Chapter 124: Chapter 124: Harbor Gym
A week later.
Gary arrived at the entrance of the Harbor Gym.
The Harbor Gym is a Fighting-type Gym, and the room resembles a martial arts dojo. It is said that the Harbor Gym has a connection with the original Saffron Gym.
Saffron Gym was once the gym of the Karate King Kiyo, but later it was taken over by Sabrina's father. It is said that the owner of the Harbor Gym is a fellow apprentice of Kiyo.
[Ding! Task released: Get the Harbor Gym Badge/Reward: Primary Rare Candy x5, Intermediate Rare Candy x5, Dynamic Punch Permanent Skill Learning Device, Top Black Belt (Fighting Skill Power Increased by 50%) x1]
System task released.
Judging from the tasks released by the system, the strength of the owner of the Harbor Gym is not very high, similar to Lt. Surge.
Entering the gym.
Gary saw a group of men in karate uniforms practicing karate in unison, with red belts tied around their waists, representing their current karate level.
"Are you here to learn karate? If you sign up now, our gym will reward you with a Tyrogue if you excel in learning," a man said, seeing Gary enter and assuming he was there to learn karate, as his age was just right for it.
"No, I'm here to challenge the gym," Gary replied.
"Is that so? Then come with me." Hearing that Gary was there to challenge the gym, the man immediately lost interest and led Gary into a room in the gym, which was a fighting arena.
A middle-aged man in a karate uniform stood inside, with his back to the crowd. You could see the black belt around his waist, symbolizing the highest level of karate.
"Master, someone is here to challenge the gym," the man shouted.
The middle-aged man looked back, sized up Gary, and said, "Our gym is a Fighting-type Gym, and it's very strong. It's not something a kid like you can challenge. I advise you to reconsider."
Gary was speechless. He didn't expect that the system had issued a task, and he was really underestimated by the other party. After all, people who practice martial arts have a strong aura, and a calm demeanor that can be intimidating.
"If you're not strong, there's no need to challenge," Gary said.
"If you have the courage, then introduce yourself first. My name is Woody, and I am the owner of the Harbor Gym," the middle-aged man introduced himself.
"My name is Gary, from Pallet Town."
After introducing himself, Woody asked his apprentice to temporarily serve as the referee.
"The rule of the gym battle is 2 vs. 2, so let's start." Without any nonsense, Woody introduced several Pokémon that can be used in gym battles and threw out a Poké Ball.
Great!
A humanoid Pokémon wearing boxing gloves appeared.
[LV30 Hitmonchan/Gym]
The first Pokémon Woody used was Hitmonchan, a classic Fighting-type Pokémon. If it was a few months ago, it would have been a bit difficult for Gary.
"Eevee, this battle is up to you," Gary said, throwing the Poké Ball.
Great!
[LV34 Eevee/Quasi-Legendary]
Gary sent out an Eevee whose level was not too different. After all, the gym battle was to hone Pokémon, so it was natural to send the appropriate Pokémon.
After a week of training in Harbor City, it was time to test Eevee's strength.
Seeing Eevee, Woody felt that it was indeed a baby. It was fine if it didn't evolve, but didn't he know that Fighting-type Pokémon have an advantage over Normal-type Pokémon?
"Mach Punch!"
Hitmonchan used the priority move and rushed towards Eevee. Eevee was not to be outdone and used Quick Attack, hitting Hitmonchan's fist with its head. As expected, Eevee was punched and flew into the sky, but Hitmonchan also staggered back two steps.
"Thunderbolt!"
Eevee in the air immediately released a Thunderbolt, hitting Hitmonchan who was caught off guard.
"What! Thunderbolt?" Woody was dumbfounded. Although he had never bred Eevee, he had never seen Eevee use any moves other than Normal-type moves. It was too tricky.
"Hitmonchan, use Dynamic Punch!" Woody also took it seriously and used a powerful move.
Hitmonchan slid nearly two meters away in an instant and was about to get close to Eevee.
"Aqua Tail!" Gary said.
"Eevee!"
A layer of water flowed around Eevee's tail, turning into a water blade, waving its tail and slashing forward. Hitmonchan was also stunned. This was originally a bare-handed match, and the opponent suddenly took out a knife, which was not fair.
Fortunately, Hitmonchan's fist was hard enough, and it fought Eevee equally. After the two sides hit each other several times, they were bounced back by the force of the collision.
"Jump up and use Fire Blast!"
Eevee heard the command, took a deep breath, and Spit Up a large flame, the firelight instantly illuminated the entire room.
Boom!!!
Because the venue was relatively small, Hitmonchan had no room to dodge, and Fire Blast landed and exploded.
After the smoke dissipated, Hitmonchan lay on the ground with a charred body, and white smoke was still coming out of its body.
"Hitmonchan lost its ability to fight, Eevee won!" Woody's apprentice announced.
"What a powerful Eevee, the power of the moves is so strong!" Woody thought to himself.
Whether it is Thunderbolt, Aqua Tail, or Fire Blast, they are all powerful moves. The key is that there are a lot of moves with different types, which is very rare for other Pokémon.
"Hitmonlee, you're up!" Woody threw out the second Pokémon.
Great!
Hitmonlee is also a very traditional Fighting-type Pokémon. Like Hitmonchan, it evolves from Tyrogue.
Tyrogue is a very special Pokémon. It can take three forms: Hitmonlee, Hitmonchan, and Hitmontop.
To evolve into Hitmonlee, the attack value must be greater than the defense value.
To evolve into Hitmonchan, the defense value must be greater than the attack value.
To evolve into Hitmontop, the attack value must be equal to the defense value.
"Hitmonlee, use Double Kick!" He launched an attack.
Hitmonlee kicked out horizontally, and the spring leg was ejected ten meters away, rushing towards Eevee quickly.
Knowing that Double Kick is difficult to dodge, especially when it is used by Hitmonlee, Gary directly ordered: "Thunderbolt!"
"Eevee!"
Eevee used Thunderbolt to attack the flying leg, and the current flowed along Hitmonlee's leg to Hitmonlee. At the same time, Hitmonlee's kick also hit Eevee.
Both sides were hurt at almost the same time.
However, Eevee was lucky because Thunderbolt hit Hitmonlee, preventing it from kicking out a second time.
"Use Jump Kick!"
Hitmonlee launched into the air and kicked horizontally, stretching its leg to several meters long.
"Psychic!" Gary ordered.
"Eevee!"
Eevee used Psychic, and Confusion burst out, freezing Hitmonlee in the air. Then an invisible force burst out and sent him flying.