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

"I think he's more like he's been provoked... that breakfast this morning must have been choking him~" Xiaoxia rolled her eyes at the couple, feeling a bit annoyed that they were being force-fed dog food so early in the morning. Anyone would be provoked by that.

Probably... besides colored beans?

The fighting girl was staring at Liz's back with a scrutinizing gaze. The other's carefree demeanor clearly did not meet her expectations of a strong person.

So, while Lizhi was making bracelets, she found a place to exercise on her own.

Xiao Lan then took Xiao Xia and Lila away, intending to show them around the commercial street of Konico City.

Xiao Gang, of course, waited by Li Zi's side with a face full of infatuation. Xiao Zhi, who had other things to do, chatted casually with Li Zi while she was making the bracelet.

"Miss Liz, is the grand test of the island pilgrimage always like this... where the island kings decide the test content?"

"Huh, why are you asking that?" Liz paused in her work, a hint of confusion on her face.

"I've only heard some rumors, about the captain and stuff..."

“You mean the captain? That was a long time ago.” Liz shook her head. “In the early days, the Alola Islands Tour did require a captain. They were the checkpoints before the island kings, guiding the Totem Pokémon to battle the challengers to determine if the challengers were qualified to participate in the island's grand trial.”

“But now, Alola has not had a captain for a long time... The most recent captain was Marin of the Hwclani Observatory, but he has already stepped down.”

"Why?" Ash frowned in confusion.

He never understood why Kukui and Guzma couldn't be team leaders in the game, but Kaki, Mallow, and others could.

Is it simply because old man Harana doesn't approve of Kukui and Guzma, so he deliberately doesn't choose either of them?

“The problem lies with the Totem Pokémon.” Liz shrugged helplessly. “The captain is supposed to guide the Totem Pokémon to test the challengers, so they need to build a good relationship with them, but now almost no trainers can do that.”

"The island king can indeed appoint a captain, but if the overlords do not approve, the preliminary test cannot be carried out."

Chapter 389 Tapu Lele's 'Revenge', the Great Test That Begins Immediately

The biggest difference between Alola and other regions is probably that... here, Pokémon really call the shots.

Throughout the world, people repeatedly proclaim how powerful Pokémon are and how they maintain stability in a region...

In reality, most legends are just legends, with no beginning or end.

But Alora is different.

The four Tapu are classified as land god Pokémon; they are the guardian deities of the Alola region, managing everything here.

When they're in a good mood, they'll suddenly appear and casually toss passersby some tree fruits or Z-crystals as gifts; but if they're angered, they might completely destroy a village or supermarket.

The reason they are so angry about the invasion of Ultra Beasts is because Alola is their territory, and all the troublemakers from outside deserve to be physically harmed!

Just as Tapu is the guardian deity, the dominant Pokémon of the four islands are similar. They are several times larger than their counterparts and are covered with a special aura of dominance. Their main task is to enjoy themselves in their respective territories.

The Overlords aren't the captains' Pokémon; whether they're willing to cooperate with the test really depends entirely on their mood.

It can be said that the most distinctive feature of Alola, from guardian deities to overlords and even ordinary wild Pokémon, is freedom.

This is certainly a good thing, and Ash also appreciates this atmosphere of harmonious coexistence between humans, Pokémon, and nature.

However, in such an atmosphere, it's not so easy to create something standardized.

...

"Okay, it's done!" Liz was very skillful, and Xiaozhi didn't have to wait long before she finished making the bracelet.

The previously uneven Radiant Stone was meticulously polished and set into a black and red wristband, perfectly matching Ash in both style and color scheme.

"Thank you so much!" Ash immediately accepted it gratefully.

He fastened the Z-bracelet to his wrist and placed the electric Z on the bracelet. The originally dull crystal suddenly shone.

Ash also realized that he and Pikachu seemed to have developed a closer connection.

It felt like a flowing arc of electricity was guiding them to unite their spirits and unleash a power that transcended limits!

"Pickup!"

"Hmm... Am I seeing things?" Hearing Pikachu's cry, Liz subconsciously rubbed her eyes and looked at Ash's bracelet with some confusion.

In that instant, she felt as if she saw the electricity change, as if a lightning bolt-like tail had appeared, but upon closer inspection, it was still in the shape of a rhombus crystal.

"By the way, Ash, when are you planning to challenge me to a big test?" Liz asked curiously, putting aside her doubts for the moment.

"Of course I... wait!" Ash said, but his psychic powers were activated instantly, forming a protective shield around his body.

Meanwhile, a large amount of scale powder poured in through the window, swirling intensely around Ash.

"Is it Tapu Lele?" As the island queen, Liz naturally recognized Tapu Lele's signature scales.

"Tapoo, are you really going to keep nagging me?" Ash asked, frowning.

He knew, of course, that the other party wouldn't let it go, but he didn't expect them to cause trouble so soon.

"Tsubasa..." Tapu Lele tilted its head and began to ponder. Although it had found Ash, it really didn't know what to do to 'get back at' him.

However, it soon had an idea.

"Butterfly, butterfly!" It turned to Lizhi and kept urging her, and the latter could only helplessly agree.

“I understand…” Liz smiled wryly and turned to Ash, asking, “Tapu Lele wants me to give you a big challenge right away, Ash, is that alright?”

“Of course, no problem.” Ash knew that Tapu Lele was going to use Liz to teach Ash a lesson.

But he was exactly looking forward to a major test right away.

Ash brought all his handheld weapons with him to Alola this time, so even if Liz uses her strongest abilities, Ash can handle her.

"Let's go then, let's go to the Ruins of Life, and you can have your friends come back to watch... Oops!"

Lizhi was the first to get up, but her cool demeanor lasted only three seconds before she fell face-first to the ground again, which immediately startled Xiaogang, who rushed over to comfort her.

Ash contacted Blue and the other girls by phone. A moment later, they all rushed to the downstairs of Liz's house and followed her to the stage of the great test—the altar of the guardian deity Tapu Lele, the Ruins of Life!

Deep within the dimly lit ruins, Liz knelt before the ancient totem, offering a solemn prayer.

"Now begins the great trial of the island pilgrimage to Akala! Mount Vera, the birthplace of Akala, and Tapu Tsubasa, the goddess of life, watch over me and the young men who are taking the trial, and grant us strength!"

"Has your demeanor changed...?" Seeing such a beautiful appearance, Cai Dou was slightly moved.

Lizhi's current state is what truly ignites her fighting spirit...

"Ouch!" Unfortunately, Lizhi turned around and fell down the steps, her previous solemnity completely gone.

Rainbow Bean: ...

"Don't worry about that... Ash, are you ready?" Liz asked with a carefree smile as she arrived at the battlefield inside the ruins.

"You can start anytime."

“Great! Then Xiao Lan will be the referee.” Lizhi gestured to the girl on the sidelines.

"Now, let's begin the great test of Akara Island. The test will be a double battle using two Pokémon!" Blue announced the rules in a serious tone, but then suddenly revealed a charming smile and gave Ash a captivating wink.

"Honey, good luck! There's a reward if you win the battle!"

"Ha, then it'll be hard for me to lose this game."

Blue's encouragement greatly boosted Ash's spirits, while the spectators all put their hands to their foreheads.

"Let's begin. I'll be using these two... Nosegate and Lycanroc!"

The Great Trial also follows the rules of the Gym Leader. Liz sent out a steel statue with a huge red nose and a handsome werewolf with light movements and daytime form!

"These two... Venusaur and Cyndaquil, let's send them out!" Ash thought for a moment and sent out a Kanto and Johto combination.

Liz and her two Pokémon are probably commonly used in big challenges. Their levels aren't particularly high, so Ash doesn't need to go all out in the battle.

"The battle begins!"

"Cyndaquil, Fire Pledge! Venusaur, Grass Pledge!"

"Rockhide Lycan, Rock Rush! Big Head North, Magnet Bomb!"

At the same time as Blue gave the order, Ash and Liz also acted!

Although Ash gave the command first, Liz's Wolfenstein used its explosive power to seize the initiative and charged at Cyndaquil!

At the same time, Nosegate also activated the three smaller Nosegates beside it, maneuvering them to fly towards Ash's side like miniature bombs.

To Liz's surprise, the squinty-eyed fireball rat dodged the werewolf's attack with a mere blink, and at the same time slapped its little paws on the ground, summoning a surging pillar of fire.

Venusaur also exerted its power, summoning a grass pillar that seemed to come alive and sweeping forward, while completely ignoring the three Nosedrops that were close by.

Boom!

Magnet Bomb accurately hit Venusaur, but the combined attack of Fire Grass also exploded on Nosegate, instantly scorching it until its body was charred black!

boom!

Just then, the entire area suddenly burst into flames, and Lizhi's two were engulfed by the sea of ​​fire at the same time!

The additional effect of the combination move has been activated!

Chapter 390 VS Lizhi, the Spoiler with a Pinkish-Haired Heart

"Such powerful tactics... Is this the power of the three founding families?"

Looking at the flames rising in the arena, Lizhi was greatly surprised.