Ash's Pokémon Travel Has Big Problems

What's even more eye-catching are the Pokémon beside the boy.

With its blue fur, resembling an upright wolfhound warrior, and sharp eyes, it is none other than the rare Aura Pokémon—Lucario.

Lucario moves with lightning speed, accurately repelling every attack that comes its way.

His fighting skills can be described as exceptionally formidable.

However, the situation was extremely unfavorable for them.

Although Lucario is powerful, it needs to be distracted by protecting the trainer behind it, which greatly limits its movement.

Not only were those monkey monsters and fiery monkeys numerous, but their movements also subtly revealed a pattern!

incredible!

They know how to cooperate!

One feint attack draws Lucario's attention, while another raids the trainer's main body from the flank, forcing Lucario to retreat and scramble to defend.

Several Infernapes, with their superior strength and durability, withstood the water ripples and aura attacks, constantly shrinking the space in which the two could move.

“These wild Pokémon…” Brock carefully observed the battle, his thick eyebrows furrowing.

"Their attack patterns and coordinated combat capabilities don't seem like purely wild behavior; rather, they seem... to have shown signs of formal training?"

Xiao Gang was wondering who would do such a thing?

In any case, normal evil organizations and normal trainers wouldn't do that.

Considering these fiery monkeys...

and many more?

It seems there was a P1 fighting tournament held some time ago!

Are they those fighters with screws on their heads?!

That's right, it should be them!

After thinking about it carefully, Xiao Gang felt that he had found the answer.

Those mentally unstable fighters really do like to make things harder for themselves.

And a bunch of crazy fighters get together... with nothing better to do, so it's not surprising that they train Inferno Monkey.

"This isn't the time to talk about this!" Xiaoxia shouted anxiously, "They can't hold on much longer!"

"That's right, let's help them out of this predicament first!" Xiao Zhi jumped off his bicycle without hesitation and pulled it to the side of the road.

Fighting is acceptable.

It won't do if the car breaks down.

Even if Miss Rika gave it to me for free... this car is very expensive!

"Pikachu, Misdreavus, prepare for battle!"

"Charmeleon, I choose you!"

A flash of red light appeared, and a Charmeleon with fierce eyes and a tail engulfed in flames appeared beside Ash, letting out a low growl full of fighting spirit.

However, Xiaozhi's next move almost made Xiaoxia's jaw drop.

Instead of staying in the safe rear to command, he took a deep breath and, surprisingly, charged head-on into the chaotic battle alongside Charizard.

Ash!

Xiao Zhi went up and attacked!

Ash Ketchum himself has taken to the field to launch an attack!

"Hey! Ash! Are you crazy?! Why are you going up there by yourself?!" Misty couldn't help but shout anxiously.

Trainers personally engage in hand-to-hand combat?

This is not standard procedure!

Although Xiao Gang, who was standing to the side, also looked surprised, he quickly showed a look of understanding.

He stopped Misty, who was about to rush up and grab Ash, and explained, "Misty, calm down."

"Ash... probably wants to take this opportunity to train himself."

"Don't forget his special training in Saffron City, and he's never been the kind of trainer who just hides behind his Pokémon."

That's what they say, but Xiao Gang thinks Xiao Zhi might be a little impatient.

Is it because of the Rockets?

However, this is indeed a good time for Ash to vent his frustrations.

After all, they are just Infernape and Infernape.

In their daily interactions, Xiaogang felt that Xiaozhi's fighting skills were quite good... not at all like a rookie trainer who had only been training for a short time.

How did someone go from a newbie to this in less than a year?

The future is expected!

The future is bright!

"Pikachu!" Pikachu leaped off Ash's shoulder, landing surrounded by golden arcs of electricity.

It let out a cry of agreement, then dropped to all fours and followed Ash like a golden lightning bolt, clearing away any stray monkeys that approached.

"Mahmah!" The dream demon was quite interested.

It found it amusing how Ash rushed forward.

Misdreavus transformed into a black shadow and floated above Ash, its little eyes darting around to prevent any Mankey from attacking.

Seeing how interested Ash was, Misdreavus decided not to meddle.

...emm...

Rika, raised in the "young lady" style, clearly teaches Misdream Demon the same way—that all she needs to do is support him from behind.

In short, Misdreavus was also somewhat influenced.

"You two... sigh!" Xiaoxia sighed, but knowing the situation was urgent, she immediately released her Pokémon.

"Gemstar, Goldfish, use Water Pulse to support them!"

"Objective: Disperse the monkey monsters, but be careful not to hurt those two!"

Xiaoxia gave the instructions.

As for whether it will hurt Ash?

Xia wasn't worried about that.

She has been watching Xiaozhi's performance closely during this period, and his growth rate can be described as rapid.

Xiao Gang acted quickly as well: "Six-Tails, use Spark to harass us from a distance!"

Brock still has several different powerful Pokémon, but there's no need to release them now.

Six-Tails is enough for this situation.

In an instant, the battle situation changed dramatically with the arrival of Ash and his two friends.

Ash and Charmeleon, like sharp arrows, pierced straight into the heart of the Mankey horde.

The Charizard roared and spewed out scorching flames, forcing back the enemies in front of it.

Ash, thanks to his improved reaction speed and physical fitness from special training, skillfully dodged Mankey's claws and scratches, and even seized an opportunity to deliver a precise kick that sent a Mankey that was trying to sneak up on Charmeleon's flank flying away.

"Eula Ola Ola——"

"Dinosaur, dinosaur, dinosaur—"

Ash and Charmeleon seem to share an invisible bond, acting in perfect harmony and covering for each other.

In a sense, this Charmeleon and Ash get along very well.

Ash knocks a monkey monster away with one punch.

Just as another Mankey was about to attack Ash, Charmeleon cut in from the side and kicked the Mankey away.

"Partner—" Ash called out as he gave Mankey a shoulder throw.

Although he didn't say it aloud, Pikachu understood what he meant.

—Use electric shocks on the group to the left front!

—Control the power and dispel it!

"Pikachu!"

Golden electricity shot out like a serpent, accurately striking several monkey monsters huddled together, paralyzing them and causing them to squeak and jump away.

—Dream Fairy, use Strange Beam on that Infernape that's in charge!

Unfortunately, Ash couldn't fight off a group of monkeys. When he was surrounded, he would have to call on Pikachu and Misdreavus for help.

"Bang!"

A cunning glint flashed in the eyes of the Dream Demon, and a twisting, ever-changing beam of light shot towards a Primal Rush that appeared to be the leader.

The fiery monkey was struck by the beam of light, and its eyes glazed over. It began to attack its companions in a daze, causing a small-scale chaos.

Xiaoxia's combined Water Pulse, created by her Starfish and Goldfish, pushed away the monkey monsters that were trying to surround her, wave after wave.

Xiao Gang's six tails spewed out sparks, constantly striking the individuals trying to break through the defenses.

Although not fatal, it effectively disrupted their offensive rhythm.

Pokémon like Mankey and Primeape may not seem to feel pain, but they can still feel it.

Under such an efficient and coordinated attack, the formation of Mankey and Infernape quickly collapsed.

Although they are fierce, they also know how to assess the situation.

Especially Ash's performance.

These fighting-type Pokémon are very simple when it comes to fighting.

Since Ash was able to defeat them with his individual strength...

Monkey Monster: Ribbit... I lost!

The weak monkey monster was already considering retreating, but the powerful fiery monkeys were still fighting to the death.

"Gah!!" The fiery monkey that had been affected by the strange light was the first to regain a sliver of clarity.

It roared unwillingly, glanced at its fallen or cowering companions around it, and then gave a wary look at the Pikachu flashing with electricity beside Ash, before finally giving the order to retreat.

Intense Monkey: Another fighter?

The remaining monkey monsters and fiery monkeys, as if granted a pardon, let out cries and fled in a disheveled state into the depths of the dense forest, quickly disappearing from sight.

A while ago, Mankey and Infernape were both badly beaten by the fighters who gathered here.

The forest clearing was finally quiet again, with only a little mess and the lingering smell of burning in the air.

Ash breathed a sigh of relief, wiped the sweat from his brow, and patted Charmeleon on the shoulder: "Well done, everyone."

Of Ash's Pokémon, the only one who can challenge him in battle is Charmeleon.

A while ago at the Rainbow Dojo, the two engaged in a fierce, hand-to-hand combat training session.

"Pika~" Pikachu nimbly jumped back onto his shoulder.

"Mwah~" The dream demon also floated back with a grin, circling around him.

Xiaoxia and Xiaogang also gathered their Pokémon and came over.

The two trapped trainers finally relaxed completely, their faces filled with relief and heartfelt gratitude.

The brown-haired girl breathed a long sigh of relief, patted her chest, and stepped forward first, revealing a bright smile: "I'm saved! I'm saved!"

“Thank you so much!”

"If you hadn't arrived in time, we would have been in big trouble!"

"I am Chengzi from Twin Town, and this is my partner, Prince Bo!"

The giant penguin Prince Bo beside her also held his head high and let out a demure call, as if to greet her.