[{"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-6":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},1936047,2660,"Chapter 6","pokemon-counting-ash-s-eight-masters-peak-battle-chapter-6",6,"\u003Cp>In the scene—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Xia Chun left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor Oak finally arrived leisurely, and upon seeing the pitch-black Ash, he couldn't help but sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ash, if you don't get up now, you'll miss the opening ceremony.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor Oak's words were like an instant heart-relief pill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh, instantly!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ash immediately returned to his energetic state.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His charred body only shook a few times and was restored to normal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no trace that this was the same person as the blackened charcoal from just moments ago!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this sight, the live comments exploded!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Ma Shide: This child has great talent; come learn martial arts from me! Recovering from such damage reminds me of an old acquaintance.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Dian Di: Master, could this old acquaintance you mention be Professor Oak?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Matsuzaki: Hiss, now that you mention it, I remember! We've always had legends about the Super Pallet Town Trainer.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Electrode: Tell us more; I want that kind of Electric-type resistance too!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Cynthia: Speak up; I'm very interested as well.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Professor Oak: Ahem, ahem.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Matsuzaki: Haha, I was just joking. It's just that Ash is too special; he might possess powers we don't know about.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Da Ye: That's it? I thought you'd have some grand theory. You might as well say Ash is the reincarnation of Raikou; that would be more convincing.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiss, everyone hearing this found it very reasonable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, how could a human be hit by an Electric-type move and remain completely unharmed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliminate all impossibilities; whatever remains, no matter how absurd, must be the truth!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ash is a Pokémon!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the scene—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait! Wait for me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two walked into the Oak Laboratory together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the time Ash arrived at the Oak Laboratory, the opening ceremony had already begun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ash managed to squeeze his way to the front through the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first thing he saw was Professor Oak speaking eloquently; Ash looked left and right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze met Xia Chun's exactly; Ash gave a shy smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This only made Xia Chun feel embarrassed; she always felt this person looked familiar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if she had seen him somewhere!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ash's gaze didn't linger long; instead, he focused all his attention on Professor Oak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no choice; Professor Oak's speech was truly blood-pumping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just as Professor Oak prepared to showcase one of his research achievements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A giant exclamation mark filled the screen in front of Professor Oak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ash looked utterly confused; he was still preparing to see what it was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The surrounding crowd also grew restless, their eyes turning toward Professor Oak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They wanted an explanation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the front, Professor Oak frowned deeply, constantly searching for the root of the problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, Professor Oak obtained the result he wanted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor Oak licked the corner of his mouth and said with a slightly excited voice:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A mysterious Pokémon has appeared in Vermilion City; it is currently near Vermilion Port. Of course, I cannot confirm its identity!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Professor Oak could finish speaking, Ash shot out like a flash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boldness defined his entire life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ash knew exactly how to seize the initiative!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Ash leave, the others immediately reacted and rushed toward the exit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Professor Oak, I'm going to check the port~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only Ash's voice echoed through the scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Xia Chun instinctively felt uneasy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This guy is just like that person! He's truly annoying!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ash's reckless behavior reminded Xia Chun of some bad memories.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those childhood experiences were like nightmares, constantly reminding Xia Chun to be cautious about making friends.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she encountered someone who put others in danger again, Xia Chun wouldn't be able to handle it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, watching Ash's gradually disappearing back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Chun's heart felt a spark of curiosity toward Ash, or perhaps a flicker of trust in his character.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Would this boy also abandon her in danger?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or... would he make a different choice!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once a seed is planted, it sprouts; driven by curiosity, Xia Chun unexpectedly chose without hesitation to follow him out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dad, I'm going out for a bit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying this, Xia Chun chased after him without looking back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When did this girl start taking an interest in Pokémon? She was terrified of them before.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor Oak was deeply puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor Oak, standing nearby, also stepped forward at that moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm sorry, Professor Oak. Back then, I failed to look after Haruka properly, and that incident happened.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, Professor Oak's expression was filled with profound regret.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since he opened his summer camp, the only incident had been Haruka's, and because of it, Haruka no longer wanted to get close to Pokémon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Haruka even refused to become a Trainer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because of this, Professor Oak felt deeply guilty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this world, ordinary people choose a starter Pokémon at ten years old and then set out on a journey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Haruka is already fourteen, yet she refuses to become a Trainer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even attending school, she still cannot accept Pokémon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor Oak was extremely worried about this matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, things seem to be turning around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor Oak is not blind; he naturally noticed the way his daughter looked at the boy brought by Professor Oak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Childhood wounds need healing from peers; perhaps that boy can help Haruka move past her pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Professor Oak, what is that child's name?\" Professor Oak asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Him?\" Professor Oak sighed. \"His name is Ash. He is an extraordinary child.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Serena: Ash! He is the kindest person I have ever met. Years ago, we participated in Professor Oak's summer camp together. I accidentally got injured in the forest, and it was Ash who carried me back!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Misty: Tsk tsk tsk, who would have thought? A straight-laced guy like you actually cares about girls?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Ash: Something like that? I don't remember it at all!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Serena: You idiot Ash! I still keep the things you gave me. When you arrive in Kalos, I will return them to you personally!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Delia: Oh ho ho, I never expected my Ash to have a girl who likes him. How thrilling.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Serena: Aunt Delia, my name is Serena, and I am this year...]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Gary: Interrupting, I am Ash's rival!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silver Town.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gary stared at the endlessly scrolling comments, an indescribable rage spreading through his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ash, you guy, actually have a girl who likes you!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How is that possible!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young Master Gary, don't be angry. Here, have some grapes~\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1048,"2026-06-15T02:37:50.745Z","2026-06-15T03:53:07.792Z",1,"Qwen3.5 397B","2dcf746da3efc4e1bd49e167b0def063b8497e788cf4eafe4ea5c8d4a9037397","pokemon-counting-ash-s-eight-masters-peak-battle-chapter-7","pokemon-counting-ash-s-eight-masters-peak-battle-chapter-5",20,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fpokemon-counting-ash-s-eight-masters-peak-battle-cover.jpg"]