Su Yi, The Pokemon(?) Master (Pokemon X Monster Hunter Fanfic)

Inteleon's swift and precise Snipe Shot is reminiscent of a chameleon's rapid tongue strike, which swiftly shoots out to accurately hit its target.

"If you don't come up with a way to counter it, you'll be taken down gracefully," Leon said with a smile.

"Great Jagras lacks long-range attack capabilities and isn't as agile as Inteleon, which moves like a secret agent," Su Yi frowned.

Although both Great Jagras and Inteleon are reptilian creatures—giant lizards—their battle styles are drastically different.

One is a heavily armored warrior, while the other is a swift sharpshooter. Whoever gets caught in the other's advantage will suffer a significant disadvantage.

"Inteleon, Snipe Shot!" Leon, fully aware of Great Jagras's limitations, decided to capitalize on a single move.

"I have no choice but to try closing the distance! Great Jagras, dodge the attacks and charge forward!" Su Yi commanded.

"Roooaaar!" Great Jagras also understood its predicament, summoning all its strength to sprint forward. Its massive body charging ahead was an imposing sight.

"Inteleon, Showtime! Keep moving and shooting!" Leon had already predicted this maneuver and immediately gave the order.

"Inteleon!" The agile Inteleon leaped and dodged effortlessly, all while taking precise shots mid-air, like an archer performing a sliding shot.

"Roar!" Great Jagras's massive size became a hindrance. Despite its attempts to evade, it was repeatedly struck. Fortunately, its large physique provided ample stamina, preventing it from showing signs of weakness too soon.

"Is there really no way out?" Watching Great Jagras's stamina being continuously drained, Su Yi clenched his fists, sweat forming on his forehead.

Great Jagras suddenly halted, panting, looking fatigued but still maintaining its fierce gaze. It opened its mouth as if preparing to unleash something.

"What's wrong, Great Jagras?" Su Yi noticed Great Tusk's strange behavior and grew concerned.

"Roooaaar!" Great Jagras let out a deafening roar, its voice growing louder and more ferocious, filled with raw savagery. The energy built up within it reached a breaking point and finally erupted.

ROAR!

The ferocious cry manifested as Dark-type energy, spreading out in sonic waves. Just as Inteleon was about to fire another Snipe Shot, it was caught off guard, its movements faltering as a pained expression surfaced. The next moment, a sinister, decaying blue light washed over its body, lowering its Special Attack.

"Oh? Did it just learn a new move on the spot?" Leon was surprised.

"This is..." Su Yi was momentarily stunned, but the experienced Master Mustard immediately recognized it. "That's Snarl, a Dark-type special move!"

Su Yi quickly opened his Hunting Guide, flipped to the Partner Pokémon section, and checked Great Jagras's move list. Sure enough, Snarl had been added.

"You've learned a new move, huh? Great Jagras! Use this chance—Dragon Claw!" Su Yi seized the opportunity.

"Roar!" Great Tusk charged forward, its claws enveloped in draconic energy, ready to strike.

"Inteleon, dodge quickly!"

There it was—the infamous command: Dodge it!

"Inteleon!" Inteleon flipped and narrowly evaded the sharp claws.

Su Yi grinned. "Now! Gorge Bite!"

"Hmm?" Master Mustard and Leon both paused upon hearing the unfamiliar move name, while Leon instinctively became alert.

Great Jagras opened its massive maw and lunged at Inteleon.

"A biting move?"

Leon swung his arm. "Block it!"

"Inteleon!" Inteleon twisted its body mid-air and smacked Great Jagras's lower jaw with its long tail, avoiding the bite.

"Now grab it and toss it up!" Su Yi commanded.

"Inteleon?" Inteleon suddenly found itself locked in Great Tusk's vicious gaze. The slightly off-target bite quickly readjusted, clamping down on Inteleon's tail. Then, Great Tusk lifted its front body and violently flung Inteleon into the air.

"What?!" Leon was shocked.

Su Yi clenched his fist. "Now—Swallow Whole!"

"Roar!" Great Tusk opened its giant jaws and swallowed the airborne Inteleon in one gulp.

"What kind of move is this?!" Leon was stunned.

"Ugh!" Inteleon, trapped inside Great Tusk's stomach, was being corroded by Dark-type energy-infused gastric acids, letting out muffled cries of pain as if suffocating.

"Inteleon, use Aqua Jet inside and blast your way out!"

Leon, ever the champion, quickly grasped the situation. At this moment, Great Jagras had completely exposed its fatal weakness.

Su Yi understood as well—if Inteleon attacked from inside, Great Tusk would suffer tremendous damage. As soon as he heard Leon's command, Su Yi immediately countered: "Spit it out!"

"Ugh—blargh!" Great Tusk's stomach convulsed, forcefully expelling Inteleon, now covered in corrosive digestive fluids.

"Inteleon, are you okay?" Leon looked at the wounded Inteleon, concern evident in his voice.

"Inteleon!" Inteleon stood back up, holding its fingers in a gun-like gesture, responding with determination.

"That was completely unexpected! So this is the power of Pokémon from distant lands?" Leon adjusted his cap, now even more intrigued.

"Great Jagras! Keep up the pressure—Dragon Claw!" Su Yi refused to let up on Inteleon's weakened state.

"Inteleon, Double-Barrel Mode!" Leon countered. Inteleon raised both hands, each finger glowing with water energy.

Slash! Great Jagras's claws struck down, but Inteleon swiftly dodged while simultaneously firing dual Snipe Shots.

"Roar!" Great Jagras, eyes blazing with ferocity, charged through the bullets and slashed Inteleon's abdomen with Dragon Claw.

"Inteleon!" Inteleon clutched its stomach, its expression contorted in pain.

"Such a savage attack! But… why did it deal so much damage?" Leon was puzzled. Before this, Inteleon had only suffered damage from the digestive fluids. How did one Dragon Claw cause such a severe reaction?

"Leon, it's likely because of the stomach acid," the veteran Master Mustard quickly deduced. "The corrosion weakened Inteleon's defenses."

"Is that so?" Leon glanced at Su Yi, who nodded in affirmation. "As expected of the former champion, your deduction is spot on."

"I see… Well then, it's time we go all out!" Leon's battle spirit burned even brighter.

"A Pokémon with 'Dragon' in its name, using Dragon Claw… That means, without a doubt, Great Jagras is a Dragon-type," Leon smirked.

Su Yi raised an eyebrow but didn't deny it.

"Looks like I guessed right. Inteleon, Ice Beam!" Leon commanded.

"Inteleon!" Inteleon took aim, firing a freezing blue beam at Great Jagras.

"Here it comes—Ice-type, the ultimate counter to Dragon-type! Great Jagras, dodge it!" Su Yi shouted in concern.

"Roar!" Great Jagras sensed the danger and sprinted with all its might.

"Follow it!" Leon ordered.

Inteleon kept firing, its Ice Beam relentlessly chasing Great Jagras.

"Roar!" Eventually, Great Jagras's speed fell short, and the Ice Beam struck its tail, freezing it rapidly.

Ice crystals spread up its body, sealing it in frost…