Divine Plan? But I'm a Pokémon trainer.

Chapter 304 Marshall: Want to know why Link is so strong?
Pikachu's durability is far inferior to Dragonite's, and this strategy of utilizing electromagnetic attacks consumes more energy.

Although Dragonite could win simply by dragging things out, it resolutely chose a head-on battle approach.

Faced with Pikachu constantly attacking from different directions at high speed, it unleashed "Tornado" without hesitation.

It flaps its wings and stirs up a storm that surrounds itself.

The high-speed airflow forms a shield that cuts through the opponent, making it difficult for Pikachu to get close.

But Pikachu isn't completely helpless against "tornadoes".

But then it sent lightning into the sky as a precursor current, and in the blink of an eye, dark clouds gathered.

Dragonite, caught in the middle, should have taken the opportunity to use "Dragon Dance" to activate the Dragon Factor and boost its speed to counter Pikachu's high speed. However, this time, the item it carried was the Assault Vest, which blocks special attacks and changes moves.

Therefore, it had no choice but to hold back its "Dragon Dive," transforming its massive dragon-attribute energy into a giant dragon shadow that covered its entire body, using it as "armor" to withstand the attack.

A golden bolt of lightning descended from the sky and struck the Dragonite that was protected by the "Tornado".

This lightning strike should have combined with the electric current left in the opponent's body from the previous attack, causing paralysis...

However, the armor provided by "Dragon Dive" blocked the impact of "Thunder," and Dragonite took the opportunity to increase its speed to the limit.

"Lightning speed!"
While its reaction speed is unremarkable, Dragonite's speed after activation is among the highest of all Pokémon.

Just when Pikachu's "Thunder" move failed to achieve the desired result, Dragonite, having incorporated "Dragon Dive" into "Extreme Speed," charged towards its opponent like a heavily armored tank, unable to defend in time!

Pikachu, lacking stamina, was immediately knocked to the edge of the battlefield and lost its ability to battle.

After all, at this stage, it had only just mastered the knack of "repaying kindness"...

Thus, the championship battle ended with all of one trainer's Pokémon becoming unable to battle.

Although he lost miserably, Ash found a new goal after a brief period of frustration.

When he faces Link again next time, he must break through Link's defensive formation and defeat at least one of them!

"Pikachu, let's go to the Pokémon Center first."

Although Ash would love to interact more with his rivals, his priority right now is the health of his Pokémon.

Therefore, he quickly moved to the Pokémon Center in the Indigo Plateau and handed over all the Pokémon to Nurse Joy.

Time passed slowly, and soon night fell.

While Ash was waiting quietly at the Pokémon Center, a black guy sneaked out.

"Marshado?"

"Marsha".

Marcia nodded, signaling Ash to follow.

The latter, though puzzled, could only follow Marcia, who had something to say.

The reason Marshadow secretly slipped out to find Ash was mainly because he felt that the Rainbow Warrior's strength was insufficient and urgently needed to be improved.

If things continue like this, let alone it, even if it, the Ho-Oh Guard, and the Hero all joined forces, they probably wouldn't be able to defeat half of Link's main force.

Of course, the most important quality of a hero is definitely not physical strength.

But... since there's a chance to become stronger, why not give it a try?
"Marsha?"

It led Ash to a corner of the rest area in the Pokémon Center lobby and posed a question to him.

Do you want to know why that trainer is so strong?
Do you want to become like him, just like the elf?

Do you have the unwavering will to never give up, even if it means dying and reviving all night?

"What does this mean?" Ash scratched his head, unable to understand for a moment. "Do you know how Krillin became stronger?"

Marcia nodded; she knew it all too well!

That was forced out by repeated battles and deaths that pushed them to their limits.

Even it had to admire the other party's will.

If Ho-Oh hadn't already chosen Ash, it probably would have decisively selected him as the new hero. "Marsha!"

In this world, there exists a special space-time known as the "Dream Realm".

Only those who know this place, possess a certain level of mental strength, and have a strong craving before falling asleep can arrive in a peaceful sleep and stay for about an hour.

However, humans would need some superpowers, wave-guided abilities, or special skills to enter.

In the dream, spirits from different times and spaces gather together and can fight as they please, even if they are injured or die.

It's just a dream, after all.

But the experience gained from fighting inside is real and tangible.

Why is Link so strong?

It's because he spends every night inside (working hard) repeatedly experiencing incredibly difficult battles!
Hearing this, Ash finally understood what Marshadow meant.

"That sounds so convenient! But how exactly do I get in?"

What trainer could resist the urge to go to such an incredible place?

However, when Ash looked at Marshadow with shining eyes, he found that it had disappeared from the spot at some point.

But before he could look around, he felt himself being struck violently.

Ash stumbled and looked at Marshadow, who had ambushed him, with a puzzled expression.

Why did you hit me?

"Marsha?"

Still not asleep?

"Wait, wait, wait! I can sleep by myself. I fall asleep the moment my head hits the pillow!"

To prove this, Ash immediately leaned back in the chair at the rest area and entered "sleep" mode...

……

"So... you're the one who brought Ash in?"

Dreamland, Treasure Cafe.

Link looked at Ash, who seemed to find everything here fascinating, and his feelings were hard to describe.

Even if I meet someone in my dream, it should be a cute girl like Ziyu. What's going on with meeting Xiaozhi?

Marshadow retorted, "I think Ash can adapt perfectly well here, or do you prefer to dream about cute girls?"

"Don't talk nonsense, I have enough elves."

Link sighed and had no choice but to accept the fact.

So far, he has actually encountered quite a few humans other than himself in the dream realm, including a little girl named Makomo from the Unova region... One more Ash wouldn't make a difference.

"So, Ash, why don't you try the Dream Sky Battle?"

Link, curious, urged, "The Fire Foxes are so strong now thanks to this place. If you don't believe me, you can ask Marshall; he has experience in this area too."

"Yes! I plan to take on the challenge right away!"

Before going to sleep, Ash retrieved the healed Pokémon from Nurse Joy and brought them into the Dream Realm with him.

After getting to know many of the Pokémon in the Pokémon Cafe, Ash immediately set off to challenge the Dream Sky Battle.

However, just a few minutes later, Link saw him return to the main island with the elves.

Ash walked on the Rainbow Bridge for a long time but did not encounter the large battle arena that Link had mentioned, nor the mysterious voice that provided the "Dream Sky Battle".

"That can't be right, how could you not be qualified to challenge?"

(End of this chapter)