Chapter 179: Ignorant Three-Stage Thrust
As soon as Ash's command echoed through the battlefield, Pidgeotto, who had been caught in Exeggutor's Confusion and was plummeting toward the ground, suddenly snapped its eyes wide open.
At that moment, a powerful surge of Flying-type energy coursed through its wings. The energy condensed onto its Dual Wingbeat, activating the second inheritance Pidgeotto had obtained—the Ignorant Three-Stage Thrust!
An Unstoppable Strike
The Ignorant Three-Stage Thrust was not just an ordinary attack. It was a technique built upon unparalleled precision and speed.
When executed, the first strike, the second strike, and the third strike all 'exist at the same point in time and space'!
Even if the first thrust is blocked, the second and third will follow at the exact same location, piercing through the opponent's defenses.
It was an absolute attack, one deemed impossible to counter—the unstoppable three-stage thrust!
At that moment, instead of simply breaking free from Confusion's psychic grip, Pidgeotto used the raw energy of Wing Attack to rupture the force imprisoning it.
Yet despite that, its momentum didn't slow down at all—in fact, it only grew stronger as it charged toward Exeggutor!
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"What?!"
Erika's eyes widened in disbelief as she saw Pidgeotto escape Confusion's control in an instant.
"That shouldn't be possible!"
Under normal circumstances, when two Pokémon of equal strength clash with Confusion, the only way to break free is to use an overwhelmingly powerful move.
But Wing Attack wasn't supposed to be that strong!
Even if Wing Attack had a slight power advantage over Confusion, the difference was too minor.
"There's no way it should be able to break through that fast—let alone completely negate Confusion's hold!"
Yet, even in her shock, Erika didn't hesitate to respond.
"Exeggutor, intercept it! Use Psyshock!"
"Exeggggggggg!"
The coconut-headed Pokémon let out a fierce cry, maintaining its Psychic energy output while quickly channeling power into Psyshock.
A glowing sphere of psychic energy condensed before Exeggutor before it launched forward—so fast that the air crackled with static energy!
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"Come on, Pidgeotto!"
But Ash didn't waver. He had absolute faith in the power of the Ignorant Three-Stage Thrust!
"Break through it!"
"Piii—!"
Pidgeotto's gaze hardened with determination.
Without a single moment of hesitation, it accelerated even further, smashing directly into the oncoming Psyshock!
The moment they collided—
"Boom!"
The psychic energy exploded outward, sending shockwaves rippling through the battlefield.
For a moment, the entire battle hall was silent.
Then, in an instant, a piercing blue light cut straight through the aftermath of the explosion!
Pidgeotto emerged unscathed, soaring straight toward Exeggutor!
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"No way—?!"
Erika's pupils contracted in shock.
Before anyone could react, Pidgeotto streaked past Exeggutor like a blade of wind—its sky-blue Wing Attack glowing brightly!
Then—
Silence.
For a brief moment, time seemed frozen.
Then, in an instant—
"CRACK!"
The first strike of the Ignorant Three-Stage Thrust landed on Exeggutor's body!
But before it could even react—
The second strike landed.
And then—
The third strike followed.
All three strikes hit the exact same spot, stacking their damage instantaneously!
Exeggutor's six eyes widened, filled with shock.
It wanted to turn around—wanted to look at the Pidgeotto that had just passed by—
But it couldn't move.
A deep crack formed along its body as it let out a final, stunned cry.
Then—
With a loud thud, Exeggutor collapsed forward onto the battlefield.
A faint dust cloud rose from the impact, signaling its defeat.
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"How... how could this be...?!"
Erika stood frozen, her expression filled with disbelief.
Even with the Flying-type advantage, this was still just Wing Attack—
"How could a single move incapacitate Exeggutor in an instant?!"
But she wasn't the only one confused.
In the battle hall, aside from Ash, Misty, and Brock, no one could understand what had just happened.
"Exeggutor is unable to battle!"
The referee hesitated for only a brief moment before raising his flag.
"Pidgeotto wins! Since Erika has lost all three of her Pokémon, the winner of this gym battle is Ash!"
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"YEAH!!"
The entire battle hall erupted into cheers!
Even though most of the audience didn't fully grasp what had happened, one thing was clear—
Ash had defeated the gym leader using only Pidgeotto!
"That was amazing, Ash!"
Misty cheered happily, clapping her hands together in excitement.
Brock nodded, his expression serious.
"That wasn't just Wing Attack," he muttered. "Ash has turned Aerial Ace and Wing Attack into something completely new. It's like he's creating techniques beyond normal moves."
Misty grinned.
"It's more than that—it's like he's rewriting how battles work!"
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A New Evolution!
As Ash reached out to congratulate Pidgeotto, something unexpected happened.
A brilliant, colorful light suddenly burst forth from Pidgeotto's body, completely enveloping it!
The radiance was so intense that it dimmed all other lights in the battle hall—
As if only Pidgeotto's glow remained to illuminate the battlefield.
"Evolution?!"
Ash's eyes widened in shock and excitement.
Pidgeotto's body began to change—
Its wings expanded—
Its body grew larger—
Its claws became shorter, but sharper—
It was evolving into Pidgeot!
The entire crowd held their breath, watching the transformation unfold.
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To Be Continued…