Chapter 20

With the three legendary beasts left, Ash would complete the achievement of collecting all the legendary Pokémon in the Kanto region.

How long has Ash been traveling? This kind of experience is already enough to crush 99% of trainers!

(Ash: I've already seen the three legendary beasts!)

In the footage—

Lugia, who was dozing, opened its eyes.

It turned suspiciously toward the direction the voice came from; this voice made it feel a hint of familiarity.

Following the direction of the voice, Lugia saw a boy wearing a blue short-sleeved shirt and a blue-and-white baseball cap.

And on the boy's shoulder was a yellow electric mouse.

A breeze blew past.

Blowing the hair on the boy's forehead.

Lugia saw the face of the person coming at this moment.

It was Ash!

Just as Cynthia guessed, the relationship between Lugia and Ash was far closer than everyone imagined.

'Ash, long time no see.'

"Yeah, I don't even remember how long it's been." Facing the breeze, Ash brushed the bangs on his forehead.

Koharu, who had been following Ash, felt her worldview being twisted at this moment.

She was not one of those trainers who went out on a journey at 10 years old.

Having stayed at Trainer School for so long, Koharu naturally knew who this Pokémon in front of her was.

That was the Sea God, Lugia.

The boy named Ash in front of her actually really knew the Sea God.

For the first time, Koharu felt the difference between Ash and the person in her impression.

Ash might be reckless, but he was definitely not someone like Goh!

Koharu deeply regretted associating Ash with Goh!

'The last time we met was in Kalos; I spent a lot of effort to come back from another world.'

When saying this, Lugia's expression was clearly a bit aggrieved.

The battle ended, and you actually forgot to fish me back!

Ash, you have no conscience!

Seeming to hear the complaint in Lugia's words.

Ash turned his head awkwardly to look at the seaside.

"The sea is so blue."

'……'

The topic change was so stiff that even Ash couldn't stand it himself.

"By the way, I forgot to tell you, I've already won the Alola League championship."

'Is that so? Then congratulations. It seems you've grown quite a bit while I was away.'

"That's for sure, I'm Ash!"

'Is that so? Then let's battle; let me see your growth.'

As the words fell, the previously calm sea became turbulent again.

The biting gale tore the sea surface, and even the clouds in the sky were blown away by this gale.

"Then let me show you my growth! Pikachu, let's go!"

Facing Lugia's invitation, Ash would not back down.

Pikachu, who had been standing on Ash's shoulder, immediately jumped down.

"Pika!"

Fanatical battle intent swept across the entire port.

It's been a long time since I've been this excited!

Lugia did not launch an attack directly; its eyes stared fixedly at Ash's eyes.

From them, Lugia felt a surging battle intent.

The time they fought side-by-side in the Orange Islands was still fresh in its memory.

The boy who clearly didn't have much strength but was still willing to do his best to stop Zapdos and Moltres had now grown up.

The battle with the Demon God made the bond between itself and this child even deeper.

Now, it was time to test his growth.

'Don't hold back, attack me!'

Lugia's voice echoed in Ash's mind.

"I will definitely not let you down! Pikachu, maximum power Thunderbolt!"

"Pika~ Chuu!!!"

Lightning stirred the firmament, and the originally blue sky seemed to be covered by a layer of dark clouds.

Thunder shocked the heavens, and countless bolts of lightning emerged from Pikachu's body.

At this moment, Pikachu, having just won the Alola championship, still maintained the most vigorous battle intent!

Countless bolts of lightning intertwined and converged.

Finally, it hit Lugia in front with precision.

Golden electric light enveloped Lugia's entire body.

Thunder roared; even Lugia felt excited facing Pikachu's full-force blow.

Countless bolts of lightning stimulated Lugia's skin.

"Chi"

Lugia's feathers are extremely special, in order to be able to soar freely in the sea.

Its feathers are attached to its epidermis like scales.

But even so, Pikachu's attack still made its feathers tremble at the roots!

Long-lost excitement enveloped its whole body.

Lugia roared wantonly; this was its enjoyment of the battle.

It had only been a while since they last met, and Ash and Pikachu had already grown to the level of being its opponents.

However, being its opponent is not that easy.

With a flap of its wings, the electric light that had enveloped Lugia was torn to shreds in an instant.

Such an attack was just an appetizer!

Lugia slowly opened its mouth, and Water-type energy gradually brewed in its mouth.

In just an instant, countless currents of water converged in front of Lugia.

The next moment.

A water pillar carrying an unstoppable force tore through the water surface and rushed straight toward Pikachu on the shore.

Lugia's attack was not aimed.

But precisely because of this, it showed Lugia's terror.

Wherever the water flow swept, the sea surface was split in two from the middle.

The pier made of reinforced concrete was cracked under the impact of the water flow!

Even so, this attack was still incredibly fast.

"Quick, dodge it!"

Fortunately, Pikachu was a Pokémon that had experienced countless battles, and its coordination with Ash was engraved in its bones.

After hearing Ash's voice.

Quick Attack, Pikachu's body turned into a blue light and disappeared from where it was.

And the moment it disappeared, Lugia's attack landed directly on the previous spot, blasting a huge depression into the port's pier.

Such an attack, even the aftermath was something humans could not resist.

However.

Ash's figure stood tall in the midst of it.

Letting the gale howl and debris fly, it couldn't make his footsteps move even an inch. ===== CHAPTER 21 =====