Pokémon: Chronicles of Freedom-Chapter 452 - 451: The Sniper Ability

It was evident that the flower on Vileplume's head already had a noticeable notch, bitten by Skorupi's fangs, with a bit of pink nectar slowly seeping from the wound.

Vileplume showed clear signs of pain. In addition to the wound on its flower, the blow Skorupi delivered by slamming it against the tree had also left its body exhausted.

However, Skorupi didn't come out completely unscathed either. Although Vileplume hadn't physically moved him, the force it exerted was considerable, leaving him somewhat dazed.

Fortunately, Skorupi had quadruple resistance against Grass-type moves like Giga Drain, so he didn't suffer much damage.

The effect of Giga Drain didn't fully manifest either, as the amount of energy Vileplume absorbed wasn't enough to counteract the damage Skorupi had inflicted.

"Take advantage of the momentum, Skorupi! Charge and use Poison Jab! Let's see if it can match your strength now," Cain said with a smile.

With every battle, Skorupi's strength shone brighter. So far, there wasn't a single Pokémon that could compete with him in terms of physical power.

"Cha!" cried Skorupi, shaking his head as he charged once again toward the weakened Vileplume.

Vileplume, after being thrown to the ground, could barely recover. Seeing Skorupi rushing toward her again, her expression turned to panic.

She knew she had collided with an impenetrable wall. She had always relied on her strength to crush opponents, but this time, she was the one being crushed.

However, realizing that escape wasn't an option, Vileplume decided to face him again. She knew she couldn't run, so her only choice was to fight back.

Shaking the injured flower on her head, she began scattering several powders from her bloom: Poison Powder, Stun Spore, and Sleep Powder.

Simultaneously, her feet, firmly planted on the ground, began to root themselves in the soil. Fine roots dug deep, extracting energy from the earth.

The move Ingrain allowed Vileplume to recover some energy while anchoring herself more securely to the ground.

With a fierce expression, she raised her right hand and launched the Giga Drain move again.

It was her last desperate attempt.

Skorupi grinned as he used his powerful pincers to grab Vileplume's hands, blocking her Giga Drain.

Without halting his charge, Skorupi broke Vileplume's roots and slammed her against a tree with a loud crash. This time, Skorupi's tail, which had remained still until now, shot forward like a bolt, injecting venom into Vileplume's body before she could react.

As Skorupi stepped back, Vileplume had already fallen unconscious, her body emanating a purple glow—a sign that she had been poisoned.

If Vileplume didn't wake up soon and treat her poisoning, she might not survive and would end up as another special nutrient in this forest's soil.

Perhaps, the nutrients she left behind could be enough for several Gloom to evolve into new Vileplume.

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After Vileplume's fall, the Gloom and Oddish watching from the shadows disappeared instantly. Some Oddish even buried themselves in the ground, leaving only a few leaves visible, almost indistinguishable from the rest of the forest's vegetation.

Cain tossed a Pokéball at Vileplume.

Even though he wasn't interested in training this Pokémon, he knew she was still valuable. If someone else thought they could tame her, he could give her to one of his subordinates to try.

The capture met no resistance, and when Cain released her again, Vileplume still hadn't woken up.

Skorupi absorbed the poison from her body, and Cain treated her wounds rudimentarily. Being a Grass-type Pokémon, her recovery ability was quite good.

Additionally, Vileplume had the Chlorophyll ability, so if she were in a sunny, open area, she could heal quickly on her own.

The moves Synthesis and Ingrain combined could have terrifying effects.

"Good job, here's your reward," Cain said, smiling as he handed some Pokéblocks to Skorupi, who happily devoured them, recovering some energy.

Skorupi's physical growth had reached its limit. Even if he continued using supplements, the effect wouldn't be as noticeable.

Supplements don't always work the same for every Pokémon, but in Skorupi's case, the results were surprisingly positive, especially when combined with the Pokéblocks Cain prepared.

"But this isn't your best performance yet. You have so much potential to improve."

After praising him, Cain began explaining to Skorupi how he could have done better and what areas needed improvement.

"For example, as I've trained you before, you should identify your opponent's weaknesses and exploit them mercilessly. Although Vileplume was a new opponent for you and it's not easy to find a weak spot in an initial encounter, you must learn to do so."

"In the future, you'll face many unfamiliar Pokémon, and you'll need to pinpoint their weaknesses."

"Your ability is Sniper. If you had identified Vileplume's weak spot in your initial charge and used Bug Bite, she might not have even had a chance to counterattack."

"With your strength combined with the multiplied damage from your Sniper ability, you could have defeated her in a single blow."

Hearing Cain, Skorupi showed a thoughtful expression, recalling Vileplume and trying to figure out where her weak point was.

"I know your rapid growth has made you forget some of the concepts I've taught you, but during our journey, I want you to focus on finding the weaknesses of the Pokémon you face."

"If you can master that, you'll be able to take down opponents with a single strike, and you have the potential to do it!"

"Cha!" roared Skorupi, showing his determination.

He remembered Cain's teachings and the thrill of identifying a weak spot and taking down an opponent in a single blow.

Of all Cain's main Pokémon, Skorupi was the one who craved battle the most.

With Skorupi and Sneasel, Cain continued advancing through the forest. Sneasel had observed the entire fight but hadn't intervened. At his current level, Vileplume wouldn't have been a challenge, so the battle was perfect for Skorupi.

(End of Chapter)