stonecrandall Chapter 390 Ash vs. Gary
Chapter 390 Ash vs. Gary
Pokémon Tournament.
This should be considered the highlight of the first night of the Futaba Festival.
After all, there aren't many Pokémon battles or similar events in Twinleaf Town on a regular basis, and most of the people living here are retired Pokémon trainers.
Naturally, he wouldn't keep clamoring to engage in Pokémon battles after retirement, just like he did when he was young.
Although I won't be personally battling anymore, that doesn't mean my passion for Pokémon battles has faded.
Life without battles is incomplete! —By Ash Ketchum
Standing on the arena, Ash remembered a sentence he had said at some point in his life. He waved to the cheers of the crowd below and looked directly at his opponent.
The competition has now entered the semi-final stage.
The previous battles were rather simple. Most of the participants were newcomers who came to the competition with a fun attitude. There weren't any serious veteran trainers, since at this time, those veteran trainers were still pursuing their dreams that were about to begin in the Sinnoh region.
then--
"I just beat you once, and now I'm going to beat you again. It feels great to win two games in one day!"
Ash smiled as he looked at Gary, who had a cold expression on his face.
Unexpectedly, after being knocked away by the goldfish, Xiao Mao actually flew directly to the registration site. He had thought that Xiao Mao would not be able to make it.
"Humph!"
Xiao Mao snorted coldly.
The cold image he had painstakingly cultivated after growing up was shattered along with the fishing activity just now.
Fortunately, he's stopped hiding it now.
Why not just let loose and go back to the past?
"I did lose to you in the League Tournament in the past, but that doesn't mean you're stronger. I haven't slacked off on training my Pokémon all this time!"
Xiao Mao proudly held up a Poké Ball.
He originally intended to teach Shinji, whom he didn't get along with, a lesson in this tournament.
but.
He changed his mind.
The person he most wants to teach a lesson to right now is, as expected, Xiao Zhi, who embarrassed him during the fishing activity!
Did they miss each other?
In the waiting area outside the ring, only one contestant remained: Shinji, who had already advanced to the finals.
Shinji, Ash, and Gary were in different groups, so they didn't run into each other before the finals.
Shinji felt a little disappointed that he hadn't managed to run into Gary, since Professor Oak's grandson must be quite strong.
However, not being able to meet with Xiao Mao wasn't entirely a regret, because—
"Game start!"
At the residents' strong request, Professor Oak became the referee for this match.
As Professor Oak finished speaking, Gary threw out his Poké Ball first.
"Here comes the Electivire!"
Since its final evolution in the Sinnoh region, Gary's Electabuzz has successfully become one of his top combatants.
In terms of strength, it's probably no less than Blastoise.
Seeing the Electabuzz sent out by Shigeru, Shinji's previously absent-minded consciousness immediately focused on the field.
Watch carefully and learn well.
Since he has now admitted that Ash is indeed an excellent trainer.
Therefore, he naturally wouldn't miss Ash's match.
Especially when facing Electivire, Shinji wanted to see who Ash would send out to fight.
Who knows, this current battle might be replayed someday in the future.
Electabuzz.
Ash looked at the confident figure standing in front of Gary, arms crossed, and couldn't help but recall that he seemed to have fought it before heading to the Sinnoh region.
Forget it.
The past is not important.
Without the slightest hesitation, Ash took out a Poké Ball and quickly threw it out.
If Shinji were also there, that would be perfect.
"I choose you, Infernape!"
It really was it.
Shinji's expression shifted slightly.
When Ash faced Electivire, he chose Infernape as his response to Gary.
This is probably a response to him.
Flames were burning fiercely on his head and arms.
Compared to its Infernape form, the now fully evolved Infernape did not express its feelings through any actions after its appearance.
However, it's not hard to see the overflowing, burgeoning fighting spirit in its eyes as it stares intently at Electivire.
"Strike first, strike hard! 100,000 Volts!"
Xiao Mao also wore a confident smile.
For him, being able to fight Ash so openly is a rare opportunity right now.
"EI!"
A tingling electric light instantly covered the entire area.
In the blink of an eye, all the spectators could see just how powerful Shigeru's Electivire was.
Even Shinji was moved by it.
"Flame Jet!"
In the first round, following the established conventions of Pokémon competitions, neither side chose any particularly special moves.
The main approach is still to test the waters.
Golden lightning and blazing firelight intertwined, their intensity indistinguishable.
After entangled for more than ten seconds, the moment both sides stopped fighting, Ash launched the first attack.
"Sonic Fist!"
"Stop them!"
boom--
A dull thud was heard, and the powerful sonic punch was blocked by the Electrified Beast.
This scene stirred a sense of admiration in Shinji, who was sitting in the audience.
To be able to block that sonic punch so effortlessly would be impossible without absolute trust in the trainer.
"Use Flame Charge directly!"
"GO~!"
Infernape let out a roar, and its entire body was instantly enveloped in an even more violent flame.
"Grab it, and hold onto it!"
Xiao Mao seemed to have anticipated this scene and quickly gave his answer.
To Infernape's astonishment, Electivire stretched out its hands and locked Infernape's arms tightly.
Then a pale green light screen covered Electivire.
Almost all the actions on stage happened within five seconds. After that, the dark night was suddenly pierced by a dazzling light, as if dawn had arrived.
As the flames gradually dissipated, the two figures reappeared before them, the two sides still maintaining their previous postures.
Electivire's lips curled into a mocking smile. Clearly, the power of Flare Charge had been completely neutralized by Guard, and its arms remained firmly gripping Infernape's arms, showing no sign of wavering.
The biggest difference between Infernape and Electivire lies in their speed.
Once Infernape, known for its speed, is restrained by Electivire, its fate is predictable.
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