow."
Skitty bared her teeth.
She placed the small Piplup wooden doll behind her, then looked warily at Shadow.
The sense of threat emanating from Shadow.
Was countless times higher than Hoopa's.
Skitty might be able to find a chance to kill Hoopa in a 1v1 battle, but if Shadow intervened, there would be no chance at all.
"You don't need to worry about me. I won't interfere in your battle."
"Although this guy is quite useful to me, if you have the ability to kill It, you can go right ahead."
"Anyway, in the end, whether it's you or Them, you all have to die clean for me. You taking Them out beforehand will save me a lot of effort."
"Of course, after It dies, your opponent will be me."
Shadow spread his hands.
Then pushed off the ground and hovered in the air.
Looking at His posture.
He seemed to be leaving the battlefield to Skitty and Hoopa.
Hoopa was just about to attack, but then Its body stiffened, pinned in place like a machine.
On the other side, Skitty stared intently at Shadow.
A dark aura enveloped His entire figure.
Making it impossible for her to see Shadow's expression, let alone judge whether Shadow would truly not intervene in this battle.
After hesitating.
Skitty charged towards Hoopa.
She had no second choice.
The moment Skitty decided to fight.
Hoopa's frozen figure suddenly regained mobility and smashed a punch forward.
Six rings flew over from a distance, encircling Skitty in front, behind, left, right, and above.
The next moment.
Even though they were over fifty meters apart.
Hoopa's fist suddenly rushed out from a ring on Skitty's right side, smashing fiercely toward her flank.
Hyperspace Fury!
The sudden attack startled Skitty.
But having observed those rings early on, she suddenly accelerated, dodging the fist that was larger than her entire body.
"Meow!"
Copycat!
Normal type is a rather unremarkable type, but Normal-type moves are full of ultimate techniques.
A move exactly identical to "Hyperspace Fury" was copied by Skitty.
A tiny cat punch appeared above Hoopa's head.
Bang!
It knocked Hoopa dizzy with one blow.
Hoopa in its Unbound form possesses aptitude comparable to a first-tier god.
It is a Mythical Pokémon that possesses bug-level abilities while also having powerful combat strength.
Among all Mythical Pokémon.
Besides Arceus, the God of Creation.
Hoopa Unbound absolutely has the strength to compete for the title of the strongest Mythical Pokémon, and can even sit at the table of first-tier gods.
However.
Hoopa is a naughty baby.
Its favorite thing to do is play pranks. It can be said that, just like that little guy Mew, It is completely unambitious.
This also resulted in Hoopa's level not being high.
At Lv. 86.
Taking a copied "Hyperspace Fury" from Skitty, for Hoopa, whose physical defense is weak, was no less than taking a critical hit.
Physical defense.
Is Hoopa's weakest stat.
So weak that it can't even compare to the current Skitty.
Furthermore.
Every time Hyperspace Fury is used.
It further lowers Hoopa's physical defense.
"Hoopa!!"
Hoopa's cry of pain was earth-shattering.
The noisy, loud sound even made Shadow retreat dozens of meters.
Skitty flattened her ears, reducing the noise.
Fifty-plus meters isn't a short distance for the tiny Skitty, but her speed was very fast.
Especially after stimulating all the potential within her body.
Before Hoopa here could even close Its mouth.
Skitty had already pounced onto Its body with a flying leap, climbing all the way up Hoopa's body.
"Meow!"
Smack!
Play Rough.
Her fluffy, large tail swung out, swatting the tall Super Demon God head over heels.
[Bug-type and Fairy-type moves are super effective against Hoopa Unbound.]
[Physical moves are best for dealing with Hoopa.]
[Hoopa isn't very smart; you can use Its rings to make It suffer Its own attacks.]
Kazuya's words echoed in the kitten's mind.
The weaknesses of these Demon Gods.
Had all been instilled into their heads one by one.
Buzz~
The sound of air being squeezed came from behind.
[Be good at using your ears; they can help you perceive many dangers.]
Lucario's steady voice sounded.
Skitty kicked her four little legs and, with a backflip, leaped high from Hoopa's body.
Bang!
A massive fist shot out from the ring behind her, smashing right into Hoopa's own face.
Because this time it hit the mouth.
Hoopa couldn't even cry out.
"Meow!"
After landing, Skitty pounced again, using her large tail to continuously slap Hoopa's big mouth.
Double Slap.
Smack smack smack!
Bewildered and brain-damaged.
Hoopa's already chaotic brain was now even more like mush.
Suddenly.
Hoopa glared.
It was angry!
Smack smack smack!
Skitty continued to slap.
Bang!
Then an Iron Tail whipped the Hoopa trying to get up back to the ground.
[When your attack power isn't strong enough, you must launch continuous, flowing combos, giving the opponent no chance to counterattack.]
This was what Scizor had taught her.
Although Skitty didn't have the "Technician" Ability.
She did have the "Cute Charm" Ability.
To some extent.
The knowledge taught by Scizor was also suitable for the kitten.
Unfortunately.
Hoopa is genderless.
It wouldn't become infatuated with Skitty.
"You've grown a lot, Skitty. It seems they've taught you a lot."
Unexplained words fell from the sky.
Skitty froze for a moment, her ears twitching.
Just this momentary stiffness.
Hoopa seized the opportunity.
Knock Off.
A slap came crashing down.
Directly swatting Skitty far away.
"Meow!!"
Skitty flew backward, smashing hard onto the ground.
She stood up shakily, a trickle of blood leaking from the corner of her mouth.
Hoopa is fragile.
Skitty is also fragile.
Moreover, Hoopa's dual offenses are exaggeratedly powerful, sharp dual blades exchanged for sacrifices in HP, physical defense, and speed.
While Skitty lacked the advantage in this aspect.
"Meow..."
Skitty's throat moved slightly as she glanced at the figure in the sky.
What did He mean by that?
Had He met her before and knew her well?
Was He truly a cloned Kazuya?
Many doubts filled Skitty's mind, making her movements sluggish for a moment.
[If you become confused during a battle, just remember what you are fighting for.]
Dragonite's words, even in memory, were extremely gentle.
At this moment.
"Everyone is still waiting for me."
Skitty's gaze became clear and determined.
She charged toward the Hoopa who had stood up again.
"Why struggle meaninglessly..."
Hoopa used Trick Room.
The mobility of the two was inverted at this moment.
"I have seen everything you all have been doing, like a bunch of clueless little ants."
Skitty couldn't adapt immediately.
Hit by Psychic, two crystal-clear tears were squeezed from the corners of her eyes.
"What's the point?"
The little furball charged at the Super Demon God once again.
"Saving the world? It's truly too laughable. You can't do it."
She grasped the rules of Trick Room.
Deliberately slowed her speed.
And seized the opportunity to strike first.
"If you run away now like you used to, I can let you go, letting you live to the end of your lifespan."
Shadow's voice continuously surrounded Skitty's ears as she fought hard.
But this time.
He couldn't affect Skitty.
Admittedly.
From birth until now.
Skitty had avoided battles countless times.
But this time.
For her companions, she absolutely could not run.
Especially after Shadow said those words, she wanted to run even less.
[In a person's life, there are inevitably certain battles where one cannot back down even if it means certain death... for example, when a companion's dignity is trampled upon.]
Cofagrigus's figure surfaced in the depths of Skitty's eyes.
She wasn't fighting alone!
Boom!
She knocked the clumsy Hoopa down once again.
"Tch!"
Skitty revealed a smile full of mockery.
This mockery wasn't aimed at Hoopa.
But at Shadow in the sky.
"What are you laughing at?"
This time it was Shadow's turn to be confused.
Unfortunately.
Skitty wouldn't give Him the answer.
Copycat!
Another copied Hyperspace Fury.
This time.
After falling, Hoopa couldn't stand up again.
"Hoopa..."
Endless grayish-black energy surged from Hoopa's body.
Enveloping Skitty in the blink of an eye.
Skitty retreated repeatedly, but couldn't dodge it at all.
Destiny Bond.
The final move was unleashed.
Hoopa completely lost consciousness, billowing black breath flowing from Its wide-open mouth.
Along with It dissipated massive vitality.
Bang!
At the exact same moment.
The already weakened Skitty took a heavy blow, instantly collapsing to the ground.
But looking at the gradually dissipating barrier of destructive energy in the distance.
She still revealed a proud smile.
Skitty, big victory!
"You succeeded. You killed a tool that was very important to me. Next, it's my turn to be your opponent."
Shadow landed lightly on the ground.
He grabbed Skitty by the neck with one hand and lifted her up.
Skitty's body went limp weakly; she didn't even have the strength to wag her tail anymore.
"He loves you very much. I know this very well."
"He trusts you very much and will absolutely not put up his guard against you."
"How about this? If you are willing to sneak attack him later, I can consider letting you and your companions go. How about it?"
Shadow pinched Skitty's neck, a hint of a smile appearing in His chaotic voice.
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