Pokémon, Ash's art style is off!

The true Dragon-type Elite Four member of the Hoenn region.

Known for his rigorous and resolute character and formidable strength, his portrait was even printed on the League's brochure.

"Hey," the old man grinned, pointing his thumb at himself, "He's lost to me before!"

"puff……"

Xiaoxia couldn't hold back any longer and quickly covered her mouth with her hand, but her shoulders started shaking uncontrollably, and her face turned bright red.

The Heavenly King lost to an old man who was drunk on a boat?

Are you just bragging?

Xiao Gang shook his head helplessly.

When the old man mentioned Dr. Fried earlier, he believed him to some extent.

But one moment she's riding Wailord across the river, the next she's riding Gyarados through a storm...

Now you've also defeated the Heavenly King?

This story is far too intense.

"I think he's probably drunk and talking nonsense."

Xiaoxia leaned close to Xiaozhi and whispered something to him.

“I think so too,” Xiao Gang replied in a low voice, his gaze falling on the wine jug in the old man’s hand. “Words spoken in drunkenness should not be taken seriously.”

"It's alright!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhi perked up.

"Whether it's true or not, I'll find out once I try!"

"Huh?"

Xiaoxia was stunned.

Has Ash awakened some new ability?

Not only can you communicate with Pokémon without any problems, but now you can even detect lies in people?

Could it be true that humans are also Pokémon?

Xiao Zhi turned to the old man.

He focused his energy in his dantian and asked a question that made Xiao Gang's eyelids twitch instantly.

"Grandpa, do you know Uncle Wu Neng?"

"Martial power?"

The old man stroked his chin, his eyes scanning Xiao Gang's face carefully once more.

Those similar thick eyebrows, square face shape, and squinty eyes.

This made him realize something.

"Hey kid, you look kind of familiar!"

"Who is Wu Neng to you?"

Xiao Zhi suddenly clapped his hands.

His eyes lit up as he turned to his two companions, his tone resolute.

"What this old man said is true!"

This is the new way Uncle Wu Neng is used!

"really."

After hearing this, even Xiaoxia now believed it.

Although what this person said was indeed a bit outrageous... he had actually met Uncle Wu Neng!

As everyone knows, this guy only plays high-level games!

Xiao Gang: "..."

Looking at the two people who seemed completely certain.

I felt a throbbing sensation in my temples.

What do you all think of other people's fathers?!

Is it a background character for the strong, or a humanoid authenticator?

He took a deep breath, nodded slightly to the old man, and maintained basic politeness.

“Wu Neng is my father.”

The old man stared at Xiao Gang's squinty eyes.

"Then it's not surprising, that's not surprising."

Xiao Zhi was now completely convinced of the old man's status as a "master".

He took a sudden step forward, his fists clenched, his voice filled with longing.

"So, grandpa, you're a true master who's been hiding your true abilities! Even the Heavenly King was once defeated by you!"

The old man nodded with feigned profundity, before he could even formulate his next sentence—

"please!"

Xiao Zhi had already moved closer.

"Let's have a Pokémon battle! I want to see the strength of a trainer who can defeat an Elite Four member!"

"Pfft—cough! Cough cough cough..."

The old man nearly spat his entire mouthful of wine into the sea, then coughed violently.

"What?! A battle?"

"Correct!"

"With this old man?"

"Yes!"

"Now? Right here?"

"That's right!"

The old man stared in disbelief at the passionate young man before him.

A normal person knows when someone is bragging...

Oh no, you mean you'd have this thought after defeating the Heavenly King?!

“No… young man, listen to me,” the old captain waved his hands repeatedly, trying to back away, but Xiao Zhi had already grabbed his arm in desperation, making it impossible for him to break free. “These old bones of mine, how can I…”

"You're too modest! I know that true strength lies in not fearing battle!"

Xiao Zhi's request was even more sincere.

"Pikachu! Pikachu!"

Pikachu nodded in support from the sidelines.

"I......"

"please!"

Xiao Gang, who was standing to the side, couldn't stand it any longer. He coughed lightly, stepped forward, and patted Xiao Zhi on the shoulder.

"Ash, calm down. The old man is getting on in years and is clearly inconvenient. It's not appropriate for him to fight like this."

"That's right, that's right, what the Wu family boy said makes sense..."

The old man quickly agreed.

“So,” Xiao Gang changed the subject, suggesting earnestly, “we should go to the proper battleground on the ship. The environment there is better and safer.”

"Wouldn't it be more appropriate to formally seek advice from senior colleagues under suitable conditions?"

After he finished speaking, he looked at the old man, seeking his approval.

"Am I right, senior?"

"Teacher Gang's words make a lot of sense!"

Ash immediately agreed.

"Then let's go to the battlefield!"

elder:"......."

Whether he's right or wrong, he's right in every way, so what can I say?

Seeing that he was about to be half-begged and half-carried away from the railing by this enthusiastic young man, the old man finally couldn't hold on any longer.

"Wait! Wait! Fine, I give up... I'll tell the truth, okay?!"

Xiaogang and Xiaoxia exchanged a glance.

They all had a "I knew it" look on their faces.

"Um... I did spar with Genji..."

"However, we're not competing in Pokémon battles."

"Not a battle?"

Xiao Zhi paused for a moment, as if the burning fighting spirit on his face had been paused.

"What are we competing in?"

“Cough,” the old man said in a defiant tone, casting his gaze into the distance and feigning profundity, “It’s about drinking.”

"……what?"

"I beat him by drinking."

Although Genji was sailing at the time and couldn't drink alcohol.