[{"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-8":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Pokemon: Counting Ash's Eight Masters Peak Battles!",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1941970,2660,"Chapter 8: God-Defying Reward! Pikachu's Thunder Stone!","pokemon-counting-ash-s-eight-masters-peak-battle-chapter-8",8,"\u003Cp>【Thunder Stone: Pikachu's exclusive item; upon use, it boosts all of Pikachu's stats and doubles its electric power!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Ash obtained the Thunder Stone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Thunder Stone's attributes were also displayed on the light screen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing these god-defying attributes!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The audience's hearts were almost entirely filled with exclamation marks!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How can this be so outrageous!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Doubling all stats of a Pokémon is already outrageous enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially since you even double the electric power of an Electric-type Pokémon!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This isn't just cheating; it's like the cheat code was never turned off!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Ash, the one who received the Thunder Stone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes stared at the Thunder Stone in his hand, almost sparkling with stars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pikachu, come try this Thunder Stone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ash waved to Pikachu, who was still perched on Misty's shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their understanding needed no words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ash squatted halfway down to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Pikachu stood before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The live stream did not explain how to use the Thunder Stone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Letting Pikachu touch it first was never a mistake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ash pinched the Thunder Stone between his index finger and thumb and placed it into Pikachu's small hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Pikachu's small hand caught nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment the Thunder Stone touched Pikachu's body, it turned into a burst of golden light and merged into Pikachu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In just an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Countless sparks of electricity surged out from Pikachu's body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pika-pi~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sudden surge of power made Pikachu restless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Pikachu was not yet the one who challenged countless Leagues and loved resetting to factory settings at every new location.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regarding the newly acquired power, Pikachu showed immense excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this sudden excess of electricity caused it to overload.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The big one is coming!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What to do with the excess electricity? Of course, release it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ash and the other two were still staring eagerly at Pikachu, completely unaware of the impending danger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a sudden cry from Pikachu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Countless sparks of electricity burst forth from its body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blackie ×3!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such a huge commotion naturally attracted the rest of the people in the square.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After witnessing this scene, the surrounding people quickly moved away from Ash and the other two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Are you crazy!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the light screen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the reward was distributed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The broadcast continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the scene—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After leaving the Oak Laboratory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ash ran at full speed toward the port of Vermilion City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chloe followed closely behind, and the two ran at full speed together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching the figures of the other two walk farther and farther away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Memories seemed to flash constantly through Chloe's mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The appearance of this boy named Ash was extremely familiar, yet she could not recall it at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, who could remember that lump of Blackie at their own doorstep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The distance between the port of Vermilion City and the Oak Laboratory was not far.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two soon arrived at the port.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>At that very moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A black vortex gradually coalesced in the sky, shifting toward the form of a tornado.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lugia is named the Sea God, but its true dominion lies over ocean currents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It can control the flow both on the sea’s surface and beneath the water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, the entire port was enveloped by the black tornado.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Howling gales roared; nearly everyone who had gathered at the port gazed upon the black vortex with fervent excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sharp cry pierced the heavens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately afterward, biting gales tore open the vortex.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A colossal bird, snow-white from head to tail, with black markings atop its head and along both sides of its back, appeared before everyone’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its belly was light blue, its tail feathers deep blue, and its entire body covered in pristine white scales.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most astonishing were its wings—wings resembling a pair of arms capable of embracing all things in the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lugia—the so-called Sea God, yet truly the God of Ocean Currents!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lugia’s appearance was no coincidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several days earlier, nearby trainers had already received word that a mysterious Pokémon would appear at the port.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That strange vortex had been swirling for a long time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, having suddenly exploded, it sent waves of excitement across the trainers gathered at the port.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They hastily pulled out Poké Balls and summoned their Pokémon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Squirtle, Riolu—and the strongest trainer among them deployed a Gengar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps they did not recognize Lugia, mistaking it merely for an extremely rare Pokémon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Ash recognized it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He observed the behavior of this group of trainers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both Ash and Pikachu perched on his shoulder were utterly stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These people… do they have no fear of death?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Shinji: A person’s greatest virtue lies in self-awareness. To challenge the unknown without even knowing your own Pokémon’s strength is nothing short of courting death.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Lance: No way—these are really Kanto trainers? Don’t they know the legendary Pokémon Lugia?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Koga: The League’s educational mission remains daunting. These trainers ought to be sent to Trainer School for serious study—three years of field training, five years of simulation! No graduation without passing!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lance and Koga are both Kanto Elite Four members.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Kanto and Johto are two distinct regions, their proximity means the two regions are essentially interconnected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even mythic Pokémon like Ho-Oh and Lugia exist in complementary opposition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet the actions of these greenhorn trainers shown on the screen were simply too painful to watch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A new proposal must be submitted to the League: henceforth, trainers must pass a basic competency exam before embarking on journeys!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, they will be mandatorily enrolled in Trainer School!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What utter shame! Using a Riolu to face Lugia!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Absolutely, absolutely—this must never happen again!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(Ash: Good thing I left early—otherwise, I’d never graduate!)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On-screen—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lugia didn’t even grant those three Pokémon a single glance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet precisely this indifference made the three Pokémon feel deeply insulted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ice Beam! Thunder! Night Shade!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All three Pokémon launched simultaneous attacks against Lugia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With just the slightest effort from me, I’ve already soared far beyond your reach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing such assaults, Lugia merely gently flapped its wings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A gale-force wind instantly scattered the ice, electricity, and ghostly energies embedded in the attacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That biting gale did not merely disperse the Pokémon’s moves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It hurled both the Pokémon themselves and their trainers away—no one knew where.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching those figures fly off into the distance—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ash faintly sensed a voice whispering near his ear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Such an unpleasant feeling!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ugh—this is giving me PTSD!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The power Lugia displayed did not deter the remaining trainers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the contrary, Lugia’s overwhelming might only spurred more trainers to join the battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only powerful Pokémon were deemed worthy of capture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The trainers now stepping forward were clearly leagues stronger than the previous batch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Legendary final-stage Pokémon—including Excadrill, Bisharp, and Honchkrow—appeared one after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among them even stood an Excadrill—a pseudo-legendary!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The trainers were ecstatic; Lugia was theirs for the taking!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These people still had no idea what kind of being they faced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is the Sea God—not an ordinary Lugia!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lugia continued flapping its wings, unleashing a gale even fiercer than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those trainers followed in the footsteps of the previous group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lugia’s displayed power finally made these trainers feel what fear truly was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Pokémon like this was absolutely beyond their ability to capture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rarely, Lugia had a moment of quiet leisure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It silently docked at the edge of the harbor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Long time no see, Lugia.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>",1219,"2026-06-15T03:53:07.792Z",1,"Qwen3.5 397B","e7ceb5cadb7b2d281fca4369dff206810198998e03c6595e73de000e730324d9","pokemon-counting-ash-s-eight-masters-peak-battle-chapter-9","pokemon-counting-ash-s-eight-masters-peak-battle-chapter-7",20,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fpokemon-counting-ash-s-eight-masters-peak-battle-cover.jpg"]