Pokémon, Ash's art style is off!

The two suddenly felt...

Although our dojo has its shortcomings.

But in terms of reputation, it's far superior to this Leaf Dojo.

At least... at least no one will accidentally wander in.

Hmm, I still accidentally stumbled upon this five times a day.

"Damn it! Did someone else come to the wrong door again?!"

The short-haired guy standing on the sidelines clenched his fist and turned to his female companion with big wavy hair next to him excitedly.

"I told you so! Our dojo is too ordinary! We don't even have a decent sign!"

"If you ask me, we should just bring back the old trash cans—"

The girl with the wavy hair quickly tugged at him, glanced nervously at Ma Zhishi, and lowered her voice.

"The league just ordered the demolition two years ago, do you want to be reported and fined again?!"

The man with the buzz cut muttered defiantly.

"Those trash cans are so memorable! Back in the day, when people mentioned our Vermilion Gym, who didn't first think of that row of imposing trash cans?"

"Besides, the alliance only ordered the boss to remove the trash cans, they didn't say where to remove them! We can just put them at the entrance..."

Huh?

That's true!

Upon hearing this, Ma Zhishi stroked his chin, a thoughtful glint actually flashing in his eyes.

Just as he was deep in thought.

But then Xiao Zhi shook his head and said seriously.

"I am not a tourist."

"I came here specifically to battle, that's why I'm standing here as a trainer."

In an instant, it was as if the dojo had been muted.

Immediately afterwards—

"Boss! Did you hear that?"

The two underlings instantly became excited, their eyes even reddening, and their voices trembling.

"He's a trainer!" "He was specially invited!"

Ma Xueshi was startled.

A suspicious glint appeared in those usually fierce eyes.

Ever since the league forced a reform, stripping away those garbage cans from which anything could be found.

Your own dojo has lost its unique character.

Compared to other dojos that either have unique industries, are fueled by ninja sentiment, or are supported by beauties on the must-eat list.

Its popularity has plummeted!

It's not even as good as that gym that's jumping on the bandwagon or the gym that gives you a badge for checking in!

The trainer specifically came to my door...

These are simply the most beautiful words I've heard this week, no, this month!

"Good lad! You have good taste!"

Ma Zhishi wiped the corner of his eye forcefully.

"For your kind intentions, I, Ma Xueshi, will definitely give it my all today!"

"Let me show you what real electric power is!"

"Raichu!"

"Lei Lei!"

Mascher has decided to go all out!

Let this rare challenger witness the true power of the gym leader!

We will never let down those who came all this way!

If he doesn't beat that tiny Pikachu on the other side until it's completely convinced of his superiority today, then he'll have to change his title as the Electric-type Gym Leader!

"Wait a minute!"

Before Lt. Surge could make a move, Ash interrupted him again.

This caused the high morale of Maslow and Raichu to freeze in mid-air.

Both the human and the mouse simultaneously showed expressions of confusion.

"There's something we need to make clear before the battle."

He looked at Pikachu on his shoulder.

"We gladly accept this challenge."

"But I won't bet on whether Pikachu evolves or not."

"Whether it wants to evolve and when it wants to evolve should be entirely its own choice."

"It shouldn't be tied to the outcome of a battle, and it certainly shouldn't be up to you and me to make this decision on its behalf with a wager."

“Pikachu…”

Pikachu stared blankly at Ash.

The feeling of being moved is still brewing.

there.

M. Surge and Rachel were already sobbing uncontrollably.

"Wow... Well said! That's great! This is what trainers and Pokémon should be like!"

"Lei Lei—!"

This is so shocking!

He blew his nose hard and gave Satoshi a thumbs up.

"I saw it! I clearly saw the crackling bond between you two! It was dazzling, so dazzling!"

He calmed his overly excited emotions, coughed heavily, and resumed the demeanor of a museum owner.

"I didn't think things through just now! Let's just have a fair and square battle!"

“If you lose,” he said sincerely, “this Thunder Stone is still yours as a gift. I, Lt. Surge, swear on my honor that I will never force your Pikachu to do anything! If you win…”

He stroked his chin and thought for a moment, then clapped his hands, a glint of light flashing in his eyes.

"Then I'll give you my exclusive notes on raising Raichu and honing its strength and combat skills over the years! How about it?"

Xiaoxia and Xiaogang, who were standing nearby, were taken aback.

The two looked at each other, as if a physical question mark had appeared above their heads.

Xiaoxia blinked, tilted her head, and muttered softly.

"...Is my hearing okay? If I lose, I get an evolution stone; if I win, I get a breeding manual?"

Xiao Gang nodded.

"If you heard me correctly, then you must have heard me correctly."

"Wouldn't that be profiting from both sides?!"

Xiaoxia was startled.

There are rewards for winning and rewards for losing.

Is that right?

Before Ash could respond, Raichu at Lt. Surge's feet became unhappy.

"Lei Lei~!"

It tugged at the leg of Mt. Surge's camouflage trousers and tilted its round face up.

He looked at his trainer with disapproval in those dark, shiny eyes.

What are you saying!

Forget about winning or losing! If you're going to give, be generous and give it all together!

Who cares if he wins or loses!

So stingy!

Don't embarrass our Vermilion Gym!

Maslow, realizing what his partner meant, blushed.

"Okay, okay! I'll do as you say!"

He simply waved his hand dismissively.

"I've changed my mind! Regardless of the outcome of this duel, you can take the Thunder Stone and my cultivation notes!"

Xiaoxia: "?"

Xiao Gang: "?"

Is this a sign that they're not even going to act anymore?

Xiao Zhi didn't think that much about it.

He felt it was good enough that he didn't have to gamble with Pikachu's evolution.

"Okay! It's settled then!"

He readily agreed.