Chapter 12: Brock Battle, Pikachu's Iron Tail

Doctor Da Mu: Black Satoshi has truly learned a lot of Poké Ball knowledge, fortunately I dissuaded this warrior boy, otherwise it would have caused injury to Metapod.

Dan Di: When I just set out on my journey, just like the warrior boy from the Black World, I started from ignorance, but later I realized my problems and corrected them in time.

Ash from Mialeishi stared blankly at the Light Screen above, thinking back to when he first set out, he had battled a Metapod with that warrior boy, and at that time he hadn't considered the Metapod at all.

Pika pi~

The Pikachu on his shoulder sensed Ash's mood.

Shalina noticed Ash's change in expression and silently stayed by his side.

The Black Light Screen continued to play.

Black Satoshi trained all the way to Nibi, then rested at the Poké Ball Center for a while.

His next goal was to challenge the Nibi Gym and obtain the first Badge.

"Ash, the Nibi Gym Leader's Poké Ball are Rock- and Ground-type; your Pikachu and Pidgey are both weak to him, so I suggest you catch a Water- or Grass-type Poké Ball, that way your chances of winning will be greater."

Xiaoxia gave the advice, from Changpan to Nibi, Ash caught Pidgey and Caterpie, and was completely countered by the Nibi Gym Leader.

Ding!

Entering the rewarded question segment!

At this moment, a question appeared on the Black Light Screen.

【Question: How did Black Satoshi defeat the Nido Gym Leader?】

【A. Return to Changpan Forest to catch a Grass-type Poké Ball.】

【B. Borrow a Water-type Poké Ball from Xiaoxia.】

【C. Just like in Bai Shijie, unable to beat the Nibi Gym.】

【D. Pikachu uses the Steel-type move Iron Tail to defeat the Nibi Gym Leader.】

【Participants in this answer: Brock, Doctor Da Mu, Shitron, Xiaoxia】

After experiencing the previous question about Team Rocket, everyone became much more cautious and serious; Black Satoshi considered things more thoroughly and would not act without preparation.

With Black Satoshi's mindset, it would be obviously impossible to go catch Grass-type Poké Balls just to obtain a Gym Badge, and he would also not borrow Water-type Poké Balls from Xiaoxia.

From Ash's performance all along the way, his strength should be enough to surpass the Nibi Gym Leader.

So it was that Pikachu learned Iron Tail and consecutively defeated the Nibi Gym Leader's Poké Ball.

Quick analysis, Brock locked onto option D with his extremely fast hand speed.

【Doctor Da Mu: Brock, your hand speed is so fast, you're ultimately old, can't compare to you young people.】

【Brock: Too kind, too kind.】

Brock was praised by Doctor Da Mu, but inside he was extremely sad; if only there were a young lady, his hand speed wouldn't be so fast.

In the midst of their conversation, the two arrived at the Nibi Gym.

"Don't worry, Pikachu will handle it."

Ash smiled and looked at Pikachu.

"Pika pika!!!"

Pikachu nodded in agreement; it had specially trained a move against Rock-type Poké Ball.

Xiaoxia was half-believing, half-doubting.

Upon entering the Nibi Gym, the lights on the ceiling flickered on.

Directly ahead, a dark-skinned man sat cross-legged above, and suddenly spoke.

"Who are you?"

"Are you the Nibi Gym Leader, Brock?"

"I am Ash from Pallet Town, here to challenge the Nibi Gym."

As soon as his words fell, the area in front turned into a rock battlefield.

"Gym matches are very different from street battles; they are official matches of the Poké Ball League and have rules."

Brock immediately stood up, his narrowed eyes flashing a sharp light.

"Hmm, I know, the battle rule is that you can use two Poké Ball."

Brock walked to the trainer's waiting area and eagerly released his Poké Ball.

"Match start!"

Ash looked at Pikachu.

"It's decided, you're the one, Pikachu."

"First, Geodude, go!"

Each released their own Poké Ball.

How will Pikachu fight Geodude?

Geodude is a Rock- and Ground-type Poké Ball; Electric-type moves have no effect on it, and furthermore, along the way I haven't seen Pikachu learn any other-type moves.

Xiaoxia sat quietly in the stands, ready to see how Ash would respond.

"Geodude, roll!"

Geodude wrapped its arms around its body, forming a ball, and rolled toward Pikachu.

"Pikachu, Iron Tail!"

Ash shouted.

Facing the charging Geodude, Pikachu ran over, its lightning-shaped tail bursting with dazzling white light.

"Pika!"

At the instant Geodude rushed over, Pikachu darted in front of it, and Iron Tail landed squarely on Geodude, sending it flying.

With a bang, Geodude fell to the ground, rolling far across the floor, then lost consciousness.

The sudden change on the field made Xiaoxia in the stands cry out in surprise.

"How fast, is Pikachu really this fast?"

In the blink of an eye, Pikachu defeated Little Punch Stone with one Iron Tail.

"Impressive, you've raised your Pikachu well."

Brock was also greatly shocked by Pikachu's speed; after a moment he came to his senses, recalled Little Punch Stone, and immediately took out another Poké Ball.

"But it's still no match for the Rock Snake."

"Roar!"

As soon as the Rock Snake appeared, it let out a deafening roar.

"Pikachu, be careful, the Rock Snake is stronger than Little Punch Stone."

Ash quickly said.

"Pika-pika~"

Pikachu's gaze locked onto the Rock Snake, becoming ever more excited.

"Rock Snake, use Rock Fall."

The Rock Snake swung its tail, and boulders rained down toward Pikachu.

"Dodge quickly."

Pikachu swiftly dodged the stones and quickly slammed into the Rock Snake's body.

The Rock Snake felt a strong impact and staggered backward.

"Impact."

Brock looked at Ash, "No wonder you're a trainer from Pallet Town!"

"Run up to the stone pedestal ahead and jump."

Ash's eyes lit up; the next move would decide the match.

Pikachu jumped up, and the Rock Snake's head smashed the stone pedestal.

"Iron Tail!"

Pikachu fell from a height, its silver-white tail slamming toward the Rock Snake.

Boom!

The Rock Snake's body crashed to the ground, and cracks spread outward from around it like a spiderweb.

The Rock Snake lost its ability to battle.

"Pikachu, well done!"

Ash showed a delighted expression.

"Pika-pika!"

Pikachu jumped onto Ash's shoulder, cheering and jumping for joy.