Pokémon, Ash's art style is off!

Then, without prior arrangement, they all glared angrily at Longlongyan and snorted in unison.

All I'm doing is promising to protect this person and their Pokémon, right?

Row!

They remembered!

But you, this slippery, overly shrewd stone, are not in this category!

We'll see!

44. The mouse's ultimate ride!

A series of operations.

Xiao Zhi truly has nothing left to admire.

In the end, it was Xiaogang who got it from his own father.

A top-secret cultivation log of a golem, which had recently been circulating online and was said to withstand three attacks of any strength, was solemnly placed in Cui Zi's hands.

On the other hand, Ash has also ordered a metal film from the League's officially certified online store by using the new portable function on the Pokédex.

The order has been confirmed and is expected to be delivered via KuaidiDragon Express in a few days.

It must be said that this new feature of the alliance is indeed extremely convenient, but the delivery fees have also skyrocketed, which is painful.

Everything is arranged properly.

Bulbasaur was also willingly added to Ash's collection.

With a wave goodbye from Midori and the Pokémon in the cabin, as well as the two former bullies whose attitudes had completely changed, the three embarked on their journey once again.

As for why there are two...

The reasons behind this are obvious to everyone.

......

Following the directions given by Midori, the three of them walked out of the lush forest.

A mountain range lay ahead, which needed to be crossed.

They kept walking, hurrying on their way.

But the weather in the mountains is as unpredictable as an ice demon.

At the foot of the mountain, the sun was shining brightly and the sky was clear, but as soon as we climbed halfway up the mountain, the sky darkened without warning.

Lead-gray clouds hung low over the mountain ridge, and a cold wind carrying the damp, earthy smell began to howl and whistle through the forest and rocky crevices, swirling up scattered fallen leaves.

"It looks like... this rain is going to be quite heavy."

Misty, a water-type trainer, felt a little worried as she sniffed the damp air in the air.

"Miss Midori mentioned a Pokémon Center, so let's hurry and get there before it rains."

The three of them quickened their pace again.

The mountain road meandered, and near a relatively open scree slope, several young men dressed in a slick style and with unfriendly expressions were gathered together.

The leader was a blue-haired man in sunglasses with a blade of grass in his mouth and an arrogant look in his eyes. He was standing on a stone platform, looking around impatiently.

"Hey, are you sure that guy's still on this hilltop?"

The blue-haired youth kicked a stone at his feet and asked a thug-like underling next to him.

The younger brother quickly moved closer.

"It's absolutely true, Boss Dayou!"

"Our people saw it with their own eyes. We heard that not only did it not starve to death, but it also made a name for itself here, gathered a bunch of henchmen, and it's quite fierce!"

"Humph!"

The blue-haired youth, known as Dayou, let out a sneer through his nose.

"I really didn't expect that..."

He drew out his words, reached into his coat pocket and rummaged around for a while, pulling out a slightly worn but well-preserved Poké Ball, which he tossed and caught idly in his palm.

"How can a coward who can't even beat a mosquito tadpole be considered a king?"

A wicked grin spread across his face.

"It wasn't for nothing that I kept putting this broken ball away because I found it too troublesome. It seems... it's still somewhat useful."

"That's right! Boss, that's called having foresight and strategic thinking!"

Immediately, one of his underlings gave him a thumbs-up, showering him with flattery.

"Once you find it, taking it back will be a piece of cake, right? After all, we've released it so many times, and every time it's slunk back to us on its own."

"Hahahahaha!"

These words struck a chord with Da You, and he proudly tilted his head back and laughed, his movements as he tossed and caught the Poké Balls becoming somewhat flippant.

"That's right! No matter how arrogant it is, can it really defy the heavens?"

"With the boss on the front lines, one of them is worth two!"

Several of his underlings quickly chimed in.

"Two on top? What do you mean, two on top?"

A clear, curious voice happened to interrupt.

The three of them, Xiaozhi and his companions, were passing by this rocky slope.

Upon hearing the last few words, Xiao Zhi stopped and peered out to ask.

"Is it some kind of powerful Pokémon? One that can take on the strength of two?"

Da-you's conversation was interrupted, and he glared fiercely at the uninvited guest.

"What's it to you? What are you looking at?!"

"Looking at you?"

Xiao Zhi scratched his head and answered with a calm expression.

Seemingly oblivious to the hostile tone in the other person's words, they instead found the question rather odd.

The person was right in front of you; you only asked because you saw them, right?

"?"

Xiao Zhi's reaction completely stumped Da You.

He choked, the threatening lines he had prepared stuck in his throat.

I've seen cowards, and I've seen tough guys.

I've never seen anyone so... honest.

"Boss, boss."

A henchman immediately lowered his voice and added fuel to the fire.

"He's clearly just pretending to be stupid and playing you for a fool!"

Xiaoxia and Xiaogang: "......."

It doesn't seem like an act...

"You dare to play me?! I'll show my temper!"

Upon hearing this, Da-you suddenly ripped his jacket to the sides, revealing the lining underneath.

The room was densely packed with Poké Balls, at least a dozen of them, which swayed slightly with his movements, exuding an intimidating aura.

"You've really messed with Da You, you've really bitten off more than you can chew!"

"iron plate!"

A group of people sang in unison.

"I'll show you what I'm made of today..."

"experience!"

"...What does '...' mean?"

"Boom!"

Before the words were even finished, a shockingly pale white lightning bolt tore through the sky.

The thunder that followed seemed to explode right overhead.

The thunder rumbled and echoed through the valley, its sound terrifying.

Although it didn't hit them directly, the sheer force of the attack, which was so close at hand, and the sudden increase in the smell of burning in the air, made Da You's gang of underlings shrink back, their arrogance momentarily extinguished.

Da-you was also stunned by the sudden loud noise, his head buzzing.

He shook his head, trying his best to regain his composure.

"Let me show you..."

"Boom!"

The second bolt of lightning followed immediately, closer and faster than the first!

"experience......"

"Boom!"

Another thunderclap boomed.

This time, it struck directly between Ash and Daisuke.

"What are you going to see?"

Xiao Zhi asked curiously.

Da-you swallowed back the harsh words that were on the tip of his tongue, and his expression changed.