Chapter 197: Support Team Arrives, Big Points on the Magic Wall Doll!

Bang!

A deafening roar echoed through the air as two powerful energy beams shot out almost simultaneously from two completely different directions.

Venusaur's Solar Beam did not clash head‑on with Raikou's Electro Cannon; instead, it was aimed clearly at Raikou and blasted toward it.

Venusaur used a feint, increasing its speed, and also used Sweet Scent on Raikou, subtly affecting Raikou's sensory judgment, making its movements slightly sluggish and its dodge less agile.

The Electro Cannon had a huge and obvious wind‑up; Venusaur dodged it, and the charged‑up Solar Beam, gathering like brilliant sunlight into a pillar, slammed into Raikou with overwhelming force.

With an even more violent explosion, the tremendous impact sent Raikou flying straight up, kicking up a cloud of dust.

【Xiba: As soon as the Black Light Screen lit up, I saw Black Satoshi battling Raikou; now Ash's fight against Raikou isn't as hard as his earlier battles against Suicune and the Flame Emperor. By using tactics and his Pokémon's traits, battling Raikou even feels easy for Venusaur!】

【Goose Armor: Looking at Black Satoshi's expression, it seems he feels he hasn't done well enough, as if he could still improve further.】

【Dian Ci: Raikou faces off against the extremely experienced Ash, plus the Venusaur gifted by the Phoenix King, gaining no advantage at all and even being singled out and worn down.】

【Ma Zhishi: Let's just sweep the Silver Conference; I think Black Satoshi can skip the Silver Conference process and directly challenge the Elite Four.】

That makes sense.... Everyone thought, and suddenly felt that the competitors in the Silver Conference were a bit pitiful; after painstakingly collecting eight Badges, bad luck led them to encounter such a formidable Trainer as Ash.

Don't let his cute Pikachu fool you—its true battle power is unimaginable; as long as it doesn't hold back, the match basically has no suspense.

Moreover, Black Satoshi's team lineup is top‑notch—most of his Pokémon have fully evolved, while White Ash's side has many unevolved Pokémon, but their battle power is still respectable; if they evolved, it might even affect them.

Kanto's starter Pokémon have all fully evolved; here in Johto, only Chikorita remains. Chikorita likes to cling to Ash, perching on his shoulder like Pikachu. It probably saw Totodile and Cyndaquil evolve, grew much larger, and is no longer as cute as before.

Most importantly, after evolving it can no longer perch on Ash's shoulder and snuggle up to him.

Black World——

Ash and his party heard that the holy flame would be relayed today, so they waited at the Phoenix King Institute.

While waiting, they saw the torch runner, but also ran into the familiar Team Rocket Trio.

However, they were caught by the Machop and Machoke accompanying the Hariyama, just like picking up a chick, and finally the Team Rocket Trio was sent to the police car.

Seeing that nothing was happening here, Ash strode forward cheerfully toward the Pokémon Center.

Sunlight filtered through the leaves, dappling warm light on them, adding a touch of warmth to the lively figures of Ash and his group.

Just as he stepped through the Pokémon Center's doors, a familiar voice reached his ears.

"Ash, you're pretty quick!"

The voice carried a hint of surprise and a barely noticeable challenge; Ash rose from the bench beside the Pokémon Center, arms crossed over his chest, eyes flashing with arrogance and anticipation, dressed neatly, sporting a wild, untamed hedgehog‑head hairstyle, and with his slightly haughty brows and eyes, he exuded a touch of nonchalant charm.

"So early."

His gaze fell on the backpack still slung over Xiaomao's shoulder, and Brock felt a twinge of curiosity. Normally, upon arriving at the Pokémon Center, everyone would first go inside to drop off their luggage so the Pokémon could rest and recover promptly, but Xiaomao seemed to have no such intention.

He asked doubtfully, "Why aren't you going in to drop off your luggage? Are you deliberately waiting here for Ash?"

"Hmph, I'm just strolling around to familiarize myself with the venue—I'm definitely not waiting for you."

Xiaomao's face twitched slightly, like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, and he hurriedly explained, his voice tinged with panic and an attempt to cover up.

Seeing Xiaomao's reaction, Ash didn't call him out; from childhood onward, they've always been like this—competing and growing together. Although Xiaomao usually acts arrogant, at crucial moments he may not say it outright, but he ends up helping you unintentionally.

"Ash!"

A clear, slightly familiar voice rang out in the crowd; Ash instinctively turned his head, and his gaze was instantly drawn to a cool, beautiful woman standing not far away.

A cascade of dark‑green hair fell like a waterfall, smooth and lustrous; her features were exquisitely sculpted, and her bright eyes resembled deep lake water.

Upon seeing Ash turn his head, she couldn't help but lift the corners of her mouth slightly, a flicker of undisguised joy crossing her eyes like blooming phoenix‑tree flowers.

"Nazha, you're here too—are you also coming to participate in the Silver Conference?"

Ash said delightedly.

"No."

Nazha gently shook her head, Ash's reflection shimmering in her bright eyes like a moving picture; she blinked her large, luminous eyes and said in a soft yet firm voice, "I'm here especially to cheer you on."

Now Nazha is much more cheerful than before—less icy, more playful.

"Thanks!"

Ash blinked, then immediately replied gratefully.

Impure thoughts.... Xiaoxia felt a strong sense of crisis in her heart; Nazha's pressure on her was overwhelming, and she never expected Nazha to come here to cheer for Ash—it hardly seemed like mere friendship.

"Gym Leader Nazha?"

Xiaomao looked at Ash with newfound respect; Nazha is the Gym Leader of Golden City, her terrifying psychic power causing many challengers to falter, and Ash not only earned the Badge but also seemed quite familiar with her.

Moreover, looking at Xiaoxia's demeanor, she seems to be jealous—their relationship is anything but simple!

"Hey, what are you all doing hanging around the Pokémon Center entrance?"

Jike and Xiaochun came over.

After chatting, they learned that both had come to cheer for Ash.

Xiaoxia puffed her cheeks, feeling both resentful and alert; she quietly edged closer to Ash, and with so many girls actively making a move, her sense of crisis was through the roof.

"What?"

Xiaomao and Brock felt awful—all these beautiful girls had come over to cheer for Ash!!!

"Ash's luck with women is truly great......" they thought, feeling envious.

Even though Xiaomao has plenty of girlfriends, none can compare to Ash's—each is a stunning beauty, many are Gym Leaders or the like, strong as well, and they match Ash perfectly!!!

"Ash!"

Someone else shouted "Ash!"

Everyone looked over, and there were two more beautiful women.

It was Huazi and Fulala!

"Mom, Fulala, how did you guys come?"

Ash stepped forward to greet them, with Xiaoxia also standing nearby, and he exchanged greetings with Huazi.

"Come on, I'm here to cheer you on!"

Fulala replied happily.

Hanako looked toward the friends behind Ash, some were familiar faces, and a few were relatively unfamiliar.

The unfamiliar ones are all girls — no, my son is so popular with girls!

Hanako felt a surge of emotion.

"Aunt Hanako, you've come!"

Nazi stepped forward to greet.

"Yeah, Nazi, you guys arrived just like that."

Hanako smiled gently.

"Mom, when did you and Nazi meet?"

Ash didn't expect that his mom and Nazi knew each other.

Xiaoxia was the same, her big eyes full of doubt.

Hanako then said that Nazi had previously come to find Ash; at that time Ash was still traveling in the Orange Islands, and coincidentally, the magic wall puppet that was sweeping the floor saw Nazi, knowing that Nazi had come to find Ash, so he invited her to come home as a guest, and also told Hanako that Ash's friends had come as guests.

Are there any more of such good magic wall puppets?

Brock was very eager, desperately needing such a well-behaved magic wall puppet!

【Yinghua: Is Ash's family's magic wall puppet so well-behaved?】

【Mudan: Not only that, the magic wall puppet also actively does cleaning, watering flowers, cooking, etc., feeling more considerate than ordinary magic wall puppets!】