Chapter 561

Infernape clearly erupted with even more powerful strength.

This strike not only broke through Moltres's Heat Wave,

but even managed to gain the upper hand to a certain extent.

【Leon: Very strong. A Flare Blitz of this level has already surpassed 99% of the Fire-type Pokémon belonging to the trainers I know!

Especially since the attack of the Flare Blitz was actually able to directly disperse Moltres's Heat Wave! Infernape's strength absolutely cannot be underestimated! Perhaps it is not inferior to Ash's Charizard.】

【Flint: Mr. Leon, what about me? Am I in that 99% or the 1%? My Infernape is also very strong!】

【Leon: Hahaha, Flint, you are quite good.】

【Volkner: I can't hold back my laughter, folks. You really have no self-awareness! Ash is a trainer recognized by Mr. Leon; what are you?】

【Lucian: The truth is the sharpest blade. Flint, you really have no clue!】

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【Flint: Is the gap in strength that big? Should I also apprentice myself to Ash? I feel that compared to a Fighting-type master, Ash clearly fits the title of Fire-type master better!】

【Bruno: What? Flint, are you coming to be my junior apprentice?】

【Flint: No, no, no. We are of the same sect but different origins. Let's keep our own titles; you call me senior brother, and I'll call you senior brother.】

【Aaron: As expected of you, Flint!】

……

In the scene—

The strike landed.

Infernape did not linger in the fight.

With a flash, it returned to Ash's side once again.

A strange brilliance flickered in Infernape's lively eyes.

It had been a long time since it felt like this, fighting alongside Ash!

After confirming that it wasn't hallucinating,

Infernape hugged Ash, who was in front of it.

"Haka!"

Such longing was overflowing.

However.

Infernape clearly forgot one thing.

It had just used Flare Blitz, and before that, it had stayed in Moltres's Heat Wave for several minutes.

And it had also been in such close contact with Moltres.

The temperature on its body could be said to have reached an extremely terrifying level.

And the moment it hugged Ash,

the temperature on Infernape's body was simultaneously conducted to Ash.

"Ah, hot, hot, hot, hot, hot!"

It was fortunate it was Ash.

If it were anyone else hugged like this by Infernape, they would probably be sent straight to the Pokémon Center.

And with first-degree burns at that.

As for Ash,

he only felt hot.

Even his skin didn't turn red from the high temperature.

Pikachu, who had been staying on Ash's shoulder, hurriedly reminded Infernape.

"Pika Pika!"

Only then

did Infernape reluctantly loosen its arms that were hugging Ash.

Ash, having escaped the scorching embrace, hurriedly rubbed his body with both hands.

He soon wiped away that extremely high temperature.

Subsequently,

he stared intently at Infernape, who was about the same height as him.

Ash said to Infernape in an extremely serious tone,

"Sorry, Infernape. During this time, I didn't consider your feelings; I am very sorry."

"Haka." Infernape hurriedly shook its head, indicating that this was not Ash's fault.

"I understand your heart! We haven't fought together for a long time. Actually, I also wanted to fight with Infernape, but there hasn't been a good opportunity until now.

Don't worry, from today on, as long as there is a suitable opportunity, I will bring you along to fight!

Do you remember Miss Cynthia? Perhaps it won't be long before we can battle her! When that time comes, you must help me win!"

Ash poured out all the thoughts in his heart at once.

Such a large amount of information made Infernape's eyes freeze.

It took a long time to digest and sort out the thoughts.

Especially when it heard the three words "Cynthia,"

the flame on its head shot up high in an instant.

"Haka!"

Infernape became excited in an instant!

Cynthia's status is Champion!

Doesn't that mean!!