Chapter 166

【After Ash confirmed that Pikachu would be the Pokémon used to challenge Kenta, the onlookers couldn't help but start grumbling one by one.】

【"Little kid, having courage is a good thing, but you also need to recognize the gap between your strength and your Pokémon's."】

【"That's right. Although Pikachu and Typhlosion are both mouse-type Pokémon, the gap between the two is just too huge."】

【"Don't push yourself; just step down."】

【Not a single person in the crowd was optimistic about Ash and Pikachu's combination, but this was only natural, after all, Kenta and Typhlosion had just crushed a Hitmonlee.】

【If even Hitmonlee was no match for Typhlosion, how could a mere Pikachu possibly win?】

Lance: "The face-slapping moment has arrived again. I can't wait to see the shocked expressions on the audience's faces."

Steven: "Popping the champagne before the match is a major taboo. That Trainer named Kenta and his Typhlosion are also very strong; Black Ash and Pikachu might not necessarily win."

Wallace: "Steven, are you talking in your sleep? Black Ash's Pikachu is already at the Elite level; no matter how strong Kenta's Typhlosion is, can it be stronger than Pikachu?"

Steven: "Just a joke to liven up the atmosphere, don't take it seriously."

Diantha: "Wait, have you all noticed that this Trainer named Kenta looks very familiar?"

Cynthia: "Now that you mention it, I've noticed it too. Do you think Kenta looks like that Trainer who had a fierce battle with Pryce?"

Lorelei: "The one with the Pichu, Gold? Come to think of it, these two really do look quite alike."

Malva: "If this guy really is the adult version of Gold, then it's really hard to say."

Malva admitted that Black Ash was very strong, but that Trainer named Gold wasn't weak either.

Even someone as formidable as Pryce was pushed into a desperate situation by Gold.

If Kenta really is Gold, then this battle will be spectacular.

【Ash showed a great deal of respect for Kenta, and Pikachu went all out right from the start.】

【"Thunderbolt."】

【Continuous currents were released from Pikachu's body.】

【Golden lightning galloped across the entire battlefield.】

【With golden currents all around, Typhlosion didn't know what to do.】

【"Flamethrower!!!"】

【If you don't know what to do, then use Flamethrower.】

【Offense is the best defense; this has always been Kenta's philosophy.】

【Fire and lightning collided on the battlefield, neither energy giving way to the other, eventually resulting in a violent explosion.】

【Blown back several meters by the explosion, Typhlosion struggled to steady its footing.】

152: Raikou Appears, A New Beauty, Marina!

【Compared to Typhlosion's disheveled state, Pikachu appeared much more relaxed and at ease; the explosion caused it almost no damage, and it landed steadily back on the ground.】

【Looking at Pikachu, who seemed completely unaffected, Kenta felt the pressure immediately.】

【"Typhlosion, Blast Burn!"】

【Not wasting time with nonsense—that is not Kenta's personality.】

【Attack, attack, endless attack.】

【Typhlosion suddenly stood up on its hind legs, the flames around its neck burning brighter and brighter, the surrounding heat waves beginning to shimmer; Typhlosion was ready for an all-out attack.】

【The fiery red flames condensed into a bright red character in front of Typhlosion.】

【The character made of fire was launched toward Pikachu under Typhlosion's control.】

【This attack is a do-or-die situation.】

【"Pikachu, Surf."】

【Typhlosion's Blast Burn did not scare Ash; he calmly issued his next command.】

【The cold seawater extinguished the raging flames, and the paralysis effect accompanying the water left Typhlosion trapped in a state of paralysis.】

【The waves extinguished Typhlosion's burning heart for battle.】

【"Pikachu, Volt Tackle."】

【For the final Volt Tackle, Typhlosion could no longer even move, and could only watch helplessly as Pikachu slammed into it.】

【The battle ended; Typhlosion lost the ability to battle, and Pikachu won.】

【Stunned, the audience was completely stunned; no one had expected such a result.】

【The Pikachu they had looked down upon actually defeated Typhlosion—this is not scientific at all!】

Lance: "An easy victory; Black Ash's Pikachu is getting stronger and stronger."

Lorelei: "Indeed, I feel like I have no way to deal with Pikachu anymore."

Perhaps only Jynx would still have a chance to defeat Pikachu; Pokémon like Dewgong and Lapras, which carry the Water type, are no longer a match for Pikachu.

Bruno: "Lance, do you feel the pressure?"

Lance: "One Pikachu isn't enough; to beat me, you'd need at least six Pokémon of this level!"

Steven: "Don't speak too soon. Ash doesn't just have Pikachu; his Charizard and Lucario are also very high-level."

Diantha: "Lucario can also Mega Evolve, right? If Ash could obtain a Lucarionite."

Lance: "Don't mention that."

Lance began to feel the pressure.

【Pokémon Center.】

【After healing Typhlosion, Kenta and Ash started chatting.】

【During the chat, Ash learned that Kenta was a Pokémon Trainer from New Bark Town, and like Ash, he was also challenging the Johto League.】

【"In the next battle, Typhlosion and I won't lose again."】

【One defeat did not crush Kenta; instead, it ignited his fighting spirit, and Kenta couldn't wait to start a rematch with Ash.】

【Kenta had originally wanted to start a rematch with Ash immediately, but to his surprise, he ran into an acquaintance at the Pokémon Center.】

【It was Marina, who had set out from Professor Elm's laboratory at the same time as him.】

【On one side was Marina, for whom he had feelings, and on the other was Ash, who had defeated him; it was truly a dilemma to decide who to battle.】

【In the end, Kenta chose Marina.】

【There was no other way; the battle with Kenta would have to be scheduled for next time. Ash and his group didn't stay at the Pokémon Center for long and started heading toward the location of the next Gym.】

【The four of them had just left the Pokémon Center when the sky suddenly turned gloomy.】

【Thunderbolts fell from the sky from time to time; it was the first time Ash and the others had seen such extreme weather.】

【At this moment, even the air was filled with electric ions.】

【Traveling in such extreme weather was not a wise choice. Erika frowned and said, "How about we return to the Pokémon Center?"】

【In Erika's view, camping in the wild in this kind of weather was no different from seeking death.】

【"Pika Pika Pika Pika-pi."】

【Ash had originally intended to follow Erika's advice and return to the Pokémon Center, but Pikachu seemed to have discovered something extraordinary.】

【It dashed wildly toward the depths of the forest.】

【There was no other choice; Ash and the others had to follow closely in Pikachu's footsteps into the forest.】

【After running wildly for a while, the group arrived at an open space.】

【"Team Rocket!!!"】

Lance: "How come you Team Rocket members are everywhere!!!"

Lance couldn't take it anymore.

Can't Giovanni and his Team Rocket just stay in the sewers like rats?

Why must they always come out to cause trouble?

Giovanni: "Hmph, if we don't work, will you League members pay our salaries?"

Diantha: "Are they trying to capture Mewtwo again?"

Cynthia: "Doesn't look like it; it looks like they are capturing Electric-type Pokémon."

Cynthia noticed that the amethyst placed in the open space seemed to be able to attract Electric-type Pokémon.

The Electric-type Pokémon lying all over the ground had all been attracted by this amethyst.

Eusine: "Johto region, Electric-type Pokémon, and such a big setup. Don't tell me the Pokémon Team Rocket is planning to capture is Raikou?"

Speak of Raikou, and Raikou arrives.

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