svetikya Chapter 106 Gym Leader, Ash vs. Vegetable
Chapter 106 Gym Leader, Ash vs. Vegetable
The following day, inside the Hyakudai Dojo.
"Ha~ Sorry, sorry, I accidentally overslept and it took me way too long to get here!"
Cai Zhong clasped his hands together, bowed his head, and apologized to Xiao Zhi.
After all, it was already an hour late for their agreed-upon 8 o'clock. For that hour, Ash and the others had just stood there dumbfounded in front of the gym. If Officer Jenny hadn't seen them and talked to them about the League's current plans, they probably would have collapsed on the ground from boredom by now.
"Miss Vegetable Seed, isn't your home nearby...? It'll take a long time to get here..."
"Oh? Oh, that~ Actually, I sleep in the Hundred Generations Forest every night~ It feels so comfortable to sleep in the forest!"
"..."
Fine.
It seems that the peculiar characteristics of restaurant owners in different places have been passed down to the types of dishes they serve.
Oh well, as long as I can challenge the gyms, that's enough.
......
"The competition rules are three against three. The side whose Pokémon are all unable to battle first loses! Only the challenger has the right to switch Pokémon during the challenge, is that alright?"
The referee, who arrived late along with the vegetable seed, took his place after adjusting himself, briefly explained the rules of the competition, and then looked at Xiao Zhi.
"no problem."
As soon as Ash finished speaking, he took out a Poké Ball, which made Nagato smile.
"You've already decided who to use without even seeing the Pokémon I'm going to send out? I admire that kind of boldness, but you'll regret it if you underestimate me because of it."
As Cai Zhong spoke, his expression became noticeably more formal, completely unlike the gentle and casual demeanor he displayed when talking to Xiao Zhi and the others.
"Of course, I have a lot of confidence in myself and in my teammates."
Ash answered this question neither humbly nor arrogantly, while Pikachu, dressed in a cheerleader outfit by Dawn in the stands, seemed to be in a rather Zen-like state.
Although it knew that Ash wouldn't send it to battle today, it never expected to be sent to the stands.
In other words, Xiaozhi is fully confident that he will not be forced into a desperate situation today.
Although this sounds like a good thing, it was rather boring for Pikachu to stand in the stands.
......
Although Pikachu on stage seemed a little down, its mood did not affect the fighting spirit of the vegetable seed and Ash on the field.
"Then I'm entrusting my first Pokémon to you, Sakura!"
"I choose you, Forest Turtle!"
Round 1: Forest Turtle vs. Cherry Blossom.
"Hey." The moment she saw the Grovyle, Cai Zhong's mood improved even more. She put her hands on her hips and said to Ash, "A Grass-type Pokémon challenging me, the Grass-type Gym Leader? That's great~ I really like this challenge."
"After all, this is a great opportunity for the forest turtles."
"A great opportunity?"
Caizhong didn't quite understand what Xiaozhi meant by "opportunity," but after the referee announced the start of the match, she stopped thinking about it.
The rules of the Eternal Gym do not state that trainers have the right to go first. Although she would show humility when facing ordinary challengers, when facing Ash, or more precisely, when facing Ash who sent out Torterra to battle, she was more eager for victory.
The dojo's skylight is always open, and today the sun is shining brightly.
"Charge!"
The first vegetable dish was inexplicable, and the somewhat baffling command was somewhat similar to Ash's battle style in Xiao Guang's memory.
However, before she could even realize what the vegetable seed was planning, Sakura Baby on the field arrived behind the forest turtle in just a few breaths.
"So fast?!"
After witnessing Sakura's speed, Hikaru couldn't help but exclaim in amazement.
This speed is even much faster than when Ash's Torterra was still a Totodile.
"This Cherry Blossom Treasure's special ability is probably chlorophyll... Its speed doubles in sunny weather."
"Huh?! Doubled? If that's the case, won't Torterra be completely suppressed? Ash, he..."
Xiao Guang was initially worried about Xiao Zhi's situation, since Turtwig had only evolved not long ago. Although it was trying to adapt to its current battle style, could Grovyle really keep up with the intensity of gym battles by changing its style?
Fortunately, Ash dispelled Dawn's doubts with his actions the very next second.
"Cover the rear, Flying Leaf Blade!"
"Clam!"
The forest turtle's expression hardened, and the two bushes on its back began to sway gently the next second. Countless leaves flew backward at the same time, overwhelming Sakura Treasure and giving her virtually no room to dodge.
This density of leaf blades was something it could never have performed when it was still a grass-sprout turtle. The sacrificed speed has now returned to the forest turtle in the form of the skill's power and completion.
After witnessing Ash and Torterra's calm and coordinated teamwork under pressure, Vegetable Seed smiled approvingly.
only--
"Too tender... Sun-drenched flames!"
As the Grass-type Gym Leader, Cai Zhong is an expert in Grass-type Pokémon, and her signature Pokémon is Turtwig. Therefore, she is naturally familiar with the fighting style of Turtwig's evolved form, Grovyle.
She had already seen this scene when she was directing Sakura Treasure to circle around her back, and this blazing sun under the clear sky was also planned in advance.
"Chin!"
The leaves of the cherry blossom shimmered with the sunlight. Just as the flying leaf blades were about to strike, a dazzling white light covered the entire area, and the powerful sunlight and flames divided the battlefield in two.
Cai Zhong stood with his hands on his hips, head slightly bowed, a smug smile on his lips.
On the field, Xiao Guang, Xiao Gang, and the others looked grave. Even a Forest Turtle, which is resistant to Grass-type moves, would surely suffer greatly from such a powerful Solar Beam...
Everyone remained silent until the light faded. When they could see the situation clearly again, Cai Zhong's expression was completely the opposite of Xiao Guang's.
The Forest Turtle stood unharmed, like a steadfast rock, its body radiating the warm hue symbolizing sunlight. Meanwhile, Sakura, who had successfully countered Leaf Blade from behind the Forest Turtle, was now entangled in thorny vines and unable to move.
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