Chapter 940: Sweeping the Field

Ash naturally couldn't miss the battle.

The fiery boy, hearing a fight was about to start, chewed his skewer and hastily raised his right hand, hopping around like a throwing monkey to draw attention.

"Count me in! Count me in!"

Pikachu, cheeks puffed out, jumped along with him, ecstatic.

Brock laughed. "Then I'll join in too."

Lillie hadn't planned to participate, but her Shiny Wishiwashi forcibly lifted her pale arm with its tentacles.

Seeing everyone look over, she blushed and said, "If it's alright…"

So.

All All Baimu successfully gathered five opponents.

In theory, fighters should pair off, but everyone followed the rule that the strong bear more burden—he was stronger, so all wanted to fight him.

"Water terrain is my home turf!"

Misty declared with shining eyes, "It's a deal! If I win, Minas today will sleep with me!"

As a passionate fan of Water-type Pokémon, the moment she saw the Shiny Minas's breathtaking beauty, she became its captive.

How could such a cute, beautiful Water-type Pokémon exist?

And yet, this Pokémon wasn't hers.

Intense jealousy fueled Misty's battle spirit—she was determined to win the battle, then sleep hugging the slippery Minas tonight!

Lost.

Then hand over the badge.

"Win first, then talk."

All All Baimu chuckled.

Dreaming at six in the morning?

The two walked toward the shore to prevent battle debris from overturning the still-smoldering barbecue grill.

Only when the rising tide soaked their ankles did Misty stop.

Unable to contain herself, she threw her Poké Ball forward.

"Go! My treasure!"

The Poké Ball flew up.

Boom!

From the white light leapt a massive Gyarados, roaring with saliva spraying everywhere!

"Roar——!!"

Clearly, after Mega Evolution, Gyarados had become Misty's signature Pokémon.

Rare opportunity.

All All Baimu resolved to test the results of months of training.

"Go!"

Boom!

A flash of white light.

It transformed into a bright, pale-yellow giant lightbulb, with fine electric currents extending like tentacles in both directions.

"Bee-bee-bee—le! Ji! Le!"

Regieleki's facial display lit up with dazzling white light as it bounced energetically in place.

Misty froze for a moment.

What Pokémon is that?

Several onlookers nearby were equally confused; even the Rotom Dex couldn't identify it.

But Lillie, with her broad knowledge, gasped, "Legendary Pokémon! Regieleki!"

Everyone turned to her; she quickly explained Regieleki's origins.

Ash was thrilled. "So cool! A legendary giant!"

Though he'd seen nearly every Legendary Pokémon across regions and even raised a cover Legendary himself, this boy always had the decency to shout "Sugoi!"

Of course.

His shouting had nothing to do with rarity.

He simply wanted to meet every Pokémon in the world and battle them all.

On the beach.

Misty's expression turned serious.

She didn't know Regieleki's background, but the glaring electric currents were right there—she wasn't blind.

"Stronger! Braver! More beautiful! My blue sweetheart!"

She revealed her Key Stone with its braided ribbon.

In an instant.

The glow of Mega Evolution enveloped Gyarados; its massive body visibly swelled!

"Roar!!"

The terrifying roar shook the tide.

When the brilliant light faded, the muscular form of Mega Gyarados stood unmistakable.

Its jet-black horns rose straight like swords, its broad fins spread like twin wings, and two long white whiskers fluttered in the wind.

Its posture was utterly ferocious!

The shockwave from its energy leakage fluttered All All Baimu's clothes—he didn't change expression.

He'd given Misty the chance for Mega Evolution.

Now, he wouldn't hold back anymore.

"High Speed Move!"

"Bee-bee-bee—"

After the strange cry, the electric column vanished from its spot like a flash.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Waves around it erupted into towering sprays of water.

The dazzling white light mixed with water droplets, making it impossible for Misty and Mega Gyarados to pinpoint the electric column's location.

So fast!

What speed is this?!

Not just her—Ash and the others watching from afar were equally dazzled.

In fact, from their viewpoint, the scene was even more chaotic.

Misty cried, "Rip the tide! Use Hurricane!"

"Roar!!"

Mega Gyarados roared, its massive wings trembling as a colossal water tornado roared skyward!

It was the same move Misty had used to trap Pikachu in the Gym battle.

She hoped the wide range of the Hurricane would reveal the electric column's position.

But unfortunately.

The electric column's speed and agility far exceeded human imagination!

"Thunderbolt."

"Bee-bee-bee!"

Regieleki suddenly appeared in the sky—the swirling water tornado hadn't slowed it at all.

Misty looked up and saw the electric column glowing brilliantly with pure electricity!

"Le! Ji! Ai!"

Zzzt!!

The air crackled with electric discharge.

She shouted, "Hydro Pump!"

Mega Gyarados puffed its cheeks, preparing a torrential water column.

But Regieleki's speed far surpassed Pikachu's—the classic water-vs-electric technique never even got off the ground before being shattered by the giant Thunderbolt ball!

"Roar—"

Boom!!

As if a thunderbolt had struck from heaven.

Countless silver snakes writhed; vast amounts of seawater instantly vaporized, the shockwave shattered the water tornado, and huge clouds of scalding steam spread in all directions!

【Thunderbolt】.

The greater the speed difference, the higher the damage!

Fortunately.

Mega Gyarados's Special Defense was extraordinary.

It endured even against a super-effective move, still standing firm and combat-ready.

"Gyarados! Fight back!"

Xiao Xia gave a solemn order.

Years as a Gym Leader told her this might be the only chance to counterattack Lei Lei Jiaisi.

Immediately, a massive figure lunged forward through the vast mist!

Boom!

The mist suddenly scattered.

"Swift."

The ferocious Mega Gyarados was wrapped in crimson light, brushing past the sudden leap of Lei Lei Jiaisi.

"Roar!!"

Plop!

Water exploded upward!

The move missed!

Xiao Xia's heart trembled as she watched the lightning pillar surge skyward, then swirl in white light before crashing down violently!

"Bip-bip-bip—"

Thud!

The Mega Gyarados's body snapped like a broken branch, slamming hard into the water!

Countless droplets sprayed up, dampening All All Baimu and Xiao Xia's hair.

Splash-splash-splash—

When the leaping water droplets fell back to the sea, the giant Gyarados returned to its normal form, its fierce eyes replaced by black circles.

First match: Huilan Gym Leader battle.

Duration:

Just over three minutes.

"Bip-bip-bip— le! Ji! Le!"

Lei Lei Jiaisi leapt back in front of All All Baimu, still bouncing with great delight.

"Well done. Return."

He recalled the lightning pillar into its Poké Ball.

Xiao Xia opened her mouth slightly, then helplessly recalled Gyarados: "Good work, Gyarados."

She'd be lying awake alone tonight.

Lovely Mewness~

She rallied herself and declared loudly: "I didn't expect you to be this strong! I'm impressed! Could you tell me about this Pokémon?"

"Of course."

All All Baimu enthusiastically explained Lei Lei Jiaisi's origins.

Though he had thoroughly beaten Xiao Xia, he was still a fan of Xia-Mao Mao Jie and naturally wouldn't refuse such a reasonable request.

A battle is a battle.

In the distance.

Ash and the others clapped, half in admiration, half in astonishment.

"That was amazing! I want to battle right now!"

"Next up is me."

"The legendary giant… I never imagined it could move with such terrifying speed…"

"This is Mr. All All Baimu's strength!!"

Their expressions varied.

Lillie looked at the Veshuide beside her, who was recording with a phone, and said: "Maybe don't post this one."

"Lai duo!"

Veshuide put down his phone in agreement.

Gragio hurried toward the shallows.

Ash desperately wanted to battle immediately, but didn't want to miss Lei Lei Jiaisi's fight, so he gritted his teeth and shook his right leg violently.

Brock laughed heartily: "You haven't changed a bit, Ash!"

Pikachu obediently responded: "Pika-pika~"

Meanwhile.

Xiao Xia returned, head hung low, sitting down and sighing repeatedly.

Plop!

A white light shot out from her waist.

It transformed into the dazed Psyduck.

Seeing it, Xiao Xia immediately hugged it close, cooing: "You came to comfort me, Psyduck? You're so sweet~"

She had disliked it so much before—now she loved it even more.

"Quack?"

Psyduck tilted its head.

On the other side.

All All Baimu, back on the beach, spotted Psyduck and smiled faintly.

The original duck god, like Team Rocket's Wobbuffet, was either godlike or utterly useless.

A major comedic element from the Original Series.

What he liked about this Pokémon was that, though Psyduck was clueless and its blank stare could make you rage,

it truly loved Xiao Xia and rarely failed at the most critical moments.

He's a Pikachu in favorable conditions and a Kadabra in adverse ones.

"All All Baimu!"

Gragio's call snapped him back to attention.

All All Baimu looked ahead and saw the energetic young man gripping his Poké Ball seriously:

"For the past few months, I've been striving to keep up with you—let me show you what I've achieved!"

Huh?

Keep up with me?

All All Baimu blinked. Gragio's rival was Ash—why chase him—

Got it.

No wonder he wanted to enter the Orre Conference.

So Gragio wanted it all! The kid's got ambition!

"Is that so?"

All All Baimu smiled and tossed a Poké Ball forward: "Then I'll have to take a good look."

"Happy~"

Happiny landed.

Gragio tossed his ball too.

Pop!

A flash of white light.

Moonlight Eevee landed lightly on the sand.

All All Baimu glanced at it and smiled: "Your new Pokémon?"

"…."

Gragio's eyes flickered.

He hadn't expected his Solrock's illusion to be so easily seen through.

All All Baimu kindly explained: "Your Solrock's appearance is convincing, but fundamentally, it's still a bipedal Pokémon—"

Gragio wasn't stupid.

Hearing "bipedal," he immediately looked at the sand beneath the "Moonlight Eevee"—only two distinct depressions stood out clearly.

The flaw was right here!

Solrock looked down at the footprints and was equally surprised.

But then came intense irritation.

At its level, creating an illusion that included the sand was easy—it was just a momentary lapse.

"Next time, switch to Rockruff."

The helpful suggestion was taken as provocation.

It reverted to its true form and let out a sharp, challenging cry: "Wu ah!"

Hmph!

Mo En's Pokémon is a bit fierce!

All All Baimu knew exactly where Gragio's Solrock came from—but could he say so outright?

Gragio steadied himself and ordered:

"Shadow Sneak!"

"Wooah!"

The eager Sableye immediately lunged at the Happiny, determined to teach this arrogant human's Pokémon a lesson.

But the opponent didn't dodge or retreat—only shrank rapidly the instant it was struck.

"Wooah!?"

Sableye swiftly swiped downward, trying to grab the thing—but the nimble Happiny had already scurried behind it and rapidly grew larger.

The sudden expansion of its body forced Sableye's hind legs to arch high into the air.

"Roll forward!"

At Gragio's hurried command, it rolled forward quickly, trying to regain its balance.

But as it rose, Happiny advanced instead of retreating, pressing close to its cheek and planting a kiss.

"Angel's Kiss."

Jiu~

A heart expanded beneath Happiny's mouth, then shot instantly into Sableye's eyes, throwing it into confusion.

Gragio cried out: "Wake up! Sableye!"

"Magic Shine."

All All Baimu gave him no chance.

Happiny grinned, summoning Fairy-type energy that formed a swirling pink-and-purple wave around it, then slammed into Sableye!

Boom!

Smoke erupted.

Sableye was blasted backward, rolling repeatedly across the sand, leaving a clear trail behind.

But.

That Magic Shine seemed to have jolted it awake.

Sableye sprang up at once, shook its head, and roared with fury: "Wooah!!"

Gragio exclaimed excitedly: "Good! Use your illusion!"

In an instant.

A strange glow surged from beneath Sableye's feet, rushing toward All All Baimu and Happiny.

As if it meant to drag both into another world.

"Now you use it… don't you think it's too late?"

All All Baimu shook his head regretfully. "Telekinesis."

Happiny's eyes glowed blue; its Psychic-type move, ignoring type matchups, lifted Sableye effortlessly into the air.

The illusion took shape.

They found themselves in a pitch-black forest, surrounded by eerie rustling sounds.

All All Baimu remained unmoved, pointing to a spot: "Psybeam. End it."

"Happy!"

Happiny raised its tiny hand; a brilliant blue energy orb formed instantly and shot forward.

Boom!

Blue flame surged with smoke.

Sableye's shriek was clearly audible.

The illusion faded, revealing the real beach.

If Telekinesis had failed, Sableye's move would've likely succeeded.

After all, its illusion could mute even sound; moving freely made it impossible to detect.

But once airborne, it had no way to move through the air.

It became a stationary target for Happiny, which remembered its exact position.

"Next time, use it sooner."

All All Baimu spoke to the dazed Gragio, then turned to the crowd afar: "Next one!"

Another battle over!

What a fluid battle!

Like flowing udon noodles!

Xiaoxiayegubushangyihanzijicuoshidejihuile ， Zhuantouduizijidehuobanmendao ： → Xia, forgetting her missed chance, turned to her companions:

"He can't really be some random champion—this is too strong!"

He's absurdly strong.

Brock shrugged silently; Ash burst into laughter.

"My turn! My turn!"

"Pika!"