Pokémon, Ash's art style is off!

Ok.

You've passed.

That was just a test of your loyalty.

......

Blaine watched from behind for a long time, then slowly stroked his white beard.

He let out a meaningful sigh:

"I've lived most of my life, I've caught Pokémon, and I've seen others catch Pokémon."

"But like this—subdued without taking anything away..."

"Yeah, the trainers these days really know how to have fun."

The subjugation ceremony has ended.

Ash placed an order for sunglasses amidst Squirtle's adoring gaze.

Although it's a lot of money, it's worth it!

Besides, my family is quite wealthy, and I don't usually spend much money, so I can afford to buy this.

After soaking in the hot spring.

After a night's rest, Bob began teaching the next day.

Inside the crater.

"Why so early?!"

Xiaoxia yawned widely and chirped softly.

"And why does it have to be teaching in the crater? It's so hot and stuffy here, and the ground under your feet is burning hot!"

"Xiaoxia, you don't know this, do you!"

Xiao Zhi spoke without turning his head, his tone filled with excitement.

"Teaching Fire-type Pokémon should definitely be done in the most suitable place!"

Xiao Gang, standing to the side, was carefully observing his surroundings.

"Ash is right. The concentration of fire-type energy in the air here is significantly higher than outside. Training fire-type Pokémon in this environment is indeed much more effective."

"Look! Even Teacher Gang said that!"

Xiao Zhi immediately straightened his chest.

"And a venue like this... it would be a shame to only experience it once!"

Xia Bo, who was listening intently across from him, looked pleased, his lips unconsciously curving upwards, and even his beard twitched.

That's it!

That's exactly right!

This child—he understands me!

"Cough cough!"

Uncle Xia cleared his throat, put his hands behind his back, and struck a pose like an old scholar.

"Then—let's officially begin today's training."

"it is good!"

Ash answered decisively, flicking his wrist, and the Poké Ball traced an arc in the air.

A flash of red light, and the Charizard landed steadily on the lava platform.

It spread its wings, tilted its head back, and spewed out a small stream of flames, the heat hitting you in the face.

Clearly, this environment made it feel very comfortable, and the flames on its tail burned even more fiercely than usual.

Blaine nodded, his gaze lingering on Charizard for a few seconds before turning to Ash.

"Ash, let me ask you—how much do you know about the 'Blaze' ability?"

"A raging fire?"

Xiao Zhi answered almost without hesitation.

"When a Pokémon's HP decreases, the power of Fire-type moves increases."

"In short, the less stamina a Pokémon has, the stronger the flames become! It's the trump card ability for Fire-type Pokémon to make a comeback!"

After listening, Xia Bo neither nodded nor shook his head immediately.

“Very standard—so standard that it’s almost a textbook answer.”

Ash was stunned for a moment, and before he could even feel happy, Blaine changed the subject.

"But, Ash, there's something you need to understand."

He held up one finger, his tone becoming serious.

"A good researcher is not necessarily a good trainer."

"I am," said Bob.

"The researchers' explanations of 'fierce fire' are, in the end, superficial."

"How much the power is increased by a percentage, and where the critical value is—these things can be measured by a machine and a paper can be written about them."

"But real battles aren't built by piling up data."

He paused, glanced down at the lava plateau beneath his feet, then looked up, his gaze fixed intently on the fire-breathing dragon.

"In my view, 'fierce fire' is just like a basin of water."

"When a Pokémon gets injured in battle, a 'gap' will appear on its body."

"The more and deeper the wounds, the larger the gaps, and the faster and more violently the water flows out."

Xia Bo then changed the subject again, his tone becoming serious.

"but."

"Based on my many years of research, the 'fiery' characteristic is not something that came out of nowhere."

"The 'water' that rushes out of the gap doesn't just appear out of thin air; it's the Pokémon's own stamina and energy—it's real stuff."

"The total amount of water in this basin is not unlimited. The larger the opening you make and the stronger the water flows, the faster and more forcefully it will be consumed."

Blaine looked at the fire-breathing dragon and said, word by word.

In other words—it's not lasting.

"Once the fire is fully unleashed, the power is truly earth-shattering."

"However, if the battle cannot be resolved in a short time, the combat effectiveness will be completely lost due to exhaustion."

"This is the common method used to deal with Pokémon with this characteristic."

"Therefore, there is only one goal for this training—"

"That is to teach the fire-breathing dragon to control that valve."

189. Surely it wasn't just some random Pokémon he gave you!

After explaining the theory, the training quickly began in the crater.

The still somewhat unsteady-looking Magmortar, staring at the Charizard opposite it, rubbed its fists together and walked out from beside Blaine.

Surprisingly, this is what we're teaching today!

They spared no expense to ensure they had a firm grip on this teaching task.

Last night, while Blaine was asleep, it quietly slipped into the Pokémon rest area and checked on each one to make sure no one was competing with it.

After all, it's for teaching.

It's perfectly normal to get minor injuries!

Seeing the Charizard on the other side becoming increasingly wary, Magmortar grinned and clasped its fists together.

The muzzle immediately turned red, and the flames engulfed the cannon.

A burst of flame.

It starts with zero frames!

The fire-breathing dragon hurriedly took off to dodge, the heat wave barely grazing its cheek.

"Gurgle..."

Having failed to land its first attack, the Duckbill Flame Beast smacked its lips and withdrew its cannon with slight regret.

The Charizard on the other side was not intimidated at all.

With a burst of fire, it flapped its wings and swooped down.

However, the Duckbill Flame Beast didn't even look, and immediately protected its side.

After all, it's a dirty trick; only the ones you've never seen before are considered dirty tricks.

I've already gotten used to being beaten!

Sizzle—!

The sound of grilling meat filled the air.

The Charizard retreated rapidly, its claws charred black and emitting wisps of smoke.

It swung its paws and bared its teeth, but quickly regained its balance, its fighting spirit growing even stronger.

The Duckbill Flame Beast nodded, seemingly satisfied with its junior's resilience.

After all, it's about teaching.

If the other side doesn't put up any resistance, then all the money I've spent on bribes will have been for nothing!

It gave Charizard no chance to catch its breath.