Pokémon, Ash's art style is off!

But Watari, who was used to seeing big scenes, looked quite focused.

He raised his hand to signal Dragonite to calm down.

A moment later.

He then called a halt to this asymmetrical exchange.

"Okay."

Charmeleon, its head covered in bumps, retreated back to Ash's side, slightly panting.

Although he was covered in injuries.

But his eyes remained fixed on Dragonite, his fighting spirit undiminished.

The flames on its tail were exceptionally hot.

Meanwhile, the Gyarados on the other side secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

It's not as cunning as Charmeleon, so most of the direct pressure falls on Dragonite.

Even that dark creature used it as cover for surprise attacks several times... Even though it was on the same side, it felt that this dragon was really too unscrupulous!

Wataru's gaze first fell on Charmeleon, and after a moment of contemplation, he spoke.

"His use of dragon-attribute power is quite skillful."

"The timing and placement of the attacks with the evil attribute are quite tricky, and they carry a ruthlessness honed in actual combat."

His assessment was quite fair.

"The in-depth development of Dragon-type moves often relies on resource accumulation and bloodline guidance. It will be difficult for this Charmeleon to improve further, given its Dark-type nature..."

"That is quite in line with its nature."

Charmander nodded in deep agreement.

That's what it thinks too.

The application of evil energy is as simple as breathing for it.

Du then changed the subject and pointed out the key point.

"But what I care about most is its characteristics."

Charmeleon grew increasingly ferocious in battle, and aside from its inherent nature, the ever-burning flame on its tail was the true source of its strength.

"Although it doesn't use fire-type moves much, the power of the flames within its body has more than doubled—this is a talent, an exceptional talent."

Ash and Charmeleon both looked at its tail.

The flames on its tail were indeed twice as hot as when it first appeared.

"Then how should we develop it?"

Xiao Zhi asked.

"The Blaze ability is the key for Fire-type Pokémon to unleash their power in desperate situations."

"The most direct way to make it embrace the flames and control the power of the fire is to throw it into a truly desperate situation."

Du directly presented his method, which was simple, even crude.

"Let it get beaten."

"Being beaten to the point of near exhaustion, being beaten to the point of having nowhere to retreat, being beaten to the point of life and death."

"The instinct for survival and the resonance of its characteristics will force it to mobilize every bit of its hidden fire power."

"Either it explodes in flames, or..."

He didn't finish his sentence, but the meaning was clear.

Ash turned to face Charmeleon and crouched down to look it in the eye. He never made decisions about the future unilaterally.

"Charmeleon, what do you think?"

His voice was very serious.

Charmander was about to answer.

"No need to force yourself. Even without the raging fire, you're already very strong—we can still win."

Charmander turned its head away, exhaling a small wisp of black smoke from its nostrils.

Although it seemed indifferent, its tail honestly flicked, and the flames crackled.

Its tail gently wrapped around Ash, but stopped halfway.

The fire dragon looked at Watari.

He let out a low growl.

It's done!

Of course, this is not for Ash.

It was simply because he still had a traitor he needed to kill.

Correct!

A traitor!

Nodding, Lance said no more and turned to look at Misty and her Gyarados.

"As for your Gyarados,"

His assessment was even more concise.

"Overconfidence is a rare and enormous trait. The improvement gained from each victory can accumulate and make one incredibly powerful."

Xiaoxia looked at Gyarados.

She does know that.

"But... Mr. Wataru, there's a problem. Gyarados... sometimes can't control this power."

"If the number of layers is too high, it will easily become indiscriminate and disobedient. What should we do?"

After asking her question, Xiaoxia looked at Du expectantly, hoping that this Heavenly King could offer some brilliant control techniques or soothing secrets.

However, after listening, a very rare look of confusion appeared on Watari's face.

He tilted his head slightly, looking at Xiaoxia, then at the Gyarados behind her, which looked weak and vulnerable at the moment, as if he had heard a question that was completely incomprehensible.

"Pokémon are disobeying?"

Du repeated it, his surprise clearly evident in his tone.

"Pokémon...can they be disobedient?"

74. We have the Imperial Dragon Crossing!

Watanabe's tone was one of bewildered acceptance.

It's as natural as saying, "Magikarp was born with the ability to splash."

For him, the idea that Pokémon might disobey him when he commands them seemed like a completely foreign concept.

With his years of experience as a veteran trainer, he could only manage to utter one sentence.

"When you encounter this situation, you should look for your own problems and see if you haven't tried hard enough."

Misty, who had been criticized by the Elite Four for not trying hard enough, clenched her fists as she looked at Gyarados.

Decided!

Let's start working hard today!

To win over Gyarados, you need to start with its daily food and lodging!

Seeing Xiaoxia retreat, Xiaogang, who had been watching the battle from the sidelines for a long time, steadily stepped forward.

He took out the Poké Ball.

"Mr. Watari, if you don't mind, please also take a look at my partner."

He has just decided which Pokémon he wants to be mentored after some thought.

A red light flashed.

A rather sturdy-looking little geomancy appeared on the field.

"?"

Wataru's gaze lingered on Kenshin for less than a second.

It seemed as if he had thought of something.

He then uttered two words crisply and decisively.

"mind."

Xiao Gang was taken aback.

He subconsciously looked at Xiaozhi, who was the chief translator.

"This is.......?"

Xiao Zhi received the signal, scratched his cheek, and translated.

"Uh... what Brother Du means is that he minds."

Lance crossed his arms and nodded, acknowledging Ash's simple and unpretentious translation.

He looked at the bewildered little fist stone.

Almost instantly, another figure appeared in my mind.

Wu Neng's Golem!

That guy actually used Yulongdu as a stepping stone for the dojo's assessment.

Despite the effort I put in, I still managed to crush the opponent.

But somehow, he managed to gain some reputation points!