Chapter 112: Battling Norman Again, Part 3

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"We're on it, Metagross, use Iron Defense!"

For the next battle, Gary was eager to attack, but he let Shiny Metagross use the Iron Defense move.

After a burst of metallic luster flashed across Shiny Metagross's body, its defense was greatly improved.

"Slaking, use Bulk Up!"

While Shiny Metagross used Iron Defense, Norman also successfully commanded Slaking to use Bulk Up to improve its attack and defense.

"Metagross, next is Flash Cannon!"

At Gary's command, Shiny Metagross's body suddenly emitted a dazzling light, which quickly gathered together to form a thick white beam of light, rushing towards Slaking.

"Slaking, use Focus Punch!"

Facing the incoming Flash Cannon, Norman calmly commanded Slaking to resist.

At this time, Slaking's right hand was immediately wrapped in a white light, and then it swung fiercely at the incoming beam, directly cutting it in half from the center.

However, the attack power still forced the huge Slaking to retreat a step.

After waving its slightly numb hand, Slaking continued to stare at the Shiny Metagross on the opposite side.

"It's our turn, Slaking, use Flamethrower!"

For the Metagross with steel attributes, Norman chose to use fire moves and launched an attack.

The blazing flames gushed out of Slaking's mouth, turning into a pillar of fire, attacking the Shiny Metagross.

"Agility!"

Shiny Metagross immediately used the Agility move and disappeared from the spot in an instant, making the Flamethrower miss.

In the next moment, Shiny Metagross appeared beside Slaking, but Slaking also reacted in time and swung its fist at it.

However, it was still easily dodged by the Shiny Metagross in its high-speed state.

In this way, the two Pokémon continued for several exchanges, and Slaking failed to catch the Shiny Metagross in its high-speed state.

"This won't work."

Norman didn't want Slaking to get tired, otherwise, it would really be trapped by its own Truant ability.

Although in real life, Slaking is not as exaggerated as in the game where it takes a break after each fight, once it feels tired, Slaking will still take a break directly.

"Slaking, use Earthquake!"

After thinking for a while, Norman decided to use this move to interrupt the harassment of the Shiny Metagross.

After receiving Norman's order, Slaking gently bent its legs, then jumped suddenly, and finally landed heavily on the ground, using the Earthquake move, with it as the center of the circle, spreading out in all directions.

"Magnet Rise!"

As for Shiny Metagross, in the face of the incoming Earthquake, it immediately used the Magnet Rise move in response to Gary's order, floating in the air and avoiding the attack.

"Next is Gyro Ball!"

After hearing Gary's order, Shiny Metagross immediately shrank into a ball, and then quickly rolled away with Slaking as its target.

Shiny Metagross's Gyro Ball also hit Slaking as Gary wished, but Slaking was only forced back a step and did not sustain much damage.

After Slaking withstood a Gyro Ball, it stretched out its hand, wanting to take this opportunity to catch Shiny Metagross.

However, under Gary's instructions, Shiny Metagross immediately moved away from Slaking, and then launched another offensive after moving away for a distance.

Under several consecutive attacks like this, Slaking was directly forced back several steps, and its own injuries and physical strength were all depleted.

After forcing Slaking to retreat completely to Norman, the Shiny Metagross, which had lost a lot of physical strength, gave up the attack and returned to Gary, and then continued to stare at Slaking on the opposite side.

"Gary, you are so amazing!"

Seeing that the powerful Norman and Slaking were forced to this extent by Gary and Shiny Metagross, Rosa was also very happy, so she cheered immediately.

Hilda, who was standing aside, looked at Gary and also emitted a strange brilliance.

However, what Hilda didn't know was that Rosa's eyes were already on her at this time, revealing a look of understanding.

"It's really amazing."

Caroline didn't worry about her husband Norman, but smiled and admired Gary's strength.

"Metagross, use Flash Cannon!"

After both sides took a breath for a while, Gary took the lead and commanded the Shiny Metagross to attack.

Under Gary's command, a white Flash Cannon instantly rushed towards Slaking.

"Hammer Arm!"

Slaking, under Norman's command, used the Hammer Arm move to defeat the Flash Cannon.

"Slaking, use Flamethrower!"

After defeating the Flash Cannon, Slaking once again sprayed flames at the Shiny Metagross.

"Psychic!"

Looking at the flames coming from the opposite side, Gary waved his hand and ordered the Shiny Metagross.

Along with the golden X sign of the Shiny Metagross, a burst of light appeared, and soon the incoming flames were wrapped by a blue energy and controlled in the air, unable to approach the Shiny Metagross.

"Send it back!"

As Gary's voice fell, the originally controlled Flamethrower returned to the original path and attacked back in the direction of Slaking.

"Focus Punch!"

However, fortunately, Slaking used Focus Punch in time to defeat the returning flames.

However, the continuous attacks caused Slaking, who had already consumed a lot of physical strength, to consume more at this time. Especially in the absence of long-range attacks, it was even more disadvantageous.

Therefore, after thinking about it, Norman decided to use melee attacks to close the distance and then decide the outcome.

Just after Norman made up his mind, Gary commanded the Shiny Metagross.

"Metagross, use Psychic!"

As soon as the voice fell, a blue wave started from the side of the Shiny Metagross and spread towards the direction of Slaking.

The powerful psychic power constantly pushed Slaking. Even with the advantage of weight, Slaking's steps were constantly retreating under the attack of Psychic.

After seeing this situation, Norman immediately gave orders to Slaking.

"Slaking, use Giga Impact!"

Norman wanted to take this opportunity to break through the Psychic attack and then take this opportunity to counterattack the Shiny Metagross.

Under Norman's order, a white light flashed from Slaking.

Slaking, who used Giga Impact, broke through the attack range of Psychic with endless power and strength, and then continued to run towards the Shiny Metagross.

Looking at Slaking galloping over, the corners of Gary's mouth also rose slightly.

"Is it finally here?"