Chapter 156

【They even regarded Ash as the leader of the new generation in Kanto and Johto.】

【This also aroused Karen's curiosity and competitive spirit. She really wanted to know who the trainer named Ash was, that he could attract so many people to stand up for him.】

【"Ash, come and have a Pokémon battle with me!"】

【Trainers look at each other and want to duel. Karen could no longer suppress her inner desire to fight.】

【"That, I would very much like to battle you, but we still have things to do now."】

【Ash politely declined Karen's invitation to battle. He hadn't forgotten what they came to the forest for.】

【It's okay to battle, but first get Misty's backpack back.】

【"Leave it to me. I am very good at communicating with Dark-type Pokémon."】

【Karen wasn't bragging. As soon as she approached, the Houndour that were baring their fangs just now all became good babies.】

【"So, so strong."】

【Misty was very curious about how Karen did it.】

【You know, Houndour have never been easy to talk to Pokémon.】

【"Sister Karen is an expert specializing in Dark-type Pokémon. There is news that she is very likely to become the next Elite Four member," Erika quietly revealed a fierce material to everyone.】

【"The next Elite Four?"】

【"Dark-type Elite Four?"】

139: Simple mouth odor, ultimate enjoyment, Karen is angry!

【After hearing that Karen is very likely to become the next Elite Four member, Ash became interested instantly. The opportunity to battle the Elite Four is not something that happens every day. If you miss it casually, you will be punished by heaven.】

【On the other side, Karen, who was communicating with the Houndour, suddenly became serious.】

【"Ash, sorry, the battle matter has to be put aside first. I have more important things to do now."】

【The Houndour frequently stole travelers' food recently to help their companions who were sick and injured recover their stamina. They targeted Misty's backpack just because there was a lot of bread in it.】

【After learning the truth, Misty also forgave the Houndour. To let the sick Houndour recover as soon as possible, Karen decided to take the Houndour to the nearest Pokémon Center.】

【"Let me do it," Ash took the task of carrying Houndour.】

【This Houndour was seriously injured and must be sent to the Pokémon Center as fast as possible. In this case, it was most appropriate for him to carry it.】

【After carrying Houndour, Ash started the wild running mode.】

【Others could barely keep up with Ash's pace at first, but after insisting for more than ten minutes, they couldn't hold on anymore and had to helplessly slow down, letting Ash rush to the Pokémon Center alone.】

【Karen: "Is this guy Ash too perverted?"】

【Unlike them, Ash is running with weight, but even so, he can still throw them far behind. This physical strength is unmatched.】

【Among the people Karen knows, the only one with this physical fitness is Bruno.】

Lance: "Karen is still too complimentary to Bruno. In fact, even Bruno can't compete with Black Ash in physical fitness."

Bruno: "If I had Black Ash's physical talent, the number one person in Kanto now would be me."

Black Ash's talent, combined with his battle skills, is absolutely invincible.】

At that time, let alone ordinary Pokémon, even legendary Pokémon, he would have the confidence to touch them.】

Brawly: "Don't even think about it, do you think it's possible? Not everyone can be a protagonist."

【When Karen and the others rushed to the Pokémon Center, Houndour's treatment had already ended.】

【According to Nurse Joy, it was fortunate that Ash sent it in time. If it had been a few hours later, Houndour might not have been able to be saved.】

【"Great," hearing that Houndour was saved, Karen's pinched heart finally let go.】

【It was also because of Ash's action of carrying Houndour all the way to the Pokémon Center that Karen's favorability for Ash increased to the full level.】

【The Pokémon Karen likes most is Dark-type Pokémon. The biggest reason she became a trainer specializing in Dark-type Pokémon is to let everyone know that Dark-type Pokémon are not as scary as people imagine.】

【They are also cute, kind Pokémon.】

【Ash has no prejudice against Dark-type Pokémon and can actively provide rescue when they are in danger. Such a person, Karen likes most.】

【Houndour stayed in the hospital for observation for a whole day. After confirming that there was no problem, it was sent back to the group by Ash.】

【The problems were all solved, and the next step was Ash and Karen's Pokémon battle.】

【Pokémon Center battle arena.】

【"The Pokémon used by both sides is one, and one side's Pokémon losing the ability to battle declares the end of the match."】

【"Then the match begins."】

【After Brock shouted the four words "match begins", Ash and Karen threw their Poké Balls at the same time.】

【"Go, Houndoom."】

【The Pokémon Karen used was exactly the Houndoom Ash had seen before.】

【Karen's Houndoom looked ordinary at first glance, ordinary body shape, ordinary coat color, basically no different from Houndoom living in the wild.】

【However, if you observe carefully, you can find its specialty.】

【The terrifying ferocity is buried in the red eyes, and the battle has begun, its eyes have already started to glow.】

【Ash attaches great importance to this battle, so he specially traded Lucario from Professor Oak's laboratory.】

【Lucario vs. Houndoom.】

【This is a duel between dogs and dogs.】

Malva: "It's worth watching, this battle is really full of highlights."

Both sides' Pokémon are canine Pokémon. More importantly, Lucario and Houndoom are one righteous and one evil.】

Siebold: "Who do you think will win this battle?"】

Will: "Karen, no explanation!"】

Volkner: "Yo ho, the missing person is back in the live broadcast room? Hmph, I choose Black Ash. Don't forget, the characteristic of Black Ash's Lucario is Justified."】

The characteristic Justified is specifically used to deal with Dark-type Pokémon.】

With Justified, Volkner doesn't know how Black Ash could lose.】

Glacia: "I also support Black Ash."】

Glacia must be brainlessly supporting Black Ash. After all, Black Ash is her benefactor. Because of Black Ash's teaching, her double battle skills could reach a new height.】

Lance: "I am more optimistic about Karen this time. Karen's strength is very strong, and her Houndoom's level is quite high."】

The new Elite Four planned by the League are Karen, Bruno, Koga, and Will.】

Yes, you read that right, Karen's ranking is the first.】

Being able to suppress Bruno and Koga and sit in the first chair of the Elite Four, Karen's strength can be imagined.】

【Lucario's appearance made Houndoom's eyes even more terrifying. It can be seen that Houndoom is not very fond of the enemy in front of it.】

【Similarly, Lucario also doesn't like Houndoom. The sinister and weird aura flowing from Houndoom made Lucario frown.】

【Both sides are disgusted with each other.】

【The ones who chose to attack first were Karen and Houndoom.】

【Ash originally intended to use the Justified characteristic to deal with Karen, but unfortunately Karen didn't give him a chance at all.】

【"Houndoom, Flamethrower."】

【Karen is not stupid. Why not use a two-fold damage Fire-type skill, but instead use a halved damage Dark-type skill? If this isn't a brain-dead move, what is?】

【"Lucario, Life Dew."】

【Karen's Houndoom brings too much pressure. Ash didn't dare to let Lucario take Houndoom's Flamethrower head-on.】

【After careful consideration, Ash chose to use Life Dew to weaken Houndoom's Fire-type offensive.】

【Circles of water droplets surrounded Lucario. Under the protection of the water droplets, the damage Lucario received dropped significantly, and because Life Dew also has the effect of recovering HP, Houndoom's attack didn't cause too much damage to Lucario.】

【The defensive round ended, and it was Lucario's turn to attack.】

【Treating Dark-type Pokémon, the most suitable skill must be a Fighting-type skill.】

【"Lucario, Aura Sphere."】

【"Houndoom, Dark Pulse."】

【Karen's original plan was to use Dark Pulse to confront Aura Sphere, to see if she could offset the Aura Sphere. If it really didn't work, she could also greatly weaken the power of Aura Sphere.】

【But something she never expected happened. Ash made a flashy move.】

【Her Houndoom's Dark Pulse was fired, but Lucario's Aura Sphere was delayed in being fired.】

【Until Houndoom's Dark Pulse hit Lucario, Lucario released the Aura Sphere that had been condensing.】

Gary: "What is Black Ash doing? Why let Lucario slow down the release of Aura Sphere?"】

Obviously, he could have let Lucario release the Aura Sphere early, why did he insist on waiting until Dark Pulse hit Lucario before releasing it?】

Gary didn't understand.】