Chapter 326

【Musashi: Little brat, you're just as scheming, wicked at heart.】

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Xiaojiro: That's right, you in the Black World are always framing us!

Xiaomao: Have you said thanks?

Meowth: Thanks for nothing, being with that brat won't get you anywhere.

Ash: You guys are always saying you're bad guys, huh? That's how I treat bad guys!

Damn brat...... The Team Rocket Trio gritted their teeth.

Black World—

Because Snorlax liked the Poké Balls it made, Misty wanted to capture it, and Snorlax was naturally happy to be captured—if Misty caught it, all its three daily meals would be taken care of.

As for Misty wanting to capture Snorlax, Ash and the others wholeheartedly agreed and even helped hold down Snorlax, afraid it would run away!

As long as Snorlax was around, they didn't need to eat Poké Balls anymore—they could just let Snorlax take care of them, so they no longer had to fear 'magic attacks,' and Snorlax could eat to its heart's content.

Misty captured Snorlax.

Although having a big‑appetite Snorlax helped Misty hone her cooking skills, it was still incredibly greedy; after training, when it rested, it wandered around and happened to see a rice ball.

It secretly ate the rice ball.......

As a result, that trainer noticed, saw his rice ball had been eaten, let out a painful wail, and was about to scold Snorlax.

Unexpectedly, Snorlax gave him two Poké Balls to eat.

He directly forgave Snorlax, and he and his Pokémon Iron Dumbbell each ate a piece.

Not eating would have been fine, but as soon as they ate, trouble struck.

Person and Pokémon alike immediately collapsed to the ground, again letting out painful wails.

Hearing the wails, Ash and his group came over to check.

There was nothing going on—it was just a 'misunderstanding'.

Snorlax looked simple, but it turned out to be nasty...... The Team Rocket Trio thought Snorlax had done it on purpose, just like Black Satoshi not stopping them from stealing Poké Balls.

The misunderstanding was cleared up, and they learned the trainer's name was Masamune.

In conversation they learned Ash had already collected eight Badges, and Masamune wanted to battle him.

Facing the challenge, Ash never turns anyone away.

"That's it, you're it, Pikachu!"

Ash then sent out Pikachu.

"Iron Dumbbell, you go!"

Masamune was quite excited about this.

Their builds weren't that different, but their strength should be vastly different...... Brock thought.

Was sending out Pikachu serious?

"Iron Dumbbell, Tackle!"

Masamune made the first move.

Instantly like a shell fired from a cannon, with a 'teng' sound, accompanied by a howling wind, it surged forward with tremendous momentum to slam into Pikachu.

"Pikachu, dodge and then use Electric Net."

Pikachu jumped to dodge Iron Dumbbell's tackle, flicked its tail lightly, and an electric net woven from crackling electricity shot out like a lively ribbon from its tail, blanketing Iron Dumbbell from head to toe.

Iron Dumbbell was bound by the iron net.

"Break through it!"

Seeing this, Masamune furrowed his brow, veins bulging on his forehead, and shouted loudly.

As Iron Dumbbell struck at the electric net, Pikachu seized the moment, tossed another electric ball, which landed squarely on Iron Dumbbell.

Boom!

The electric ball exploded instantly, a thick cloud of smoke bursting forth like a surging tide.

When the smoke gradually cleared, Iron Dumbbell lay motionless on the ground, its aura dim and dull, having lost its ability to battle.

"Wow, strong!"

Masamune recalled Iron Dumbbell, having witnessed Ash's strength.

This is only normal—Ash's Pikachu is so strong, having battled legendary beasts like Ho‑Oh, how could it possibly lose to a trainer who hasn't even collected eight Badges?

And it certainly wouldn't lose to a Coordinator focused on the Pokémon Beauty Contest.

Everyone compared Black Satoshi and White Ash; Black Satoshi performed steadily, while White Ash was inconsistent, his Pikachu having a touch of acting.

To prepare for the festival, Misty began training.

During training, her Swablu evolved into a Tanabata Blue Bird.

When the Forest Lizard served as a sparring partner, it learned Leaf Storm.

Misty's Pokémon also learned some new moves; in the festival tournament she would face many opponents whose Pokémon she didn't know, so learning extra moves is good—it increases her coverage.

Time flew by, and Ash and his group boarded the Saint Floral cruise ship to head to Cinnabar City for the big festival.

Along the way they saw Barnaby, but when Ash saw him, he happened to be caught by Miss Jenny.

They didn't manage to steal the trophy, and the person got caught!

Soon, Ash and his group arrived in Cinnabar City.

Here they ran into an acquaintance.

They saw Misty's mother, Mitsuko.

And Hanako came over as well.

The two of them were still chatting together.

How did they end up meeting?

Ash and Misty exchanged a glance, seeing doubt in each other's eyes.

"Mom, how did you come?" Ash exclaimed, quickly stepping forward, and Misty followed closely behind.

Huazi glanced at Ash, then looked at Misty: "I'm here to cheer for Misty! When we talked on the phone earlier, didn't you tell me Misty would be participating in the celebration here? I wanted to come in person to cheer for her."

"Thank you, Aunt Huazi!"

Misty felt somewhat overwhelmed, she obediently walked up to Huazi, her little hands unconsciously clasped together, showing some Nervousness.

"She's much prettier in person than on screen!"

Huazi looked at Misty, her eyes full of admiration.

Misty heard this, a blush rose on her face, she shyly laughed: "I think Aunt Huazi is also very pretty, even prettier than what you see on screen."

Meizizi just looked at Ash; although she had seen him before, now seeing Ash polite and well-mannered, she became even more satisfied.

Mom, you only have Ash in your eyes, right!

Xiaosheng felt a bit embarrassed, even his mother didn't notice him.

"Ash, Misty."

Another familiar voice.

Ash looked over and saw it was Xiaoxia.

She also came over, specifically to cheer for Misty, and by the way to meet Ash!!!

They had already talked on the phone, so they knew; it wasn't like Huazi coming over to secretly give a surprise.

He's pointing at me again...... Huazi increasingly felt she was too laid-back.

In the Black World, I am very proactive, not only helping Ash steady his various girlfriends, but also maintaining good relations with her parents.

"I'm going too?"

Xiaoxia was somewhat surprised, but after thinking, that was also quite normal.

We've all become good sisters; isn't it normal to come to the scene to cheer?

If we wait until Ash participates in the Colorful Hidden Tournament, Nazī, Fulala, and Xiaochun will probably come over as well.

Only then will the scene be considered grand!

Can Ash handle this guy?

Xiaoxia's thoughts went astray, and a blush appeared on her face.