There are individual differences even within a group of Machokes, and it's not surprising for a Machoke that doesn't like to fight to be born in a battle-loving group
However, compared to this rare occurrence, it's much easier to find a Machoke from such a tribe who excels at combat and is deeply immersed in it.
The location was still the peak of Mt. Fuji. Compared to over a decade ago, this place has changed a lot. It now resembles a shrine, and aside from the stone pillars left behind from the trial space where the twin black and white dragon were created, there were now numerous statues.
On the way here, one could see some people climbing Mt. Fuji. In the past, no one in Wano would have done such a thing, as even if they reached the summit, there would have been no point.
But now it's different. It has become a kind of pilgrimage for the followers of the Arceus Cult. The root of this is the spread and development of doctrines by Misu. They express their devotion to God through their own efforts.
Magikarp will cross Reverse Mountain, traverse the seas, and cross several dangerous sea territories to get here. Even with Gyarados leading them, the journey is still fraught with hardship.
Although the path these ordinary people take isn't as dangerous as Magikarp's sea route, climbing Mt. Fuji is still an extremely difficult journey for them.
It's just that everyone who climbs to the top of Mt. Fuji claims to have seen indescribable beauty upon returning, as if their souls have been cleansed, and their old ailments had healed. This is because the environment at the top of Mt. Fuji had undergone some changes due to Arceus' modification.
This place can be considered a supernatural environment, a low-tier version of a small divine kingdom. Ordinary people indeed experience certain benefits here.
Mt. Fuji also holds special significance for Wano Country, but it has mostly been forgotten. Now, it has become the sacred mountain in the records of Arceus Cult.
Even the original inhabitants of Wano Country have mostly forgotten the past. This is the very abode where the gods once resided. Compared to ancient legends, they place more faith in what they can see with their own eyes.
The pirates of Onigashima are more practical. Most of them seek to earn new achievements on the seas. The ones who climb this mountain are mostly ordinary believers who do not participate in military conflicts.
For them, the greatest blessing would be to catch a glimpse of Arceus in the clouds during their climb, as they believe it would bring them greater fortune.
This place is also a unique environment for Pokémon. Using the Zap Plate as a source, Arceus altered the magnetic field in part of the area at the top of Mt. Fuji. This special magnetic field can affect certain Pokémon, allowing them to evolve.
For Pokémon, this is like a communication hub in the game. [*Don't have any idea what author is talking about here.]
There are no restrictions on evolution here, and the area is always open to all Pokémon. Any Pokémon that needs a special magnetic field to evolve can come here to complete its evolution. However, some Pokémon simply dislike evolving.
Though evolution brings greater strength and increased overall power, it can also have downsides. For example, Turtwig loses its agility after evolving, and Geodude can no longer float at low altitude after evolution.
Some Pokémon are so accustomed to their initial forms that they strongly resist evolving.
Of course, this Machoke, being battle-loving, eagerly desired evolution. It was proud that it could become the first member of its group to evolve.
Due to the altitude, the summit of Mt. Fuji still had quite a bit of snow. The Machoke left footprints in the snow as it slowly made its way to the center of an enormous stone formation. There, its body was slowly enveloped in a white light.
Soon, a four-armed, human-like Pokémon appeared.
As a member of the same Superpower Pokémon species, Machamp serves as the basis for categorizing this type of Pokémon.
Compared to Machoke, the red marks on its arms had disappeared, and an extra pair of arms had grown from its back.
The three tile-like protrusions on its head remained intact, while its face had shortened, retaining Machoke's appearance but becoming more human-like. Additionally, it now has a pair of thick, sausage-like lips.
One thing that hasn't changed is its golden belt. This power limiter is crucial for Machamp as well. Since the evolution from Machop, this belt has become an essential part of them.
To better regulate their energy for normal life and training in the future, this belt was eventually formed. Meanwhile, the black pattern resembling underwear remains on the lower half of its body.
As a side note, whether a Machamp is male or female, their upper bodies are identical. Only Machamps themselves can distinguish each other's gender from the black patterns.
Just like you don't know what's under Gardevoir's skirt, ordinary people will never know what's the gender of the Machamp in front of them.
"Maaa~champ!"
Machamp pressed its four arms together in a slightly odd gesture.
Its muscles were incredibly developed, and its strength far surpassed Machoke's. However, its fingers were quite clumsy.
Although its skeletal structure and muscles are similar to humans, with five fingers on each hand, their hands are not very dexterous, making delicate work impossible for them.
Heavy labor is a breeze for them, but when it comes to delicate work, their arms tend to get tangled up.
This is because during evolution, their bodies become highly developed, creating an incredibly strong muscle response. Their bodies act before their brains can fully process, usually reacting automatically at the same time the brain is thinking.
So don't joke around with a Machamp—if it interprets anything as a signal for combat, it might not even be able to stop itself.
"Familiarize yourself with your new body here, and then train your new strength. In a few days, you'll face a very strong opponent who will satisfy your need for battle."
This Machamp had been specially chosen by Arceus, qualified to undergo Gigantamax. Though even a Gigantamax Machamp wouldn't be a match for Kaido.
But according to "Rift's Theory of Relativity," if the opponent slows down, it's as good as speeding up on your side. When Machamp's strength has reached its limit and can no longer increase, the alternative is to weaken Kaido. [TN: If you want to know what is Rift's Theory of Relativity, just check this page- https://shorturl.at/nAIq1 ]
Roughly speaking, if you weaken Kaido to the level of a Gigantamax Machamp, it's as if you've strengthened Machamp to the point where it can match Kaido.
In any case, it's quite difficult for Kaido to further increase his strength at this point, and regular training no longer has much effect. So, for "a game," he surely wouldn't mind being slightly nerfed.
At the same time, this can help Machamp train its body and learn new techniques.
Machamp has extraordinary fighting talent. It's said that an experienced Machamp can master any fighting technique it sees. If it battles Kaido enough times, it might one day even pull off a four consecutive Thunder Bagua with its bare hands.
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