Pokémon, Ash's art style is off!

"roar……!"

Charizard shook its head vigorously, shaking off the afterimage before its eyes, and stubbornly stood up straight again.

Xiao Mao narrowed his eyes slightly, a hint of surprise flashing through his mind.

I didn't expect that the other side could hold on for this long despite being under the effects of the deadly poison and being severely exhausted after the burst of fire.

That's some serious poison resistance!

A normal Pokémon poisoned by this level should be unable to stand by now...

However, even the strongest will cannot overcome physiological limits!

When the three minutes were up, Mega Evolution was deactivated, and Ash and Charizard both swayed.

"Now!"

Xiao Mao's eyes suddenly lit up, and the sharpness he had been building up for three minutes was released in an instant!

The Blastoise had been preparing inside its shell for a long time.

The tortoise shell flipped open, limbs sprang out, and cannons were all aimed at the fire-breathing dragon.

The azure light of rippled water condensed, swirled, and compressed deep within the cannon barrel—

Then it erupted with a roar!

The water jets merged into a massive torrent in mid-air, crashing into the fire-breathing dragon's chest with spiraling kinetic energy!

"roar--!!"

The Charizard opened its mouth, instinctively trying to use its flames to meet the attack.

But the flame that gathered in his throat was intermittent and thin, like a candle flickering in the wind, and was completely extinguished by the jet of water.

The torrent slammed into its body without any obstruction, and the enormous impact sent it flying off the ground!

The massive figure drew an arc, crossed the boundary of the arena, and crashed into the protective wall behind it!

Stone fragments flew everywhere, and dust billowed up.

The fire-breathing dragon slid down the wall and crashed to the ground, its wings spread limply.

The referee quickly stepped forward to confirm.

"Charizard...can't battle! Therefore, Blastoise is the winner!"

There was no cheering.

The stands were eerily quiet, with everyone looking at Xiao Mao with disdain.

However, Xiao Mao completely ignored it, and even interacted enthusiastically with the audience, constantly giving them the middle finger.

snort!

If the organizers hadn't forbidden it, he would have even considered using the Vitality Cube and the Healing Medicine.

But whether it's despicable or cunning.

Now that he's standing here, all he wants is to defeat Ash and achieve a complete victory!

Looking at Ash who had recalled his Charizard, Gary pointed his sword at Pikachu.

"Come on! Send out your last Pokémon!"

"Ash!!!"

278、？！

Shigeru's eyes were undisguised as he stared straight at Pikachu.

To ensure the battle went according to his plan, he didn't hold back in unleashing his full power of provocation!

After all, the smaller the Pokémon, the more temperamental it is, especially one like this by the roadside...

Anyway!

Judging from his understanding of Ash's Pikachu, if he just looks at Pikachu like that, it would definitely be unable to stand it and would be provoked into battle!

"Pikachu—?!"

Sure enough, upon receiving the signal from Gary, Pikachu at Ash's feet looked at him in disbelief.

What does that mean?

.....I?

Are you provoking me?

A mere defeated opponent dares to provoke a mouse?!

When Pikachu got angry, its tail stood up, and sparks crackled and popped from both sides of its cheeks.

Without saying a word, he was about to rush into the arena and teach the other side a lesson!

But just as Pikachu was about to exert force with its hind legs, it suddenly stopped.

It turned its head, raised its little face, and looked solemnly at Xiaozhi.

No more words were needed; that one look contained so much.

Xiao Zhi looked at it and nodded.

"Alright! Then I choose you, Pikachu!"

Pikachu's ears twitched, and it immediately sprang to life.

"Pickup!"

During the battle, he didn't listen to Ash's words.

It's like eating omelet rice without ketchup, Shin Ramyun without its signature spicy powder, or Gardevoir not appearing in the 3D zone... it just feels like something's not right!

With Ash's encouragement, Pikachu's tail held high.

The mouse's aura visibly increased!

"Xiao Zhi, you..."

Across from him, Xiao Mao opened his mouth, preparing to adjust his mindset, but before he could finish speaking—

"Crack—!!"

A golden bolt of lightning suddenly exploded right before his eyes without warning!

Fortunately, Blastoise reacted quickly and activated its defense mode, thus preventing Pikachu's sudden attack.

Having experienced so much, it has long since developed a keen eye that is fully alert when its trainer speaks!

Otherwise, if a regular Pokémon were to do this, it might not be able to react in time!

"you.......?!"

"Pickup!"

Pikachu glanced at Shigeru, who still wanted to speak, and pouted, flicking its tail impatiently.

What are you babbling about?

Are we going to fight or not?

With Ash providing simultaneous interpretation, Gary's forehead twitched.

"......OK!"

"Since you're so eager to get hit, Blastoise! ​​Use Water Pulse!!!"

Blastoise, somewhat agreeing with Pikachu, was nodding slightly.

"Kame?"

Why did you get so agitated while we were talking?

I have some reservations, but I still have to fight back.

Shaking its head, Blastoise's limbs sank steadily, lowering its center of gravity even further, and the main cannon on its back immediately lit up with a bright blue light.

The swirling water condensed and compressed within the cannon barrel, emitting a low, continuous hum, and even the air seemed to ripple and vibrate faintly.

Did the spectators on the sidelines unconsciously hold their breath? Everyone thought Blastoise would need to gather its strength for a while longer.

It's too late to say.

The charge was completed in an instant, and the water bullet burst out of the barrel in the next moment!

That's exactly the technique of using fast and slow blades!

"Pikachu, use Thunderbolt!"

"Pickup!"

But the other side reacted just as quickly. Pikachu pushed off the ground with its four paws, and with zero frames, a golden pillar of electricity burst forth!

"Sizzle—!"

The 100,000 volts collided with the water wave in mid-air, the lightning tearing through the water, and the water swallowing the lightning.

White steam billowed up.

The two attacks clashed and neutralized each other...

They were evenly matched!

A collective gasp erupted from the stands.

"Pikachu blocked Blastoise's Water Pulse?!"

"That's an attack from Mega Evolution!!"

"And Blastoise's ability is Mega Launcher! That power boost is no joke!"

Xiao Mao's pupils contracted slightly.

He stared at Pikachu across from him, a sense of emotion welling up inside him.

Ash managed to train a mere Pikachu to this level... I can only say that he truly lives up to his reputation as Ash!