Pokémon, Ash's art style is off!

But this is the first time I've ever seen someone reach into your lower back before the red light has even completely dissipated.

He quickly added another sentence to the mix.

"But don't worry, I'll report this loophole in the rules to the organizing committee!"

However, it will take time for the organizing committee to hold meetings, revise the rules, and then officially issue and implement them.

Although it's not much, this match...

There was nothing he could do.

Upon hearing this, Xiaoze stood there, as if all his strength had been drained away.

He glanced at the black Charizard in the center of the field, still showing off its achievements to Ash, and then at the Marill that was still lying on the grass, unable to get up.

At this moment, his Dao heart completely collapsed.

His last Pokémon was Roselia.

But Maryluli was taken out before she could even last one move, so what could Poison Rose possibly do?

Is it any different from getting two more claws from the lizard king?

He looked up, his gaze unfocused as he swept across the scoreboard on the sidelines.

Two to zero.

The Marilluri, on which he had placed high hopes, didn't even make a decent splash.

He suddenly understood something.

The problem isn't with him!

He's been set up by Kanto!

"I admit it..."

Xiaoze's lips moved slightly.

The character "认" was already pressed against the tip of the tongue, about to be sent out of the mouth along with the character "输".

"Wait a moment."

A voice came from the other side of the venue; it wasn't loud, but it was exceptionally clear amidst the noise of the entire place.

Ozawa lifted his gaze from the ground in front of him and looked across the scorched ground.

It landed on the boy wearing a baseball cap on the other side.

"Although Charizard didn't violate any tournament rules."

"But rules are rules, and reason is reason."

Ash recalled his Charizard.

"It's a fact that Charizard attacked before others were ready, and as its trainer, I bear some responsibility for that."

Although I never intended to send out Charizard.

But things have come to this point, which is also why I didn't tell Charizard beforehand.

"Therefore, I propose that we settle this with a final round."

"Of course I don't use a fire-breathing dragon."

Ozawa was startled.

Xiao Zhi didn't wait for him to finish processing the information and continued talking.

"You choose one of my Poké Balls. Whichever one you pick, I'll use that Pokémon. That's fair."

The discussions in the stands had already changed.

"So grand! So magnificent!"

"I told you, you can't hold a trainer accountable for Pokémon's actions!"

"Good lad, you really have the style of those from Northeast China!"

Look at their perspective!

The referee hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but then stopped.

He wanted to say that this was against the rules. How could a regular competition be conducted like this? How could you let your opponent choose your Pokémon?

It doesn't comply with the rules of the conference!

But his gaze swept over the excited faces in the stands.

The referee silently swallowed his words and gripped the flag tightly in his hand.

He can't fight so many people by himself!

In the center of the field, Xiaoze stood there blankly, his eyes suddenly welling up with tears.

He blinked hard, but still couldn't hold back, and tears rolled down his cheeks.

I never expected this!

There are good people in Kanto too.

He sniffed hard, and a surge of heat rose in his chest.

"Thank you! Thank you, Xiao Zhi!"

Xiaoze took a deep breath, suppressed the surging emotions, and straightened his back.

"However, I don't consider myself your match."

"Alright then, as you said, let's have one last fair and square match. Win or lose, I'll concede after it's over!"

You people from the Kanto region are all like this!

None of the Hoenn people are cowards!

We can afford to lose!

The head referee breathed a sigh of relief, finally able to breathe a sigh of relief.

That's good, that's good.

I hope he can take care of himself at work.

Xiaoze's gaze swept across the field, carefully examining the remaining Poké Balls on Xiaozhi's body.

He first ruled out Pikachu, who was standing with its hands on its hips next to Ash's feet, its face full of "pick me" expressions.

After all, they had already backed down and let me choose.

If he were to pick out this Pokémon... what would that look like!

His gaze swept over the remaining few ordinary red and white Poké Balls.

He then closed his eyes and pointed randomly.

"Then let's take this one."

He was referring to the second belt buckle from the right on Ash's belt.

Xiao Zhi looked down in the direction he was pointing, and then his expression turned strange.

Pikachu was also taken aback.

Xiao Zhi turned his face back and scratched the back of his head.

"Uh... are you sure? Maybe we should choose another one."

Xiaoze shook his head, his attitude resolute.

"No need to change it. I'm already very grateful that you're willing to compromise. I'm fine with whatever you choose; I'm not picky."

"Really?" Ash asked again. "I mean... this one might... um... not be suitable for you..."

"It doesn't matter!"

Xiaoze interrupted him, puffing out her chest.

"I keep my word. If I choose this one, I'll take any Pokémon it comes my way! Even if it's another Charizard, I'll take it!"

His words were so powerful and moving that even he himself was touched.

The audience members were buzzing with discussion.

This is what Kanto should be like—no, this is what Pokémon battles should be like!

Open and aboveboard! Upright and honorable!

Ash looked at Ze's righteous face, then looked down at the red and white ball that had been hit, and then let out a long sigh.

"alright."

"Then come out, Gengar."

237. One family doesn't speak two languages!

The result was exactly as Lillie and the others had expected.

The commotion in the audience hadn't even subsided when, in a single glance, Ozawa's Poison Rose was already kneeling.

Gengar fired a few more Shadow Balls until it was certain that its opponent was truly powerless to resist, and then it reluctantly stopped.

After being given several instructions by Ash, it floated in mid-air and spun around, its little purple paws flashing a victory sign at Ash.

Then he turned around and grinned at Xiaoze with a wide grin that reached his ears.

Hehehehe!

Its eyes were full of smugness.

You just had bad luck!

They actually pulled out something that's even stronger than Charizard!

Since that's the case, what else is there to say!

It certainly wouldn't hold back at all!