He knows Pokémon better than me.

These two nobles had no regard for martial ethics; they seized the opportunity to join the effort to hunt down the electric rats.

"Bronze bell, recite with all your might!"

"Shielded Swordsman, use the Holy Sword!!"

So Pikachu has to dodge the mud bombs while also dealing with the surprise attacks from two other Pokémon.

Buzzing!
With a powerful mental focus, Pikachu was bound to the spot, unable to move.

On the other side, the Shielded Sword Monster had already drawn its sword, which was now imbued with holy light, and swung it down with great force.

"Use the iron tail!"

At its limit, Pikachu's still-movable tail lashes out at the ground like an iron whip.

Clang!

Using the reaction force, he forcibly broke free from the shackles of his mental power, leaped up to dodge the Holy Sword, and stomped the Shield Sword Monster under his foot.

In mid-air, Pikachu didn't forget to turn around and wink at Ash.

How was my acting?
It looks like he's struggling to fight three opponents at once, doesn't it?
Xiao Zhi: "."

Almost forgot, this electric mouse is also a veteran actor.

"Chupi!"

Then Pikachu swung its tail sideways, instantly sending out countless yellow stars that swept across all three Pokémon on the field.

The high-speed star pierced straight through the Shielded Sword Monster, rendering normal-type moves completely ineffective.

When it landed on the bronze bell, it was bounced off without breaking through its defenses.

"Water cannon!!"

King Toad opened its mouth wide and unleashed a powerful water cannon, scattering all the high-speed stars and heading straight for Pikachu.

Pikachu hurriedly tilted its head back in a panic, "barely" dodging the water cannon. When it landed back on the ground, it was caught in a sorry state and surrounded by three Pokémon.

This episode was basically a show that let the actors have a good time.

Ash is quite confident in Pikachu; he can end the battle anytime he wants, so there's no rush.

He then looked at another battlefield, the one where Zarude and the Blazing Tiger were locked in a truly fierce battle.

"Use Flame Fang!!"

The Blazing Roaring Tiger roared as it charged out, its jaws wide open, flames burning between its teeth, and it snapped at its target.

Zarud dodged the bite with a swift movement, and at a tricky angle, kicked the Fiery Roaring Tiger in the groin.

Swallows return!

"Blazing Roar!!"

However, the Fiery Roar Tiger chose to trade blows, enduring the attack and biting out with its Flame Fang. Although it did not hit its target, the heat wave from the snapping of its teeth still made Zarude frown and feel uncomfortable.

Hunter K laughed arrogantly and commanded:

"Hahaha, next up is the Oath of Fire!!"

He noticed Ash's gaze, so he shifted the focus to directing his ace.

The electric mouse was clearly struggling to survive.

A trainer who can send away two high-level hunters must have more than just this ability, right?
"Blazing Roar!!"

The Blazing Roaring Tiger roared and slammed its fist into the ground.

Rumble rumble rumble—!
In an instant, the ground trembled, and several flames erupted like fountains, converging and approaching Zarude.

“Saruru.”

Sarud bared his teeth and growled, looking around at the pillars of fire with a somewhat helpless expression.

"It seems she hasn't fully recovered yet."

Ash scratched his head, a hint of apology in his expression.

After all, Zarude was just ganged up on by his Pokémon in a battle of attrition. Although he was able to recover his strength each time with Jungle Healing, he was clearly not in his best condition.

Zarude then flew for another ten minutes, still clinging to the Armored Raven's claws, before landing and immediately confronting the dangerous Blazing Roaring Tiger. "Its level isn't low either."

Ash sighed inwardly. Although it wasn't as strong as his Incineroar, it should be enough to reach the middle or even the top ranks in the World Championship's high-level competition.

Boom!
The Oath of Fire technique exploded, unleashing a massive flame explosion on the spot.

It can only be said that these two nobles are indeed very wealthy and powerful; despite such a violent battle, the gym was still not damaged much.

"Was it successful?"

Hunter K's eyes gleamed behind his sunglasses. Capturing the second mythical beast meant a substantial reward, far more profitable than catching a bunch of gorillas in the primeval forest.

But as the smoke and dust from the explosion dissipated, Zarude's figure had long since disappeared.

"Digging a hole, huh? Hmph, use Stomp!!"

Hunter K was clearly an experienced trainer and immediately made a judgment.

Just as the Blazing Roaring Tiger raised its right paw, preparing to slam it down, the entire gym floor suddenly lit up with a green light.

Even though it wasn't a muddy field, grass sprouted out of nowhere, and the air was covered with a green filter.

The Blazing Roaring Tiger was a step too late; it stomped down hard, but it didn't cause any violent tremors.

"Wow, is it that smart?"

Hunter K cursed under his breath. Under the grassy field, the power of the earthquake and stomp dropped sharply, not even enough to force the Pokémon underground to come out.

Being underground, Zarude can do many things, such as—

A unique ability of mythical beasts: manipulating vines!

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

The next second, green vines began to grow rapidly on the ground, like tentacles, howling and strangling towards the Blazing Roaring Tiger!

Hunter K had never encountered such a move before, and he was clearly flustered. He quickly gave instructions:
"Block them all with the DD Golden Hook Arm!"

When hunting that little Sarud, it was basically effortless; they simply knocked it unconscious, put it in a sack, and tied it up. They hadn't even witnessed the special abilities of this mythical beast before.

"Blazing Roar!!"

The Blazing Roaring Tiger roared, and black flames ignited on its paws, causing them to spin rapidly like a top.

Several winding vines were instantly torn to shreds by the DD Golden Hook Arm.

It's just not powerful enough.

As more and more vines grew around it, wrapping around it one after another, the rotation speed of the DD Golden Hook Arm began to decrease, and it could no longer rotate.

The next second, the Blazing Roaring Tiger's entire body was tightly bound by countless vines, unable to break free.

At that moment, Zarud burst from the ground and threw a heavy punch straight at the Roaring Tiger's jaw.

boom! !

The force was so great that it seemed even the jawbone shattered, and the Blazing Roaring Tiger was sent flying, crashing heavily to the ground.

The effect is outstanding!

"That's amazing!"

Sonia, standing nearby, couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

"Hmm, as expected of a mythical beast."

Ash nodded in delight, controlling the number of extended vines to be even greater than when he was at the watchtower.

It seems that new potential has emerged under the circumstances of crisis?

"Damn it. Did I underestimate the Mythical Pokémon?"

On the other side, Hunter K's forehead also began to sweat. Of course, the Blazing Roaring Tiger was not completely defeated. As a durable tank, its stamina was not so easily exhausted.

However, when facing the evil ape once again, the Fiery Roaring Tiger completely put away its arrogant and ferocious smile, and its aura was firmly suppressed.

“Saru!”

Now it was Zarude's turn to bare his teeth and grin maliciously! (End of Chapter)