Chapter 295: Doubles Battle at the Battle Tower!

Ash and his group, under the Black Light Screen, also arrived at Larus City.

They also came to a high-tech city for the first time.

Skyscrapers stood tall, the streets bustled with traffic, yet what stood out most here were the ubiquitous high-tech facilities.

The trash cans outside were not dull like ordinary ones; they had the amazing ability to automatically identify trash and open their lids.

Whenever trash approached, the cans would quickly sense it and then, with a 'whoosh,' open their lids.

They saw a round, chubby little Snorlax waddling over slowly.

It tightly gripped an empty water bottle in its hand, its round eyes curiously fixed on the high-tech trash can, a flash of excitement in its eyes as if it wanted to show off its 'throwing skill'.

The little Snorlax kicked the water bottle on the ground toward the trash can.

Perhaps it kicked too hard, or perhaps its aim was just too poor; the bottle flew past the trash can with a 'whoosh' and landed on the ground with a 'plat'.

The little Snorlax wasn't discouraged; it tilted its head, picked up the bottle again, and threw it hard. This time the bottle headed toward the trash can, but it bounced off the rim and rolled back to the ground.

After failing twice in a row, the little Snorlax's lively demeanor vanished instantly. It drooped its head, its ears limp, and it turned away, dejected, preparing to leave.

It looked just like a child who had done poorly on a test, full of disappointment.

"What a cute little Snorlax!"

Ash chuckled, seeing the little Snorlax and recalling his own Snorlax.

"Pika?" Pikachu heard the noise from nearby.

Just then, a light footsteps sounded.

Plusle and Minun came running over, happened to see the water bottle on the ground, Plusle's eyes lit up, and it excitedly cried 'pa-pa' twice, then exchanged a glance with Minun.

Minun quickly grabbed the bottle and tossed it to Plusle, who then threw it hard at the trash can. The bottle traced a beautiful arc in the air and landed 'precisely' inside the trash can.

The trash can went 'whoosh' as it opened its lid, swallowed the bottle, and then slowly closed the lid again.

Their aim was much better than the little Snorlax's!

The little Snorlax hadn't gone far when it heard the commotion behind it, turned its head curiously, and just happened to see this scene.

It was quite astonished, its mouth wide open, and then it became even more dejected!

There was still one water bottle left; the little Snorlax, unwilling to accept defeat, ran over to ask Plusle for another chance.

Plusle readily handed the last water bottle to the little Snorlax.

The little Snorlax took a deep breath, fixed its gaze on the trash can, flicked its little hand, and the bottle actually went into the trash can.

Pat-pat!

Ash and his group clapped for it.

It also gave a simple, honest smile.

They continued walking and happened to see a machine come out to take their photos and make entry passes.

Since the Battle Tower is a famous building here, Ash wanted to go see it.

By chance, on the road they met Long, who had sent out a Fire Chicken, and Miss Tong, who was holding a computer.

The two of them talked and said they wanted to battle.

Behind them was also a trainer named Xiangtai with a Water Cannon Turtle.

After introductions, Xiangtai looked at Misty and said, "Inside the Battle Tower they do double battles; Misty, do you want to team up with me?"

"You have no chance...." Xiaosheng's eyes flashed with a cold glint.

"No, I'm with him." Misty refused, indicating she would participate with Ash.

Misty gave Ash a gentle smile, her jade hand taking hold of his somewhat calloused hand.

Meanwhile, Brock would participate with Xiaosheng, borrowing Misty's Fire Chicken.

"Then Long, you team up with me!" Xiangtai had no choice.

Beside them were two girls about the same as Xiaosheng, who told Ash and his group, "You guys had better be careful; Brother Long's strength is really strong."

"We're strong too!" Ash laughed and replied.

Soon they arrived at the Battle Tower.

After both sides registered, it was Ash, Misty, Long, and Xiangtai who would play the doubles match.

Hunting Butterfly and Marsh Leaping Fish faced off against Fire Chicken and Water Cannon Turtle.

"Doubles battle, here we go!" the referee shouted the command, and the match officially began.

"Come on, Fire Chicken, Fire Kick!"

Fire Chicken shot out like an arrow from a bow. Its feathers all over glowed with scorching red light, its legs tightly wrapped in blazing flames, each step kicking up sparks as it fiercely attacked Hunting Butterfly.

Hunting Butterfly lightly fluttered its colorful wings, dancing gracefully in the air, waiting silently for the right moment!

"Water Pulse!"

The surging water, like a raging tide, quickly condensed in Marsh Leaping Fish's hands into a huge water ball. The water ball carried tremendous impact force, like a blue cannonball.

The two bodies of water quickly formed a huge water curtain in the air, blocking between Fire Chicken and Hunting Butterfly. Fire Chicken's Fire Kick slammed hard into the water curtain, kicking up only white steam, unable to penetrate it.

Immediately afterward, the water curtain engulfed Fire Chicken; the powerful water current's impact shoved Fire Chicken back repeatedly, and its flames dimmed somewhat under the impact.

"Water Cannon Turtle, Water Cannon!"

Xiangtai wanted to use Water Cannon to pierce the water curtain and, by the way, blast Hunting Butterfly.

The Water Cannon Turtle's heavy shell trembled slightly, and the two water cannons on its back began to glow with water flow.

With a low rumble, two thick water columns shot from the cannons and slammed into that water curtain.

"Hunting Butterfly, use Gust!"

Hunting Butterfly's Gust attacked Fire Chicken and Water Cannon Turtle together.

Hunting Butterfly's wings flapped hard, and a strong airflow instantly formed around it. The airflow rapidly spun and condensed into a fierce gale that swept toward the Water Cannon Turtle and Fire Chicken ahead.

The Water Cannon Turtle's water cannons were emptied instantly by the Gust's interference, while Fire Chicken was swallowed by the Water Pulse, shoved back by the current, and also suffered damage from the Gust.

"Sister and Ash's coordination is getting better and better!" Xiaosheng was very happy, thinking that later he too would have a battle like Ash, and he felt excited.

"Mm-hmm, Misty is now training together with Ash, the Poké Ball's strength is also increasing, winning this battle is no problem!" Brock said.

"The red team's excellent coordination!" the commentator shouted: "The blue team is falling behind!"

【Xiaosheng: The coordination is really good, and there's even more chemistry!】

【Xiaocilang: It's all thanks to our efforts.】

【Ash：？？？】

【Brock: The coordination over in the Black World was already good, the relationship was also great, and there were no arguments—what's it to you?】

"Oh yeah, we over in the Black World really aren't useful at all."

Xiaocilang suddenly realized, and said somewhat sadly.