“What’s wrong… Ash, you don’t seem to be doing so well!” Green couldn’t help but mock him.
He really disliked arrogant people, and he hadn’t forgotten Ash’s 1v3 declaration just now.
If it were the original Ash, he might have argued back, but the current Ash had already identified the problem, so he naturally wouldn’t engage in pointless verbal disputes.
He exhaled: “Hmph… Then just watch.”
“Pikachu, Agility and run around Squirtle!”
Gary frowned: “Squirtle, try Water Gun, and be careful!”
Ash wasn’t in a hurry; instead, he observed both sides’ movements, constantly looking for a battle opportunity.
Actually, a single Thunderbolt from Pikachu would most likely win, but Ash wanted more than just the immediate victory; he wanted to learn the qualities he lacked from this experience.
As a human-form Arceus, Ash would also spar with some small Pokémon in his daily life, so while his timing in battle wasn’t perfectly precise, he had his own understanding.
Finally, after another Water Gun missed, his eyes lit up: “Quick Attack!”
Facing the charging Pikachu, Gary brushed his hair: “That move won’t work, withdraw into your shell and then High-speed Rotation!”
However, Squirtle couldn’t withdraw into its shell in time; instead, it adjusted its posture.
As is well known, if a turtle is flipped over, it’s very difficult for it to flip itself back.
So, Squirtle needed to ensure its center of gravity was forward to safely use Withdraw.
Ash precisely seized this point, launching an attack the moment Squirtle’s body leaned back due to the recoil from using Water Gun!
“Bang!” Squirtle was knocked high into the air.
“Now, Thunderbolt!!!”
“Pika… chu–!!!”
Although still not perfectly skilled, after a brief charge, the lightning still struck Squirtle, who was unable to use the air to dodge…
“Squirtle is unable to battle. Ash advances!”
As Professor Oak’s declaration ended, Ash hugged Pikachu: “That’s great, Pikachu~! We won!”
Only by truly experiencing victory after fighting side-by-side could Ash understand that deep, uncontrollable joy he felt at that moment.
“Hmph… It’s just type advantage…” Gary pouted, still a bit unconvinced.
Green also said, “If it were me, a Thunderbolt would finish it, why go through all this trouble.”
Professor Oak looked at Ash, who was celebrating with Pikachu, and shook his head: “What you saw was merely the surface… Have you ever wondered why the second Quick Attack worked? And why didn’t Ash use an Electric Type move from the start?”
At these words, both brothers fell into deep thought.
“I think Ash discovered Squirtle’s characteristic, right?” Red was the first to speak: “After all, he has to ensure he won’t flip over before retracting his shell… And, I think Ash also wanted to use his own method to break through the predicament…”
“Is that so…?!” Gary hadn’t even noticed Squirtle’s habit.
Ayumi blinked, listening, and suddenly felt that Ash was quite reliable?
Green also put away her disdainful attitude, her expression slightly serious.
Professor Oak smiled slightly, seeing that his words had an effect: “Next, it’s Red and Green’s showdown, please get ready!”
“Go, Charmander!” “Bulbasaur, prepare for battle!”
The two, who had always viewed each other as rivals, started their battle without another word.
This was an exciting duel.
Like Squirtle, both were at level 13, but the battle did not develop according to type advantage.
Green first released Sleep Powder on the spot, making it difficult for Charmander to get close, while continuously using Vine Whip and Leech Seed to deplete his stamina. Read the latest chapters at novelping dot com.
Although Charmander also retaliated with Fire Fang, long-range Fire Fang indeed had a low hit rate, and Red was temporarily in a tough fight…
“Charmander, use Smokescreen!”
“Don’t let it go, sweep with Vine Whip!”
Seeing that she had already forced the opponent into a desperate situation, Green naturally pursued the victory.
However, the continuous Vine Whips did not find Charmander’s position.
“Charge through, Dragon Breath to disperse the Sleep Powder, then use Pound!”
“He actually hid a Dragon Breath!” Gary gaped.
As the smokescreen dispersed, Charmander had already circled to the side at some point, and under the Dragon Breath, Bulbasaur was powerless to resist and could only be knocked flying by a single Pound.
“Final blow, Fire Fang!”
“Bang…” The flames shattered on the seed, and Bulbasaur’s eyes turned into a spiral shape.
“Bulbasaur is unable to battle, Red advances!”
“I… lost.” Green was stunned for a moment, then picked up Bulbasaur: “Thank you, Bulbasaur, I was too impatient…”
“Dana…”
Ash walked over and looked at Red, who was fist-bumping Charmander.
If it had been him in the previous situation, he might have exposed Dragon Breath from the start, leading to a war of attrition.
However, against a Grass Type Pokémon, a war of attrition is also the easiest way for the opponent to seize an opportunity and wear you down to death.
At this thought, Ash grinned: “You are indeed very strong, Red.”
“You too.”
“Next, Ash vs. Red, both sides please send out your Pokémon!”
“Go, Pikachu! Poliwhirl!”
Everyone’s eyes widened instantly: “Poliwhirl?!”
This was a Pokémon Red had owned since he was little, evolved from a Poliwag he met by the pond.
As companions, everyone knew very well that this Poliwhirl was Red’s trump card.
“Ash, let’s have a fulfilling battle!”
“Exactly what I was thinking!”
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Description: Poliwhirl, evolved from Poliwag to save the drowning Red, is brave and has a very high talent for Fighting Type moves!
The Spiritual Vision had already relayed Poliwhirl’s situation.
Ash felt a little settled.
A 5-level difference, and type advantage wasn’t insurmountable.
“Pikachu, Thunderbolt!”
“Mud Shot!”
“Bang…” Mud and electricity collided, causing an explosion.
Ash narrowed his eyes.
This move had perfectly defended against Electric Type attacks, meaning Poliwhirl couldn’t be broken through head-on.
“Use Rain Dance!” Poliwhirl raised his fist, and immediately, light rain began to fall on the field.
It seemed the proficiency wasn’t very high, but it still enhanced the power of Water Type moves.
“Pikachu, use Agility to run!” Follow the newest chapters on g.com.
“Poli, use Bubble Beam to lock down his position!”
Continuous repositioning made all the bubbles miss, but Pikachu’s position was also forced closer to Poliwhirl.
“Now, Brick Break!”
“Pika!” Pikachu cried out in pain, getting smacked away by a single palm, clearly taking significant damage.
“Are you okay, Pikachu?!” Ash asked worriedly.
“Pika~!” The little mouse stood up bravely, giving him a look full of fighting spirit.
Ash smiled slightly and calmed down.
Regardless of experience or strength, it was undeniable that Red was the strongest among everyone present.
But Ash didn’t think he would necessarily lose.
Or rather, there was definitely a chance to win!
Poliwhirl’s movements, the system’s description, and the field distribution flashed through his mind.
Ash’s eyes lit up slightly: “Pikachu, use Thunderbolt!”
“Mud Shot to block!”
Indeed, the Thunder Shock did not work.
Ayumi couldn’t help but worry: “If this continues, Ash will probably lose…”
Green: “I don’t think so, those two are both surprising guys…”
“That’s right, Ash is very strong!” Gary was quite confident.
“Bang!” The attacks from both sides caused an explosion, raising a cloud of dust.
“Now, Quick Attack!”
Unexpected that Ash would order a close-range attack, Red immediately ordered: “Pound to stop it, then use Brick Break!”
Poliwhirl blocked the Quick Attack with one hand, while the other hand had already gathered energy and chopped down.
“Pikachu, block it with your tail!”
Ash issued another command that surprised everyone.
This wasn’t a skill at all, just an adjustment of body posture…
The tail only supported for half a breath before being crushed by Brick Break.
But it also bought Pikachu valuable attack time.
Ash shouted: “Thunderbolt!!”
“Pika, chu—!”
Poliwhirl, still in the Brick Break posture, had no time to dodge.
Electricity swirled around him, and he was instantly knocked back several meters, kneeling on one knee.
The effect was significant under type advantage!
Strike while the iron is hot, Ash immediately ordered: “Encore, Thunderbolt!”
“Boom…” This time, the Thunder Shock exploded in front of Poliwhirl, raising smoke again…
When the smoke cleared, Poliwhirl’s eyes on the field were already the same shape as his belly.
“Poliwhirl is unable to battle, Ash wins!!”