Roy, perched on the back of the Tropius, just wanted to get back to the Academy as quickly as possible.
Because of defeating Dragonair, Primeape's level increased by one level, reaching level 35.
Then I should be able to learn that skill.
When he returned to the Rustboro Academy, Agatha hadn't come back yet; he wondered what she was up to.
But I'm sure nothing bad will happen.
Roy returned to the villa where he was temporarily staying and found that the words "Rage Fist" had appeared on the Primeape's panel. However, the difference was that the font of these four words on the system screen was grayed out.
What's the meaning?
"Primeape, use Rage Fist!"
Primeape looked at Roy with a troubled expression. He didn't understand what Roy was talking about. What did "Rage Fist" mean?
Is it Drain Punch?
Primeape clenched its fists and used the same Drain Punch it had just used on Dragonair.
Is it unusable?
Why is that?
The Primeape is clearly level 35, and the stats show that it already has the Rage Fist Primeape.
But why can't I use it?
Roy recalled the predicament Litwick had faced, having learned Flamethrower from the Technical Machine but still being unable to use it, and Agatha's theory about the energy used by Pokémon's moves.
Could it be that Primeape is unable to use Rage Fist because it lacks Ghost type energy?
Roy felt more and more confident that he had found his way, otherwise how could a Fighting type Pokémon use Ghost type move?
This explains why, despite so many Pokémon Trainers having Primeape in the Pokémon World, almost no one knows that Primeape possesses the exclusive Rage Fist. There's also no news about Annihilape.
But how do you teach a Fighting type Pokémon Ghost type moves?
Then... can my Ghost Power help Primeape learn?
Having figured out the reasons and methods, Roy led his Primeape to the fence outside the back mountain, where Misdreavus, Litwick, and Duskull also emerged from their Poké Balls.
Duskull stretched, feeling incredibly comfortable sleeping in the Luxury Ball.
Roy hadn't noticed when he released Duskull to exchange items that Duskull's level had already reached 33, just 2 more levels until it could evolve again.
No, now is not the time to think about these things. Roy's Ghost Power manifested as he spoke to the Primeape beside him:
"Primeape, let's try out a new skill. If you feel uncomfortable at all, be sure to tell me. Don't try to Facade it out on your own."
"Extremely popular!"
Primeape knew Roy wouldn't harm him, so he allowed the energy that he found somewhat repulsive to enter every part of his body.
Surrounded by Ghostly Purple energy, Primeape, through Litwick's translation, indicated that he had no other thoughts besides feeling somewhat unwell.
Roy stopped using his Ghost Power and began to think about the reason.
Suddenly, a brilliant idea struck him.
Rage Fist
As its name suggests, the fist transforms its Rage into power, but the key is that its Primeape is very rational and doesn't get Rage easily.
This may be why Primeape cannot use Rage Fist.
Having figured out the key point, Roy stood up and said to Primeape again:
"Primeape, let's try again. Don't resist my energy; feel the fury deep within your heart."
"Extremely popular!"
Roy controlled the Ghostly Purple energy in his hand and channeled it back into Primeape's body.
Seeing that Primeape didn't seem to be having any problems, Roy continued:
"Primeape, don't try to suppress your anger. Think about what's been making you angry lately!"
Is it something that makes you Rage or upset?
Primeape recalled that a month ago, the Headband Guy took him to the underground black market in a village near Rustboro City to fight a battle against a weak Linoone.
He could have easily defeated his opponent, but he had already fought several matches in a row and had never received any treatment. The accumulated hidden injuries, coupled with the Headband Guy's wrong command, ultimately led to his defeat against the Linoone.
The scar on my face was also from that time.
It wasn't his fault, but the Headband Guy locked him in a cage and didn't feed him for several days because of it.
The more he thought about it, the Rage the Primeape became. Coupled with the uncomfortable energy coming from Roy's hand, he felt a surge of anger from the depths of his bloodline being ignited.
Even when Roy channeled the Ghost Power through his arm to his fist, he didn't feel it.
Primeape suddenly opened its eyes, its pupils turning blood red, and looked back at Roy was channeling Ghost Power into its body.
At this moment, in Primeape's eyes, Roy and the Headband Guy's figures gradually overlapped.
This is the person!
Primeape slowly raised his fist and walked towards Roy, his fist already raised.
Seeing that Roy was in danger, the Litwick on its shoulder quickly used Protect to create a layer of emerald green energy shield in front of Roy.
Roy also noticed that Primeape was close to losing control. Primeape's brain was now controlled by rage, and its fists were imbued with the same Ghostly Purple Ghost Power as Roy's.
"Primeape!"
Roy's shout made Primeape's eyes instantly lose their blood red color and regain their clarity.
He then realized that the person in front of him was Roy, not the Headband Guy.
That's his Pokémon Trainer, Roy, the person he swore to protect! No way!
Primeape Sheer Force changed the direction of its punch, slamming it into a nearby tree. The immense force created a 5cm deep fist-shaped dent in the tree.
Furthermore, the fist imprint carried a faint Ghost type aura.
Tree: What did I do to you? You're going to protect me, fine, but why are you hitting me?!