Pokémon: Simultaneous time travel, this Ash is too versatile!

Chapter 258 Pikachu vs. Raine, Lightning Flash (Super Speed ​​Version)! Instant Kill!

"Okay, everyone, thank you for waiting!"

"The fifth match of the Quartz Conference Top 32 competition is about to begin. Please remain seated in your seats and do not move around or disturb the view of those in the back. Thank you for your cooperation!"

"The fifth opponent is Ash, whom everyone is very familiar with and has been looking forward to. His opponent, Hiro, is also a well-known trainer in Kanto!"

"Hiroshi has only been a professional trainer for a year and a half, and he is already a true professional-level trainer. Moreover, his most famous Pokémon is Pikachu, that's right, the same signature Pokémon as Ash!!"

"There are very few trainers who use Pikachu, and even fewer who can train Pikachu well. But today, at this Indigo League, two of them have appeared by sheer coincidence, and they are even opponents in this competition. Does this incredible coincidence foreshadow anything?"

"Ash's strength is undeniable, and Hiro may not have used his full power in previous battles. Will Ash defeat Hiro and advance to the top 16 this time, or will Hiro turn the tide, show his dark horse potential, and defeat Ash?!"

The host started to liven up the atmosphere and announced the entrance of Xiaozhi and Ahong. His words and actions clearly showed his disapproval of Ahong, something that was common knowledge.

After all, the difference in strength between the two sides is too great. If Ahong can win, that would be a real miracle.

Both are trainers who use Pikachu, but there are differences in their skill levels. Ash's Pikachu is a super Pikachu that has even defeated the Elite Four, while Hiro's Pikachu... is already very powerful at the professional level, but it's still not enough.

So, for Ahong to win, there are only two words: miracle.

Miracles usually happen to the protagonists of stories, but unfortunately, Ahong is not the protagonist of this world. The protagonist of this world... is on the other side!

Ash and Hiro stepped into the arena. The Indigo Arena's battleground was similar to the Gym battleground, a huge arena with a Poké Ball painted in the middle.

However, this arena is more than twice the size of a regular gym. The arena for the preliminary rounds is nothing compared to this. To command your Pokémon here, you have to shout. If you don't shout loud enough, you might not even be able to get your Pokémon to move.

"I'm very happy to be standing here and fighting against you! I will definitely fight with all my might in this battle!" Ah Hong clenched his fists and said with great fighting spirit.

As Ash's friend and fan, he didn't want to have any regrets in this battle. As a fellow Pikachu user, he was even more determined not to lose, even if the odds of winning were slim.

Ash smiled and nodded excitedly, saying, "Of course! I'll do my best too. Let's have a battle without any regrets!"

Upon hearing this, Ahong's expression became extremely solemn. When talking about Ash's full strength, one would naturally think of the video of Ash battling Elite Four member Ajumper a few months ago, and the match against Lorelei two months ago.

Ash, when giving it his all, possesses Champion-level combat power. Although he may not have an entire team of Champion-level Pokémon, it is an undeniable fact that at least two of his Pokémon have Champion-level combat power.

In previous matches, Ash's strongest Pokémon was Gengar, whose strength was unclear. Gengar was just playing around. In addition, there was Aerodactyl, which had never appeared before, and its strength was at the level of Elite Four.

However, those two Pokémon had never appeared in Ash's previous usage records. If we're talking about full power, the first Pokémon that everyone would think of is Ash's Pikachu and Charizard.

So, will Ash bring out his Charizard this time?
As the referee waved his flag, both sides brought out their first Pokémon.

"So my first Pokémon is... Go, Raine!"

Ahong throws out a Poké Ball, and with a flash of light, a Pikachu with slightly frizzy hair appears on the field!

At the same time, Ash looked at Pikachu at his feet, and Pikachu responded and jumped onto the field!

Both sides coincidentally sent out Pikachu!

"I never expected that the first match would be Pikachu versus Pikachu!"

"It's true that Hiroshi is a trainer famous for Pikachu, but when it comes to Ash, the first thing that comes to mind is his unconventional Pikachu!"

"Ash's Pikachu not only breaks the mold by possessing power beyond its level, but what's most striking is its unusual battle stance. It seems that Ash would have his Pikachu wear his hat before important battles, but this time Ash doesn't seem to have chosen to do so!"

"But it's undeniable that Ash's Pikachu possesses terrifying power even in its normal state, and Hiro's Pikachu has a unique appearance. Let's see what kind of sparks these two Pikachu can create!"

The host shouted loudly, and judging from his appearance, he was even more excited than the audience around him!
Such a scene is rare in his long hosting career, after all, there are very few people who can bring Pikachu to the stage of the top 32 of the Indigo League.

Not to mention two at once.

"It's truly an honor to battle Ash's Pikachu, Rein. Let's do our best and not let Ash and Pikachu look down on us!"

“Pika Pika!!”

Rein stood on all fours, his red electric sacs on his face flickering with electricity, his expression full of fighting spirit.

He sensed a powerful aura emanating from the Pikachu opposite him. It was definitely not an ordinary Pikachu. His own trainer had also said that the opponent was a very strong one.

He's arrived just in time; he hasn't encountered a powerful opponent within his own race in a long time. What doesn't defeat him will only make him stronger!
"Raine, use Quick Attack!"

"Pickup!!"

Under Ah Hong's command, Rein moved his limbs, his figure flashed, and his body constantly darted around the field, even leaving some afterimages!

The dazzling yellow rats flashed around the field, making it impossible to catch their shadows.

However, in Ash and Pikachu's eyes, that speed was only average. Ash's Insight had already seen through the opponent's data: intermediate professional level, with most of the stats above B, and speed at A.

This level of ability and skill is already quite good for Pikachu, but it's still a bit lacking compared to his Pikachu. Even some knowledgeable people in the audience couldn't help but nod in agreement when they saw Rein's Pikachu's movements. This speed is top-notch among intermediate professional Pokémon, and it can even be compared to high-level professional speed-type Pokémon.

However, faced with the opponent's rapid attack, Ash showed no inclination to have Pikachu defend itself.

"Not making a move? Don't underestimate my Pikachu! Rein, use this speed to unleash a powerful ram attack!"

Upon hearing this, Renn increased his speed by another three points, and at the same time, a force gathered in his petite body, causing the surrounding air to emit a series of shrill sounds!
With the two skills combined, Rein on the field was so fast that he could no longer be seen. In the next instant, Rein appeared behind Pikachu, and his petite body burst out with unparalleled power, crashing into Pikachu.

A muffled thud rang out on the field. Ash's Pikachu was not knocked away, but stood firmly in place, its tail turning metallic and blocking its path.

All of Raine's power struck Pikachu's iron tail, but it didn't shake Pikachu in the slightest.

The one who launched the attack first was instead blasted away by his own immense force, staggering back more than ten meters.

Ahong stared wide-eyed, seemingly incredulous at the scene before him. Such a swift attack had not only failed to harm the opponent in the slightest, but had even caused damage to his own Pikachu. Was this river?

And how did the other party manage to predict that Renn would appear behind him without even looking? Did they have eyes in the back of their head?
Also, is that metallic tail an iron tail? I didn't see how it was used at all!

Although the collision only happened once, the shock that Ash's Pikachu caused Hiro was beyond words.

"Pikachu, let's use Quick Attack too!" Ash's voice rang out at this moment, and the instant his words fell, Pikachu on the field vanished.

Before Renn could react, he felt his body being subjected to an extremely terrifying impact, and his entire body was sent flying backward like a meteor!

Ah Hong only felt a gust of wind blow past, followed by a roaring sound behind him! When he turned around, his Raine was completely embedded in the wall, as if it had been hammered into it!
In the blink of an eye, the offensive completely reversed. Rein, who had taken the initiative to attack, was now being blasted against the wall outside the arena.

In the Quartz tournament, there are rules that leaving the arena is considered a defeat, but that only happens if you leave voluntarily. If you are knocked out by your opponent, you will not be considered to have lost your ability to fight as long as you return to the arena within ten seconds.

Judging from Renn's current state, it's unlikely he'll be back in the fighting arena within ten seconds, and whether he'll even wake up in a short time is another matter entirely.

"Ah... Hiroshi's Pikachu is unable to battle! Ash's Pikachu wins!"

After being held back for a few seconds, the referee suddenly snapped out of it, waved his flag, and announced the result of the match.

He possesses the professional qualities of a referee; he never freezes up under any circumstances, unless things are truly outrageous!

He had been expecting a close battle, but it ended in just a few seconds. Was this really a showdown between the top 32 of the Indigo League? It felt like the Elite Four were facing off against an ordinary trainer. Hiro was completely overwhelmed and had no chance to fight back!
As the referee announced the decision, Ahong and the surrounding audience snapped out of their shock.

"Holy crap! What was that just now?!"

Did any of you see what Pikachu did?

"I can't see it, I can't see it at all!"

"Is that lightning fast?! This isn't divine speed?! Whose lightning bolt can reach this speed?!"

"How much water did they hold back when Pikachu made its appearance last time? That wasn't just holding back water, it was holding back an entire ocean!"

"This is Ash's true strength. Pikachu's power is not just a rumor."

"No way, how did they raise a Pikachu to this level? This is cheating!"

"To defeat a professional-level opponent in the blink of an eye, is this Ash's true strength?"

"Did anyone actually see that Pikachu's level?"

"I didn't see it! That's too fast... Could it be at the Champion level already?! Ash didn't seem to use any kind of boosting technique. A Pikachu in its normal state can be at the Champion level? You must be kidding me!"

"..."

The noise echoed throughout the venue. Some people were screaming and shouting Ash's name, some were shouting in disbelief what had happened, and others were asking if anyone had seen Pikachu's actions and what Pikachu's level was.
Countless questions, cheers, and exclamations rose and fell across the entire arena, while Ahong silently recalled his Pikachu.

The gap between the two was even greater than he had imagined. He had thought that Rein could at least hold his own against Ash's Pikachu, but he was instantly defeated in one move, without even seeing a shadow of his opponent.

If we compare the speed of their lightning strikes, his lightning strike is like a tortoise crawling, while the other's lightning strike is like lightning bolts flying.

This is Ash's true strength; all those previous matches were just child's play.

When Ash said he would use his true power this time, it was clearly not just a polite remark. His chances of winning were probably even slimmer than climbing to the heavens, but... having come this far, how could he possibly give up?!

Ahong's initially disheartened gaze reignited when he met Ash's burning gaze; he couldn't let Ash down!
"You're really amazing, Ash. Maybe the gap between us is so big that it's invisible, but I still don't want to give up. No matter how big the gap is, I will always believe in my Pokémon!"

Hearing this, Ash nodded excitedly: "That's right, Hiro! Let's enjoy the battle together!"

"Okay! Next up is the second one, please, Zane!" A flash of light, and a massive Charizard appeared on the field!

This spirit is Ahong's initial spirit, and it is also one of his two trump cards, on par with Rein!
(End of this chapter)