Chapter 195

Ash is about to participate in the promotion match; this promotion match consists of teams of three, taking turns in battle, and the person with the highest score at the end can advance.

Ash's first battle is against Xiaoming, who uses a Fire-type Pokémon.

Just when the battle teams were announced, as soon as Xiaoming saw Ash for the first time, she was ambushed by Team Rocket, who not only snatched Pikachu but also captured Xiaoming's Six Tail.

While chasing Team Rocket, Xiaoming accidentally fell; Ash rushed forward without hesitation, tightly embracing her with his body and using his body to shield her from the rocks.

Because of this, Xiaoming's fondness for Ash instantly grew; she lifted her head to look at him, her bright eyes flashing with gratitude and admiration.

Another one has fallen for him!!!

Everyone saw Xiaoming's self‑sacrificing act to save Ash and felt moved; from her expression it was clear she had fallen for him.

Risking oneself to save another moves anyone's heart, but Ash doesn't think that way— in his heart, whether companions or Pokémon, they are all worthy of his care and protection.

Moreover, Ash's heart holds only Pokémon; he hasn't noticed Xiaoming's growing affection for him.

"This is also dangerous!"

Huazi watched the scene in the Light Screen, her brow furrowed with heartache.

Her son is always like this— reckless, risking his own safety to help others; whenever she sees Ash in danger, her heart involuntarily tightens.

Incredibly brave.... Ma Zhishi greatly admired Ash; he could risk his life to save a trainer he had just met, which is why girls like him, and not just one.

Having watched the black-and-white light curtain for so long, on the Bai Shijie side he encounters a girl with whom he forms a deeper connection, who secretly loves him; on the Black World side, it becomes more apparent that it's due to the different ways black-and-white Ash conducts himself, so everyone's attitude toward him differs, making it more directly noticeable.

"We gave the little brat a chance to play hero and save the beauty, but this little brat also didn't seize the opportunity, wasting it for nothing!"

Little Second Son saw Ash in the White Light Curtain use his body to block the rocks for Little Sprout, and Ash merely gave a few simple words, then immediately got up to pursue them; his physical fitness is super strong, he's completely unharmed.

Just like the angry Musashi...... Little Second Son and Meow thought, still remembering the scene of Musashi tearing open an iron snake!

Simply horrifying!

Bai Shijie—

Ash sent out Bayleaf to retrieve Pikachu and Six Tails from Team Rocket's hands, and even blasted Team Rocket away!

Little Sprout came up, and upon seeing Ash retrieve the Six Tails, she immediately expressed her feelings to Ash and invited him to have tea and chat.

Before Ash could speak, Xiaoxia came over to mediate, saying Ash was busy and had no time to accompany her for tea or the like.

The two girls vied for Ash's affection, feeling jealous.

But Ash was very determined, stepped forward first, and immediately took his Poké Ball back.

【Xiaomao: I can't take it! At that time, Ash's heart held only Poké Ball; girls only affect how fast he releases a ball!】

【Lily: She's very devoted to Poké Ball, but toward girls she's a wooden blockhead, as if she's never opened her mind a few times, really too straightforward!】

【Kenan: There's a bit of that; having been rivals with Xiaomao for so long, I just want to surpass Xiaomao in Poké Ball battles, and in other aspects I basically don't even think about them.】

【Wusong: This shows that Ash is a trainer who is pure in his devotion to Poké Ball, pure to the point of having nothing but Poké Ball in his heart!】

【Brock: Being too pure isn't good either! Back then I should have taught Ash more, but I only taught his Poké Ball and forgot to teach Ash himself!】

"Jealous again?"

Cherry Blossom looked at Xiaoxia, saying that was when, in the White Light Curtain, talking with Little Sprout, faced with Little Sprout's sincere invitation, Ash ignored it and directly went back to prepare for the match.

This time Ash was just a straight guy, not understanding romance, giving Little Sprout no chance; if it were Brock, as soon as Little Sprout spoke, he would have already booked a restaurant!

"Not at all!"

Xiaoxia turned her head, unwilling to admit.

Seeing the youngest sister like that, Peony chuckled; sometimes Ash being too straight isn't good either, Xiaoxia's fondness for him is obvious, but Ash himself doesn't notice, doesn't know what he's thinking, and doesn't learn from Xiaomao either.

However, if he changed, he wouldn't be the Xiaoxia-liked Ash; but learning a bit appropriately from Xiaomao and Brock is also fine, at least he wouldn't be so straight.

Now the Black Light Screen comes out to compare with Ash; he should be able to tell, so Xiaoxia still has a chance, and Ash has a good chance of becoming their brother-in-law.

Seeing Xiaoxia from the White Light Curtain feeling jealous, and Little Sprout also invited me for tea and chat, but at that time I didn't agree and directly took my Poké Ball back.

Black history resurfaced, Ash admitted it was his oversight, not noticing Xiaoxia.

Beside, Shalina recalled the times she spent with Ash, thought a bit, and suddenly laughed out loud.

At that time, I felt increasingly cold in the snow, while Ash said he wasn't cold at all, didn't know how to care for himself, and was still smug.

Shalina smiled helplessly.

Ash wholeheartedly wanted to become a Poké Ball trainer, his energy not on feelings.

"Oh?"

Youlija looked at Shalina, "What did you think of? You're laughing so happily."

"No... nothing!"

Shalina stammered, her beautiful eyes gazing at Ash, her pupils glimmering.

Bai Shijie—

Ash and company returned to the Poké Ball Center to analyze Little Sprout, and to select Ash's Poké Ball for the match.

Heaven's weather is unpredictable; Giant Pincer Crab unexpectedly got injured and couldn't compete, but at the crucial moment, Miss Junsha brought a Squirtle to the rescue, as the Squirtle, having seen the broadcast, wanted to come here to meet Ash.

With the addition of Squirtle, Ash's first battle team was fully assembled.

On the battlefield, Ash sent out Little Saw Croc, and Little Sprout sent out Lava Bug.

Seeing the type disadvantage, Little Sprout withdrew Lava Bug and sent out Electric Beast; Ash likewise switched, both sides aiming to gain the edge for the first victory.

Afterwards, Little Elephant was defeated by Fire Rock Mouse, Little Saw Croc was defeated by Electric Monster, and Little Sprout still had two Poké Ball left, so the burden fell on Squirtle.

The Squirtle that returned from fire squad training, though still in the same form as Squirtle, was much stronger, even stronger than Wartortle, and like Budding Bulbasaur, it disliked evolution.

Although its form didn't change, its strength increased greatly; in those two battles, Squirtle turned defeat into victory, narrowly defeating Little Sprout's remaining two Poké Ball, and successfully helped Ash secure his first win!

He was the former commander of the Squirtle legion, and now the leader of the Junsha Squirtle fire squad—Squirtle!