He knows Pokémon better than me.

Clara and Saiboli seemed to spar frequently, a sight that was commonplace among the martial arts students around them. The two of them started fighting, and no one even stood by to watch.

Ash watched for a while and realized that the two were evenly matched. In addition, since their Galar Slowbro and Galar Slowking were of the same type, they were evenly matched.

"Slowbro, take him down! Use your Arm-shaped weapon!!"

"Don't underestimate the most powerful psychic!! Slowking, use the eerie spell!!"

In the sunken training arena in the middle of the martial arts school, Clara's Slowbro was suddenly blown over by a burst of purple light.

However, Galarian Slowking was also covered in venom splattered in the face, and the carapace on its head seemed to be its true form, revealing a ferocious expression.

"Speaking of which, it has absolutely nothing to do with fighting attributes?"

Ash scanned the dojo hall and noticed that each student had a Pokémon companion beside them.

They are mostly concentrated in the Fighting, Water, and Dark types.

It seems everyone is aiming for the Twin Fist Tower trial, and these three attributes are undoubtedly the most suitable. Except for the two people in front of us.

Seeing that Clara and Saibaoli were about to escalate their Pokémon battle into a real-life brawl and lose interest in him, Ash took the opportunity to sneak into the dojo's inner gate to get three TMs from Hyde.

"Hey Ash, it's all done! Here's what you wanted: Triple Spin, Scorching Sands, and U-turn!"

Hyde took out his Rotom phone, touched Ash's Rotom, and after a "ding" sound, data was generated.

Beside her, Mary also took out her phone and bumped it against hers—

After receiving Ash's message last night, she immediately ordered the Dark-type move "Rage" from Hyde, which cost five Armor Ore, no problem.

"Oh Mary, are you going on a long trip today?"

Seeing that Mary was all ready and full of energy, Xiaozhi couldn't help but ask.

Mary nodded and brought up the map interface on her phone:

“Master Ma has already assigned me a second task: to focus on the forest and find a plant called Cardamom Branch.”

The Galar Cardamom is said to be related to the evolution of Galar Slowpoke, and it only grows and is distributed on the Isle of Armor in the entire Galar region.

Focus Forest is located not far north of Cool Wetlands, and the wild Pokémon that inhabit it are not of a very high level.

"Then I'll go first. Let's go, Morpeko!"

Today, Marie didn't choose to team up with Ash. Instead, she summoned Morpeko, who jumped onto her shoulder and quickly ran off.

She needed to speed things up; after completing the three trials, she could officially unlock the Twin Fist Tower training. She didn't want to delay Ash's two Pokémon's evolution.

Along the way, you can also practice your newly acquired TM "Rage"—

All the Pokémon in her team can learn this move, and it's an absolute godsend in certain situations!

On the other side, Ash also arrived alone at a training ground connected to the back door of the dojo.

He actually prefers the open outdoor environment to the noisy and enclosed indoor martial arts gym.

boom!boom!
Then, two Poké Balls were thrown out, one containing Cinderace and the other containing Kumamon. The two Pokémon were then shown the TMs for Scorching Sands and U-turn.

"cowry!"

Flame Ace's eyes widened, his pupils contracted sharply, as if he had been struck by a sudden inspiration.

"Is this the benefit of practicing the techniques listed in the racial skill manual?"

Ash chuckled dryly. He had forced Cinderace to train in the Ice-type Triple Slash in the Greenland region, but there hadn't been much progress.

But before he'd even had a chance to look at the TMs from the scorching sands for long, he already seemed to have made some progress. *Splat!*
Before long, Cinderace went to the side to collect Fire Sandballs to practice this powerful new move.

The bear apprentice stared at the skill machine, puzzled, scratching his head repeatedly with his little hands.

As a legendary Pokémon, its talent is naturally impeccable, so there's only one possibility.

"Because bear disciples, including martial arts bear masters who specialize in combos, are inherently unable to master the quick return technique~"

Just then, a lazy laugh came from behind.

Ash turned around and saw Mastedt, dressed casually and holding a Nintendo Switch, leisurely walking over.

In this world, no one understands martial arts better than Master Xiong.

This Pokémon's power is extremely terrifying. Perhaps to limit its strength, it can learn the Bug-type "U-turn" but cannot learn the Water-type "U-turn".

"That won't do! Rules are meant to be broken!"

It's rare to get a new skill machine, so why not use it?

Xiao Zhi immediately took out a small cloth bag and stuffed the "black melon seeds" inside into his bear apprentice's mouth.

"Bear drink.!"

This wasn't the first time the latter had used it; after swallowing it, he focused intently on the screen, searching for a breakthrough.

"?"

Masted looked puzzled. What had he just eaten?
But, Ash, this time I'm the one who's right!

Mastedt immediately revealed a confident expression.

His two ace martial arts bear masters had not mastered the quick turn-back technique, so it was just a waste of their energy.

Twenty minutes later, after playing several Master-level matches, Master Ma finally put down his Nintendo Switch and looked towards the training field.

"Drink it!!"

But then Flame Ace leaped high into the air, a yellowish-brown sand ball already gathered at his feet, and then kicked it forcefully to the ground.

Splash! Splash!
The sand ball burst open, forming a huge sand wave that spread outwards, with steaming heat permeating its surface.

After landing, Flame Ace proudly wiped the bristling hairs on its forehead, which had turned from red to tan.

The hot sands are complete!
Masted nodded approvingly; it was a very talented free spirit rabbit.

On the other side, Ash suddenly raised his hand to give a command:

"Use it again! Apprentice Bear, use Quick Turnaround!!"

Ma Shide raised an eyebrow. Why are you still doing useless work? There can't possibly be anyone who knows more about Xiong's apprentice and martial arts master than him, right?

However, the next second, the bear apprentice's body was enveloped in water, and he transformed into a nimble water bullet and shot out.

Puff-!
After hitting the ground, it bounced back quickly like a bouncy ball, turning into a streak of red light and returning to the Poké Ball on Ash's waist.

boom!
The second Poké Ball opened automatically, and Beardy sat on the ground expressionlessly, looking around curiously.

"?!"

Ma Shide stared blankly, rubbing his eyes vigorously. He really learned it?!
How could anyone understand Xiong's apprentice better than him?!
Wait, what kind of advanced technology was that "black sunflower seed" that Xiaozhi fed me just now? (End of Chapter)