Chapter 15

Rarely, Ash got angry.

[Professor Kukui: I don't know why, but I'm suddenly so moved. Even though I haven't met Ash yet, our bond was destined in the future!]

[Lillie: No wonder I felt an inexplicable sense of closeness when I saw Ash on the screen. It turns out Ash will become my partner in the future.]

[Professor Oak: Even someone with Ash's good temper is angry. That's truly rare.]

[Long Du: You must hold back, Ash! It was one thing before, but if a Trainer deliberately orders a Pokémon to attack a human, it's illegal! You absolutely must not act impulsively!]

[Steven: Don't worry. I believe Ash won't act that impulsively.]

[Misty: That's not certain.]

Bai Yin Town.

Misty looked at Ash beside her, who was already empathizing with the Ash on the screen, and was momentarily speechless.

"Ash, if it were you, what would you do right now?"

Misty asked in a low voice.

"If someone dares to say such things, then of course I'd beat them up severely! Just like that guy Gary. Only by beating them up will they speak properly!"

Ash's answer left Misty somewhat silent.

Indeed, there was no need to worry, yet somehow, there was even more to worry about.

If Ash were to act personally...

Even the Team Rocket trio couldn't stand Xiao Hao's behavior.

Their creed has always been to capture rare Pokémon and present them to the boss, then get a promotion and a raise.

Perhaps they would resort to despicable means.

But they would never deny what they had done.

And they would absolutely not flee like Xiao Hao.

"This kid is really disgusting, meow!"

"If we get the chance, let's go to Vermilion City and teach him a good lesson!"

"Misty, aren't we catching Pikachu anymore?" James asked in confusion.

"Are you an idiot? Don't you know this is a great time to make money! Hurry and change into new uniforms; we'll print more pictures of Ash and Pikachu, and this time we'll definitely make a fortune!"

In Bai Yin Town, on the square, a stall displaying a group photo of Ash and Pikachu rose up without anyone noticing.

"Exclusive photos of legendary trainer Ash! Buy them quickly if you want!"

Jessie shouted loudly through a megaphone.

Her eyes had already turned into the shape of money.

"Swoosh~ Nance!"

In the scene—

"I didn't do anything wrong! Why should I apologize!" Xiao Hao stuck his neck out, completely disregarding Ash's threat.

"What, do you want to hit me?"

Seeing signs that Ash was about to act, Xiao Hao redoubled his efforts!

As soon as Ash made a move, he would immediately collapse!

Then everything he said would become reality!

His identity as a future legendary trainer would be firmly established!

Xiao Hao's eyes became even more spirited!

"Come on, come on, hit me!" Xiao Hao was even provoking him.

Such a despicable request; Ash had never heard of it in his life.

Others might have held back, but he was Ash!

"Professor Oak, please look after Pikachu for me."

Saying this, before Professor Oak could react, Ash shoved Pikachu into his arms.

"Since you won't apologize, I'll make you understand exactly where you went wrong."

While everyone was utterly confused.

Ash rushed forward in a quick step right in front of Xiao Hao.

Before the other could react, a charged heavy punch landed directly on Xiao Hao's face.

Critical hit! Super effective!

After being electrocuted by Pikachu earlier, Xiao Hao's bones were already somewhat brittle.

With that punch, Xiao Hao's entire body flew backward like a kite with a broken string.

Almost everyone in the not-so-spacious laboratory heard the sound of bones cracking.

No need to think about whose body it came from.

It couldn't possibly be Ash's hand, could it?

Xiao Hao's body crashed heavily against the door, shattering the laboratory's main door into pieces.

He only stopped after rolling several times down the stairs outside.

Professor Kukui hadn't expected the little boy brought by Professor Oak to be so fierce.

Is this really the strength a child can possess?

"As for the medical expenses, please ask Mom to cover them; I still have plenty of Champion prize money." After teaching Xiao Hao a lesson, some of the anger suppressed in Ash's heart dissipated.

The last time he was angry was because of that trainer who abandoned Charmander.

This Xiao Hao was even more shameless than that person!

After being electrocuted, Xiao Hao's bones were already soft; Ash's punch just now had been merciless.

Even though people in the Pokémon world have special constitutions, such a heavy blow is not something anyone can withstand.

Unless something unexpected happens, Xiao Hao will inevitably suffer a comminuted fracture.

For the rest of his life, Xiao Hao probably won't be able to become a trainer and travel.

If he's unlucky, he might even have to use a wheelchair.

Forget being a trainer; whether he can live a normal life is already a question!

[Lillie: So cool, Ash! Don't worry about the medical expenses; if my mother finds out about this, she will absolutely help pay all the medical bills!]

[Hau: Support the righteous annihilation!]

[Steven: I'm starting to believe what Lt. Surge said about the super new trainer; Ash's punch just now definitely reached the power of a Fighting-type move!]

[Ma Shide: I've already said Ash is a unique martial arts saint body! Let him come to my dojo to become my disciple; he will absolutely inherit the formless fist technique of my dojo!]

[Professor Kukui: If you fall behind, you get beaten; today I will submit an application to the League; our Alola will officially establish a League!]

Melemele Island.

When Professor Kukui saw Ash rise up to fight to protect Alola's honor, his eyes couldn't help but fill with tears.

Alola, without a League, was seen as a barbaric land in the eyes of those Leagues.

Its only purpose was to be used for vacations.

But!

Alola too has its dignity.

Ash protects Alola's dignity in his own way!

For this future first champion of the Alola League, Professor Kukui's favor toward him instantly reached its peak!

In the scene—

The sight just now was truly too horrifying.

So much so that the entire research institute fell into a brief commotion.

However, it soon quieted down under Professor Oak's soothing words.

Professor Oak walked to Ash's side.

After returning Pikachu to Ash, he patted Ash's shoulder firmly.

"Don't worry, I saw everything that just happened. I will handle this matter for you."

Professor Oak's gaze was profound; the smile that usually adorned his face was now hidden.

It was all his fault.

If he had watched those two children carefully during the summer camp back then, none of these subsequent events would have occurred.