Bottom-tier trainers in the Pokémon world

"why?"

“It will become a burden,” Dia said rather coldly.

Zeraora also glanced sideways at Ash and Pikachu without hesitation, her contempt obvious.

Xiao Zhi immediately panicked.

"Absolutely impossible! Don't let my appearance fool you, I'm also a member of the Ultimate Defense Force, and I've fought against Ultra Beasts before."

“I’ve never heard of any Ultimate Defense Force. This isn’t child’s play,” Dia continued coldly.

There's a reason why Zeraora has developed her current cold exterior but warm interior personality.

After saying that, he glanced at Xia Yan.

If it were Xia Yan, he wouldn't refuse.

Zeraora's gaze kept sweeping over the Beedrill next to Xia Yan, a hint of fighting spirit in her eyes.

But it really wasn't interested in Pikachu.

"Then let's have a battle! If I lose, I will definitely not continue to bother you!" Ash insisted.

Dia glanced at Ash, his gaze lingering on the Z-Bracelet on Ash's wrist for a second.

He said slowly, "Okay."

But then Ash turned his gaze away.

He looked at Xia Yan.

"Mr. Xia Yan, please accept my challenge!"

"Ok?"

Xia Yan, who was waiting to see the show, was stunned by this sudden scene.

Why are you dragging me into your argument?

Xiao Zhi rubbed his nose with a rather smug look on his face.

"Electric-type Pikachu is at a disadvantage against Electric-type Zeraora, so I hope to battle Mr. Xia Yan!"

You really are quite the little genius...

"Furthermore, I noticed that Zeraora has looked at Mr. Xia Yan's Beedrill more than once. Zeraora must also want to battle Mr. Xia Yan's Beedrill. I noticed the fighting spirit in its eyes, didn't I, Zeraora?"

Ash is quite sensitive to Pokémon.

Moreover, he had thought it through very clearly.

Even Zeraora wanted to challenge Beedrill, which means that Beedrill's strength is definitely not inferior to Zeraora's, and may even be stronger!

Given a choice between the two, he would naturally choose the stronger one.

This is Xiao Zhi's way of doing things and his habits.

"Jera!"

Having his thoughts exposed by Ash, Zeraora turned his head 45 degrees and looked up at the sky.

However, Dia, who is familiar with Zeraora, naturally understands that this is a tacit admission.

Dia looked at Xia Yan, who had remained calm and composed throughout, and expressed curiosity about his strength.

"Mr. Xia Yan, please battle me!" Ash insisted.

"Pikachu! Pikachu!"

Pikachu is equally eager to fight.

Xia Yan was speechless for a moment, then chuckled and adjusted his hat.

"It's not impossible."

He slowly stood up and dusted off his pants.

Looking at Ash, he said with a smile, "Don't cry if you lose."

Absolutely not!

soon.

The site, which was already in ruins, was quickly cleared.

Xia Yan and Xiao Zhi stood on either side, while Dia and Zeraora stood in the middle, temporarily acting as referees.

"Go, Pikachu!"

"Pickup!"

Pikachu ran from Ash's shoulder to him, its limbs slightly bent, and arcs of electricity jumping on the red electric sacs on its face.

Seeing Ash's serious expression, Xia Yan also stopped joking.

Throw out a Poké Ball.

In the red light.

"Kuro!"

Flame-shaped hair swayed wildly in the wind.

Its dark red fur seemed to contain surging fire energy.

"Infernape!"

Upon seeing the Pokémon that Xia Yan summoned, Xiao Zhi immediately called out its name.

Because Ash also had an Infernape.

However, due to the "rules" of the "Super Newcomer" program, they have to start over in every new place.

So right now, Infernape is just gathering dust in Professor Oak's lab.

Ash thought Xia Yan would send out Beedrill.

A giant bee?

Xia Yan felt that even if he wanted to bully someone, he shouldn't do it like this.

Ash's Pikachu, when not unleashing its full power, is only around the level of a Gym Leader in its normal state. Sending a near-Elite Four level Pokémon into the battle seems a bit too much of a rip-off.

He originally wanted Ibrahimovic to go.

They only sent Infernape out of respect.

Ash couldn't see it, but Dea and Zeraora next to him could see how good Infernape was.

This can be felt from Zeraora's body tensing up almost instantly.

This Infernape is definitely not simple.

"Ash! Be serious! I told you not to treat this like a game!" Dia couldn't help but remind him.

"I see!"

His attitude towards the battle was still quite good. Putting aside his slight disappointment, he took the lead in giving the order:

"Pikachu, Quick Attack!"

Then, Pikachu moved its limbs, its body enveloped in white light, and it darted out in an instant.

It made good use of its speed advantage, quickly closing in on Infernape.

but......

Want to engage in close combat with Infernape?

Xia Yan forced a helpless smile.

"A surprise attack with a high five."

Snapped--! !

Then a crisp sound was heard.

Infernape appeared beside Pikachu, slapping the air with its paw, but the sound spread instantly.

Pikachu, who was running at high speed, immediately froze in place.

"Enhancing Fist".

Infernape pivots on its left foot, clenches its right fist, and delivers a powerful, backward-spinning punch that sends Pikachu flying.

Bang! !

Fortunately, the "Boost Punch" wasn't very powerful, and Pikachu shook its head and returned to normal.

"Pikachu, Iron Tail!"

"Close combat."

Pikachu leaps into the air, its tail gleaming with a metallic sheen, carrying the momentum of its descent.

Infernape didn't back down and charged forward with a punch.

clang--!!

The metallic sound diffuses.

The initial collision was evenly matched.

However, close combat is not just about one punch.

Infernape's eyes flashed, and a burst of fire erupted, raining down on Pikachu's petite body.

He was knocked away again.

"Pikachu!" Ash shouted excitedly.

The Pikachu that landed clearly suffered considerable damage.

But at Ash's call, it stood up.

"Alright! Don't give up, Pikachu, use the electric grid!"

"Pikachu!!"