Pokémon, Ash's art style is off!

Xiaoxia still spoke with a hint of anger.

"Didn't I already say that?"

"I, Xiaoxia, am quite wealthy!"

"Stop standing there, let's go in quickly! Otherwise we'll miss our chance!"

Without a word, Xiao Gang, his eyes burning, pushed open the gleaming glass door and quickly disappeared inside.

Fifth on the must-eat list in the Kanto region!

The Hua Lan Three Sisters' Water Ballet Show!

I'm here!

Seeing Xiao Gang's impatience, Xiao Zhi couldn't help but scratch the back of his head and sigh sincerely.

"Teacher Gang is truly worthy of being a former Gym Leader. He takes the Gym Challenge even more seriously than we do. Pikachu, we should learn from his spirit!"

"Pickup!"

Upon hearing this, Xiaoxia's lips twitched slightly, and she was momentarily at a loss for words.

In just a brief encounter, this person's thoughts had already been revealed to me.

She was able to see right through Xiaogang's thoughts...

But that's what I'm saying.

Isn't that a bit too much for Ash?

After all, she's not a starfish.

No longer hesitating, the two, each with their own thoughts, followed him inside.

After passing through a long corridor decorated with various water-type Pokémon models and illuminated by a deep blue light resembling an underwater world, the two arrived at a ticket booth designed in the shape of a seashell.

"what?"

Do you need a ticket for gym challenges?

Ash tilted his head, looking on with curiosity, but still skillfully took out his Pokédex to scan the code and buy a ticket.

Thinking of the starfish that was suffering, he turned to Xia out of affection and kindly asked her a question.

Do you need me to buy one for you?

"I'm not going..."

Xiaoxia waved her hand and stepped aside with a complicated expression.

She'd better not do something that reveals Xiaogang's image in Xiaozhi's mind.

As I walked through the ticket booth alone, my view suddenly opened up, revealing a space resembling an auditorium, densely packed with male spectators.

"Ash! Over here!"

Xiao Gang immediately waved his arms from a short distance away, having managed to secure a very good spot near the front.

Xiao Zhi quickly squeezed through.

"We've arrived just in time!"

Xiao Gang's voice was filled with barely suppressed excitement.

Follow Xiao Gang's burning gaze toward the center of the stage.

There was a huge, crystal-clear circular pool, its water shimmering with a dreamy blue light under carefully arranged lighting.

Where the spotlight is focused, three young women, dressed in tattered clothes in Ash's eyes, are performing a wonderful water ballet with several elegant Water-type Pokémon.

Their figures were graceful, their movements were synchronized, and the water splashes they made with each gesture sparkled like broken diamonds.

This drew cheers from the men present, each one louder than the last.

"Your actions were truly effective, Xiao Zhi! Your actions were truly effective!"

Xiao Gang, standing next to him, stared wide-eyed, not blinking an eye.

His eyes were wide open, larger than ever before, almost reaching the size of a normal person's.

He had never felt so deeply that his decision to travel was absolutely right!

"Yes! Teacher Gang!"

"Pickup!"

Ash and Pikachu were also thrilled watching it.

Their eyes were fixed on the agile figures in the pool.

Goldfish, black seahorse, baby sea lion, heart-shaped fish...!

This! This! This!

Ash and Pikachu clenched their fists.

This is a leveling paradise!

......

After the performance, satisfied audience members began to leave one after another.

Ash and Brock also took the opportunity to sneak into the backstage area of ​​the gym.

Coincidentally.

The three older women, still wearing their wet swimsuits and thin towels, were celebrating as they dried their dripping hair.

"Success! Success! Huge success!"

"This shows that our special training was not in vain."

"That's right! Sakura-nee, this swimsuit suits you so well!"

"Peony's swimsuit is also very nice."

"Me too~ Me too~"

"Sweet flag too."

Ash quickly restrained Brock, who was about to pounce on him, and cleared his throat before speaking.

"Excuse me……"

The three people, who were in high spirits, then noticed the two uninvited guests blocking their way.

"Huh? You can't go behind the stage, you know."

The eldest sister, Sakura, tilted her head slightly, her tone gentle but with a hint of reminder.

"There are business orders, aren't there?"

"If it's a commercial order, we require a contract! And we don't accept orders from different locations!"

"No, I came here to..."

"Isn't it a commercial order?"

The three of them immediately lost their enthusiasm, and Ayame even pouted slightly.

"Are they asking for our autographs? They can't access the back office either."

"Of course! Ladies, my name is Xiao Gang, and I would like to ask you..."

Xiao Gang knelt on one knee, about to speak.

It was then suppressed by Ash with one hand.

"No, I'm here to challenge the gym! Do you know where the gym leader is?"

"Huh? It's a challenger?"

The eldest sister, Sakura, spoke first, seemingly somewhat surprised.

"You didn't know?"

Peony blinked.

"The three of us are Gym Leaders!"

As soon as Changpu finished speaking, all three of them simultaneously revealed a slightly proud smile.

This! This! This!

"There are as many as three!"

"Pickup!"

Ash and Pikachu were so shocked that they both took a small step back in unison.

This is three times more difficult than the Pewter Gym!

Fortunately, he was cautious.

I went to the Pokémon Center first, so I came prepared!

"Is it a series of attacks? Or are we going to attack all at once?"

Ash immediately went into battle mode.

With sharp eyes, he assumed a fighting stance.

"Whatever happens, come on! Pikachu and I are fully prepared!"

"Pickup!"

Pikachu jumped off Ash's shoulder, its cheeks crackling with electricity, ready for battle.

Upon hearing this, the three sisters, cherry blossom, iris, and peony, exchanged glances.

They then exchanged a glance.

"Not bad, that's commendable courage and boldness."

Peony nodded, her tone carrying a hint of approval.

"In that case..."