Pokémon, Ash's art style is off!

but--

"Aren't you underestimating me?"

His voice carried a hint of arrogance, the confidence that belonged to a dojo master.

"As a master of poison, you don't think this is all I know, do you?"

"Sight, hearing, smell... I can utilize anything that a living being can perceive!"

This is the result of his decades of research.

Do you think cutting off sight will decipher the hint?

too naive.

"Fluffy ball—"

He raised his hand, his voice filled with absolute confidence.

"Use the insect chirping sound!"

Don't you use hearing instead of sight?

it is good.

Then I'll use sound waves to deal with it!

As long as the frequency is correct, the body will react simply by hearing the sound.

By then—you can't just shut down your hearing too!

"Empty pong!"

Maoqiu's face turned red as it strained to emit sound waves.

The sound waves spread through the air and struck Bulbasaur.

Bulbasaur did react.

Specifically—

Its body trembled.

Then there is no more.

A-Ju: "???"

He waited a full three seconds to confirm that Bulbasaur neither gagged nor felt dizzy, and its complexion did not even darken.

"...No, what about the special frequency vibration I taught you?"

Aju looked at Maoqiu.

The voice was very calm.

It was eerily calm.

The fluffy ball blinked, looking completely bewildered.

"Empty pong?"

shock?

What kind of vibration?

I can't get it?

"Didn't I give you homework before I left? I told you to practice adjusting the frequency of your insect chirping, but you haven't practiced at all lately!?"

The fluffy ball froze.

operation.

Ah, right, homework.

It remembered.

Before leaving, A-Ju did give it a "homework exercise," saying that mastering it would double the power of the insect chirping.

The sound alone can poison an opponent.

then……

Then it forgot about it.

We've been so busy eating lately, who even remembers their homework?

Maoqiu lowered its head guiltily, its eyes darting around, trying to find an excuse to get away with it.

"Has the furry ball forgotten about this?"

Ah Xing, who was standing to the side, suddenly spoke up.

His tone carried an air of self-assured certainty.

Furry Ball: "!!!"

It suddenly looked up and stared at Ah Xing with a mixture of grief and indignation.

Just two days ago, she told me it was the best thing in the world.

As a result, not only did I throw it away today, but I also sold all the insects!

Ah Xing then belatedly realized what she had said.

She instinctively covered her mouth, but it was too late.

The air suddenly became quiet.

A-Ju remained silent for three seconds.

Then he coughed lightly.

He remained expressionless and said...

"Ah."

He stood with his hands behind his back, chin slightly raised, exuding an air of superiority.

"I admit, you've got some skill."

After a pause, A-Ju's tone carried a hint of deeper meaning.

"Fine, since that's the case, I'll take the loss, and we'll call it a draw. Let's call it a day for now."

As a veteran of the Kanto region.

They certainly aren't weak when it comes to being shameless.

A draw is better than a loss.

Moreover, it's not that he's not strong enough.

My teammates just can't carry me!

Look at Bulbasaur's teammate, and then look at this fluffy creature—

He's number one at cooking, but forgets all his homework.

How do we fight this?

How can we fight like this?!

142. The Darkest Hour!

"draw?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhi scratched his head.

He glanced at the situation, looking completely bewildered.

"But senior... why do I feel like my side has the advantage?"

That's certainly true.

Although Bulbasaur had its eyes closed, its vine whips swung with tremendous force, completely overwhelming Poliwrath.

The poisoning did not worsen because the visual field was blocked.

With his own guidance from the sidelines, Xiao Zhi felt that he was at least in a favorable position, if not guaranteed to win.

"Besides, it wouldn't be good for you to suffer a loss, would it?"

Ash looked at A-Ju very seriously.

"Don't worry, senior, just use whatever moves you have. Bulbasaur and I can handle it!"

"seed!"

Even with its eyes closed, Bulbasaur puffed out its chest.

The rattan whip cracked in the air.

Her words left A-Ju speechless.

No.

This kid, why won't he give me an inch?!

He originally thought that since they were all trainers from Kanto and he was a gym leader, he would offer a "draw" as an olive branch, and the other party would accept it, which would save face for both of them.

The results of it?

Not only did this kid refuse, he also elevated him to a very high position!

He wanted to use all his unique skills, but the problem was that this furry ball hadn't learned any of them!

How do you play this?

but.

As a veteran of the Kanto region and the head of the Crimson Dojo, what storms hasn't he weathered?

They won't even give me a way out—

Then let's just go for it!