Chapter 13: Xiaomao inquires about Ash, the unmarked trio assembles!

【Ding! The correct answer to this rewarded question is Brock.】

【Congratulations, Brock, you have obtained a high-quality metal film.】

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High-quality metal film?

Brock widened his eyes, looking in surprise at the metal film before him; its color and quality appeared much better than what he had purchased.

This thing is just right for his Big Rock Snake; it seems his Big Rock Snake will soon evolve into Big Steel Snake, further increasing its strength.

When the time comes, how will the new Trainers who come to challenge react upon seeing Big Steel Snake?

【Shitron: Black Satoshi defeated Brock at first sight, and Pikachu actually knows Iron Tail; it seems he studied the Gym, I wonder what moves Pikachu will use against other Gyms, I'm really looking forward to it!】

【Youlija: Pikachu is awesome, I hope my Thump-thump Mouse can be as strong as Pikachu.】

"Huh?" The Thump-thump Mouse in her arms felt that her Trainer's gaze toward it was very different from before, and its eyes were filled with anticipation.

It felt an ominous feeling in its heart!

【Yulongdu: Pikachu's strength isn't just Iron Tail; I personally feel its speed is the most impressive. I wonder if everyone saw that clearly?】

【Kenan: Yes, the speed Pikachu displayed is indeed more striking than Iron Tail; facing the attacks of Little Fist Stone and Big Rock Snake, Pikachu can strike first, especially against Big Rock Snake's rockfall attacks, Pikachu's dodging is as leisurely as a stroll in a courtyard, no matter how frantic Big Rock Snake becomes, it cannot touch Pikachu.】

【Da Wu: Pikachu doesn't seem to have exerted its full strength yet; the best partner of the Black World seems even stronger, they have been training all along, their strength growing step by step, I wonder what surprising performance they will bring later.】

【Dan Emperor: Hahaha, I also look forward to Black Satoshi's upcoming performance; this is the first time I've seen such an intense new Trainer, and moreover a Trainer favored by the Phoenix King!】

【Qibana: I'm so excited I can't bear it, I really want to battle Black Satoshi, truly curious how far Black Satoshi will grow.】

At that moment, Xiaoxia of the Black World came down from the spectator seats, looking astonished at Pikachu.

"Pikachu, I didn't expect you still have this trick!"

"Pikachu-pi!"

Pikachu showed a proud expression; of course, I've been practicing for a long time.

Recalling the time spent hard practicing Iron Tail in the backyard of Professor Oak's lab, Pikachu's face showed a hint of nostalgia; to practice Iron Tail, many things in the backyard were sliced by its tail, especially watermelons......

Ash also sliced them, he did it by hand, teaching Pikachu step by step.

Brock withdrew his Big Rock Snake and gave the Nibi Badge to Ash.

"Ash, your strength is truly strong; Pikachu has been raised very well by you."

Brock looked at Ash and continued: "Before you came to challenge the Gym, I already battled the three Trainers from Pallet Town; their strength was quite good, and they all obtained Badges."

Ash was stunned.

They were all so fast; I originally thought only Xiaomao's speed was faster than his, after all Xiaomao is wealthy, travels by sports car, so naturally fast, but those two Trainers are not like Xiaomao; Ash didn't expect that both of their speeds were faster than his.

They should have already arrived at the city where the next Gym is located, right?

"Before they left, they all asked about your situation. At first I was also curious; they asked how long it had been since you obtained the Nibi Badge after leaving, rather than whether you had obtained a Badge; the three of them were truly confident in your strength.

Through the battle just now, I understood their meaning: your strength surpasses theirs; they care deeply about your situation; you two are rivals, right? Especially Xiaomao, he is extremely concerned about you; upon learning you haven't yet come to challenge the Gym, he acted excited and even specially told me a sentence.

"Ash, getting up so early is useless; you're too slow; just follow behind and hear about my deeds all the way."

That really sounds like something Xiaomao would say; that guy probably chose Jet Turtle; if only I had known earlier, I would have battled Xiaomao before setting out.

Ash felt somewhat helpless.

【Xiaomao: Hahaha, Ash, did you see? In the Black World, you're still behind; even getting up that early, you're still behind.】

【Ash: Hmph, you didn't hear Brock say that my strength in another world is above yours; moreover, you've been constantly inquiring about my news, it seems you really care about me.】

【Xiaomao: Get lost, who cares about you? I just want to know how strong the Trainer my grandfather favored is, to see if my grandfather misjudged.】

【Professor Oak:......】

After an exhilarating battle, Ash, Xiaoxia, and Brock became close friends.

Just as Brock was sending Ash and Xiaoxia away from the Nibi Gym, a mysterious old man chased up, saying he wanted Ash to bring Brock along on a trip.

After the conversation, it was learned that the mysterious old man was Brock's long-lost father, Wuneng.

Wuneng stepped forward and admitted his identity to Brock. Wuneng wanted to take over managing the Nibi Gym and caring for the family, letting Brock pursue his own dream; Brock had told Ash that he would rather raise Pokémon than battle them, his dream being to become an outstanding breeder.

Wuneng went inside to talk with Brock.

Not long after, the doors of the Nibi Gym opened.

Brock walked out with his backpack; from then on, Brock, Ash, and Xiaoxia embarked on their journey.

【Ash: Oh yeah! Xiaoxia, Brock, we of the Black World are indeed still traveling together!!!】

【Brock: Maybe it's destined!】

【Xiaoxia: Mm!!!】