He knows Pokémon better than me.

Boom!

The One-Hit Strike Shadow Fist slammed down, and Galar Articuno fell from the sky again, crashing heavily to the ground and kicking up an exaggerated cloud of snow and dust.

The effect is outstanding!

Of course, although the One-Hit Strike style was imitated very well, Marshadow's own strength was still different from that of the invincible bear-wearing warrior, so the momentum was not as fierce as the previous Dark Strike.

"He really is exceptionally talented."

"Pikachu."

A man and a mouse sat on the back of a dragon, exclaiming in amazement.

Even Pikachu has to admire Marshadow's learning ability—

It can only steal moves that are compatible with itself, but it feels like Marshadow can steal all moves, even strange movements and fighting styles?
"Foooo.!"

On the other side, Galarian Articuno scrambled to its feet in the snow, its feathers disheveled. That punch had wiped out all the stamina it had just recovered.

Will we even be able to get through today?
"Masha~!"

In contrast, Marshadow felt refreshed after throwing that punch.

His eyes even darkened, staring at Galar Articuno with ill intent, rubbing his hands together in anticipation.

Since imitating the one-hit-strike and combo-style moves, it felt its understanding of martial arts had advanced by leaps and bounds.
Become!

I should be able to unleash my ultimate Z-Move, Seven Star Soul Stealer Kick!
Or, why not try your hand at the big bird in front of you?
"Foooo!!"

Noticing Marshadow's wicked gaze, Articuno finally couldn't hold back any longer, letting out a loud cry and raising one wing to shake.

At times like this, the legendary Pokémon's magnanimity can be set aside for now.

We're stopping; it's surrendering!
Upon seeing this, Masado immediately frowned.

What a disappointment!
Ash was stunned for a moment, only to see Articuno's momentum and fighting spirit drop to zero in an instant, losing its will to fight.

"Foooo, fuwu!!"

It even flapped its wings and cried out repeatedly in the snow.

Even six months ago when facing Mewtwo, the latter wouldn't have been so brutal, squeezing his sparring partner dry like this!

When I get tired of fighting, I'll let those three unlucky guys rest, and then come back to use them as punching bags after a while.

How could there be a battle like this, where you fight one match, replenish your health, and then fight another? It's a non-stop, endless war of attrition!
Moreover, this sinister little man seems to be about to use some even more dangerous move.

Since it can't run away anyway, it might as well just give up and become useless.

"Foooo.!"

Galar Articuno even took a deep breath, tilted its head, and looked like it was completely at your mercy.

If you want to subdue it, just come at me; it's already given up on struggling anyway.

Why not enjoy it?

“Masha.”

Marshadow frowned and pouted, feeling somewhat annoyed. After greeting Ash, his body turned into a shadowy mist and melted away on the spot.

We'll just have to find a sturdier sandbag later to bless its Seven Star Soul-Stealing Leg.

However, Marshall still enjoyed today's fight, especially being able to use the moves he had learned in the past few days.

Indeed, choosing to train with Ash's shadow was the right decision!
"Uh"

Seeing Articuno close its eyes and tilt its neck horizontally, Ash scratched his head and approached.

收服
It is impossible to subdue them.

He already has a compatible Articuno.

However, if Articuno has no objection, it seems like there shouldn't be any problem with a double Articuno flight in the backyard.
After all, Emperor Yan had also found a Void-Breaking Flame to marry into his family. "Riding the dragon, with the life-giving water droplets!"

As the healing droplet was thrown at it, Galarian Articuno flapped its wings frantically, like a startled bird, trying to dodge.

Is this going to be another loop?!
"Hehe, the battle is over for today. I was just helping you recover your stamina faster."

Xiao Zhi quickly raised one arm and smiled reassuringly.

Upon hearing this, Articuno gradually calmed down, using Roost while simultaneously receiving Life Drops for a dual recovery.

Of course, an even faster way is to freeze the surrounding wild Pokémon with its icy gaze and then use Dream Eater to "suck blood".

For example, if you absorb five of those monsters, it can be restored to its full strength!
As the saying goes, "no fight, no friendship." Ash was able to communicate normally with the Articuno, which had psychic abilities, and immediately expressed that he would not capture it.

Articuno: "."

Its light blue, squinty eyes trembled slightly, as if it felt rejected.
In contrast, Ash was more curious about his Articuno's situation, so he asked:
"By the way, have you seen any Articuno that looks like it's from another region in the Galar region?"

He also pulled out a picture book and showed pictures of Articuno in its normal state.

Galar Articuno has recovered considerably and is squinting its eyes, curiously peering over to observe.

"Fuwu~!"

Soon, it nodded and let out a low growl, as if it had seen a familiar face.

Ash was overjoyed. If only Mr. Mime were here right now, we could communicate seamlessly.

"Foooo, fuwu!"

Although the communication was somewhat halting, he could still understand the general meaning.

It must have been several years before Articuno suddenly arrived in the Galar region. Its icy blue appearance was completely different from its sinister purple, and it immediately attracted the attention of the three legendary birds of Galar.

The three of them agreed to let it stay in the Crown Snowfield, as the former had suggested.

This place is covered in snow and ice all year round, and the cold is two levels higher than that of Battleground Town, which is quite suitable for Articuno's training.

"Foooo, fuwu!"

The calls of the Galar Articuno gradually rose in volume.

You should have said so earlier! Turns out you're one of us!

Articuno then trained while battling the three legendary birds, even attempting to learn their signature move—

A cold gaze.

We're all Articuno, there's no reason why it shouldn't have its own signature move!
Of course, Articuno's "icy gaze" is the physical coldness.

Xiao Zhi smiled. It seemed that guy was living a pretty comfortable life.

"Wait a minute, what about Mewtwo?!"

Xiao Zhi suddenly came to his senses and quickly asked.

Will my Articuno also be used as a punching bag and get a good beating by Mewtwo?
His image is ruined!
"Foo."

However, Galar Articuno shook its head, revealing an envious expression.

The humanoid Pokémon noticed Articuno—

But I don't know if it's because we're from the same hometown?
Or is it that Articuno has a familiar scent?
In the end, Mewtwo did not forcibly capture Articuno and use it as a punching bag, but allowed the latter to train freely.

Every now and then, we'll even have a friendly sparring session with him.

Those three are the only unlucky ones!

"hehe."

Ash scratched his head. The three legendary birds of Galar certainly seemed to be having a rough time. (End of Chapter)