Chapter 433: First appearance, the Salt Stone Giant in the campus battle tournament!
Grape College, playground platform.

Clavel had one hand behind his back, with a microphone hanging next to his mouth, and his voice was clearly broadcast across the entire playground.

"Just like the other students who won the championship just now, the champion of this campus battle tournament will not only be rewarded with more generous credits, receive a special scholarship, and be able to choose a Pokémon cultivated by the academy to cultivate, but will also receive a mysterious reward!"

After Clavel finished speaking, the students below began to discuss, curious about what the so-called mysterious reward was.

In a corner where the crowd gathered, separated from the surrounding area by a clear boundary, Ordiga, who had become more relaxed since he no longer needed to attend Luo Mu's class, raised his eyebrows and asked a boy next to him, "Hey, what do you think the mysterious reward is?"

A few veins popped out on Aliqis's forehead, and he responded in a deep voice: "I've told you so many times, my name is not Hello, my name is Aliqis, you should have remembered it by now!"

"Okay, okay, I got it~"

Ortiga responded perfunctorily.

As if he had gotten used to Ordiga's personality, Eliqis sighed and murmured, "After all, it's a battle tournament. If possible, I'd rather be promoted to the battle specialty group."

He took the iced drink from his younger brother, took a sip, screwed the cap on, loosened the collar of his suit, and fanned himself with his hands as if to drive away the heat.

"You are really persistent. But you are right. Even if I were Young Master Ortiga, I would feel a little depressed if I was not chosen."

"By the way, does that guy Pina really not plan to participate in the competition?"

"Yes, he was busy with the student union's affairs." Aliqis glanced at Ordiga and said, "Actually, I don't blame Mr. Luo Mu. On the contrary, I understand his choice because among the students who were able to go to Blueberry Academy to participate in the exchange competition at that time, those four people were indeed the strongest combination."

"At that time, my Tiremeow hadn't evolved yet. If I went there, I would have been a drag on everyone."

"And Mr. Luo Mu's main job is not teaching. He is not like other teachers who live in the academy every day. If I have questions when we meet outside of class, he will answer them for me."

Ordiga asked again, "But after all you said, weren't there two new people who were promoted directly?"

"That's different."

Eliquis shook his head.

"Shinji and Shizuka are excellent students personally selected by Chairman Yeji. It would be great if I could be even better."

"But now I really hope that the mysterious reward is a place in the battle specialty group. Teacher Huangbo taught very well, but I think that is not enough. I want to become stronger, so that next time when Grape Academy and Blueberry Academy exchange, I can go there with dignity and defeat my brother."

".It's up to you, but if we meet, don't expect me to let you off."

Ortiga snorted and stopped talking to Aliqis.

Behind him, the two younger brothers who had always been loyal to him looked at each other helplessly.

Master Ortiga always says one thing and means another.

After knowing about this competition, he started training secretly by himself and even hired extra tutors at home.

After a while.

The students began to disperse and, under the command of the college teachers, stayed in their respective classes, waiting for the competition to begin.

Everything that needed to be said had been said, and Luo Mu did not go to the trouble of gathering the three of Mudan together to attract attention. He simply intended to be a bystander and let them play freely.

After saying hello to Clavel, Luo Mu picked up a copy of the group ranking and looked at it.

The number of participants was smaller than he expected, only 64.

But this is not surprising. Grape Academy is a diverse academy, and not all students aim to become powerful trainers.

Hobbies and interests abound, and the proliferation of interest clubs in the college is a strong proof of this.

He also saw a few familiar names on the list, and there were also a few students he had taught for a period of time who did not participate in the competition.

"Pina didn't participate in the competition. He must be busy with his work as the student council president. I heard from Clavel that his professional ability has improved. If this continues, when Nimo comes back, will she not be able to be the student council president?"

"Ericis is also participating. His Tiremew should evolve into Magical Masked Meowth. Plus, with his love for Pokémon battles, he seems to be a strong candidate for victory."

"There are also several students from the Star Team who were members of the Source Butterfly Team who participated in the competition. It's interesting."

Just as Luo Mu was muttering to himself, a slight sound of footsteps suddenly came.

He looked up and found that the visitors were his nominal subordinates Huang Bo and Mimosa from the school clinic.

"Director! Can I sit here?"

Huang Bo was still full of energy in every move. Although her address made Luo Mu's mouth twitch for a moment, Luo Mu nodded helplessly and said, "This is the teacher's spectator seat. You can sit wherever you want. It's useless for me to have any objection."

“Hahaha, that seems to be the case.”

Huangbo scratched his head, his eyes flashing with clarity and stupidity.

Compared to her, Mimosa is much more polite.

She nodded gently at Luo Mu and asked for his opinion, "Can I ask the Dream Tapir to come out and watch the game? The kid is quite interested in this and often plays the rented video recordings of the major league conferences at home."

"Why would I mind? My Mimikyu is also watching the battle."

Luo Mu raised the Mimicry Hill and gestured to Mimosa.

Seeing Mimikyuu being lifted up by Luo Mu, Huangbo and Mimosa who had just taken out the Poké Ball were stunned.

Hey, when did Mimikyuu appear?

The two who had become quite good friends looked at each other with sighs on their faces.

As expected of a Pokémon from a champion-level trainer, it is simply elusive.

Because many teachers were still teaching students of other courses, a lot of seats in the teacher viewing area were idle. The dream-inducing tapir with a long nose and eyes that looked a little "dirty" released by Mimosa took the ring it used for hypnosis and sat obediently on the chair, waiting for the first group of players to come on stage.

Soon, at the whistle of part-time referee Mr. Genia, students from both teams took to the field for the first match.

Shinji VS a 40-year-old married middle-aged student.

"Oh, isn't that Shinji-kun? Let me see if he has improved recently!"

Because there were not many people around, Huang Bo let out his true nature and started shouting excitedly.

Luo Mu covered his eyes.

Damn it! Even though I've seen it many times, the summer uniforms of Grape Academy on those two are really too hurtful to the eyes.

Seeing that his opponent was only a few years older than his son, the passerby uncle waved his hand and said generously: "Mr. Shinji, do you need your uncle to give you some water?"

".There is no need for that."

Shinji had a cold face and threw the Poké Ball directly.

"Saltstone Giant, prepare for battle!"

The moment the three-meter-tall salt stone giant appeared with flashing light, the entire battlefield shook.

Huangbo and Mimosa opened their eyes wide, and their mouths were so open in surprise that even an egg could be stuffed in.

The passerby uncle froze in his tracks as he tried to pick up the Poké Ball, with several question marks appearing on his head, which was already showing signs of middle-aged baldness.

No.

Shouldn't a student of Shinji's age send out Pikachu or Bubble? What the hell is this big guy!?
A little cold sweat broke out on his back unconsciously. He gritted his teeth and sent out his Pokémon.

"Carnival Wave Dance Duck!"

A Pokémon appeared on the stage, performing an exotic dance with slightly enchanting movements and its raised duck butt could even hold up a few bottles of soda.

A compound of water and fighting attributes, one of the three starter Pokémons officially recommended by Padiya, the evolved form of Runshui Duck!

Seeing the dancing ducks reveling, Shinji's already distant look became even colder.

I'm not worried about the attributes being completely suppressed.

I'm just glad that I didn't choose Duckling at that time. This Pokémon that is too active and out of touch is not suitable for me.

After all, although the Fire Crocodile is a bit stupid, you can lure it with an apple taken from Teacher Luo Mu's office and make it willing to train for a whole day.

Seeing that both sides were ready, Teacher Genia blew the whistle again.

This also meant that the battle had officially begun. The uncle scratched his head, feeling that he was bullying a child, but he gave the order very quickly.

"Carnival Wave Dance Duck, let them see the bond we have had for thirty years, the flowing water dance!"

The uncle finished speaking.

The Carnival Dancing Duck walked briskly to the front of the Salt Stone Giant and kicked gracefully with its legs wrapped in water rings!
The kick seemed soft and weak, but its force brought a shrill scream in the air.

Anyone who sees this will know how powerful this blow is.

Seeing this scene, Huang Bo crossed his arms and looked speechless.

"This uncle really doesn't intend to hold back at all."

Luo Mu raised his eyebrows and waited for Shinji's response. If it were him at this moment, he would -

Shinji said calmly, "Iron Wall, next."

The salt stone giant crossed his hands in front of him, and his entire body was suddenly lit up with a layer of metal that was somewhat dazzling under the sunlight.

Defense - Greatly improved!
next moment.

Bang!
After a dull sound of flesh colliding with a hard object, the Carnival Wave Dancing Duck calmly withdrew its right foot, and a very obvious dent suddenly appeared on the arm of the Salt Stone Giant where it was kicked by the Carnival Wave Dancing Duck!

The students burst into noisy discussions.

Mimosa covered her mouth and exclaimed in a low voice: "Oh my God!"

Huangbo still maintained his previous posture, with a look of confusion on his face.

"No, when did Shinji-kun subdue the giant salt stone spirit?"

"Aren't his Pokémon only the Wood Turtle and the initial Pokémon provided by the academy?"

Luo Mu said something shocking, "Because Saltstone Giant is the Pokémon in my farm, I lent it to them."

Huang Bo: “Ah!?”

Mimosa: ".They?"

On the battlefield, the uncle put his hands on his hips. Although his attack hit the target and seemed to be quite effective, his expression did not show any joy.

Because the depth of the depression was completely different from what he expected!
"It's an attack with great effect, but it doesn't seem to cause any harm?"

Looking at the Salt Stone Giant and Shinji who remained calm, the uncle frowned slightly and gave orders again.

"One more time, the water dance!"

Because the speed was increased by the first water dance, the Carnival Wave Dance Duck's movements were a bit faster this time. As soon as Shinji uttered the "Iron Wall" order, the Carnival Wave Dance Duck kicked up again.

And after the Carnival Dancing Duck's first kick, the Salt and Stone Giant gathered an iron wall and turned around with lightning speed to launch a second kick!
The speed increases again!
The uncle felt that at this speed, it was already enough to play with the clumsy big guy of Salt Stone Giant at his fingertips, so he stopped letting the Carnival Wave Dance Duck use the water dance and chose a more effective move instead.

For a moment, the close combat, water-breaking and other moves of the Carnival Wave Duck kept exploding on the Salt Stone Giant.

The Carnival Wave Duck's movements were so fast that afterimages appeared, constantly causing damage to the Salt Stone Giant, causing its physical strength to continue to decline.

If it were an ordinary student, he would have been anxious by now, but apart from symbolically letting the Salt Stone Giant with a wall of iron to attack the almost untouchable Carnival Wave Duck, Shinji did not make any other moves.

He was eerily calm, as if he was waiting for an opportunity.

In the chairman's office, Ye Ci was watching the movements on the playground with a telescope in hand, with a slight smile on his face.

"Extreme calmness means not being led by the nose by the opponent. Perhaps this is the talent of this Shinji-san."

In the teacher's observation area, Huang Bo, who also majored in combat, felt a little sad and said, "No matter what, the defense of this salt stone giant is too strong."

Mimosa agreed, "I can't even count how many kicks the Crazy Wave Duck has used."

Huang Bo nodded. "However, it is an indisputable fact that the Salt Stone Giant's physical strength has declined. But with its bulky body, it will be difficult for it to catch the Carnival Wave Duck and reverse the current situation."

At the side, with the help of Mimikyu, Luo Mu, who was holding a pen and writing in the notebook that Mimikyu had lifted up with his shadow claws, looked up at the situation on the battlefield and said:

"No, from the moment the Saltstone Giant completed its three iron wall defense enhancements and the Carnival Wave Dancer had not yet made a desperate attempt to kill it, the outcome of the battle was almost in doubt."

Huangbo and Mimosa were stunned.

Luo Mu had no intention of explaining to them. Just read on and they would naturally understand what he meant.

What Shinji is waiting for now is just an opportunity.

As long as the opportunity comes, the outcome of the battle will be in no doubt.

What he was concerned about was Shinji's command and the performance of the Salt Stone Giant.

So far, it seems that Shinji's command is quite standard and there is no major problem.

As for the Salt Stone Giants, the one currently on the battlefield is the second of the three Salt Stone Giants.

Compared to the eldest's characteristic "clean salt", the third's characteristic "eternally clean body", the second's characteristic "strong" does not seem to have much effect.

But this is not the case.

There are still many unsolved mysteries about the characteristics of Pokémon. At the same time, the different characteristics of Pokémon will be reflected in different Pokémon individuals.

Just like Gyarados with the "Intimidation" trait, its appearance and aura are more imposing than those of its ordinary peers. Gyarados with the "Overconfidence" trait has a natural self-confidence that affects every aspect.

The "strong" characteristic brings the second Salt Stone Giant an ability to withstand attacks that surpasses the first and third ones!
At the same time, on the battlefield.

"Damn, this guy is too tough. No wonder he's not in a hurry at all."

The uncle had a grim look on his face as he looked at the Salt Stone Giant who was still able to hold on under the fierce attack of the Carnival Wave Duck.

Fortunately, this seemingly endless offensive journey is about to end.

After all, the Salt Stone Giant can only take beatings.

Seeing that the Salt Stone Giant's physical strength had reached a dangerous limit, the uncle's vigilance disappeared a little, and he even made a move to let the Carnival Wave Duck give up speed and seek to defeat the Salt Stone Giant head-on.

"Go ahead and kick him down!"

Considering the weight of the Salt Stone Giant, it will definitely lose its ability to fight if hit by this blow!
Upon receiving the order, the Carnival Dancing Duck flashed in front of the Salt Stone Giant like a ghost, bent down, and swung out its long legs like lightning!
Whether it is the force or the angle, the Carnival Wave Dancing Duck does it perfectly.

But in this seemingly fatal crisis, the corners of Shinji's mouth rose slightly, as if the opportunity he had been waiting for for a long time had arrived.

“Take the chance, salt it!”

At the moment when there is no chance of escape for the Carnival Wave Duck and there is no chance of failure, Shinji shows his fangs!

The crystal white salt fell all over the place, as if to vent the previous frustration. This time, the amount was even enough to completely cover the carnival dancing duck!

Almost instantly, feeling the burning pain, the Carnival Dancing Duck subconsciously slowed down its strength. When it "kicked down" the Salt Stone Giant, which was out of physical strength and retreated like a frightened bird, the Salt Stone Giant, which had lost its balance, fell to the ground with a bang!

This time, the entire battlefield was shaking even more violently.

Seeing this scene, the uncle thought that the tough salt stone giant was finally defeated, and he couldn't help but show joy on his face.

The Carnival Dancing Duck looked at the white salt sprayed all over his body with disgust, and considered going to the fountain to take another bath later.

The whole place was silent, and everyone thought the outcome of the match had been decided.

Shinji, who did not think that the Salt Stone Giant had lost its ability to fight, suddenly spoke.

“Self-regeneration.”

The uncle and the carnival duck were suddenly shocked.

Amidst the uproar, the giant salt stone spirit with a crystal green light full of life on its body slowly stood up!

Under the uncle's incredulous expression, Shinji pointed at the revelry dancing ducks who hadn't noticed yet and said calmly: "From now on, it's you who should be anxious."

The moment Shinji finished speaking, as if with a delayed sensation, Carnival Wave Dance Duck suddenly realized that the part of itself that was sprayed with salt began to feel severe pain, as if the salt was extremely corrosive.

The salt is firmly embedded in its body and cannot be removed!

(End of this chapter)