hotmtlnovel Chapter 460 Professional commentator Teacher Yu is back online.
Chapter 460 Professional commentator Teacher Yu is back online.
Chapter 460 Professional commentator Teacher Yu is back online.
The date is March 13st.
While the students in Padia were still nervously preparing for their "final exams," Aoba had already spent a relatively leisurely holiday in the Alola region.
Although there were some minor hiccups along the way, after experiencing a series of events in Sinnoh, the mere island guardians and Ultra Beasts were no longer worth mentioning to him.
And today, he finally got to see the start of the Ice Attribute Master Tournament.
Alora region, Kaito City.
Compared to the more famous "Haunohuno Resort" in the east, Akala Island's two main cities, Kanté and Canico, are not well-known.
However, using a resort as the venue for the Attribute Master Tournament could cause travel inconvenience.
Therefore, Dr. Kukui ultimately chose the more distinctive city of Kangdai when submitting his application.
It is said that the people who originally built Kotai City were a group of trainers who had traveled to Kanto and Johto, so the city has a very strong sense of inclusiveness and is known as "the city that welcomes visitors".
Especially for people from Kanto, there is always a sense of inexplicable familiarity.
As the audience arrived at the viewing area and patiently awaited today's opening ceremony, Qingyu had already arrived backstage and saw many familiar faces in the players' lounge.
While the number of Ice-type trainers may not be large, their overall quality is extremely high.
After all, in the past games, Dragon and Ice types have been frequent visitors to the final gyms and the Elite Four, and were once among the few methods that could counter powerful Dragons.
Although its status was somewhat shaken by the emergence of the Fairy type, it did not affect the ultimate offensive capabilities of the Ice type.
However, he only glanced at them and left the lounge without going in to greet the players.
As the commentator, he should now prepare his opening remarks.
"Lillie, let's sit together!"
In the stands, Mizuki held Lillie's little hand and enthusiastically led her through the crowd to the front row, where they found a good spot to sit down.
Even though Mizuki was the only tourist there, she acted as if she knew the place like the back of her hand.
It has to be said that people from the Social Bull group will never lack friends no matter where they go. Even Lillie quickly became close to her thanks to her enthusiasm.
"This is great! I never expected to catch a high-level golf tournament!"
After sitting down, Mizuki looked around at the enthusiastically smiling audience and quickly blended in with the atmosphere, smiling as well.
"Hmm—this match will definitely be even more exciting than the highest-level battle at the Royal Dome."
Lillie nodded seriously, her little fists clenching unconsciously.
Having always loved Pokémon, she initially couldn't understand why others would command them to engage in brutal battles, insisting on a decisive victory before stopping.
It wasn't until she was seven or eight years old, when she witnessed the bond between her brother and his Pokémon for the first time, that she finally understood this feeling.
For Pokémon, giving victory to their trainer is the best proof of their bond.
From that day on, she began to yearn to learn more about the beautiful bond between humans and Pokémon.
Furthermore, he also looked forward to the day when he could become a reliable trainer like his brother, someone Pokémon could trust and rely on.
"Speaking of which, Lillie, don't you have any Pokémon?"
As the conversation reached this point, Mizuki suddenly asked a question.
Based on Lillie's understanding of Pokémon, it was as if the Pokédex had come to life in her mind.
Aside from Yu-sensei, Mizuki would call Lillie the strongest.
But even after several days of interaction, she had never seen Lillie's Pokémon.
Yes, there is.
Lillie's mood suddenly improved when this topic was brought up.
"It's called Little Nebula, and its body is as colorful as the universe itself—it's so cute!"
"However—because it's quite special, in order to avoid being discovered by other adults, it cannot be taken away from the doctor."
"?! What a pity~"
Mizuki looked surprised and then sighed.
Although she was curious about what the Pokémon that Lillie called "cute" actually looked like, she didn't press the matter.
She quickly pointed to the large screen above the battlefield, a look of surprise on her face.
"Look, it's Teacher Yu!"
Following Mizuki's gaze, the handsome young man with black hair and black eyes on the screen, who exuded a natural sense of friendliness, had already smiled.
"Welcome, everyone, to the Alola Ice-type Masters Tournament."
"I'm Qingyu, today's commentator, but perhaps you're more familiar with my other name—Qunqing Zhiyu?"
As soon as Qingyu, the commentator, appeared, the audience who were chatting immediately went silent.
Meanwhile, Qingyu's live stream also quietly pushed out streaming, transmitting footage of this Masters Tournament to all parts of the world online.
[Wow, Teacher Yu (in the narration pose) is making a limited-time return?]
[Teacher Yu, I told you to hold back a bit during the Masters tournament last time. Look, winning the championship put you right at the judges' table!]
[Teacher Yu: The Attribute Master Tournament seems to be a baby cup for me too?]
[So, that means we can see Teacher Yu's live streams for the next week? I didn't expect Teacher Yu to be so active again!]
Judging from the sudden surge in viewership in the live stream, which nearly reached six figures within a minute, Dr. Kukui's invitation to him to serve as a judge in Alola has already been fulfilled.
Of course, besides bringing in viewers, Qingyu is also a professional commentator.
"Since ice-attribute experts from all over the world have gathered here, then..."
"Hopefully, this week-long Attribute Master Tournament will provide viewers with a truly enjoyable experience!"
Qingyu gave a brief opening speech, then waved his hand and pointed to the empty battlefield below.
"Next, two special contestants will present an exhibition match for us!"
Exhibition matches are a common practice in high-level competitions, and Qingyu had participated in one with Zhulan before, experiencing it firsthand.
Although it has a certain performance element, the trainers selected are generally highly skilled and fit the theme.
However—when he saw the list of contestants, he couldn't help but be taken aback—
"Now, let's welcome our local Alola warrior, the youngest ever to win the Royal Dome title, the Royal Masked Man!"
The local "popular champion," a hooded man exuding an aura of freedom, appeared in one of the contestants' passageways, waving to the cheering crowd as he walked forward.
As for his opponents—
It can only be described as heavyweight.
"And then, there's Liu Bo, the Ice-type Trainer from the Johto region, who understands the harshness of winter!"
An elderly man with a hunchback appeared, wearing a long blue coat and a white scarf wrapped around his shoulders.
Compared to the royal masked man, it was clear that the audience knew little about this old man, which led to a moment of surprise and silence.
Who is Liu Bo?
For most trainers outside the Johto region, this name is likely completely unfamiliar.
However, the old man named Uncle Liu didn't care. He calmly walked forward with his cane and came to the opposite side of the royal masked man.
Qingyu silently watched as the two shook hands and exchanged a few casual words before each walking to one side of the field.
At the same time, I couldn't help but think—
Is Dr. Kukui's judgment good or bad? Why did he have to pick such a formidable opponent for himself?
In the current timeline, Qingyu is certain that the events in the special episode did not happen, and he immediately checked the relevant information when he noticed the name Liu Bo.
Good news: The man in front of us is not some villain who wants to capture Celebi and go back in time to save his two Lapras, but an ordinary gym leader who is not very famous.
Nevertheless, as a close friend of Professor Oak and Granny Kikuko, Plum's strength should not be underestimated.
A powerful trainer who has long since retired from the front lines, and who fits the Ice-type theme of this tournament, is naturally one of the most suitable candidates for the exhibition match.
All I can say is, I hope Dr. Kukui is alright.
"Both teams are in position!"
"The outcome will soon be revealed!"
After the referee gave the signal, Qingyu continued to speak.
"Then—let the battle begin!"
Both players simultaneously threw a Poké Ball.
On the Royal Masked Man's side, it was still his signature Blazing Roaring Tiger. As soon as he appeared, he exuded an astonishing aura, and his earth-shattering roar made many viewers instinctively cover their ears.
Uncle Liu's choice, however, is quite intriguing.
"Senior Liu's choice was actually—a wild boar???"
Just as he expected, when Liu Bo's Pokémon appeared, everyone, whether they were sitting on the field or watching online, was completely stunned.
"What the hell? Even in an exhibition match, there's no need to throw the game so obviously!"
"A little boar? I laughed when I heard that. Let it evolve two more times into a Mamoswine before battling!"
"To be honest, most trainers in Johto probably have some kind of psychological trauma from this little boar—you'll find out why soon enough!"
Qingyu wasn't too surprised, but as a commentator, she still had to go along with the audience's emotions.
As one of the most prestigious bosses in the special episode, Luffy's defining characteristic is that he seems to have already reached a completely new realm on the path of a trainer that no one else understands.
In his hands, even a small wild boar or a messenger bird could possess the ability to defeat "gods," and when he got serious, the power he unleashed could even freeze the entire Lake of Wrath, which was unbelievable.
Therefore, Qingyu gave the audience a heads-up in advance.
"Although under normal circumstances, there will be a significant difference in the strength of Pokémon before and after evolution."
"But perhaps Senior Liu's little wild boar truly possesses strength comparable to or even surpassing that of the ivory boar?"
After Qingyu finished speaking, the two sides began their first round of competition.
"Despite having an advantage in attributes and a crushing victory in evolution, and even intimidating the little boar beforehand, the Royal Masked Man's choice was also very conservative!"
"He chose to use bodybuilding first to strengthen his offensive and defensive capabilities."
"But Uncle Liu's approach is much simpler and more direct."
"The little boar obeyed the command without hesitation, inhaling and exhaling a terrifyingly powerful blizzard!"
Qingyu's idea was also realized by the Royal Masked People. As the saying goes, the stranger the Pokémon that enters the field, the greater the psychological burden on the opponent.
Faced with this small wild boar whose purpose was unclear, he could only play it safe for the time being, strengthen his own abilities, and then look for an opportunity to launch an attack.
But Liu Bo completely deviated from the expected pattern, directly commanding the little wild boar, which was theoretically more adept at physical attacks, to unleash a blizzard.
The power of its moves instantly surprised many viewers—
[What?! This is a blizzard?! Absolute zero isn't this cold!]
[Dude, is this really a wild boar? Or is it some kind of dirty thing that mimics opponents to lower their guard, like the transformation tactic Teacher Yu used?]
There are no Ice-type Pokémon that can transform.
The ice shards spat out by the little wild boar spread outwards at an alarming speed, quickly covering the entire cone-shaped area in front of it with a layer of ice, and continued to spread forward without slowing down.
The masked royal man frowned and instinctively shouted, "Fiery Roaring Tiger, use Flame Charge to hold them off and close the distance!"
"roar--!"
Qingyu was perfectly aware of his thoughts.
"I see. So you plan to use the heat generated by Flame Charge to withstand the attack, offset the heat loss from the Blizzard, and launch a counterattack?"
Qingyu nodded and immediately explained to the audience.
It's safe to say that this player is a master of Royal Battle; they definitely need strong on-the-spot adaptability in the arena where four players fight individually.
There's nothing wrong with the royal masked person's choice.
Combining the characteristics of a move with the ability to neutralize an opponent's attack, it would certainly be an ideal opportunity for a counterattack if it could be done.
But here's the problem—
The little wild boar's breathing was incredibly steady, constantly emanating a bone-chilling cold. Even Qingyu on the stage could clearly feel that the surrounding temperature seemed to have dropped a little.
So, what about the Blazing Roaring Tiger that directly confronts this blizzard on the field?
At first, the Fiery Roaring Tiger could quickly advance using the sudden burst of heat from its body, but as the distance between it and the little wild boar gradually closed and the blizzard intensified—
It soon found itself unable to move an inch.
The flames that had been burning fiercely on its body gradually died down, and eventually even its red fur was covered with a layer of frost, looking as if it might be frozen solid at any moment.
Fire-type Pokémon aren't immune to cold; they just have a naturally higher resistance to it.
However, once it enters a frozen state and becomes unable to move, it can only allow its opponent to launch attacks, and has no ability to act at all.
"Blazing Roaring Tiger, use Guard to block the attack and retreat to create distance!"
Seeing that things were not going well, the masked royal guards immediately changed their command.
"It seems that the Royal Masked Man underestimated the strength of his opponent. The Blazing Roaring Tiger also had a chance to catch its breath, using its body heat to melt the ice shards that had just adhered to it and restore its ability to move."
Qingyu analyzed the situation on the field and made a decisive prediction: "Since close combat will be disrupted by the blizzard and they won't be able to get close, then the Royal Masked Man will have to consider other solutions."
"For example—using Flame Burst or Flamethrower to engage that little wild boar in a ranged attack?"
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