Pokémon, Ash's art style is off!

It tilted its head, staring at its slightly numb short hands.

—It still needs improvement.

But...

It raised its eyes and looked at the Charizard opposite it, whose body was covered with tiny wounds.

The corners of his mouth slowly turned up.

That's awesome! That's the expression I'm looking for!

That's exactly the kind of expression it wants to see—an expression of both annoyance and fear!

Especially now that the Charizard was charred black from the explosion.

That would make it even more like Ash's Charizard!

Although he's a size smaller and doesn't have the same deep temper, his anger is exactly the same!

Gengar couldn't help but lick its lips.

I want to see more!

"Keep using Shadow Ball!"

The trainer's voice came from behind, and without the slightest hesitation, Gengar attacked again.

With its two short hands clasped together, a dark purple energy ball quickly condensed in its palms, which it then threw towards the Charizard.

The fire-breathing dragon flapped its wings and soared into the air, its low growl carrying a clear hint of fear.

It stared intently at the incoming shadow orb and dodged it.

But unexpectedly, the shadow ball hit empty air and simply dissipated without causing much of a ripple.

Charizard: "?"

What's happening here?

A dud? A mistake?

Or is that bastard up to some trick again?

Just as it was still thinking, Ah Hong's voice suddenly rang out from behind it.

"Ben! Watch your back!"

Charizard instinctively turned its head and glanced at Ahong.

Watch out behind you?

What's behind this?!

Its pupils suddenly contracted.

A shadow orb rapidly enlarged against its face, its dark purple light illuminating its bewildered expression.

And holding that ball was a grinning face that stretched all the way to the ears!

Gengar, holding a Shadow Ball, slammed it directly into Charizard's face!

"Bang--!!!"

This attack landed squarely; the shadow energy exploded violently at the point of contact, and Charizard was slammed down from mid-air!

Gengar tilted its head to look at the Charizard that had fallen to the ground, clicked its tongue, and showed a slightly regretful expression.

"Gag..."

Pity.

The fire-breathing dragon was quite vigilant just now.

I closed my eyes the moment I saw the Shadow Orb, otherwise I would have definitely shown it the power of my newly improved hypnosis technique!

But it's alright, it has plenty of patience!

In the air, Gengar waved its hands repeatedly, unleashing a barrage of Shadow Balls downwards.

The Charizard had just gotten up when it saw a shower of purple light crashing down on it, and it almost choked on its breath.

Ignoring the pain in its body, it stared intently at the trajectory of the Shadow Orb, flapping its wings wildly and maneuvering its body.

They dared not relax even for a moment.

After all, compared to a Shadow Ball that is 100% guaranteed to explode, the Shadow Ball that is sometimes fast and sometimes slow, and whose explosion is uncertain, is the most terrifying!

It barely managed to dodge each shadow orb, and just as it instinctively tracked the trajectory of an oncoming shadow orb and prepared to sidestep it—

"Gengar, now's the time!"

"Gag!"

A face suddenly protruded from the surface of a shadow orb.

A stealthy attack!

Charizard instinctively squinted, but it was already too late. Those scarlet eyes had already met its pupils across the boundary between reality and illusion!

The Charizard's wings suddenly stiffened for a moment, and its body tilted in the air.

I didn't expect to get infected anyway!

"Don't panic! Charizard, that's just a dream, it won't really hurt you!"

Ah Hong's voice came from behind.

The fire-breathing dragon gritted its teeth.

It was prepared; hypnosis has worked before!

As long as it believes it's fake, those illusions can't harm it in the slightest!

He steadied himself, but the expected attack did not come, and the ground did not change at all.

Opposite them, Gengar was lying on the ground, pounding the ground hard with its two short arms, looking extremely annoyed, as if regretting that it had missed the opportunity.

Charizard: "........?"

How is this going?

Could it be that the opponent's skill missed?

"What happened? Did it miss?"

"Looks like it, right? It's rare to see Gengar make a mistake!"

The audience was buzzing with discussion, but Kikuko squinted her eyes, her shadow trembling beneath her feet.

"Since that's the case... let's settle this with one decisive move!"

In Charizard's eyes, the trainer opposite it was making his declaration.

"Alright! Let's settle this with one decisive move!"

Behind them, the voice of their own trainer could be heard.

"Charizard! Unleash our full power!"

Charizard glanced at Ahong, who returned the glance.

After years of partnership, they exchanged a look that only they could understand!

"Roar--!!!!"

The fire-breathing dragon raised its head and roared.

it is good!

As a genuine Kanto dragon, it was already furious with the strange moves of the other side!

What are those exploding shadow orbs, and those lurking spirits that launch surprise attacks from within them?

Too flashy!

It will burn and wipe all of this away with a single, pure flame!

I took a deep breath, and it mobilized all the energy in my body!

The Gengar on the other side did the same, clasping its hands together, with dark energy surging between its palms, as if it were gathering some powerful attack.

Charizard grinned.

That's it? You're far from being able to charge up your power!

Its chest expanded even further, and the fire in its throat was so bright it was blinding, distorting the surrounding air and creating waves of heat.

Burned to ashes!

This is definitely its strongest move right now!

It looked at the Gengar opposite it, which was still "charging up" its power, and its mouth was stretched to its maximum.

Bring it on! You—

"Jiang Ben! Watch out!"

careful?

Charizard chuckled inwardly.

Be careful of what?

The opponent hadn't even fully charged up its power; its tail was already trembling.

I won this match!!!

It was so excited that its tail was taut, and the flame in its throat had reached a critical point, ready to be unleashed at any moment.

Just as it was about to unleash its power, the excited Charizard suddenly felt a surge in its mouth!

Suddenly, another Gengar appeared in front of him!

The Gengar was holding a Shadow Ball in both hands and steadily stuffing it into its open mouth.

"Gag!"

Hehe! You didn't expect that, did you!