Pokémon, Ash's art style is off!

Ash watched as the purple color on Bulbasaur's body deepened.

Superpowers, illusions, illusions becoming reality...

and many more.

To make something false appear true.

The word suddenly magnified in his mind.

He recalled the few words Ah Ju had just said—and suddenly a flash of inspiration struck him.

He seemed to understand!

It's not that the furball got stronger, it's that the trainer who was in charge got stronger!

More specifically, the suggestions exerted have become stronger!

Ah Ju's every move.

All of this implies the fact that "I am a master of poison."

His posture, his gaze, his tone of voice, the way he gave instructions—

Every detail tells the opponent something.

Standing before you is a master of poison.

He is the person at the top of the Kanto drug network.

It is a force that can strike fear into the hearts of any opponent.

Bulbasaur, without realizing it, had already accepted this suggestion.

Subconsciously, it believed that the current owner of the gymnasium was far stronger than the previous person!

That's why the "poison" took effect so quickly and so violently this time!

But what's even more frightening is that this is just the beginning.

The physical reaction—the spreading purple discoloration, the loss of energy—further amplified this psychological expectation.

Psychological expectations, in turn, exacerbate the body's response.

The snowball keeps getting bigger and bigger, and the prize pool keeps piling up.

Psychology influences physiology, and physiology responds to psychology.

This is a perfect vicious cycle.

That's why the poisoning gets worse and worse!

"I see……"

Xiao Zhi murmured, his eyes becoming clear.

This isn't some kind of profound superpower.

This is the ultimate mastery of Pokémon psychology!

It is an invisible poison woven from decades of experience and aura!

"Bulbasaur! Listen to me, Poliwrath's strength hasn't increased; it's all just your imagination!"

Across from her, Ah Ju raised an eyebrow slightly, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes.

Huh?

This kid... he actually figured it out so quickly?

And it's not just about "knowing," but about truly seeing through the essence?

His talent in poison-related techniques is not bad.

but--

"Even if you figure it out, so what?" A-Ju said calmly, her tone filled with absolute confidence.

"First impressions are not so easy to erase."

Knowing is one thing.

Doing it is another matter entirely.

The "invisible poison" inside Bulbasaur's body has truly begun to snowball.

As long as the body continues to react, and as long as I'm still standing here, the poisoning on the other side will only get worse!

This is an advantage that has been built up over time; it cannot be easily broken.

Xiao Zhi did not answer.

He just looked at Bulbasaur.

"Bulbasaur, listen to me."

His voice was calm, yet carried an undeniable certainty, as if it pierced through all distractions and fell straight into the heart.

"Close your eyes."

A-Ju was taken aback.

Close your eyes?

Close your eyes during the battle.

But Bulbasaur did not hesitate and closed its eyes as instructed.

"Don't think about anything else, don't think about anything at all."

Ash's voice continued to come through.

"From now on, do exactly what I say. Understand?"

Bulbasaur took a deep breath and nodded vigorously.

If you can't see the other side, you can't see A-Ju either.

Without seeing A-Ju, those silent hints naturally lose their carrier.

This is the most direct way to solve the problem.

A-Ju frowned slightly as she watched this scene.

Can you reduce the influence you exert by visually blocking it?

That's one way, but if I launch a direct attack...

So how do you defend against it?

"Fluffy ball, illusion ray!"

Maintain your strengths, fight your weaknesses.

This is the fighting style of the older generation of trainers in the Kanto region!

Maoqiu's eyes lit up, its mental energy suddenly concentrated, and a colorful beam of light shot straight towards Bulbasaur.

however--

"Bulbasaur, move two steps to the left front!"

Ash's voice rang out at almost the same time.

Bulbasaur closed its eyes without any hesitation.

The body moved instantly.

Take two steps to the left front.

The illusory ray of light grazed its side and missed.

"?!"

A-Ju's pupils contracted slightly.

In just a split second, the attack route was predicted?

And they also have to give verbal commands—

Is that right?

Is it Ash or Bulbasaur that's on the field?

"Vine whip, three meters to the right rear!"

Bulbasaur's vine whips lashed out like two nimble snakes, striking precisely three meters to its right and rear.

There, the furry ball took the initiative and secretly tried to run over and launch a surprise attack from behind.

"Whoosh!"

A whip cracked.

"Empty pong?!"

Before the fluffy ball could react, it was struck solidly by the vine whip, and rolled twice on the ground.

"it is good!"

Xiaoxia couldn't help but cheer from the sidelines.

They immediately opened a new bag of potato chips with Pikachu.

"Is Ash using his own vision to replace Bulbasaur's vision?"

Xiao Gang nodded.

"That really suits Ash's playstyle."

After all, no one else has Ash's dynamic vision.

Ah Ju's face darkened.

But he didn't panic; instead, he gave a cold laugh.

"That's interesting."

He admitted that Xiaozhi's move was indeed unexpected.