svetikya Chapter 228 Ash vs. Wallace
Chapter 228 Ash vs. Wallace
The original water-based arena was quickly transformed into a standard battleground.
Wallace and Ash looked at each other from a distance. There was no trace of remorse in Wallace's eyes for deceiving the public. He simply smiled and played with a Poké Ball, saying to Ash:
"So, in a one-on-one situation, the side that loses the ability to fight first loses."
"no problem."
Ash didn't understand why Wallace was so determined to participate, even though he had clearly stated that he wouldn't become the Hoenn champion.
While Michael understood this, his plans and intentions had been approved by Daigo.
Since that guy who only knows how to dig rocks has said so, maybe he himself has some ideas?
With that thought in mind, Mikoli threw out the Baby Ball first.
“MI!”
A flash of white light appeared, and everyone was surprised to see Milotic appear on the field. They couldn't help but wonder if Mikuri had used his ace. Shouldn't the challenger be given a break in this kind of competition?
"Mildark... I thought it would at least lower the level of other Pokémon, but it seems like this is going to be troublesome..."
Ash's initial thoughts were the same as most of the viewers, but since things had come to this point, there was no room for compromise. All he could do next was to command the battle well and pray for the child.
"I choose you! Chimchar!"
.......
"Chimchar? What a foolish decision, wasting this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."
Shinji, who was passing by Lake Ritsushi, witnessed everything on a roadside screen.
To be precise, I witnessed everything from when Wallace chose Ash to battle him, all the way to the moment when both sides sent out their Pokémon.
but.
Despite saying that, Shinji couldn't help but stay where he was and watch Ash and Wallace's battle.
......
Facing Wallace, who is skilled in using Water-type Pokémon and has even sent out his ace Milotic, Ash chose Chimchar, a Fire-type Pokémon that has not yet fully evolved.
What to say?
The crowd's initial anticipation had turned into disappointment.
After all, everyone prefers to see tense and exciting battles.
Bathed in the disappointed gazes of everyone, Ash and Chimchar didn't care. After Wallace signaled them to attack first, Ash emphasized it to Chimchar again.
"Today's match is your trial. Your opponent is likely to be the most powerful trainer and Pokémon you will encounter for a long time to come. Do not be careless and be sure to dodge your opponent's attacks."
"Oji!"
The flames on the little fire monkey's butt burned even more fiercely, and its gaze became cautious.
"Well, then—"
Facing the champion Wallace, Ash took a deep breath, waved, and shouted:
"Flame Jet!"
There were no feigned tests. Ash didn't need to test Wallace either, as he knew all of Wallace's Pokémon and his personal battle habits very well.
Blazing flames shot from the mouth of the Chimchar, heading straight for Milotic's position.
While this level of fire breath is commendable for a Chimchar, it's still too weak compared to Wallace's Pokémon.
"Water cannon".
They really showed absolutely no mercy.
The audience, who had initially harbored a slight hope that Mikoli would go easy on them, abandoned their previous thoughts after hearing this instruction.
Milotic raised its tail tip and aimed it at Chimchar. A water jet, several times thicker than Flamethrower, instantly covered Flamethrower. The power of the water cannon remained undiminished and continued to press towards Chimchar.
"Dig a hole!"
Although Ash understood the difference in strength between the two sides, after actually seeing the gap, he couldn't help but wonder if it was really okay for him to arrange this battle for Chimchar.
"Flame Wheel!"
"Oji!"
Chimchar emerged from behind Milotic, flames coiling around its body. Chimchar unleashed all its power, along with the force of its charge, onto Milotic.
only--
"Oh my god?!"
The little fire monkey landed on the ground and then struggled to lift its head.
Milotic, who was hit head-on by the Flame Wheel, looked down at Chimchar as if nothing had happened. Although Milotic's eyes did not show any disdain for Chimchar, the oppressive feeling still made Chimchar hold its breath for a moment.
Just as Ash said, it had never faced such a powerful opponent before, and it even began to wonder why it was on such a stage.
Just as Chimchar was about to fall into confusion, Ash's voice entered its ears again. Although it was just a simple command, it felt like the answer to everything for Chimchar.
"Don't stand still! Use the digging technique again before they can react!"
Did Mikoli not react?
The audience members couldn't help but have the same question on their minds.
Let alone Wallace, even a novice trainer could have reacted and commanded Milotic to catch the opponent during the time Chimchar paused.
Although Wallace didn't hold back in choosing its Pokémon, it was unexpected that it would actually go all out in the battle.
Everyone understood Ash's explanation; Wallace understood, and even Ash himself understood that he was just deceiving Chimchar. However, no one was tactless enough to point it out on the spot.
Because this is a match where the underdog defeats the strong.
At the very least, Chimchar shouldn't lose confidence in itself so soon after the battle begins.
"This kind of opportunity won't come again next time."
Mikoli stroked his chin, muttered to himself with amusement, and then said:
"Since you're not coming out, then I'll take this place back and use it to pray for rain."
Just as Mikkuri said, the time he let Ash win was the last time he would let Ash win. If it were in private, he wouldn't mind continuing to act with Ash, but this was a public stage, and under the public eye, Mikkuri should at least show some champion-level performance.
On the other side, after hearing that Wallace was planning to use Rain Dance, Ash realized that there was no longer any chance for him to keep going. Once Milotic changed the weather, it would be impossible for them to fight back.
"Flame Jet!"
Ash was forced to make a move.
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P.S.: Happy Lantern Festival everyone! Also, a daily gift request~! (Thanks to the lovely Yu Ming who likes Su Xin!)
(Only one update today. I didn't get home until 10:30 pm. It took an hour to get there and back by taxi. It was too hard to wait...)