svetikya Chapter 233 Welcome Back, Fiery Monkey
Chapter 233 Welcome Back, Fiery Monkey
"Game start!"
"Infernape, Sonic Punch!"
"The match is over!"
.......
As Haoli flew backward, the competition venue fell into a deathly silence.
As soon as the match began, the bearded man was about to provoke Ash, wanting him to make the first move.
To everyone's surprise, the moment Ash gave the command, Infernape vanished from its spot, punching Machoke away and ending the battle.
Even the bearded man himself didn't expect that, until the moment Hao Li was defeated, he still stretched out his arm, pointed at the stage, his fingers trembling slightly, thinking that the battle was still going on.
"I didn't expect the fight to be decided in just one move... Has your sonic punch become even stronger?"
"Oji!"
After being praised by Ash, Infernape seemed to be in a better mood.
As Xiao Zhi passed by the bearded man, he didn't make any sarcastic remarks. He simply returned to the lounge without saying a word.
However, sometimes this kind of ignoring is the most harmful behavior to others.
......
Back in the waiting room, the contestants who had just joined the bearded uncle in mocking Xiao Zhi were now too afraid to speak.
After all, the bearded uncle who led the mockery of Ash was a player with a certain reputation in the P1 tournament, but such a player was easily defeated, which is really astonishing.
And so, in the quiet waiting room, one challenger after another went up on stage to determine the winner.
Infernape didn't manage another one-hit kill, because everyone had witnessed Ash and Infernape's strength. But even if it wasn't an one-hit kill, none of the other contestants present could hold their own against them for more than a few rounds.
The match ended very quickly, in less than 40 minutes.
Ash won the championship of this tournament, and the belt symbolizing his championship status was handed to him by the organizers.
"In the next tiebreaker round, you will be facing a legendary figure from the P1 tournament. Would you like to change your Pokémon?"
After witnessing Ash's abilities, the emcee spoke to him with great respect.
Upon hearing this, Ash simply shook his head to indicate that he didn't need it.
In fact, he was already feeling a bit bored. He clearly remembered being very excited and enthusiastic when he first participated in the P1 tournament. It seems that as one's own strength increases and the number of opponents who can be properly challenged decreases, people's enthusiasm for the same thing will also fade a lot.
However, for the P1 tournament, the main problem is that its rules impose too many restrictions on Ash and Infernape.
The only way to use the sonic punch is from start to finish, and each round of the battle ends very quickly. Isn't that just as boring as constantly pressing the A button to level up in a video game?
"Don't you need it? I suggest you change the Pokémon you have."
"?"
Just as Ash and Infernape were waiting on the stage for their final opponent to appear, they heard a deep, joyful voice in their ears.
Looking up, Xiao Zhi couldn't help but frown in confusion.
This person looks familiar.
"Huh?" Noticing Ash's confusion, the man with the rather long chin pointed at himself anxiously and reminded him, "It's me! Have you forgotten? Fan Dou!"
"Fan... um... um?! Fan?"
This time, it wasn't just Xiao Zhi who showed a surprised expression; Xiao Gang, standing behind him, also stared at the man in astonishment.
Ash couldn't quite remember the name just by hearing it, but considering the P1 tournament, he seemed to recall... this person seemed to be...
"You're that guy from Kanto..."
"Phew~ You finally remembered me? Even though we haven't seen each other for a long time, you really are forgetful."
Fan Dou breathed a sigh of relief and said helplessly, then took a Poké Ball out of his pocket and tossed it to Ash.
"Use it in this battle against me."
"..."
Ash was momentarily stunned as he felt the cool, smooth texture of the Poké Ball in his hand.
Although Fan Dou simply handed him the Poké Ball without saying anything else, Ash understood that what was inside the Poké Ball was probably—
"Come out."
Ash's palm trembled slightly as he threw the Poké Ball.
Then, before everyone's eyes, a fiery monkey wearing the highest honor medal of the P1 tournament suddenly appeared and stood on the arena.
The Primeape opened its eyes somewhat irritably and looked around. It had only intended to find a rival, but when it saw Ash and Pikachu, its irritable gaze turned clear and surprised.
"It really is you! Long time no see, Incineroar!"
Ash excitedly stepped forward and hugged Primeape amidst its surprised gaze.
After a brief moment of surprise, Primeape reacted, narrowed its eyes, and its tone was filled with excitement at the reunion. It also opened its arms and hugged Ash.
.......
The Primeape that won the P1 World Championship wasn't actually a Fan-Fighting Pokémon.
This fact left all the P1 tournament enthusiasts who came to watch the game in disbelief.
Some spectators with cameras also raised their cameras and began to capture this memorable moment.
"So this Primeape is Ash's Pokémon. It's just that Ash, who had just embarked on his journey, entrusted it to Mr. Fanto for its future. Now it seems that Mr. Fanto has fulfilled his promise and trained Primeape to become the champion of the P1 tournament."
Knowing the past, Xiao Gang noticed the enthusiastic discussions among the surrounding audience and recalled what the bearded uncle in the waiting room had said. He then realized that Shan Dou had indeed kept his promise.
.......
"Two months ago, after I and Infernape won the P1 World Championship, I actually wanted to return Infernape to you, but for various reasons, I didn't know where you were."
Shan Dou patted his head apologetically and said:
"But it must be fate that we can meet again here. After winning the competition, Infernape has always wanted to return to your side, and now its wish has been fulfilled."
"Yes, thank you."
"...I'm the one who should really thank you. After all, even without me, Primeape's talent was enough to win the P1 tournament. If I really have to thank someone—"
"?"
Sensing that Fan Dou's tone had become serious, Ash and Primeape separated and met his gaze.
"Let's settle this right here!"
"Of course, we won't lose!"
"Oh!"
Intense Monkey rubbed his fists together, looking quite imposing.
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