Chapter 395: Bond Evolution vs. Bond Evolution
"Holy crap?"
Never mind Hikaru's Greninja's giant Full Moon Slash earlier, which seemed like an original move and was already eye-catching enough.
Now, the change in Ash's Greninja made their jaws drop even further.
"What the heck? Didn't they say Greninja can't Mega Evolve? Then what is this?"
"...Its eyes are more spirited, finally not squinty anymore. It's gotten taller too, and that giant Water Shuriken on its back, so cool..."
"Coming to this year's Youth League was definitely the right decision! So many unexpected things."
"Speaking of which, this shouldn't be Mega Evolution, right? Doesn't Mega Evolution require a Mega Stone and a Key Stone? Then what is this?"
"There's a red cross on its head, so cool!!"
...
"This is..."
On the stage, Ash and Greninja looked at their own hands together. In that instant, both could completely feel each other's existence, whether it was energy or senses.
Compared to Mega Evolution, the requirements for Bond Evolution were extremely strict.
Firstly, the Pokémon must have the Bond Evolution ability.
Secondly, the trainer must have an extremely high bond with that Pokémon!
Neither could be missing.
"Koga..." (So strong!)
Greninja (Ash's) condensed a giant Water Shuriken in its hands. Feeling the abundant power within its body, it excitedly looked at the opposing Greninja, "Koga!" (Again!)
The blade tips faced each other from afar, and a powerful aura pressed forward.
"Greninja?"
"Koga!"
Ash asked tentatively. After receiving an affirmative reply from the latter, his expression immediately became excited, "No matter what this is, Greninja, go! Let Hikaru see our combined strength!"
His experiences with Pikachu were no different from those in the anime.
He also became a trainer from a school in a small town. After all the Pokémon in the same batch were chosen, he finally chose this problematic Pikachu as his partner.
It was very disobedient at first; Ash could only lead it with a rope.
But the moment he picked up that Poké Ball, Ash knew that in the future, he would definitely become a true Pokémon Champion!
It was like a belief rooted deep in his heart.
Therefore, Ash had firmly believed since then that Pikachu would sooner or later put aside its prejudice, become his partner, and together they would reach the pinnacle of trainers!
This was also why, even after seeing Hikaru's strength, he still felt he could win.
As long as one's belief was firm enough, there was no unbeatable enemy. If once wasn't enough, then twice!
If twice wasn't enough, then thrice...
Perhaps it was precisely this sincere heart that made heaven favor him so much....
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[Pokémon: Greninja]
[Ability: Torrent (Bond Evolution)]
[Gender: Male]
[Talent: Champion]
[Level: 60]
[Moves: Bubble, Water Pulse, Double Team, Aerial Ace, Dark Pulse, Grass Knot, Cut, Water Shuriken, Swords Dance...]
[Description: Hidden ability is Bond Evolution. When Bond Evolution is activated, it will gain brand new power!]
Clearly, after Bond Evolution, Greninja's strength had already reached Elite Four level!
With this strength, the chances of his own Greninja winning were too slim.
But it didn't matter; he had already sensed Greninja's anticipation.
Hikaru understood its emotions very well. This limelight should have originally belonged to it; how could it let the opponent's Greninja steal it?
No, it had to snatch it back.
This sounded like a very chuunibyou and childish sentiment, yet Hikaru found it perfectly natural.
This was his Pokémon. If it wanted to compete, why wouldn't he accompany it to compete?
Looking at the eager Greninja and Ash, Hikaru mused inwardly, "Come on, take back the glory that belongs to you!"
"Koga!"
Hearing its trainer's Aura transmission, Greninja showed no weakness. An equally massive torrent of water began to swirl around its entire body.
This strange phenomenon was no different from what happened with Ash and his Greninja earlier.
If there was one difference, it was that Hikaru's Greninja and he transformed faster, as if they had gone through many trials.
In just a few breaths,
An identical Greninja appeared on the scene.
"Koga!"
The two "evolved" Greninja made everyone's gazes turn dull.
One blue, one black. Having two identical Pokémon was already shocking enough.
Unexpectedly, the two of them were now pulling off new tricks?
Even the commentators were stunned for a moment, then, in a modulated voice, they announced, "Here it comes, here it comes!"
"Mega Evolution? No, this isn't Mega Evolution! Following a certain change in contestant Ash's Greninja, contestant Hikaru's Greninja has also undergone the same change!"
"Now, we can sense that the strength of both Pokémon has already reached Elite Four level?"
"Heavens, this is another existence no less impressive than Mega Evolution!"
It was clearly just a battle between two early-to-mid Master tier Pokémon.
Suddenly, it had transformed into a battle between Elite Four level Pokémon!
Such information, spoken by the commentator, made everyone's eyes widen.
Everyone had witnessed the boost from Mega Evolution. But now, there was another existence comparable to Mega Evolution?
"Indeed, you know what kind of change this is!"
Seeing the identical Greninja, and Hikaru's lack of surprise, Ash was rarely sharp-witted.
But this wasn't a big problem for him.
This way, the battle would be even more hearty and satisfying!
"Water Shuriken!"
"Water Shuriken!"
After Bond Evolution, both Greninja became even swifter. In the blink of an eye, they looked like two shadows constantly colliding, sparks flying from their clashes.
Only Rotom, filming the entire process and slowing down the footage, could clearly capture their movements.
But even after Bond Evolution, Ash's Greninja was still no match for Hikaru's Greninja.
As they clashed, both trainers felt the impacts.
Sensing his Greninja being steadily pushed back, Ash finally couldn't hold back.
Another difference between Bond Evolution and Mega Evolution was that,
Whenever a Bond Evolved Pokémon was attacked, its trainer would also expend considerable stamina and suffer pain!
In just a few seconds of clashing.
His Greninja had already been hit two or three times inadvertently.
With each attack, he himself felt as if struck by lightning.
After all, this was only the first time the two of them had undergone Bond Evolution.
"Use Aerial Ace to break away, then Water Pulse!"
Its webbed foot glowed. Greninja (Ash's) landed a kick on a shuriken, then rapidly retreated. Clasping its hands, a water-blue energy sphere formed.
This, however, made Hikaru behind him chuckle. Competing with Water Pulse, are you serious?
His Greninja's attack wasn't just called Water Pulse.
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