Pokémon, Ash's art style is off!

"Pickup truck, pickup truck!"

Pikachu climbed onto Gyarados's head and patted its tiny paws on Gyarados's huge head.

Don't tell me, you really shouldn't tell me.

Starfish really know how to enjoy life.

This feeling, hey, is amazing!

Each shot.

The vein on Gyarados's forehead throbbed suddenly.

The throbbing veins were clearly visible beneath the deep blue scales, as if they might burst at any moment.

Its Gyarados roams so much... uh, moon.

When have I ever suffered such injustice?

It's always been the one that glares at anyone and makes them run away; how could it endure such humiliation!

As for its childhood...

That's Magikarp's business, what does it have to do with Gyarados!

Reason gradually crumbled, and as Gyarados's eyes lost their clarity and began to turn hostile.

Having had enough fun, Pikachu leaped up and landed on Ash's shoulder.

"Pickup!"

It nudged Ash and pointed at the Gyarados that was about to attack.

Xiao Zhi, come look at it!

It thinks it's all good now!

"Is that so?"

Just as Ash looked at it again—

The Gyarados, which had been so menacing just moments before, vanished its fierce expression as quickly as the tide receded.

"roar~"

Its wide-open mouth immediately revealed a rather憨厚 (honest and simple) smile.

Then it obediently moved its head closer to Pikachu, and even adjusted the angle so that the little paws could touch it more easily.

Dragon!

It can be big or small! It can rise or fall!

On a grand scale, it stirs up clouds and mists! On a small scale, it conceals its form!

It's true that Gyarados is never weaker than a human throughout its life.

But then again... Pikachu isn't human either.

Seeing her Gyarados acting so obsequiously and almost comically in front of Ash, a stark contrast to its ferocious and domineering image just moments before, Misty felt as if an invisible row of question marks had appeared on her forehead.

"No...you're really embarrassing me!"

Xiaoxia looked at Gyarados, her tone full of sourness.

"What a waste of all the effort I put into raising you when you were a baby!!"

It would have been better if they hadn't said that.

Before she could finish speaking, Gyarados, which had just been grinning and acting cute in front of Ash, suddenly turned its head!

You knew about this too?!

His large mouth, filled with sharp teeth, opened wide.

That ferocious expression made it seem like he was about to bite down on it at any moment.

Pikachu is beyond its grasp!

You think you can't handle Xiaoxia?!

Xiaoxia was startled by this sudden change in expression.

"W-What are you going to do?"

What are you doing...?

Gyarados's eyes held a sinister glint.

Unfortunately, the biggest difference between humans and Pokémon is that humans can use tools.

"Xiao Zhi! Look at it! It thinks it's okay again!"

Xiaoxia pointed at the Gyarados, which suddenly revealed its ferocious nature, and shouted in the same tone as Pikachu.

Clearly, she had also figured out Gyarados's weakness.

Pikachu perched on Ash's shoulder, nodded its little head in deep agreement, and looked at Misty with a hint of admiration in its eyes.

This woman is just like me!

Just as Ash turned his gaze back to the sound.

With a "whoosh," all the ferocious aura on Gyarados's face vanished without a trace.

It obediently lowered its huge head.

It let out a soft, almost coquettish humming sound from its throat, and even gently rubbed its cool scales against Ash's palm. Its docile appearance would make anyone who saw it think that it was a harmless big guy.

"Is there?"

Xiao Zhi looked at Xiao Xia, who was puffing up her cheeks, with a blank expression.

Looking at the well-behaved baby rubbing against his palm, he scratched his head in a dazed manner.

"It seems quite docile to me."

"You can't just suspect someone because they have a criminal record."

That's right! That's right!

Gyarados nodded vigorously, echoing Ash's words.

Xiaoxia: "..."

She felt like she was about to suffer internal injuries.

"Come back!"

Xiaoxia angrily recalled the traitorous fellow into her Poké Ball.

She looked at the Poké Ball in her hand.

A Gyarados and a Staryu.

She has no idea what terrible things she has done!

All she wants now is to catch a Pokémon that is absolutely loyal to her and has no rebellious streak whatsoever!

......

Composing themselves, the three continued their journey towards Mount Tsukimi.

Under Xiaogang's guidance.

Before long, a huge, dark tunnel entrance that seemed to devour all light appeared before the three of them.

A cold wind howled out from inside the cave.

It also carries a unique scent of damp earth and rocks.

Xiaoxia cautiously approached and tentatively shouted towards the cave entrance.

"Hello—is anyone there—?"

But all that responded to her were layers upon layers of echoes that gradually weakened until they disappeared.

"Is this...is this really a place where people can leave?"

Xiaoxia's heart pounded, and she subconsciously took a step closer to Xiaozhi.

It's as if this gives them a sense of security.

"Do not worry."

Xiao Gang was full of confidence, his dark face radiating reliability.

“I’m an old Nibiman. Don’t let the age of this tunnel fool you; the structure is still very sturdy. There’s absolutely no problem getting through.”

"This isn't about whether it's stable or not!"

Xiaoxia pointed to the pitch-black cave entrance, her voice rising several decibels.

"There's not a single light in there! Who knows what's inside! Ash, say something too!"

Xiao Zhi did not participate in the discussion at all.

His gaze was strangely fixed on the depths of the dark cave, and he suddenly spoke.

"coming."

"They're here? What's here?"

Xiaoxia hadn't reacted yet.

The next second, a series of rapid, chilling flapping sounds of wings came from the cave, growing louder as they approached!

Followed by.

A large group of dark figures swarmed out of the cave!

Their wide-open mouths revealed sharp teeth, and their eyeless faces made them look even more eerie!

"Ahhh—!"

Xiaoxia screamed in fright at the sudden attack.

Almost instinctively, she hid completely behind Ash, gripping his clothes tightly with both hands.