Chapter 66: Black Satoshi's Pikachu will surf!

Musashi sent out Machamp as his first Pokémon, and Ash sent out Pidgeot.

"Machamp, use Brick Break!"

"Pidgeot, keep your distance and use Air Blade!"

I don't know how Sakaki could have handed over the Tokio Gym to the Team Rocket Trio; their three guys' command ability is really hard to praise.

Not switching Pokémon for Musashi would be fine, but he stubbornly lets Machamp charge forward, making it easy to be kited.

"Beep~"

A clear whistle suddenly sounded.

Pidgeot fiercely flapped its broad, powerful wings, each flap unleashing a barrage of sharp blades.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

A series of blades, like dense raindrops, madly struck Machamp's body.

Although Machamp was strong and sturdy, under this barrage it had to keep retreating, plowing furrows several meters long.

"Hey kid, you only know long-range attacks; if you're capable, come fight in close combat."

Musashi shouted, Machamp simply couldn't keep up with Pidgeot; Pidgeot's speed is too fast, if the kid lets Pidgeot keep long-range attacking, Machamp has no chance.

"Alright, Pidgeot, finish with Swallow Return!"

Ash satisfied Musashi's wish; it's rare that Sakaki trained such a powerful Pokémon, but Team Rocket struggles to bring out its power.

He originally wanted to see what mysterious Pokémon Sakaki sent out, what kind of Pokémon could defeat Xiaomao to the point of dejection.

Pidgeot's wings suddenly burst with sharp white light; instantly, its figure lunged at Machamp, and a gust of air exploded.

"Kid, you're still too young!"

Seeing Pidgeot really charge over, Musashi smiled, Kojirou rejoiced, Meowth's eyes lit up; it seems they can finally dampen the kid's spirit and vent the frustration they've been holding.

"Machamp, use Thunder Punch!"

Machamp's fist was wrapped in dazzling electricity, crackling with a deafening roar, and it swung hard at Pidgeot, but Pidgeot rode the air current, shot upward, and dodged the Thunder Punch.

Machamp kept its eyes on Pidgeot's figure, when suddenly its waist was hit.

Pidgeot took advantage of Machamp's focus on it, dashed at high speed to its back, flapped its wings, and the sharp blades overlapped and slashed Machamp's body.

The heavily wounded Machamp let out a painful roar.

After finishing the combo, Pidgeot flew back to Ash's front.

"Guh—" Machamp collapsed with a crash.

Musashi's smile froze, Kojirou worried, Meowth felt like they were reenacting their previous battle with the kid.

"The Pokémon given by Boss Sakaki can't beat the kid!"

"It's you who can't command!"

Meowth blamed Musashi, indicating that in the next battle it should take command.

【Shitron: The Team Rocket's Pokémon are all injured; why isn't their equipment discharging over there?】

【Xiaomao: Surely they didn't install it on his side; it's obviously a plot against Black Satoshi, knowing Black Satoshi's strength is extraordinary, they must have installed it on Black Satoshi's side—who would be stupid enough to install it on both sides?】

【Ash: That's also true!】

"What are you looking at me for?"

Kojirou felt two hostile gazes.

"It's all your fault; why are you installing equipment on our side too—are you just bored?"

Musashi was resentful; losing would have been fine, but now they're being dragged out to be mocked.

"Obviously, it's your command ability that's the problem."

Kojirou muttered under his breath.

Musashi's eyes turned sharp!

"You two guys' command isn't great either; maybe just look to me."

Meowth looked at the Black Light Screen.

Black World—

The second Pokémon they sent out was Rhydon.

"Rhydon? Then I'll send out Pikachu!"

Ash recalled Pidgeot and then sent out Pikachu.

Pikachu leapt down and gazed at Rhydon.

"Pikachu, the kid actually sent out Pikachu!"

The Team Rocket Trio widened their eyes; just now Musashi lost due to type disadvantage, so you kid also want to learn from Musashi.

"Heh heh, the kid doesn't know Rhydon's trait is Lightning Rod."

Meowth chuckled, "Watch how I handle Pikachu!"

"You can't handle it yet; let me do it!"

Meowth objected, looking at Kojirou.

"You're a Pokémon yourself; do you think Rhydon will obey you?"

Meowth showed a bitter expression; after staying with Musashi and Kojirou for so long, they're almost forgetting they're also Pokémon.

"Done talking?"

Ash felt they were up to something again,

"Kid, you're rushing to get beaten, huh?"

Kojirou snorted, having already imagined the scene where Pikachu's 100,000 Volts is ineffective against Rhydon, then getting beaten up by Rhydon.

He immediately commanded Rhydon, "Rhydon, use Drill Rush Attack!"

Bang!

The Drill Horn Rhinobeast rushed forward quickly, the sharp drill on its head emitting an icy cold light.

"Pikachu, let's use Surf!"

Team Rocket Trio:???

Xiaoxia, Brock:???

The Team Rocket Trio thought something was wrong—Pikachu actually knows Surf!

Xiaoxia and Brock just thought, they had never seen Pikachu use Surf.

Pikachu kept running, when suddenly a dazzling blue light flashed beneath its feet, and a powerful water-type energy quickly gathered.

The water-type energy surged and rolled, eventually forming rows upon rows of huge, tumultuous waves.

The waves carried endless might, like a tsunami crashing toward the Drill Horn Rhinobeast!

The Drill Horn Rhinobeast, marching forward with steady steps, let out a "Bang!" as it was fiercely slammed to the ground by the towering wave, its whole body swallowed by the surf.

The waves struck like a massive ship, mercilessly overturning it. Under the waves' fury, the Drill Horn Rhinobeast completely lost its bearings, only able to be helplessly washed about.

Finally, the Drill Horn Rhinobeast was ruthlessly flung out of the battlefield by the waves, crashing heavily to the ground.

It struggled to spit out the seawater in its mouth, but had no strength to rise, merely lying still on the ground, slipping into unconsciousness.

"Drill Horn Rhinobeast, get up, get up!"

Xiao Cilang widened his eyes, "This can't be real."

Musashi was just as surprised—the little brat's Pikachu actually had another trick up its sleeve, knowing Surf.

Well, the Drill Horn Rhinobeast was instantly KO'd by Surf.

Pikachu's Surf was very strong; it must have practiced beforehand.

Xiaoxia's eyes showed a thoughtful look as she recalled those few evenings when Ash came to her tent to chat and discuss Water-type Pokémon and moves; she must have then coached Pikachu in Surf, boosting its power.

【Xikeli: Black Satoshi's Pikachu can Surf—how flashy!】

【Adam: Surf, Iron Tail, and Electric-type moves—I don't know if there are other types. I guess Black Satoshi thought that since Pikachu is Electric-type and weak to Ground-types, he taught it Surf to cover that weakness.】

【Da Ye: Not bad—given Black Satoshi's personality, he really would think like that, broadening Pikachu's coverage to avoid being countered.】