He knows Pokémon better than me.

"Could it be related to that weird, mastered technique again?"

Ma Shide became suspicious. Normally, the Water Flow Strike involved three consecutive punches, but with years of practice, it wasn't impossible to increase the number.

For example, his ace martial arts master, Bear Master, can barely manage five consecutive strikes with Water Flow!
"Martial Arts"

However, after unleashing this six-hit combo of water, Ash's Urshifu seemed to tire quickly, and its breathing became heavier.

Is the consumption very high?

Xiao Zhi raised an eyebrow, suddenly realizing what was going on.

After all, mastering a move requires training with mastery seeds later on; essentially, it's about becoming more proficient and skilled at the moves.

Therefore, a Martial Arts Bear Master who has just evolved and mastered Water Flow Combo has no chance of using Swift Water Flow Combo.

It should be similar to the four times brute force punch that the bear wore the other day, both being extraordinary performances after evolution, which are difficult to replicate.

Newly evolved creatures deserve to be highlighted.

"Master."

On the other side, Master Itachi got up from the corner of the edge of the arena, shaking his head, looking disheveled.

Although it wasn't instantly killed, it still injured it quite badly—Master Itachi's soft body wasn't very durable.

Master Ma surveyed the two Pokémon in the arena. He had already experienced the new evolved power, Urshifu, so he coughed and suppressed his fighting spirit.

"Well then, let's end this battle here for today!"

Xiao Zhi wasn't surprised by this, but he felt something was missing since he hadn't been able to finish the fight with Master Ma in two consecutive matches.

Seeing that Master Ma had already recalled Master Weasel and then pulled out a green casual jacket from somewhere and put it on, Martial Arts Bear Master's tense mind relaxed.

Then came intense fatigue; it bent over, supporting itself on its knees, and began to pant.

"Just go back and get used to your new body!"

Ash stepped forward, patted Urshifu on the shoulder, and handed him a berry.

Wearing a bear costume, he had a group of martial arts students as "punching bags" and quickly adapted to his evolved new body.

However, as for the martial arts bear master, just seeing his imposing, muscular bear-like appearance would probably have driven all the martial arts school students away.

Seeing that Martial Arts Master Xiong had eaten the pomelo and was recovering well, Ma Shide nodded:

"Hmm~ This time we don't need to repair the walls anymore~"

Although Ash's Urshifu had already mastered the Water Stream Combo, he wouldn't show favoritism, so he said:
"Shōshī, when we go back tonight, I'll have my Martial Arts Urshifu teach you some unique combo-style fighting techniques. They should be of some help~"

In the past two days, in addition to Dark Nether Strike, his Martial Arts Bear Master has also taught him some moves that are exclusive to the One-Strike Style when wearing a bear costume.

Combined with the latter's monstrous brute strength, it was a perfect match.

Based on the potential shown by these two Pokémon
No, he's already a formidable fighter. Even if he faces Dan in the World Championships, he should be able to put up a fight.

After speaking, Master Ma led the blue-haired apprentice down the stairs. During the journey, the female apprentice would occasionally turn back, her eyes fixed longingly on the retreating figure of Martial Arts Master Xiong.

I wonder who Master Ma will gift his next bear apprentice to!
Soon, only Ash and Marie remained at the top of the Water Tower.

"Congratulations, Ash! Your team has gained another powerful ace!"

Mary stepped forward and congratulated her with a smile.

Speaking of which, it seems that the apprentices here are also qualified to become Xiong's apprentices. Should I try to do that too?
"Hehe~!"

Now that he had achieved both of his goals on the Isle of Armor, Ash was all smiles, his face beaming. He casually handed a few berries to Urshifu, who, being quite hungry, wolfed them down.

Mary slowly walked to the inside of the tower, looked at the water-themed hanging scroll on the wall, squinted at it for a long time, but couldn't make out any clues about the water patterns or the words.

However, she had been watching the entire battle from the sidelines and had figured out the true content of the Water Tower Trial.

In other words, the trials of the Tower of Evil are meant to teach Pokémon something from the scroll of evil.

Mary lowered her head, pondering the compatibility between her bandana-wearing persona and the One-Strike Style technique.
"Let's go back too."

On the other side, Ash reminded him that Urshifu had fully recovered and didn't need to be put back into its Poké Ball; it could just go with him.

The two-meter-tall, burly figure followed behind the two, like a bodyguard or thug, creating a peculiar scene that made Mary, who was walking in front, feel immense pressure.

After traversing the challenging beach and cool wetlands, as dusk approached, the two returned to the martial arts gym and pushed open the door to enter.

At this moment, there were still many apprentices in the hall, all of whom had finished their day's cultivation and were tidying up to prepare for dinner.

As soon as the two entered through the main gate, everyone instinctively turned their heads, and their eyes immediately fell on Martial Arts Master Xiong.

The next second, the apprentices widened their eyes and exclaimed in surprise.

"Hey, look! It's Martial Arts Bear Master!!"

"It looks like a combo style; I've seen Master Ma use it before!"

"That guy has passed the Water Tower test again!"

"No, isn't one bear costume enough?!"

Seemingly recalling the miserable experience of being "one-on-one" by the bear, everyone felt a chill run down their spines and their faces turned pale.

Then, we saw the eager expression on Martial Arts Master Xiong's face.

Da da da--!
The next second, the apprentices scattered in panic, creating a cloud of dust throughout the hall.

This time, I'm determined not to be a "test subject" (or "experience point giver")!
Xiaozhi & Marie: "."

The two were completely bewildered as they watched this scene.

".!"

Martial Arts Master Xiong curled his lip, somewhat disappointed.

It also dreams of being able to single-handedly destroy the entire martial arts school, just like the bear in the costume!

Ash could only shrug helplessly and then let Urshifu move freely to adapt to its new evolved body.

This is the hometown of Martial Arts Master Xiong, and it knows it much better than I do.

Now that you've completed your evolution, you'll probably want to catch up with many of your old friends here, right?

"Oh, and remember to come back early!"

He didn't forget to remind him that he should go to the practice area in the backyard that evening to receive instruction from Master Ma's Combo Style Martial Arts Bear.

“Wu He!!”

Master Xiong immediately let out an excited low roar, and then hurriedly ran out of the martial arts hall.

Since I can't beat the apprentices at the martial arts school.
Then let's beat up all the wild Pokémon around the dojo!
Back when it was still Xiong's apprentice, it already wanted to do this!
Ash and Mary exchanged a smile before heading to the kitchen to get their cutlery and prepare dinner.
Faintly, strange, agonizing screams could indeed be heard coming from the vicinity of the martial arts school. (End of Chapter)