Under the dark clouds.
Violent thunder flashes repeatedly.
Milotic, suffering from the pain of electric shock, cries out in agony, but Adam's attention is completely elsewhere.
Instead, he is watching the altered-color Milotic encircled in multiple water rings, releasing a revolving lightning orb, his eyes filled with undisguised delight.
When his gaze shifts to the now calm Baimu on the opposite side and the roaring Aggron outside the arena, along with other Pokémon gradually getting involved, his delight turns into a sigh of regret.
"I see..."
Adam whispers softly.
Bang!
The electricity released to the extreme instantly evaporates a large amount of pool water, a vast white mist rises with the sound of explosion.
Baimu's voice comes again, "Hypnosis Techniques!"
"Miloooo!"
The altered-color Milotic's eyes flash brilliantly, transforming into a shimmering blue light.
Both are aware that the opponent couldn't even be taken down by a Mirror Reflection of doubled damage, and the Electric Attribute's Awakened Power is equally ineffective.
However, because its previous Self-Rebirth didn't fully heal the injuries inside and outside its body, the accumulated damage from a Try Again Awakened Electric would require it to use Self-Rebirth again for recovery.
Of course.
The reason for not using Hypnosis Techniques immediately was mainly due to Baimu suddenly realizing, at the moment when the altered-color Milotic raised its body, that Adam's Milotic had already woken up.
If Hypnosis Techniques was used, when Milotic was still at full strength, under Adam's command, the Mysterious Guardian might be used at the same time, rendering Hypnosis Techniques ineffective and wasting a great opportunity.
On the other hand, Awakened Electric, although less powerful, starts quickly and carries the effect of paralyzing the opponent's body, effectively preventing small maneuvers.
When the damage is fully dealt, with Milotic's energy reduced, it will be much harder for Adam's Milotic to block Hypnosis Techniques.
Even if it truly avoids it using experienced tactics and special methods, under the premise that Awakened Electric hits Milotic and causes effective damage, it would still be favorable.
Just one word - "Steady"!
Buzz!
The blue light transforms into ripples spreading forward, the increased hit rate from Coiling greatly expanding the scale of the ripples.
But what Baimu didn't expect was, after the blue light ripples from Hypnosis Techniques suddenly dispersed some of the white mist, Adam's Milotic that was originally right in front was mysteriously gone.
No trace—wait!
He stares at the dark water, his expression dramatically changing, shouting: "It's right below you! Jump up using Climbing Waterfall!"
"Miloooo!?"
The altered-color Milotic instinctively looks down, a dark shadow in its vision turning from blurry to clear.
Bang!
Adam's Milotic bursts out of the water!
"Tight Binding."
With composure, he issues the command, Milotic swiftly coils around the body of the altered-color Milotic, binding it tightly with its long serpent-like body.
"Miluuu!"
"Miloooo!?"
The altered-color Milotic groans repeatedly, struggling, yet the opponent seems to have caught its lifeline, not only tightening but immobilizing it, even disrupting its attempt to use Climbing Waterfall.
The sudden unexpected change makes Baimu furrow his brow.
He couldn't understand how Adam's Milotic, with such accumulated damage, maintained such agile evasion, movement speed, and muscle strength.
Bear in mind, the altered-color Milotic had used Coiling to boost its attack and defense, and had learned binding techniques with Steelix, there was no reason for it to lose so fast.
Yet Adam smiles and says: "Don't underestimate my Milotic, the Electric Attribute's Awakened Power alone can't faze it, I'm very confident in it.
"Moreover, I am even more aware of the Milotic's weaknesses beyond the Pokémon attribute."
... What does that mean?
[Seven Inches]?
Baimu watches the altered-color Milotic continue to struggle, yet with feeble efforts, realizing his defeat due to lack of understanding of Milotic.
Careful reflection shows that Adam, a Milotic expert, would certainly guard against Hypnosis Techniques, probably discreetly commanded beforehand.
He looks to Adam seated at the Gym leader's position, the face of the middle-aged gentleman indeed bearing a strategic smile.
But regardless, he must escape the current predicament.
"Use Hypnosis Techniques again!"
While the body can't move, the mind still can, Tight Binding seems to restrain the altered-color Milotic, but conversely, it locks Adam's Milotic too!
Adam says softly, "Itching."
As he finishes speaking.
Before the altered-color Milotic's eyes shine with the blue light of Hypnosis Techniques, Adam's Milotic first utilizes its nimble tail glowing white to touch the latter's body everywhere.
"Mii~~"
The intense itching sensation immediately makes the altered-color Milotic disrupt its body in unbearable discomfort, yet at the moment, its long serpent body is tightly constricted, scarcely allowing movement, pushing its discomfort to the extreme.
Compared to the physical torment, the attack and defense Ability Value drop caused by Itching doesn't seem as significant at this moment.
The good news is, its Aggressive Trait is triggered, allowing its Special Attack to rise swiftly.
Baimu sees a glimmer of opportunity, continuously soothing the altered-color Milotic, encouraging it to persist.
Just as he once relied on various knowledge and information to crush other trainers, this time Adam uses his understanding of Milotic to single-handedly crush him.
Fortunately, this battle is neither an important Gym Challenge nor a gamble determining crucial matters.
It's merely a tutorial.
He closely observes the movements of Milotic's tail, the pivotal points restricting the altered-color Milotic's actions, gleaning many lessons even though the actual tutelage hasn't begun.