Chapter 170: Lusamine's Gift, Z-Skill Test!

Simply put,

The sender is Dr. Kukui of the Alola region,

sending Pikachu Z and Grass Z, intending to invite him to travel to Alola next year to experience the local customs; the letter also mentions Gladion and Chairwoman Lusamine, and states that the Grass Z was a gift from Chairwoman Lusamine, with no other content.

This genuinely surprised Ash a little,

as he had thought Dr. Kukui was looking for his help to settle Alola's joining the Pokémon League.

Unexpectedly, it was just a simple invitation to go play in Alola,

he folded and put away the letter,

and Ash discovered behind the letter a new mobile phone and a small card.

The card said that after turning on, one could find the usage process of the Z‑Pure Crystal and Z‑Bracelet in the album.

After turning on the phone, Ash indeed found a video in the album.

The two main characters in the video both have blond hair,

one wearing white clothes with jade adornments, a mature lady with a figure like a ripe peach—Mrs. Lusamine,

and the other, her daughter, similarly dressed in white‑toned attire, a white sun hat, a white dress, and blond hair symbolizing pure white silk—Lillie.

In the video, the mother and daughter each perform different actions.

After finishing, Lillie burst out laughing.

If someone else watched, they'd probably look bewildered.

But even without subtitles, Ash understood that these two sets of motions are the guiding actions for Pikachu Z and Grass Z.

Compared to Mega Evolution, Z‑Moves have broader compatibility, having spread to all Pokémon,

yet there is a rather embarrassing aspect: the flamboyant dance guiding motions.

Especially in battle, when one suddenly jumps up to dance mid‑fight, the effect is painfully awkward.

As in the video, a tall and a short beauty dancing together is naturally delightful; viewers could watch all day without getting tired.

But if the looks aren't enough… swapping in a bald, greasy man, or a three‑hundred‑pound sister, would truly disgust the audience—and even the player's own mindset.

Fortunately, although Ash isn't particularly handsome, he isn't ugly either, and with his various halos, he doesn't suffer this problem.

…But Pikachu Z I can understand; why Grass Z, though?

Seeing Ash keep staring,

the curious Xiao Juer immediately walked over.

Result: not looking is fine, but one look and the whole person feels off.

In the video, that blond‑haired little loli, white silk stockings, pure white innocence—seeing her, Xiao Juer, as a woman, felt a pang of pity and wanted to hold her in her arms and squeeze.

As for that fiery‑figured lady, needless to say,

her legs, waist, hips—most excessive is her mighty cafeteria.

"Ash, you actually watch this kind of video?"

"What video?"

Everyone stared blankly, but soon, under Xiao Juer's slightly contemptuous gaze, they guessed what it was.

Thinking this isn't Ash's express delivery, yet someone sent it.

Could it be fans sending study materials?

Upon this thought,

the males instantly boiled over, and Xiao Gang even jumped up excitedly,

"What study materials? Send me a copy, not for anything else—I'm all about loving to learn!"

The girls each blushed and silently cursed shamelessness,

Thinking of the risqué matter, as an elder, Hanako's face also turned a bit awkward.

The natural outcome was Ash refusing Xiao Gang, silently locking the phone and placing it in his spatial backpack.

Ash then began unpacking the express box, taking out the two Z‑Pure Crystals placed in the crystal box—one yellow, one green—and the matching Z‑Bracelets.

"Don't be misled by Xiao Juer and Xiao Gang; this really is proper study material."

You say that, yet you've watched improper stuff too?

Everyone silently complained in their hearts, but no one actually said it out loud.

All eyes turned to the Z‑Pure Crystals stored in the crystal box, and Da Wu's eyes lit up.

At a glance, he judged it to be a stone he'd never seen before.

Meanwhile, Professor Oak and Xiao Mao showed expressions of understanding and surprise,

after all, Professor Oak's brother, Oak Cheng, serves as the principal of the Alola Pokémon School in the Alola region.

Not lacking resources,

the result was that Professor Oak and Xiao Mao also had some knowledge of the Z‑Pure Crystals and Z‑Bracelets.

"What is this?!"

"Is it diamond?"

"The pattern inside this yellow gem looks like Pikachu's tail!"

"Inside this green one there's a tree."

Watching the chattering girls turn into curious babies, Ash looked toward Professor Oak,

"Old man, could you explain?"

While speaking, he picked up a slice of chilled watermelon; Professor Oak was about to take it,

when he saw Ash rudely shove it into his own mouth, munch happily, and after finishing, didn't forget to say "Ah~"

Professor Oak: ……

Da Mu rolled his eyes, but didn't get angry.

After all, between him and Ash lies the bond of a lifesaver and a brother‑in‑arms.

That time with Celebi, if the time‑traveling youth Dr. Da Mu hadn't been lucky enough to meet Ash, he probably would have died outright.

This is also why Da Mu repeatedly helps Ash's family.

Dr. Da Mu began to explain to everyone the setting he knows about the z Pure Crystal.

After Dr. Da Mu's explanation, curiosity inevitably rose in everyone's hearts.

"Can we test it?"

Xi Luona, who has been frustrated by a lack of recent progress, instantly became interested.

"Of course."

After dinner, the group went to the battle arena in the hotel.

The staff, at Ash's request, provided a machine for testing move power.

This type of machine is made from very hard materials,

and the one supplied by this five‑star hotel can easily withstand a Champion‑level full‑power strike!

Ash had Ladiyas use telekinesis to lift the multi‑ton machine and place it at one end of the arena,

and, to ensure accuracy, Ash also reminded Ladiyas to keep the machine steadied with telekinesis during the test.

During this time, Da Wu and Xi Luona both showed very eager looks.

They normally test this kind of machine as well.

Da Wu's Shiny Metagross, using Comet Punch, can reach about 105,000 power, and 115,000 after Mega Evolution.

Xi Luona's Garchomp, using Dragon Rush, can reach about 118,000, and after Mega Evolution, because its physical‑attack stat soars to 170, its power jumps to 148,000.

However, its speed will drop accordingly.

Facing everyone's expectant gazes, Ash commanded Pikachu to use Volt Attack, first testing a normal result for comparison.

A cyan‑blue current suddenly surged from Pikachu, its yellow fur bathed in the cyan thunder,

"Pika~ Pipipi Pipipi Pikachu!"

Accompanied by Pikachu's roar echoing through the arena, no one could see Pikachu's figure,

only a blue lightning streaked across their sight, stirring a gust of wind! Immediately, a huge roar rang in their ears!

Boom!

The massive, forceful strike hit the machine; the cyan current instantly coursed through it. Though the multi‑ton device quivered slightly even with Ladiyas' telekinesis, the display numbers began to surge rapidly.

Under everyone's watch, the value once climbed to the absurd 188.777.

"How… how much!?"

"188,000 power value?!"

The display caused both Champions' pupils to contract in shock; they couldn't imagine such numbers coming from Pikachu.

It's Pikachu, whose physical‑attack stat is only 55; even with a Light Ball it's only 110,

even using its exclusive move Volt Attack, its power is only 120—not enough to exceed the Champion‑peak Mega Garchomp by that much, right?

Yet the facts are exactly that.

Even though everyone's eyes were about to pop out, the facts don't lie.

But at the same time, Pikachu's strength made everyone even more eager to see the power value of the z skill.

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