Pokémon: Dreams Come True Starting in Sinnoh

Chapter 248 An Unexpected Enemy Arrives, Scorpio Determined to Become Stronger

Pikachu's alert voice caught Ash and Gliscor's attention. They both looked toward the bushes Pikachu was looking at, and at that very moment, a blackish-purple mud suddenly flew out of the bushes and headed straight for Ash.

"Iron Tail!"

"Pickup!"

Ash and Pikachu reacted quickly to the sudden attack.

Pikachu's figure flashed through the air, and a silver arc of light slashed upwards, directly hitting the incoming mud against a nearby tree trunk with a dull thud.

“Gli......”

Seeing this scene, the Gliscor, held in Ash's hand, wavered somewhat.

Although Pikachu had already warned them that there was movement in the bushes, Gliscor still didn't realize what was happening.

Or rather, although it was aware of the presence in the bushes before launching its attack, all Scorpio could do was quickly dodge. Expecting it to react and neutralize the attack in the shortest possible time, like Pikachu, was simply too difficult for it.

Just as Scorpio was distracted, the figure that had been ambushing them from the bushes finally slowly emerged.

The reason I say "wriggling" is because the Pokémon that ambushed Ash was—

"Stinky mud?"

"Skin......"

Upon recognizing the other's identity, Ash and Pikachu exclaimed in surprise.

The next second, after sensing the movement behind him, Ash turned around again and found that Brock and Dawn, who were still near the camp, were also surrounded by Grimer.

I initially thought it was just a random battle, but it turns out it was organized?

"So many...this is such a hassle."

Ash scratched his head, looking at the five Grimer blocking Gliscor's path and the nearly ten Grimer slowly approaching from the rear camp, and muttered to himself with a hint of helplessness.

It seems that getting a meal in a short time won't be so easy, but—

"This is a good opportunity, Scorpio! I choose you!"

"GLI???"

Scorpio was startled by Ash's words.

If the opponent were just a Grimer, it wouldn't be so bad, but judging from Ash's expression right now... he's basically asking it to deal with all the Grimer on the field!

"No problem, no problem~ Just listen to my instructions! Don't you want to get stronger too? Since regular training isn't working for you, why not grow stronger through actual battles with wild Pokémon!"

"Pikachu~!"

"..."

It seems to make sense, but Scorpios always feel like something's not quite right.

"If you break through your limits and win the game today, I will give you the Sharp Fang."

Seeing that Gliscor was still hesitant, Ash took the Sharp Fang that Gary had given him and gently shook it to lure Gliscor into the trap.

As Gliscor's trainer, Ash naturally understands Gliscor. Although it seems to always be averse to battle, it still wants to become stronger. Its previous leader, Gliscor, had a significant influence on it.

“GLI......”

Just as Ash thought.

When he took out his Sharp Fang and gave Gliscor a choice, after only a brief hesitation, Gliscor's eyes hardened. It broke free from Ash's grasp and stood in front of the three Grimer, ready to fight at any moment.

"Then the rest is up to you, Pikachu."

"Pikachu~!"

Pikachu agreed and came behind Gliscor, the electric sparks emanating from its sac constantly warning the enemies eyeing Gliscor with predatory intent.

With their safety secured, Xiao Zhi didn't stand on ceremony any longer and quickly shouted with a wave of his right arm:

"Scorpio, C-shear!"

Although it wasn't very effective against Grimer, Ash still had Gliscor use its more proficient Phillips Scissors to fight from the start.

Rather than building up their confidence for battle more quickly, it's more important to get Scorpios into battle mode as soon as possible.

"GLI!"

A deep green light covered the scorpion's pincers. The scorpion leaned forward and then strode towards the nearest sludge.

The scene looked somewhat comical.

"WU~!"

Seeing Scorpion's silly appearance, the Mudbugs didn't seem to care, thinking that this opponent was nothing to be afraid of.

Then the bodies of the stinky mud began to swell, and a purple smoke slowly drifted out from their bodies, surging forward.

"Swing it out directly!"

As expected, Ash gave the command as the poisonous mist continued to drift toward Gliscor.

"GLI!"

The running scorpion stopped abruptly, its body tilting in the opposite direction. Its glowing pincers crossed and swung forward, instantly creating a cross-shaped blade that pierced through the poisonous mist and landed directly on the first sludge.

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