Chapter 17:Growlithe's Counterattack!

Growlithe's Counterattack!

Natsume looked at the Houndour Leader and said, "Since there's a dispute, let's settle it with another battle."

The Houndour Leader glanced at Natsume and then at Dratini and Sandslash beside him.

The Houndour Leader understood that there was a significant gap between their strengths.

But this time, the Houndour Leader had no intention of backing down.

"Houndour!"

The Houndour Leader bared its fangs.

"Don't worry."

Natsume reassured the Houndour Leader: "We won't bully you."

"This battle will involve only you and my Growlithe."

"Awooo!"

Growlithe stepped forward.

The Houndour Leader immediately showed an angry expression.

It felt underestimated.

Natsume remained calm: "Additionally."

"If you lose, you will have to join my farm from now on."

"Houndour!"

The Houndour Leader let out a howl, and the remaining four Houndour immediately focused their attention on Growlithe.

"Houndour!"

They fanned out in a formation and charged at Growlithe.

"Dig, go underground!"

Natsume ordered without hesitation.

Growlithe reacted quickly, swiftly digging into the ground.

The Houndour missed their target.

They stood at the entrance of the hole, poking their heads in to look inside.

"Now, use Flamethrower!"

Whoosh~ Boom!

A searing flame erupted from the burrow!

The flame engulfed one Houndour.

It instantaneously lost its battle capability at such close range.

The remaining three Houndour quickly retreated.

"Come out, Flame Wheel!"

From the entrance of the burrow.

Growlithe, engulfed in flames, charged at one of the Houndour like a blazing fireball!

Boom!

The Houndour was slammed against a tree by the force of the impact and fell to the ground.

The Houndour's battle strength was 5-2.

The Houndour Leader stared in astonishment at Growlithe.

It realized that this Growlithe had suddenly become much stronger.

Was it because of this human?

The Houndour Leader instinctively looked at Natsume.

Natsume calmly said, "Now is not the time for you to zone out."

"Growlithe, aim for the center and use Flamethrower!"

"Awooo!"

Growlithe unleashed Flamethrower once more!

The three Houndour quickly scattered to avoid Growlithe's Flamethrower.

Though Houndour are also Fire types,

that doesn't mean they were willing to take such an attack head-on.

"Growlithe, chase after them!"

Growlithe immediately pursued the closest Houndour.

Seeing the Houndour falling one after another in front of it, Growlithe felt an exhilarating rush of energy.

"Awooo!"

Growlithe suddenly realized that its steps had become lighter.

In an instant, Growlithe caught up with the Houndour ahead.

Notice: Your Growlithe learned Agility during the battle.

Notice: Your Growlithe learned Agility during the battle.

The average level of these Houndour was only 12.

The highest level was the 15-level Houndour Leader.

The lowest was just level 9.

Growlithe's level was an impressive 18.

Thus, Natsume's strategy was to take them down one by one, creating a one-on-one situation!

Seeing Growlithe dash forward so quickly, Natsume quickly commanded: "Bite!"

Growlithe opened its mouth and chomped down on the Houndour in front!

"Houndour!"

The remaining two Houndour panicked at that moment.

They stopped in their tracks and spat Ember at Growlithe.

"Growlithe, protect the Houndour in front of you!"

Growlithe swiftly turned around.

Boom, boom~

The Ember hit the Houndour directly.

"Awooo~"

Growlithe released its grip.

The Houndour lost its battle capability.

"Houndour!"

The Houndour Leader glared at Growlithe, flames igniting on its body.

"Awooo~"

Flames also erupted from Growlithe!

"Awooo!"

Growlithe unleashed Flame Wheel!

"Houndour!"

The Houndour Leader countered with Flame Charge!

Boom~ Bang~

The two Pokémon collided.

The Houndour Leader did not get knocked back.

It stood its ground!

At that moment, the last Houndour rushed in from the side.

Natsume immediately called out, "Growlithe, dodge!"

Just as Growlithe attempted to evade, the Houndour Leader suddenly opened its mouth, biting down hard on Growlithe.

Growlithe instantly got furious and stopped dodging, opening its mouth to use Flamethrower right in the Houndour Leader's face!

Boom!

The flames hit the Houndour Leader.

Yet, the Houndour Leader still did not let go.

Natsume was momentarily shocked at this scene.

"Truly worthy of a Dark-type Pokémon, how fierce!"

Meanwhile, the remaining Houndour charged in, blasting Ember at Growlithe's face.

Growlithe suffered no damage at all!

Clearly, this group of Houndour didn't understand the Flash Fire ability.

Perhaps because all of them had the Early Bird ability, they didn't know how to properly battle a Pokémon with Flash Fire.

The Houndour Leader finally released its grip and fell to the ground, losing its battle capability.

"Awooo~"

Growlithe turned its head and used Leer on the last Houndour!

"Houndour!"

The Houndour whimpered, feeling scared as it crouched down.

The last Houndour surrendered.

Growlithe's Counterattack: Task Complete

Fire Stone has been granted.

Natsume approached the Houndour Leader with a Poké Ball: "You wagered, and now you must accept your loss. From now on, you'll follow me."

"Houndour."

The Houndour Leader's vision was blurry at this point.

It saw Natsume placing the Poké Ball on top of itself.

In the next moment, its body was drawn into a very comfortable space.

"That's amazing!"

Daiki had recovered by now.

He looked at Natsume and excitedly asked, "Are you a professional Trainer?"

"You defeated five Houndour with just one Growlithe!"

"That's incredible!"

Natsume looked at Daiki and shook his head slightly: "No, I'm not a professional Trainer."

"I'm just an ordinary farm owner."

As he spoke, Natsume captured all the Houndour into Poké Balls.

"Right ahead is my farm, come with me."

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