Chapter 11: Black Ash Educates the Ignorant Warrior Youth

I am challenging Pallet Town's Trainer here.

The warrior youth rubbed his sore wrist, hurriedly saying: "If I don't do this, Pallet Town's Trainer won't accept my challenge."

I have challenged three Trainers from Pallet Town in this way.

Trainers from Pallet Town?

Xiaoxia looked at Ash, she knew Ash came from Pallet Town, guessing they probably knew each other.

It should be Xiaomao and them, but are they that fast?

Ash was somewhat surprised.

Those three Trainers are very strong, their Poké Ball trained to be strong, even someone as strong as me suffered three consecutive defeats. So I decided that next time I encounter a Trainer from Pallet Town, I must win.

The warrior youth's eyes were full of longing.

However, he was unaware of his own strength.

【Xiaomao: Ash, you see, although in the Black World you set off much faster than me, in the Black World I still surpass you; indeed, no matter which world, you have heard of my deeds all along.】

【Ash: Tch, driving is naturally fast, you're not walking like me.】

【Xiaomao: I don't want to waste time on the road.】

The Black World's Ash looked at the warrior youth, he wanted to see how strong this guy was, so confident in challenging Pallet Town's Trainers.

I am also a Trainer from Pallet Town, how about we battle?

Ah? Oh yeah, that's good.

Upon hearing this, the warrior youth's wrist no longer hurt; he shouted excitedly and immediately pulled out a Poké Ball.

Come out, Big Armor!

The warrior youth released Big Armor, its head had two large horns with small spines, making a crackling sound, staring straight at Ash ahead.

Pidgey, it's up to you!

Ash trained Pidgey, after all Pidgey hasn't officially battled a Trainer's Poké Ball yet; this time let it take the field to show its stuff.

Heh! Pidgey won't be a match for Big Armor.

Seeing Ash send out Pidgey, the warrior youth didn't think much, firmly believing that the formidable-looking Big Armor plus his brilliant command would definitely win; having lost three times challenging Pallet Town's Trainers, this match absolutely cannot be lost.

Otherwise would have to wait a long time for a Pallet Town Trainer to appear.

Big Armor, use Rush against Pidgey!

Pidgey, Gust!

Big Armor surged forward, its huge horn thrusting toward Pidgey, attempting to knock it out in one strike when—

Pidgey easily dodged this strike, its eyes locked on Big Armor, it spread its wings and flapped hard. Immediately, gusts of wind howled from beneath its wings, sweeping toward Big Armor.

Faced with the sudden gust, Big Armor seemed somewhat caught off guard, unable to steady its stance, retreated several steps and knelt on the ground.

Big Armor! Get up, keep attacking Pidgey!

The warrior youth's face changed, he shouted urgently.

Sand Attack!

Ash glanced at the frantically shouting warrior youth, and continued to give orders to Pidgey.

Pidgey displayed ever more refined Battle techniques, constantly flapping its strong wings, each wave accompanied by a strong airflow, rolling up sand from the ground, forming a sandstorm.

Inside the sandstorm, Big Armor's vision was greatly limited; from its perspective, ahead was nothing but a wall of sand, visibility extremely low, completely unable to see Pidgey's form.

Big Armor, Pidgey is at your upper left.

The warrior youth was anxious, only able to shout out Pidgey's position from outside the field.

According to the information given by the Trainer, when Big Armor blindly charged out of the sandstorm, it realized it had swung at air, hit the tree trunk before stopping, dazed, seeing stars!

Final move, Wing Attack!

Finally Pidgey's wings burst forth with sharp white light, attacking the downward Big Armor; the already dazed Big Armor endured Pidgey's Wing Attack and thus lost its Battle capability.

Get up, Big Armor!!!

The warrior youth roared, but Big Armor remained completely unmoving, unable to respond.

Such strength surprisingly hasn't made Xiaomao beat him into doubting life, yet he dares to come out specially to challenge Pallet Town's Trainers; however he seems not very good at remembering things...... Ash felt slightly disappointed in this warrior youth.

He hasn't learned anything from defeat, nor utilized his Poké Ball's own advantages; in Battle he doesn't adapt based on opponent or situation, instead always reckless.

Ash could tell after a few exchanges that his strength is about average for a novice Trainer, mainly reckless, and he hasn't noticed the type advantages between Poké Ball.

The warrior youth Braindead stared, his gaze darting between Big Armor and Pidgey.

This guy's Pidgey is so strong, Big Armor can't even touch it, leaving him utterly unable to fight back.

It seems stronger than those three Pallet Town Trainers before; when this Pidgey Trainer battles Big Armor, the Trainer is even more leisurely.

Indeed a Pallet Town Trainer, the Battle pressure is huge, but he's not someone who gives up easily.

The warrior youth gritted his teeth and pulled out another Poké Ball from his waist.

I haven't lost yet, I still have one Poké Ball.

The warrior youth released an Iron Armor Cocoon.

Iron Armor Cocoon...... seeing the warrior youth release an Iron Armor Cocoon, Ash's eyes carried a hint of coldness, he sighed, and immediately lost the desire to battle this guy.

How? Are you afraid you can't beat my Iron Armor Cocoon?

The warrior youth saw Ash's expression change, still thinking he was frightened by his own Iron Armor Cocoon.

Hearing the warrior youth's words, Xiaoxia was speechless; this guy is still a blockhead, to his credit he's still searching in the forest for Pallet Town Trainers to challenge, yet he doesn't even know this basic common sense.

Come back, Pidgey!

Ash recalled Pidgey into the Poké Ball, shook his head at the warrior youth; the latter doesn't look like a novice Trainer either, how does he not know anything about Poké Ball?

What do you mean?

The warrior youth was furious at Ash, "Is it just because he defeated my Big Armor, that he's so arrogant?"

Just because your Pidgeotto defeated my Kabuto, you think I lack strength?

No, I didn't think you lacked strength; I'm just curious how long you've had your Poké Ball and whether you've seriously studied them.

Of course I have; otherwise, how could I have trained them to be this strong?

The warrior boy answered without hesitation, without even thinking.

Let's not talk about whether they're strong or not.

Ash paused, looking at the Metapod: 'Do you know the Metapod is currently in a state waiting for Evolution? Do you know why it hardens its shell?'

Why?

The Metapod's shell is filled with a gooey liquid because it is preparing for Evolution, making its interior very soft and fragile, so it strives to strengthen its outer shell to protect its soft, fragile body during Evolution. However, if the body suffers a strong impact, it can rupture, so it is forbidden to use it in fierce Battle.

Ash gave the warrior boy a quick lesson: 'You're still letting it out to Battle, which will undoubtedly harm it; do you understand?'

Upon hearing this, the warrior boy's face instantly flushed red, his eyes darting around, feeling ashamed of his ignorance and impulsiveness.

He hurriedly took the Poké Ball from his waist, recalling the Metapod, his actions hurried and flustered.

I... I concede.

The warrior boy said softly, his voice hinting at reluctance, but more so reflecting on his own actions.

I was too impulsive, too focused on Battle, thank you for the reminder.

Trainers like the warrior boy, who set off on a journey fueled solely by passion and love for Poké Ball, are not uncommon, but those who truly understand Poké Ball habits and basics are extremely rare; most merely learn and grow along the way, leaving many regrets.