Pokémon, Ash's art style is off!

Dorimia's attack... had already far exceeded the scope of ordinary gratitude—this trust was so deep that it would make many trainers green with envy.

"What?! Repaying a debt of gratitude?!"

Upon hearing Lillie's words, a spectator in the back row gasped.

"It's such a forbidden skill!"

"Forbidden? Why is it a forbidden move?"

People nearby curiously gathered around.

"You don't know this, but although this move is ridiculously powerful, it also hides a huge potential disaster!"

"I have a friend who, because he is greedy for the power of repaying kindness, spends all his time and night trying to increase the friendship level with his Pokémon."

"As a result, I accidentally raised the intimacy level of a jealous long-eared rabbit too high, and then on a dark and stormy night, it just exploded."

"They kidnapped me and took me to a place no one knew, and then they did this and that..."

"Hiss—explain this and that in detail!"

"I'm so envious! I mean... that person is so pitiful!"

242. The Pokémon of the Superior!

Xiaoxia: "......."

No?

You've really gone off-topic with your conversation!

Anyone who didn't know better would think that Xiao Gang's vengeful spirit was still haunting their brand-new trio!

But those who control Fu Rui are ultimately a minority; most people are still marveling at the effectiveness of this tactic.

Hearing the cheers and discussions from the audience, Kaoru put her hands on her hips and her lips almost curled up to the sky.

"How is it?!" "Ugh!"

"How about our way of repaying a debt of gratitude?" "Waaah!"

Kaoru and Dorimia, in perfect sync, tilted their heads and called out to Ash across the field.

"In terms of sheer power, this attack is almost as powerful as a Dragon Star Barrage!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhi nodded seriously.

What she said wasn't an exaggeration.

The shockwave from Doria's Gratitude attack just now actually lifted a layer of rubble from the center of the arena.

"Indeed impressive. The power of this move is far greater than I imagined."

Kaoru's eyes gleamed with even more pride, and she was about to add, "Of course," when Ash abruptly changed the subject.

"but--"

He stomped his right foot backward and pointed his left hand straight forward.

"—That won't scare me or Kingler Crab! Right, Kingler Crab!"

"Cough!"

The giant crab's two pincers slammed together, producing a crisp sound like metal striking stone.

Its eyes burned with fierce fighting spirit, and its aura not only did not falter in the slightest, but instead surged wildly as if it had been ignited.

It is a giant claw crab.

What I like most is making friends with tough people!

"Go! Crab Claw Hammer!"

Before Ash's roar had even landed, Kingler had already moved.

With a powerful push off the ground with all four legs, his entire body shot out like a cannonball.

The giant pincer on the right, enveloped in a deep blue light, slammed down towards Dorimiya's head with a whooshing sound!

"Well done!"

I feel that even if I have the advantage, I am not afraid at all.

"Dorimia, we'll retaliate with gratitude!"

"Waaah!"

Dorimia let out a low growl.

Its fur stood on end, and white light gathered around it once more.

Instead of retreating, it advanced, digging its four claws into the ground, and charged headfirst into the sweeping crab claw hammer!

"boom--!!!"

Two enormous forces collided with a deafening roar in the center of the arena.

A visible shockwave spread wildly outwards from the point of impact, causing even the referee to instinctively take a half-step back and cover his face with his arm.

The blue light of the crab claw hammer and the pure white light of gratitude pressed against each other.

But the stalemate lasted only a second before the pure white overwhelmingly forced the blue to retreat.

The crab claw hammer is being pushed back little by little!

Kaoru's smile grew even more blatant.

But in that very instant—

"Now's the time—King Crab!!!"

Ash immediately unleashed a loud roar, so loud that nearby spectators covered their ears.

Upon hearing this, a sharp glint flashed in the giant crab's eyes.

Instead of trying to hold back its forced-back pincers, it actively released its force under everyone's watchful eyes.

The huge crab claw on the right side was actually severed from the body by the impact of the gratitude!

puff--!

With a soft sound, the broken pincers were blasted away by the white light of gratitude, spinning as they flew off the field.

Meanwhile, the giant crab's main body, taking advantage of the enormous recoil force released when its pincers broke, slid and burrowed directly under Dorimia!

"It...it threw away its pliers...?!"

Not to mention the hired cheerleaders, even the experienced old butler's eyes widened in surprise.

"So ruthless?!"

"Ha! They're here! They really are here!"

A spectator with a large bump on his head slapped his thigh excitedly, almost jumping out of his seat.

As a veteran viewer who witnessed the giant crab defeat three opponents in a single battle and even received a small gift from it off the field.

He felt it was right for him!

That's just right!

Kaoru's pupils widened in shock, but before she could even give a command, Ash's hand had already been raised again.

"Use the shell blade!"

"Cough!"

With a hum, a thin, blade-like silvery-white luster appeared on the giant crab's remaining left claw.

It lowered its body slightly, then exerted force again!

His movements were as swift as lightning.

In the blink of an eye, they had already reached Dorimia, who was still in mid-air with nowhere to grab her footing.

With a horizontal swing of his left pincers, a crescent-shaped silver arc slashed precisely at Dorimia's vulnerable abdomen!

"Waaaaah—!"

Dorimia let out a painful howl, her entire body arching upwards from the blow, her four claws kicking wildly in the air.

"Dorimia, hurry—"

Kaoru's voice had barely left her lips when Ash interrupted her.

"Use the crab claw hammer!"

Crab claw hammer?

Its pincers weren't...?!

Suddenly, a cluster of new tissue swelled up at the broken end of the giant crab's right claw.

The next second, a brand new crab claw, even larger than the original one, suddenly appeared!

Without the slightest hesitation, the newly formed pliers, still carrying the residual regeneration water, slammed down squarely and solidly over your head!

"Bang--!!!"

A heavy thud.

Dorimia was hit so hard that her vision went black and her limbs went limp.

Its pupils dilated for a moment, clearly its mind was a complete mess.

"Destruction Ray—!!"

Ash didn't pause for a moment and pressed his advantage.

The giant crab's newly formed pincer suddenly opened, and a ball of white energy, seemingly devouring all light, condensed deep within its jaws.

The next moment—

boom--!!!

A thick beam of light pierced through the arena, striking Dorimia's body, who was still not on the ground.