Pokémon, Ash's art style is off!

"You've got guts! No wonder you're an Electric-type trainer!"

When Ma Zhishi saw that Xiao Zhi had agreed, his heroic spirit surged once again.

He waved his hand dramatically, his voice booming like a bell.

"Now, let me introduce myself again. As the Gym Leader of Vermilion City, the Pokémon I'm sending out is this—my ace partner, Raichu!"

"Lei Lei!"

Raichu wipes away its tears after fighting for Ash's rights.

Boost your spirits and then take a step forward.

"Then I'll send out my trump card too!"

Ash pulled down his hat brim and pointed forward, his voice filled with fighting spirit.

Go, Pikachu!

Pikachu leaped off my shoulder and landed steadily on the cold floor.

It lowered its body slightly, its tail straightened, and the electric sacs on its cheeks began to flash brightly.

They faced off against an opponent who was much larger than themselves without showing any weakness.

"The Vermilion Gym Challenge, now begins!"

As Mascherano made his resounding announcement, the atmosphere inside the dojo instantly tensed up.

......

Sidelines.

Xiaoxia and Xiaogang frowned simultaneously.

"An internal war among Electric-types, and the Electric-type Gym Leader actually used his ultimate evolved form as soon as he started..."

Xiaoxia bit her lower lip, her voice low, but she couldn't hide her worry.

"With all its attribute advantages gone, Pikachu is at a complete disadvantage in terms of power and experience."

"Not only that."

Xiao Gang calmly observed Raichu in the arena.

"Look at that Raichu's physique, the luster of its tail... Although Mr. Lt. Surge has an eccentric personality, as a gym leader, his strength is definitely not to be underestimated."

Before they finished speaking, the buzz-cut man and the wavy-haired woman, who had been waiting in the corner, excitedly moved to the edge of the area.

"Our boss really takes his opponents seriously!"

"If you need to send out your ace to deal with a Pikachu, then it's a piece of cake, isn't it?"

"Even with only one arm, we can win!"

Upon hearing this, Raichu glanced at Pikachu, who was standing ready on the other side.

With its round head held high in pride, it actually slowly tucked one of its short front paws behind its back!

High颜值 (good looks)?

So what if you're good-looking!

This is not a beauty pageant!

Ultimately, it all comes down to hard power!

"It's not just about giving up one hand!"

"More than enough for both!"

"Lei Lei?"

Raichu's ears twitched, and it felt that its little brother's words resonated with it.

That's true!

It raised its head even higher, and sure enough, slowly tucked its other front paw behind its back as well.

With his chin slightly raised, he exuded an arrogant air, as if to say, "Why shouldn't I let you use both hands?"

Experience, strength, and the all-around advantages of evolution...

In its view, this was simply a one-sided massacre of weaker opponents...

Oh no, I mean, a training battle!

"Raichu, greet the opponent! Use Thunderbolt!"

Mascher & Co. decided to start with a standard opening to test the waters.

He did not issue strict defensive orders, subconsciously still carrying a mindset of "guidance" and "demonstration".

"Lei Lei—!"

Upon receiving the order, Raiqiu's imposing manner remained undiminished, even with his hands behind his back.

The electric sacs on both sides of the cheeks shone brightly with golden light.

A thick, dazzling current, like a giant golden python, burst forth instantly!

Tearing through the air with a crackling sound, it hurtled straight towards Pikachu at the other end of the field!

The power of this attack was handled with remarkable precision.

It wasn't going all out, but the solid lightning and terrifying momentum were enough to make any ordinary Pikachu tremble and be intimidated before the battle even began!

however--

Ash's commands are faster and more decisive than lightning!

Without the slightest hesitation!

"Pikachu, charge!"

"Pickup!"

Pikachu's small body displays amazing explosive power.

With a powerful push from his limbs, his entire body transformed into a streak of yellow lightning so fast it almost left a blur!

Not only did he nimbly and swiftly dodge the terrifying 100,000 volts with a sideways leap, but he also avoided it with the slightest chance.

Using its momentum, it quickly closed the distance between itself and Raichu!

Ma Zhishi was slightly startled.

What fast movements!

Its agility is much better than that of a regular Pikachu!

But as surprised as he was, he had already seen through the tactical intentions.

"That's right. Knowing that Pikachu is no match for Raichu in terms of electricity, you're resorting to close combat."

"Now! Pikachu, Iron Tail!"

That's a good idea.

Ma Xueshi nodded.

However, the differences brought about by evolution cannot be erased by a mere angular body shape!

"Raichu! Show it your true power! Strike back with your Thunder Fist!"

Raichu, who was standing with his hands folded over, was momentarily stunned.

Thunder Fist?

It's a skill that's delivered with fists!

but……

It turned its head and glanced at its two little short hands, which it had been holding firmly behind its back to pretend to be... to show off its magnanimity.

Isn't it a bit embarrassing to pull it out now?

They'd already made all the necessary moves!

In that split second of hesitation and entanglement—

Pikachu had already rushed up to it!

There are no tricks involved.

The tiny tail glowed faintly!

Immediately afterwards—

Pikachu twists its waist like a spring, perfectly channeling the power of its sprint and the explosive force of its twisting waist into the tip of its tail!

"Pikachu—!!"

It was accompanied by a short, sharp cry.

Its tail, like a short stick, slammed hard into Raichu's round face!

Snapped--!

That was a solid hit!

Raichu felt a sudden darkness before his eyes, his face first went numb, and then burned with pain!

Its head was suddenly knocked to the side.

The fat on his cheeks jiggled violently due to the enormous impact!

Its center of gravity was slightly higher because it was carrying its hands behind its back, and its body, which was several times larger than Pikachu's, was directly whipped off the ground by this fierce iron tail. It spun and flew away like a ball that had been hit hard!

who am I?

where am I?

What just happened?

The chaotic thoughts were overwhelmed by an even stronger sensory shock.

My face...it's so hot and it hurts! My ears are ringing!