Pokémon, Ash is going to become a perfect man from now on.

Upon hearing Ash's words, Silver didn't hesitate and immediately ordered Weavile to launch an attack.

However, due to the previous delay, this move no longer had the effect of surprise, and it also failed to stop Cyndaquil from sending the fireball into the air.

Ash had already recalled Cyndaquil and sent out the last Pokémon for this battle!

"In the end, I've decided on you, Chikorita!" "Chikorita!"

With a chirp, Chicory Leaf landed majestically in the arena.

In preparation for this battle, it had already removed its weights.

"Chikorita... Weavile, use Quick Attack!" Silver hadn't observed Ash's training much, so the Chikorita he saw were mostly snuggling up to Ash and acting cute.

Faced with such a clingy Pokémon, Silver decisively chose to engage in close combat!

Unfortunately, he misjudged again...

"Chrysanthemum Leaf, Sword Dance!" "Chik!"

Upon hearing Ash's command, Chikorita's eyes widened, and it actually withstood the opponent's damage to increase its attack!

"Next, use Freeze Punch!" With a successful strike, Silver pressed his advantage, and Weavile also threw a punch wrapped in icy energy at Chikorita!

"Run and dodge! Then continue your sword dance!"

At this moment, Chikorita fully demonstrated its speed. It nimbly dodged the punches, quickly circled to the side, and then launched another powerful attack!

"Mavira, use a surprise attack!"

"Photosynthesis!"

The fast-paced battle continued, with Ash's Johto starter Pokémon each having their own methods for dodging attacks, forcing Silver to resort to his sure-hit moves to counter them.

However, Chikorita once again chose to confront this unrestrained attack head-on, and with the help of the sunny weather effect, she almost fully recovered her stamina.

"This..." Little Silver finally realized something was wrong. Chikorita's method of stacking enhancements was clearly brewing some kind of fatal blow!

No matter what kind of attack the opponent makes, given the current distance between the two Pokémon, Weavile has no chance to dodge!

"Then let's keep going! Use Ice Punch!"

"Chrysanthemum leaves... Irontail!"

Ignoring everything, Weavile swung its fist, only to find that Chikorita used its front foot as a pivot and forcefully rotated its body, actually pinning that short tail to itself!

Bang! !

In that instant, Weavile felt as if it had been struck in the chest by a hammer, and it flew backward involuntarily, losing consciousness in mid-air.

"Chik!" Chikorita, who had successfully delivered the instant kill, nonchalantly shook off the ice shards covering her body, her eyes still gleaming with fighting spirit!

"Your Chickpea Leaf... you actually use this method?" Little Silver was at a loss for words.

Who would have thought that a petite female Pokémon who clings to her trainer all day long could actually tank damage and deal damage with Swords Dance? What kind of tomboyish moveset is this?

It's like your girlfriend is all sweet and gentle in front of you, unable to even open a water bottle cap, but behind your back she's a female demon who can open your skull with her bare hands... The contrast is absolutely terrifying!

"There's nothing I can do, it likes it~" Ash smiled helplessly and indulgently.

Spoiled and arrogant, vying for favor, the Moon Concubine in the backyard... these are probably the labels of Chrysanthemum Leaf in the original work.

These tags all correspond to certain associations, such as not evolving, or the Grand Contest, etc.

This is undoubtedly a perfect way to cultivate Chikorita. Equip it with an Everstone, teach it moves like Magic Leaf and Energy Ball, and it's pretty, cute, and you can even pet it!

However, what is suitable may not be what chrysanthemum leaves truly like.

Given its personality, would it really have the patience to perform in front of people?

Therefore, Ash decided to go along with its idea. It liked to show its power in this forceful way, so Ash would do his best to nurture it so that it could go further on this path!

This is actually what Ash has been doing all along: designing unique paths for Pokémon to become stronger, in a way that they like.

The pseudo-legendary Dragonite can specialize in support, while Chikorita can also be a powerful physical attacker.

Even if a giant Steelix wants to go for a speed attack, Ash can make it happen; all he needs to do is find a teammate to set up Trick Room.

The chosen strategy is brilliant; even without being able to fly, it can still perform a high-speed dive and a devastating crash... as long as it really wants to fly!

Trainers and Pokémon are partners who support each other and move forward together. Pokémon fulfill the trainers' pursuit of glory, and trainers should, of course, try their best to fulfill their wishes and let them grow in the way they like.

No one says that you can't train a powerful Pokémon if you deviate from fixed routines and assembly-line training methods!

"Blue Crocodile, I have no choice but to ask you for help!"

"Chrysanthemum Leaf, Sword Dance!"

The final battle began, and Ash showed no mercy, immediately having Chikorita maximize its attack power.

"Give it your all, Blue Crocodile, use Waterfall!" Despite being exhausted and under the bright sunshine, Little Silver still recklessly sent Blue Crocodile charging forward!

He no longer seeks victory; now he only wants to end this battle without regrets!

"Use Iron Tail!"

Bang!

The relentless attack struck, and the water around Blue Crocodile vanished with a deafening roar. After activating its Torrent ability, it collapsed helplessly onto its back...

"Hmm... He hasn't lost his ability to battle?" But Ash then noticed that the Blue Crocodile seemed to still have a little strength left.

It trembled all over, its claws gripping the ground beside it unwillingly, and suddenly let out a resolute roar!

"Roar!!"

Amidst a deafening roar, the blue crocodile was enveloped in white light and evolved into its final form, the Mighty Crocodile!

Chapter 365 Unexpected Situation, Nicholas Ito!

"Blue Crocodile, it's actually evolved...?"

Little Silver was stunned as he watched the Mighty Crocodile suddenly leap up from the ground, looking even more imposing than before.

At that moment, he seemed to truly understand the feelings of the crocodile.

Unwilling to accept defeat, he wanted to fight for his trainer until the very last moment!

"You two do have a wonderful bond, but... it ends here." Ash clapped lightly, not letting Chikorita continue its attack.

The battle was over. Blue Crocodile had evolved under extreme conditions, but it was unable to move afterward.

“I know…” Silver nodded silently, and used a Poké Ball to recall Feraligatr. “You really worked hard this time, Feraligatr… You really are my best partner.”

After carefully putting away the Poké Ball, Silver suddenly bowed slightly to Ash, but said nothing.

He wasn't good at expressing himself, and Xiaozhi didn't intend to force him to share his thoughts.

Witnessing Silver's growth, and seeing Ash's friends all showcasing their own styles in this battle, is a truly rewarding experience.

"Chrysanthemum leaves, what...?"

The battle was over, but just as Ash was about to call Chikorita back to his side, a strange distortion suddenly appeared directly above the battlefield!

What started as a colorful ripple quickly expanded into a massive black hole, ejecting some unknown creature!

"Ugh...no!" Lila clutched her head in anguish, trembling all over as she witnessed this childhood nightmare once again.

"Everyone back off! That's an Ultra Beast, don't get close!" Ash immediately stood in front of Lyra and warned his companions to get away from the battlefield.

He stared at the 'jellyfish' floating in the center of the arena, and his muscles involuntarily tensed up.

Because of Guzzlord's shadow, Ash is quite wary of Ultra Beasts, especially since this one is Nihilego, the same Nihilego from the original anime who kidnapped his mother-in-law without warning...

And it's the shimmering Nihilego Ido with a golden bubble cover!

Why would this creature be here?!

Recalling the unusual events of the past few days, Ash was certain that something must have happened in Alola!

"That is..." But when he looked up, he found that the Ultimate Hole had mysteriously disappeared!

"Whoosh...whoosh!" Flashy Nihilego seemed to have noticed this as well. It rushed into the air at an extremely fast speed, but in the end, it only caught a wisp of air.

Once it landed back on the ground, it seemed to have completely lost control, screaming and spraying venom in all directions!

"Chikorita, Chikorita!!" Chikorita, the closest of the leaves, immediately unleashed a barrage of Leaf Blades in an attempt to deflect the poison, but all its leaves were scattered in an instant, and it itself was swept away by the poison and thrown to Ash's side!

"Chikorita?!" Ash's eyes widened in anger, and he flung out Jackal's Luxury Ball. "Lucario, take it down!!"

Regardless of the other party's reasons, anyone who dares to harm his Pokémon like this must be dealt with on the spot!

"Chik..." Chikorita, her body covered in bruises, looked weakly at the unknown creature fighting with the jackal, her face filled with resentment.

It was completely defeated with just one move...

"Rest well first." Ash hugged Chikorita to his chest, without saying anything to persuade him.

No amount of comforting can help with chrysanthemum leaves' competitive nature.

"Lucario, Extreme Speed!" Seeing Nihilego launch Venom Slam haphazardly again, Ash immediately commanded Lucario to launch a preemptive attack.

Luca, who possesses the steel attribute, ignored the incoming venom and rammed headfirst into his opponent!

"Next up, Comet Fist!" "Luca!"

Ash's Aura was burning fiercely, and Lucario's fists seemed to gather brilliant starlight as it delivered another heavy blow to Nihilego!