Bottom-tier trainers in the Pokémon world

But the fact that Professor Oak values ​​her means she must have some ability.

If he doesn't become a super rookie every time he arrives in a new region, getting eight badges should be relatively easy for him.

and.

Ash in this season.

Because of Shinji, such a formidable rival, his progress was also very rapid.

I learned a lot from Shinji.

For example, in this battle between the Tortoise and Sneasel.

Ash and Torterra learned battle techniques from Torterra during their previous battle with Paul.

Finally, using a battle strategy similar to Shinji's Torterra, patiently waiting for an opportunity, a counterattack instantly defeated Xiaosong's Sneasel.

It can be said.

This season's Ash Ketchum represents the peak of his combat skill improvement, except after entering the Kalos region.

This can be seen.

How much can a good opponent help a trainer improve?

"We won!" Xiaogang and Xiaoguang shouted excitedly when they saw this.

"Bo-bo-bo!"

"

The subsequent battle.

Actually, it was proceeding in the usual way, like a normal gym battle.

In other words, the second Medicham that Xiaosong sent out was a bit beyond the scope of the Ice-type Gym.

no way.

That can only be blamed on the fact that there aren't many Ice-type Pokémon in the Sinnoh region.

Medicham fell to Ash's Staraptor.

Then, Xiaosong's Snowcap defeated Xiaosho's Gliscor, and Xiaosho's Chimchar won the next round.

In the end.

Xiaosong has one Pokémon left, while Xiaosho has three.

By all accounts, it seemed like victory was already assured.

just.

Xiao Song's momentum remains unstoppable, and her last Pokémon is Snowpeak City's signature Pokémon, Abomasnow!

Looking at Xiaosong's Blizzard King, Xia Yan couldn't help but grin.

"A near-King-level Blizzard King shouldn't let himself lose too badly, right?"

The subsequent battles weren't really that interesting.

Xiaosong's Abomasnow completely overwhelmed Ash's main Pokémon in terms of strength.

One "Blizzard" KO'd Ash's Staraptor, and one "Wood Hammer" KO'd Ash's Torkoal.

And when facing Ash's last Pokémon, the Fire-type Chimchar.

Blizzard King knew when to quit while he was ahead and decisively suffered defeat.

Good guy.

Xia Yan exclaimed, "Wow!"

They're all movie stars, as expected.

The reason for choosing to conduct gym battles in a 4v4 format is...

Because there is a real lack of challengers, everyone who comes to challenge the gym gets to eat as much as they want and enjoys the battle.

Xia Yan finally understood.

Actually, given the current level of Ash's main Pokémon, defeating the first three would already be considered a victory.

Even if he ultimately loses to Blizzard King, Xiaosong will still find a reason to give him the badge.

at this point.

The fact that Blizzard King was already standing smiling beside Xiaosong when she received the "Glacier Badge" is the best proof of this.

"Teacher Xia Yan, look! The Glacier Badge!"

Upon receiving the badge, Ash immediately ran to Xia Yan, Dawn, and Brock to show it off.

"Amazing, amazing!" Xia Yan praised, her eyes crinkling with delight.

"Hey, hehe—it's actually not bad." Xiao Zhi scratched the back of his head and said cheerfully.

"Pikachu, Pikachu (It's okay, it's okay)~~"

Pikachu, perched on his shoulder, had the same expression.

Xia Yan glanced at Pikachu.

To be frank, in terms of acting skills, those guys were trash compared to Pikachu.

"It's my turn."

Xia Yan supported himself on his knees as he stood up.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhi and his two friends immediately cheered him on.

but.

Before Xia Yan could even speak...

The dojo's manager walked in, accompanied by two other people.

"Two more challengers?"

Xiao Song looked stunned as she listened to the butler's words.

Happiness came too suddenly! When did the gym challenge at Xuefeng Dojo start requiring a queue?

"Shinji!"

When Xiaozhi saw the boy among the two people who came, he immediately exclaimed in surprise.

Someone come here.

It is none other than Shinji, Raiji's younger brother, who is Ash's formidable rival!

A stoic boy with long hair and lifeless eyes.

But he is indeed extremely powerful.

Shinji glanced at the loudly shouting Ash and politely said to Kosuke, "I'd like to apply for the gym challenge."

Xiao Song nodded repeatedly.

Xia Yan's attention, however, was focused on another girl who had come in with him.

miss? !

Plentyna Berlitz!

Subconsciously, I looked towards Xiaoguang.

The two... do look somewhat alike.

But there are still differences.

For example, Xiao Guang's hair is short and bluish, while the young lady's hair is long and black.

The two also have completely different temperaments.

Xiao Guang is more gentle, while the young lady is more arrogant.

And

Xiao Zhi, Xiao Gang, and the others didn't seem to show much surprise at their appearance.

perhaps......

It's because they've seen too many identical Miss Joey and Miss Officer Jenny.

Xiao Song's eyes lit up when she saw the young lady.

"So you're here to challenge the dojo too? You've recovered?"

Prantina was brought back from the snow-capped mountains by Xiao Song not long ago; she had been unconscious before.

Young Miss Plantina glanced at Xia Yan and the others, pursed her lips, and softly replied, "Mm."

Actually, she came to ask Xiaosong for permission to go to Lake Wisdom, but Xiaosong mistakenly thought she came to challenge the gym.

Seeing so many people still in the dojo, the proud young lady suddenly felt a little embarrassed to deny it.

"Okay! It's rare to see something so lively, but we'll have to wait a bit."

Then he looked at Xia Yan, who had stood up.

"Mr. Xia Yan, it's your turn."

talking.

Xiao Song clenched her fists and returned to her position, looking excited.

There was a sense of excitement about the imminent rise of Xuefeng Taekwondo Academy.

Xia Yan patted Xiao Zhi on the shoulder.

He immediately joined Xiao Guang and Xiao Gang in cheering for Xia Yan.

Shinji found a corner and sat down quietly.

However, his gaze kept sweeping over the Nine-Tailed Fox beside Xia Yan, his expression becoming increasingly serious, his brows slightly furrowed.

This Nine-Tails... is incredibly strong!