[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-pokemon-counting-ash-s-eight-masters-peak-battle":3,"chapter-pokemon-counting-ash-s-eight-masters-peak-battle-pokemon-counting-ash-s-eight-masters-peak-battle-chapter-5":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Pokemon: Counting Ash's Eight Masters Peak Battles!",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},1936046,2660,"Chapter 5","pokemon-counting-ash-s-eight-masters-peak-battle-chapter-5",5,"\u003Cp>A single tear traced the corner of Pikachu's eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pikachu...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the moonlight, Pikachu's body shimmered with brilliant evolution light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pikachu evolved!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the light gradually faded, a Pikachu appeared within the luminous screen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pikachu, no!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now it is Pikachu!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pikachu ran freely through the forest as the surrounding scenery constantly shifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scene shifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ash was fast asleep in his own room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the next moment, he suddenly jolted awake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the sun rising by the window, Ash didn't even have time to change his clothes before rushing out the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ten-year-old Ash was welcoming the most important day of his life: receiving his starter Pokémon and beginning his journey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arriving at Professor Oak's laboratory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ash successfully received a Poké Ball from Professor Oak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Poké Ball bearing the lightning bolt symbol opened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pikachu was pulled into Ash's arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A warm and harmonious scene did not occur; the moment Pikachu left the Poké Ball, it electrocuted Ash until he was charred black.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This scene was exactly like the one where Goh was punished by the luminous screen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A scene that surprised everyone appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ash, struck by Thunderbolt, did not faint like Goh did.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, acting as if nothing had happened, he greeted the Pikachu in his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So you're Pikachu. I'm Ash. Nice to meet you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scene returned to where Pikachu had been running just moments before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A blurry figure appeared beside Pikachu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As time passed, the blurry figure gradually became clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boy from Pallet Town and his Pokémon ran through the streets of Pallet Town.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lonely Pokémon had finally met his Trainer!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Viridian City, hidden within the crowd, Jessie was extremely excited!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pikachu! It's that brat's Pikachu!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Could it be that the Legendary Trainer is that brat!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>James felt the same way!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If we catch Pikachu and present it to Boss Giovanni, meow~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meowth felt his intuition was absolutely correct!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Promoted to Executive!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Appointed as Division Chief~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What a wonderful feeling, meow~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Swoon~ Nance!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not far from the Team Rocket trio.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ash pulled the Pikachu on his shoulder into his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pikachu, I never knew you had such an experience. It's truly amazing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stars sparkled in Ash's eyes; compared to his own appearance at the very end,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pikachu's experience was what Ash found most fascinating!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he hadn't overslept back then, maybe he would have met Pikachu sooner!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That would have been wonderful!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pikachu! I will always be your family. As long as I'm here, you will never be lonely!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying this, Ash immediately pulled Pikachu into a tight embrace!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ash's embrace made Pikachu feel safe; he knew Ash's promise would absolutely be kept.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He is Ash!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Gary: Grandpa, I remember Pichu needs high friendship to evolve. How can a Pichu without a Trainer evolve?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Professor Oak: The evolution condition for Pichu is indeed friendship, but that doesn't mean only a Trainer's friendship can trigger it.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The time spent with Kangaskhan and her daughter gave Pichu enough friendship to evolve. This type of evolution is not uncommon among wild Pokémon.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Brock: As expected of Professor Oak, you can answer such professional questions.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Cynthia: However, is it really safe to give such a dangerous Pokémon to a new Trainer? This Pikachu doesn't look very easy to get along with.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Professor Birch: Professor Oak, did you forget that there is one more person and you only prepared three Poké Balls?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Professor Oak: Haha, not at all. I simply saw the bond between Ash and Pikachu.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor Oak's Laboratory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Professor Oak's face was full of guilt, and he unconsciously set down the instant noodles in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ash's carefree nature made Professor Oak instinctively forget that he was also going on a journey today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pikachu was indeed the Pokémon most suited for Ash!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…….\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>【Hibba: Wait! Are you ignoring something very important! Why can Ash withstand Pikachu's attack! That's a hundred thousand volts!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Misty: Eh? That doesn't seem wrong, it's Ash after all.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Ash: I'm not that amazing!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Gary: Idiot! No one is praising you!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The live broadcast continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the scene—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sun shone brightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sunlight poured into a room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The view shifted, revealing a red, muscular male figurine placed on this side of the counter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To the right of the figurine stood a Champion's trophy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Faintly visible on the trophy's base were the words Alola League.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Further to the right were countless honor trophies and badges from various leagues.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Kalos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These dazzling achievements made people envious!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their owner must be a steady Trainer!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the scene changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ash's figure appeared in the light screen once more!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this, many were stunned!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who would have thought that boy who always appeared possessed such strength!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Challenging multiple leagues, even winning the championship!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is this the legendary Trainer!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet while such achievements are indeed remarkable, calling him the strongest Champion is an overstatement!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether it is an Elite Four member or a Champion from any league, who does not have a few league championship trophies in their possession.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On what grounds are you the strongest Champion.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Baiyin Town.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Misty sized Ash up and down, her envy impossible to hide in her eyes!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ash in the light screen was no bigger than the Ash of the present.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, Ash would have raised his strength to championship level in the near future!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such talent!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Truly stunning!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ash, if you get rich, don't forget me! When you win the championship, don't forget to introduce me to a few beautiful female Trainers!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brock patted Ash's shoulder with grave seriousness, as if entrusting him with some mission.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alola.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor Kukui was stunned!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Others might not know what that red figurine was, but he would never mistake it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was him!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Masked Royal! His other identity!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More importantly, the championship trophy placed beside the Masked Royal!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"First Alola League Conference Champion: Ash!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This... Alola has a League!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, he must share this news with Hau and the others!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just say that Alola's application to join the League will surely succeed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Gary: Ash! You really deserve to die! You actually won the championship!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Ash: What nonsense are you talking? Winning the championship is a piece of cake with my strength. As for you, don't tell me you won't have a single championship in the future!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Gary: Impossible! Absolutely impossible! I will definitely have more championships than you in the future!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facts proved one shouldn't jinx things; Gary clearly didn't understand this principle!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the scene—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The alarm clock rang, but Ash was still fast asleep!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facts proved no alarm clock could wake Ash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only Pikachu's Thunderbolt was Ash's real alarm clock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this time, even Pikachu's Thunderbolt failed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching Ash still fast asleep, Pikachu fell into deep thought!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is my Thunderbolt's threat level too low?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, at the last moment, Delia's arrival woke Ash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Prompted by Delia, Ash finally remembered his appointment with Professor Oak today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Changing clothes at light speed, Ash ran toward Professor Oak's house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor Oak, who had the car ready, happened to see Ash's arrival.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through Professor Oak's explanation, Ash finally learned the purpose of this trip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It turned out that Professor Oak's junior, Professor Cerise, was officially opening his laboratory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being able to open a laboratory meant Professor Cerise had finally graduated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor Oak invited not only Ash, but also Ash's mother, Delia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three of them set off together for Vermilion City, where Professor Cerise was located.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor Oak's convertible was packed to the brim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor Oak drove, while Delia sat in the passenger seat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ash sat in the back row along with Mr. Mime and Pikachu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During the journey to Vermilion City, Professor Oak asked Ash what his dream was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ash answered without hesitation: \"I will move forward toward the goal of becoming a Pokémon Master alongside my partners!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pika~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pikachu also waved its small hands excitedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After arriving in Vermilion City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ash couldn't wait and set off early for Professor Cerise's laboratory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving Delia and Professor Oak to proceed at a leisurely pace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Along the way, Ash spotted a Pokémon he had never seen before!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A yellow puppy resembling a Corgi; judging by its appearance, it's an Electric-type Pokémon like Pikachu!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What reaction did Ash have after seeing the Pokémon?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Ignore it B Use Tickle\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He is Ash, so it is B.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the result, that goes without saying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Golden electric light filled the steps; Ash was electrocuted and knocked out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Pikachu, such a scene was already routine for it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pikachu actually started playing with this Pokémon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Gary: Just like you. One moment you were solemnly declaring you'd become a Pokémon Master; which Pokémon Master acts like that?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Ash: Pikachu, you really are something. Couldn't you at least show some concern for me?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pikachu rolled his eyes and delivered a Thunderbolt to Ash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then leisurely hopped onto Misty's shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wearing an expression that said, \"I don't know this person.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Brock: Come to think of it, that power is indeed average; it's not even as strong as Pikachu's Thunderbolt. It probably won't hurt Ash.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Caroline: Young Ash, are you interested in joining our film crew? I have a special-effects actor who just took leave; you might give it a try!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Misty: Champion Caroline! I'm your fan! Rest assured, I'll get Ash there. Please sign an autograph for me when the time comes!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Ash: You're a Champion? If you promise a battle with me, I'll go!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Aaron: Are trainers these days so reckless? Challenging a Champion right off the bat. I thought only I would do such a thing.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Bertha: You've exposed yourself!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ash, who had just been struck by electricity, instantly recovered the moment he saw the word \"Champion\"!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was even preparing to challenge this Champion named Caroline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(Greninja vs. Gardevoir) Perhaps the two had long since destined a fated battle!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the scene—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Years passed, and Chloe had grown into an adult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After bidding farewell to her companions, she was on her way home to attend the opening ceremony of her father's research institute when she picked up a strangely shaped black figure on the stairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black color reminded Chloe of bad memories, and her previously composed smile froze on her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Family, who understands this?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Woof, woof.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing her trainer return, Wattrel hurried forward to greet her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the Pokémon's company, Chloe's expression finally eased a bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wattrel, do you know what this is?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chloe pointed at the lump of black charcoal before her and asked in a low voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Ash on the ground seemed to sense someone approaching; his body moved involuntarily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Chloe's hair stood on end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wattrel, let's go quickly!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, Chloe, accompanied by Wattrel, rushed toward the Oda Research Institute, where the opening ceremony was being held!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pikachu stared in confusion at the change on the young girl's face. Truly human! The speed of that mood swing was incredible!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seems my acting skills still need honing!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>",1831,"2026-06-15T02:37:50.745Z","2026-06-15T03:53:07.792Z",1,"Qwen3.5 397B","6725b2c27b026b3e2ab79710762133d4dd3f211972c161ee2b48a8ca46d0c2cc","pokemon-counting-ash-s-eight-masters-peak-battle-chapter-6","pokemon-counting-ash-s-eight-masters-peak-battle-chapter-4",20,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fpokemon-counting-ash-s-eight-masters-peak-battle-cover.jpg"]