Pokémon, Ash's art style is off!

"In the face of absolute power, all trickery is meaningless!"

"I can't ask for it!"

Ash's eyes showed no fear, but his fighting spirit soared.

"Pickup!"

Pikachu steadied itself, its momentum undiminished despite its injuries.

"No need to hold back, no need to use tricks! Just crush it with the purest, most violent electricity!"

Ma Zhishi opened his arms, his voice echoing throughout the dojo.

"Raichu uses—Discharge!!!"

"Lei Lei—!!!"

Upon hearing the order, Raichu's long-suppressed power finally found an outlet!

Since you can't have it, it naturally can't lose face!

No longer consciously controlling it.

No longer pursuing accuracy.

The electrical energy within Raichu's body surged like a burst dam.

It poured out and erupted wildly in all directions without reservation and without discrimination!

Sizzle sizzle sizzle—!!!

A burst of golden lightning, more dazzling, denser, and more violent than any previous thunderclap, exploded around Raichu!

Electricity crackled and thunder roared!

The entire dojo was bathed in a fiery golden-white light!

"Have you seen that, young man!"

Even amidst the deafening roar of the electric shocks, Ma Xueshi's roar still carried a penetrating power.

"Evolution brings about a qualitative change in power capacity and output intensity!"

"This power can easily break through the conventional limit of 100,000 volts!"

"And my Raichu is the best of the best!"

"This is the true nature of electric power—the power to sweep away everything!"

The thunderous tidal wave instantly engulfed Pikachu, which was not far away!

That petite yellow figure appeared so small amidst the boundless golden lightning, as if it would be completely evaporated in the next second!

"it's over!"

Ma Xueshi shouted decisively, as if he had already pronounced the verdict.

Xiaoxia and Xiaogang's hearts were in their throats; they even forgot to breathe.

Is this the skill level of a veteran gym leader?

The man with the buzz cut and the woman with the wavy hair were ready to cheer.

however--

Amidst this raging torrent of lightning, which seemed like the final judgment, a boy's unwavering cry tore through the thunder.

"Pikachu!"

"Pickup!"

No further words are needed; a simple call and response are enough to connect their hearts.

Immediately afterward, from where the lightning raged, a muffled sound, not loud but exceptionally clear, seemed to come.

"boom!"

Ma Xueshi's eyebrows twitched slightly, but his expression remained calm, even carrying a hint of indifference as if to say, "Why bother?"

Thinking about defense at a time like this?

Even with the characteristics of a lightning rod, it would be impossible to easily withstand a discharge of this scale!

This is nothing more than a last-ditch effort before defeat is inevitable.

The blinding light finally began to diminish, recede, and dissipate.

All eyes turned to where Pikachu had been standing.

On the field, which had been repeatedly ravaged by thunderstorms, scorched black, and was emitting wisps of smoke and sparks, a distinct shallow pit had appeared.

In the center of the pit, Pikachu's figure reappeared—

It knelt on one knee—no, it embedded one leg deeply into the ground—and stabilized its precarious figure in a one-legged stance!

Its entire body was charred black, its hair stood on end, wisps of smoke rose from its body, and its small body trembled incessantly.

but--

Its eyes were still open!

Even though they were tainted, even though they were filled with exhaustion and pain, deep in their eyes, two flames still burned that refused to be extinguished and refused to admit defeat!

It is still standing on the field!

It hasn't fallen yet!

"It held up?! Pikachu held up!"

Xiaoxia was so excited she almost jumped up, her voice filled with unbelievable joy.

She pointed impatiently at the tenacious little figure in the field and shouted in a tone as if she had discovered a new continent.

"I know this! It's Ash's lightning rod ability kicking in!"

Lt. Surge: "???"

lightning rod?!

What lightning rod?!

Where did that lightning rod come from?!

Raichu has the characteristics of a lightning rod!

Your Pikachu's characteristic is clearly static electricity!

What nonsense are you young people spouting again?!

In the arena, Pikachu, supporting itself on one leg, slowly raised its head and exhaled a puff of black smoke with a burnt smell.

It looked at Raichu opposite it, who was also slightly panting from the full-force electric discharge.

He looked again at his disheveled yet still upright body.

A hint of smugness flashed in those eyes that remained bright against the dark body.

Me, the little mouse... am constantly getting stronger!

A mere discharge.....

You know, this little mouse actually got struck by lightning back in the Evergreen Forest!

60. Raichu's ultimate secret technique!

"Charge! Pikachu! Use Mega Punch!"

Ash's shout was resounding.

A rejuvenating roar instantly infused the exhausted companions with their last bit of strength.

Pikachu took a deep breath.

"Pikachu!"

It steadied its swaying body and then forcefully pulled its legs out of the soil.

Dust settled down.

Although he stood up somewhat unsteadily, his eyes became increasingly sharp.

Don't say it!

You really shouldn't believe it!

The trainer's lightning rod technique actually managed to direct most of the raging electricity to the ground.

Although the strong electricity still rushed through my body, bringing waves of burning pain and numbness.

But still... it can still move!

If you can still move, you can fight!

He raised his head and fixed his gaze on Raichu, who looked shocked, not far away.

Pikachu is eager to get started.

Then, dragging its heavy body, it approached Raichu step by step.

He clenched his fist quietly.

Electricity is enough to give you plenty of enjoyment.

Now... it's my turn to use my fists!

Raichu looked at his opponent, who had withstood his full-force electric discharge and was still able to stand up.

For the first time, a clear respect appeared on his round face.

But it's just respect.

In its view, Pikachu, with such injuries, could not possibly withstand any more electric shocks.

Let alone dodging!

It habitually mobilizes electricity.