Pokémon, Ash's art style is off!

That's right, that's it!

Having understood what Maoqiu meant, even Xiaozhi could only sigh and say that this was a culture worm.

"In that case!"

He pulled a Poké Ball from his waist.

"Then... I've chosen you, Bulbasaur!"

A flash of white light.

Bulbasaur landed steadily on the bluestone slab.

It looked around first, then calmly called out to Ash.

"seed."

"Bulbasaur, huh?"

Xiao Gang crossed his arms over his chest.

"A Grass/Poison type Pokémon is not bad in terms of type when facing a Pokémon like Pokémon like Pokémon."

After all, the Scarlet Gym is known for its poison.

Poisonous creatures are resistant to toxicity.

As long as the skill gap between the two sides is not too large, Poison-type Pokémon will basically not get poisoned.

Ah Xing had naturally thought of these things as well.

She realized how difficult Ash was to deal with just one encounter while choosing a Pokémon.

All the strategic maneuvering begins as early as when the Pokémon are chosen for battle!

Ah Xing took a deep breath.

His gaze became focused, and he straightened up a bit.

It's okay, you can do it, Ah Xing!

My father once said—the essence of a ninja is adaptability!

"Furry, are you ready?"

"Empty pong!"

"it is good--"

Ah Xing raised her hand, her voice becoming clear and bright.

"Let's go! Furball, use the hypnotic powder!"

As soon as the furball's antennae twitched, its body began to tremble.

With just a shake, the fine powder scattered from its body.

It enveloped Bulbasaur like a thin mist.

"Hypnotic powder?"

Ash, now in battle mode, waved his hand.

"That won't work on Bulbasaur!"

"Bulbasaur, use Blow Away!"

"Eh?"

Ah Xing, who was on the other side, was taken aback.

Bulbasaur... can it learn the Blow Away move?

Isn't that something only flight-related skills can learn?

Before she could finish thinking...

Bulbasaur was immediately sucked in by a whirlwind.

Then.

"seed--!"

A loud roar!

The pent-up energy in his chest suddenly burst forth!

This move.

Five years of experience mediating disputes—how do you respond?!

The hypnotic powder swirled back and swept towards the fur ball!

"not good!"

Ah Xing's expression changed.

"Furry, get out of the way!"

After saying that, he rolled over to avoid the airflow mixed with hypnotic powder.

The furball was also startled by the loud roar.

The little one hopped backward with short legs.

He scrambled and crawled, barely managing to escape the hypnotic powder he had released.

It watched with lingering fear as the powder drifted in the air, its antennae twitching.

That was close! I almost fell asleep.

But Xiao Zhi wouldn't give it a chance to catch its breath, and with a wave of his arm...

"Next, use the rattan whip!"

The seed on Bulbasaur's back, which hadn't moved an inch in the arena, suddenly flashed with light.

Two emerald green vines shot out from its sides.

They shot towards the fur ball like two nimble snakes.

"Get out of the way!"

Ah Xing shouted.

With a kick of its short legs, the little furball rolled to the side, barely dodging the first vine whip.

But the second vine whip lashed out immediately, at a tricky angle, blocking its escape route.

There was no time to dodge.

Maoqiu's eyes lit up, and a superpower glow gathered in them—Mind Hammer!

The mental impact collided with the vine whip in mid-air, producing a muffled thud.

The whip's momentum was halted, and it froze in mid-air.

Before Ah Xing could even feel happy...

The vine whip coiled around the point where it was blocking, and then accelerated again, lashing towards the fur ball.

"Swish-!"

Hit the bullseye!

The rattan whip struck the round, furry body solidly.

"Kong Pong——!"

A cry of pain.

Xiao Gang also subconsciously shuddered and grinned, as if he felt the same way.

Since Ash gave him his guidance, Bulbasaur's Vine Whip technique has become increasingly masterful.

After being hit, the fluffy ball's round body rolled uncontrollably twice on the ground.

But before it could even get up...

Bulbasaur's vine whips struck again, this time directly wrapping around Poliwrath's body.

"Fluffy ball!"

Ah Xing exclaimed in surprise.

"Just swing it up—and then throw it!"

Bulbasaur let out a low growl, swung its Vine Whip forcefully, and flung its Poreball high into the air, tracing an arc.

It spun helplessly in the air, its short legs kicking wildly.

"Flying Leaf Blade!"

Xiao Zhi seized the opportunity.

The seed on Bulbasaur's back shone brightly, and several sharp leaves shot out, chasing after the fluffy ball in the air.

"Furball, quick, use your telekinesis!"

Ah Xing had a quick wit.

The fluffy ball barely managed to steady itself in mid-air, its eyes flashing with a faint light—

But it was too late.

The flying blades struck it repeatedly, sending it tumbling through the air before finally crashing to the ground with a thud.

"Kong...Kong Pong..."

The furry ball lay on the ground, covered in dirt, its short legs twitching.

But it still struggled to get up, its eyes fixed on the Bulbasaur opposite it.

Looking at the wobbly little ball standing up, Ah Xing took a deep breath.

"Furry... use our Fuchsia Gym's special move!"

"Empty pong!"