Chapter 319: Badge cheating

Six Pokémon flew out from the spheres one after another and landed on the ground.

The six Pokémon were: Growlithe, Beedrill, Electabuzz, Tentacruel, Storm, and Ditto.

Ash commanded his six Pokémon: "Growlithe, use [Shockwave]!"

Growlithe opened its mouth and spat out a wave of air, flying toward the sky.

Bang!

The air wave collided in the air, making a loud noise, and subsequently formed a gale!

Whoosh! Whoosh!

Growlithe’s body radiated blue and green flames, staring fiercely at the Ditto in front.

Ash snorted coldly: "Storm, use [Quick Attack]!"

Boom!

The gale stopped instantly, and countless fine sands were blown up.

Immediately after, meteorites flashing with thunder fell from the high altitude, smashing toward the Ditto in front.

Seeing Growlithe’s attack, Ditto hurriedly controlled its three Pokémon to dodge these meteorites.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

These meteorites landed directly on the ground under Misty’s feet, kicking up a sky full of yellow dust.

Xiao Yao saw these meteorites, and a look of surprise appeared on her face: "I didn't expect Ash to use 'Thunder Meteorite', that's really amazing!"

Cynthia shook her head: "No! The power of Ash’s skill is not enough! Moreover, he has already consumed a lot of physical strength just now, so he must use [Lightning Storm] now."

After Cynthia finished speaking, she took out a strange badge.

Xiao Yao looked at this badge curiously: "What is this?"

Cynthia replied indifferently: "This badge is a treasure my father left for me, called [Lightning Storm]."

Xiao Yao heard Cynthia mention her father and immediately fell silent.

Cynthia noticed Xiao Yao’s expression and smiled slightly: "Little sister Xiao Yao, you shouldn't mind, right?"

Xiao Yao shook her head: "Of course not, after all, your father is also a hero!"

Cynthia patted Xiao Yao’s head: "Thank you."

Cynthia taking out this treasure badge was not like what Xiao Yao imagined, wanting to use this badge to cheat.

Although Cynthia’s father was also a hero, unlike other heroes, Cynthia’s father was an ordinary old man.

Cynthia’s father was once a Trainer, but later retired, taking care of his grandchildren while occasionally participating in activities held by the League.

But because of his age, Cynthia’s father was no longer able to lead his team to win the championship like before.

Cynthia’s father gave up this profession.

Cynthia’s father taught Cynthia various techniques, hoping that Cynthia could grow up like her grandfather.

In Cynthia’s impression, her grandfather once told her that if she encountered certain dangers, she should crush this badge, and this badge could protect her safety.

However, Cynthia had never used it, and today was the first time using it.

Cynthia placed the badge on her chest, closed her eyes, and recited the incantation: "[Lightning Storm], use."

As Cynthia’s voice fell, a strong hurricane rose out of thin air.

The storm grew larger and larger, eventually sweeping across the entire competition venue.

Cynthia’s six Pokémon were all affected, moving their bodies involuntarily.

Cynthia opened her eyes and felt a sense of relief all over her body.

"Phew~ finally finished, the effect of this [Lightning Storm] is really good." Cynthia said with a smile.

"Wow! It actually forced Ditto back! Ash is so amazing!" Xiao Yao saw Ditto being forced back by Cynthia’s [Lightning Storm], and a look of surprise appeared on her face.

Ash was currently floating in mid-air. Seeing Ditto forced back, he laughed heartily and mocked it: "Ditto, is running away all you can do?"

Hearing Ash's words, Ditto let out an angry roar, took a potion from its pack, and drank it.

Crackle, crackle!

Ditto's appearance slowly began to change, eventually reverting to a human form.

Ditto's arms turned into two tentacles, and a pair of wings sprouted from its back.

Ditto's aura strengthened significantly; it seemed its strength had improved after consuming the potion.

"Oh?" Seeing Ditto's appearance, Ash wore an expression of surprise; he hadn't expected Ditto to have such a trump card.

Ash looked around and, finding that Ditto seemed to have no other skills, immediately launched an attack: "Great Burst Spark!"

Crackle, pop!

Ash released over a dozen marbles burning with red flames, shooting them toward Ditto.

Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!

Seeing these marbles incoming, Ditto frantically waved the tentacles on its back, blocking the attack.

Cling! Cling!

The marbles struck Ditto's tentacles, emitting crisp collision sounds.

Bang!

Ash's right fist slammed into the ground, causing the earth to crack. He then leaped up, his right leg transforming into a whip kick that swept toward Ditto's waist.

Seeing Ash's aggressive approach, Ditto hurriedly used its tentacles to defend, blocking Ash's kick.

After kicking Ditto's tentacles, Ash used the recoil to quickly retreat.

Ditto's tentacles were knocked back by Ash. It let out a pained hiss, its body drifting backward, nearly falling to the ground.

Ditto steadied itself and glared angrily at Ash.

Seeing that Ditto had no injuries, Ash's heart sank; this Ditto was indeed not simple.

Ash gritted his teeth. It seemed he couldn't rely on his psychic powers to win; he had to use his own techniques to deal with Ditto!

"Ditto, [Sticky Mucus]." Ditto used [Sticky Mucus], which gushed out.

Ditto's mucus was extremely adhesive; the liquid it sprayed could stick to a target's clothing, weapons, or even hair, and could even bind the opponent's body.

Seeing the viscous liquid splashing toward him, Ash jumped to the side to avoid being stuck.

After the mucus stained the ground, it instantly merged into the floor, which then turned a pitch-black color.

"So disgusting!" Seeing the scene Ditto had created, May frowned and said.

Ash knew the consequences of his body being stuck. Not daring to be slow, he immediately used [Lightning Ball], preparing to paralyze Ditto with electric current.

Zzzzt!

The two tentacles on Ditto's back suddenly elongated significantly, and one tentacle lashed out fiercely at Ash.

"Ugh!"

Ash let out a muffled groan and spat out blood.

Ash clutched his painful abdomen and struggled to stand up.

Ash raised his head, looking at Ditto, his eyes filled with the desire to fight, and whispered: "This guy... is very strong..."

"As expected of brother Ash!" May clenched her fists, encouraging Ash to continue the fight.

Ash gritted his teeth and said: "May, you guys leave first, I need to fight!"

Ash was unwilling to abandon his teammates and flee alone; that was the act of a coward! He would absolutely not do such a thing!

"But, brother, Ash, you won't lose." May looked at Ash with worry.

Ash shook his head firmly, looked at the Ditto in the distance, and said slowly: "I will absolutely not lose to a monster! I must defeat it!"

— Author's Notes —

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