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

"Roar—!"

Under the full-force suppression of Great Jagras Machamp's defenses were completely shattered. As the Avalanche attack broke through the ice, Great Jagras pressed its full weight onto Machamp, causing it to groan in pain.

"Machamp! Use Dynamic Punch!" Bea anxiously commanded.

A well-trained Pokémon, even under suppression, Machamp still mustered all its strength to execute the move. And now was the perfect time—while Great Jagras found it difficult to dodge.

Boom!

A powerful punch struck Great Jagras's side. It let out a vicious roar, and strange energy surged through its body—confusion took hold.

"Roar!" Great Jagras howled chaotically, twisting its body in restless agitation.

"This is our chance! Machamp, break free from the suppression!" Bea clenched her fists.

Taking advantage of Great Jagras's confusion, Machamp forced itself to stand up, preparing to launch another attack.

"Great Jagras! Swallow!" Su Yi commanded.

"Howl!" Great Jagras's blood-red eyes locked onto Machamp, saliva dripping from its fangs.

"Champ...?" Machamp felt a cold sweat run down its back.

With a fierce lunge, Great Jagras charged toward Machamp on all fours.

"One more time! Dynamic Punch!" Bea ordered.

Machamp swung another fist glowing with white energy.

But this time, Great Jagras caught the punch in its jaws. Amid Machamp's panicked cries, the predator lifted its front body and hoisted Machamp into the air. In Bea's shocked gaze, Great Jagras swallowed Machamp whole.

"Huh!? What kind of move is that!?" Bea turned to Mustard, her heart racing.

Cough cough. "It's a legal move—it didn't actually eat your Pokémon," Mustard explained helplessly.

Anyone seeing this move for the first time would be dumbfounded.

Especially with how wild and primal Great Jagras had just looked—it really seemed like it had gone feral and eaten another Pokémon.

"Mmmph! Mmmph!"

From inside the Great Fanged Wyvern's swollen belly came frantic muffled sounds.

"Machamp, try to break free! Use Ice Punch!" Bea quickly regained her composure and commanded.

"Great Jagras! Use Body Slam—slam yourself onto the ground!"

"Huh!?" Bea was stunned again.

The Great Fanged Wyvern lifted its belly and slammed it hard against the ground, transferring the full force of the impact to its stomach, where Machamp was trapped.

"Champ!" Inside the belly, Machamp was tossed around, disoriented by the repeated heavy smashes, unable to mount a proper counterattack.

Off to the side, Mustard let out an appreciative sigh. "Su Yi figured out how to cover this move's weakness so quickly? He's got real talent."

"What do I do!?" Bea's face tensed, her brows furrowed.

Fortunately, repeatedly smashing its stomach against the ground was exhausting. Before long, the Great Fanged Wyvern stopped, panting heavily, looking drained.

"Spit Machamp out and end this battle!"

Blech!

Great Jagras opened its mouth and spat out Machamp, who was covered in acid burns. Dizzy from being bounced around inside, Machamp staggered unsteadily.

"Dragon Claw!" Su Yi commanded.

"Machamp! Use Dynamic Punch!"

However, before Machamp could recover, Great Jagras struck with a vicious Dragon Claw, knocking it out of the fight.

"Why?" Bea looked puzzled—Machamp's defense shouldn't be this weak. It should have been able to take that hit.

"While Machamp was inside the Great Fanged Jackal, its ability was constantly lowering its defense," Su Yi explained.

And since it had been in there even longer than Leon's Inteleon had been before, Machamp's defenses had been utterly drained.

"That... is a terrifying combat style." Bea could only describe it that way.

Relentless, reckless attacks. A devouring move. An ability that erodes an opponent's defenses. A true predator.

Su Yi shrugged. If he caught some real feral beasts later, Bea would understand what true terror and cruelty were.

"Even when I'm at a disadvantage, I will never give up!" Bea slapped her cheeks, reinvigorating herself before sending out her final Pokémon.

"Sirfetch'd!"

A white duck wielding a shield and a leek sword stood proudly like a knight.

"A Sirfetch'd, huh?" Su Yi raised an eyebrow. It was actually one of his favorite Pokémon from Sword and Shield.

With a firm grip on its leek lance and shield, the duck's sharp V-shaped brows radiated confidence.

"Alright, then—it's your turn!" Su Yi recalled the exhausted Great Fanged Wyvern and sent out Kulu-Ya-Ku.

"Gaah!" The Kulu-Ya-Ku stretched its limbs, full of energy.

"Sirfetch'd! Swords Dance!" Bea commanded fiercely.

Right from the start, she chose to boost its attack power.

Sirfetch'd swung its leek lance, summoning a phantom of swords dancing around it, enhancing its strength.

"Strike first! Kulu-Ya-Ku, use Fury Attack!" Su Yi ordered immediately.

Kulu-Ya-Ku lunged at Sirfetch'd, striking with rapid pecks.

"Block it!"

Sirfetch'd raised its shield, blocking two strikes. However, Kulu-Ya-Ku, taking advantage of its height, dodged around the shield and landed two pecks on Sirfetch'd's head.

"Fetch!" Sirfetch'd cried out in pain, but having completed Swords Dance, its attack power was now significantly boosted. The weak hits it had just taken didn't matter much.

"Now, the real fight starts! Sirfetch'd, use Brutal Swing!" Bea's voice was sharp and determined.

"Sirfetch'd!"

Sirfetch'd swung its leek lance like a club, sweeping it toward Kulu-Ya-Ku.

"Use Rock Smash to counter!"

Kulu-Ya-Ku quickly channeled rock-type energy, forming a solid energy stone in front of itself.

Clang!

The leek lance struck the rock but failed to break through.

"Smash through it with Brick Break!" Bea clenched her fist like a blade.

"Sirfetch'd !"

Sirfetch'd swung its glowing leek downward.

Crack!

Kulu-Ya-Ku's rock defense shattered instantly.

"A two-stage boosted attack plus a fighting-type move… Even Kulu-Ya-Ku's strongest defense only lasted two hits." Su Yi sighed.

"Kulu-Ya-Ku! Use Peck!"

Kulu-Ya-Ku extended its beak toward Sirfetch'd, but the knightly duck effortlessly blocked with its shield.

With offense and defense perfectly balanced, Sirfetch'd seemed almost like a warrior wielding a "King's Shield" and utilizing "Stance Change."

"Swords Dance, Brutal Swing, Brick Break… The last move must be that one." Su Yi mused internally.

Sure enough, seeing that Kulu-Ya-Ku lacked any threatening moves, Bea clenched her fist and shouted, "Sirfetch'd! Use Meteor Assault!"

"Sirfetch'd!"

Sirfetch'd gripped its leek lance tightly, pointing it at Kulu-Ya-Ku before charging forward.

In an instant, a dazzling aura surrounded Sirfetch'd. As it dashed forward like a knight's charge, its entire being became one with the unstoppable momentum.

"Kulu-Ya-Ku! Don't move blindly!" Su Yi quickly warned.

Kulu-Ya-Ku, tense and eager to move, stopped itself.

Sirfetch'd's Meteor Assault was nearly upon it.

"Dodge it!" Su Yi suddenly commanded.

"Gaah!"

Kulu-Ya-Ku swiftly sidestepped.

But it was slightly too late—Sirfetch'd's high-speed charge landed a direct hit.

"Gaahh!" Kulu-Ya-Ku let out a pained cry as it was sent tumbling to the ground.