I caught a Pokémon

After a successful opening, Musashi began the next part of her performance.

The Dream Song Cactus launched countless cotton spores into the sky, which floated like dandelions. Then, it used its seed machine gun to sweep across a large area, instantly shattering the spores and causing a shower of even finer, snowflake-like cotton fluff to fall, creating a dreamlike scene!

It can only be said that Harry's Dream Song Cactus was indeed very impressive, with a magnificent celebration of top-notch quality, but Musashi's command and planning were equally outstanding.

The two complemented each other well, and there was no discomfort caused by the change of trainers.

From this perspective, Musashi really is a genius!

Such a performance naturally earned Musashi the second-highest score, second only to Haruka.

Although the competition is not yet halfway through, Xiaoyao and Musashi's performance has completely surpassed that of the other contestants, and it is almost impossible for the later contestants to score higher than them. This has meant that even before the first round of judging is over, the two have already secured their spots in the next round.

This is undoubtedly good news for Haruka and Musashi, but it puts even more pressure on the remaining contestants.

With over a hundred applicants vying for only six spots, the competition was incredibly fierce.

But this has nothing to do with Xiaoyao anymore.

Seeing that even the popular contestant Fairy Musashi Bian couldn't surpass her, Haruka couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

For her, all she needed to do was get through the first round of performance review safely.

After all, she had been traveling with Xia You for quite some time and had learned some skills from him. Her style was also getting closer to Xia You's, and even the strength of her Pokémon was steadily improving. It could be said that once she entered the battle stage, with her experience and the strength of her Pokémon, she would not be so easily eliminated.

The competition continued in full swing.

Because of the large number of contestants, the first round of performance review took an unusually long time.

But no matter how many contestants there are, the competition will eventually come to an end; it's just that the time has been delayed until the afternoon.

Fortunately, although it took a long time, eight contestants were eventually selected for the second round.

As the image on the big screen changed, Xia You immediately spotted Xiao Yao, who unsurprisingly won the highest score and advanced to the next round in first place. Musashi, on the other hand, also advanced to the second round in fourth place.

This brings us to the performance we just saw.

Although Musashi also achieved a high score at the time, there were many other contestants who performed equally well, and they managed to withstand the pressure and push her to fourth place!

But as I said before, no matter what place you get into the second round, as long as you make it to the battle review, that's already the best result.

Because of the tight schedule, we only had a short rest before the second round began immediately.

Judging from the group assignments, Haruka and Musashi were not grouped together, but rather on opposite sides. In fact, if both of them advance smoothly, they will not meet until the finals.

Therefore, it seems that the final of this tournament should also be held between them.

Just as Xia You went to the restroom, the battle had already begun when she returned.

However, the first match was not between Haruka and Musashi, but between two other contestants. This is why Xia You dared to leave at will. Only after those two contestants had decided their match did it become Haruka's turn to appear.

May's opponent this time was a handsome young man with a mature demeanor. Facing the young man's Skarmory, May sent out her Squirtle to fight.

Despite being in its early stages and being obtained from Professor Oak by May after arriving in Kanto, and still somewhat timid, Squirtle's strength is growing rapidly. Facing Skarmory, a powerful opponent with superior physical abilities, it did not back down at all. Instead, under May's command, it used its shell to dodge Skarmory's attacks and then used Speed ​​Shift to counter Skarmory, gaining the upper hand.

If Xiaogang were here, he would definitely see that Xiaoyao is now increasingly adopting Xia You's fighting style, which is calm and composed. She used to be somewhat similar to Xiaozhi, but now there is not a trace of her.

This style isn't inherently good or bad; it just depends on what kind of trainer it suits. But it seems to have greatly improved May, and she's lost that impulsive feeling that Ash had.

However, the trainer who managed to make it to the second round from among more than a hundred competitors is clearly no weakling.

Although they underestimated Squirtle and suffered a great loss as a result, they gradually stabilized the situation after adjusting their strategy.

But Xiaoyao is not the same as before.

Don't let Squirtle's harmless appearance fool you; it's far stronger than most Pokémon.

Not only does it possess attack moves like bubbles and water guns, it can also unleash an ice beam. It was with this move that it froze the wings of Skarmory as it brushed past, causing it to lose its balance and fall onto the stage.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, and with its more agile and nimble movements, it defeated Skarmory in one fell swoop.

In the audience, Xia You and the surrounding audience applauded together.

As fellow trainers and close companions, Xia You could clearly sense Xiao Yao's progress, and she was well aware that Xiao Yao was imitating her and following the same path.

only……

Unlike the anime's completely different growth path, Xia You doesn't know what Xiao Yao will become in the end.

Could I become a female version of myself?

However, one thing is certain: keeping Xiaoyao by his side and witnessing her changes allowed Xia You to experience the joy of nurturing her.

This is a completely different feeling from raising Pokémon.

This also made Xia You instantly understand why Yu Wu, the former top Pokémon Coordinator and current Pokémon Breeder, had chosen Brock and Mikkelsen to be their coaches at the last Grand Contest.

Watching Xiaoyao grow stronger little by little gave him an unparalleled sense of satisfaction.

After Haruka, it was Musashi's turn to take the stage.

The Pokémon she selected for this round of review, just like in the previous round, were not her own Pokémon, but rather Harry's Cursed Doll.

So it seems these guys really did team up.

Nevertheless, Xia You did not take the initiative to attack, but instead waited to see how things would develop.

After all, he knew that the Rockets trio wouldn't dare to pull any tricks in front of him, so no matter how much Harry encouraged them, Harry would be the one to suffer in the end.

Of course, this is not blind arrogance, but rather confidence in one's own abilities and understanding of the Rockets' trio.

My thoughts returned to the arena, where Musashi's performance had already begun.

Just like the previous Dream Song Cactus, Musashi and the Cursed Doll cooperated quite well, and it was very easy to command them without any resistance.

On one hand, Harry must have given instructions about his Pokémon, but on the other hand, Jessie, like James, naturally has a certain affinity for these Pokémon.

Thanks to the Cursed Doll's outstanding strength, Musashi didn't even need to give any command. Of course, she didn't actually know how to give any command, nor could she command anything. The Cursed Doll easily defeated its opponent based solely on its understanding of combat.

This also meant that, like Xiaoyao, after winning this battle, she went on to defeat other opponents and successfully advanced to the finals, where they would meet in the final battle.

By this time, it had already gotten dark.

Although the audience was also very tired, they still cheered and waited with great anticipation for the final match of this year's woodworking competition!

After all, the next exciting and spectacular battle will have to wait until the grand celebration. Therefore, as the last chance to watch the game, and with the finals approaching, they naturally don't want to miss it.

"Now, let's welcome our two finalists to the stage!"

As expected of a professional host, even after hosting for so long, Lillian is still full of energy and her voice sounds very lively.

The spotlight shone on the contestants' tunnel to one side, and amidst cheers, Xiaoyao walked out waving.

"First up is Haruka, who has come all the way from the Hoenn region! She currently has four Ribbon Badges. Will she be able to collect all five in today's competition and successfully participate in the Grand Festival? Let's wait and see!"

After introducing Haruka, the spotlight shifted to the other side of the contestants' tunnel, and the next second, Musashi walked out of the tunnel with a big smile on her face.

"Next up is the beautifully designed Mythic Trainer, Fairy Jessie Bian. Will she be able to win her first Ribbon Medal in today's competition? Let's look forward to her performance!"

Upon hearing Lillian's explanation, Xia You realized that after all this time, Musashi hadn't even received a single ribbon medal.

This really is... not right.

You know, with Jessie's strength, if she hadn't bothered Ash and had instead seriously participated in a Grand Contest, she probably would have collected all five Ribbon Medals long ago. But then again, if she hadn't bothered Ash and chased after Pikachu, would she still be Jessie?

It can only be said that she chose this path herself, and she has to bear the consequences of not being able to fulfill her dreams.

May and Jessie entered the arena and stood still. As they threw their Poké Balls, Squirtle and Cursed Doll reappeared on the stage.

Despite having just gone through several battles, both Pokémon were in good condition. Having eaten some Pokémon Cubes and rested briefly, they had regained some of their strength. Neither of them had suffered too much damage, and they both seemed to be in good spirits.

Seeing that both sides were ready, Lillian gave the order, and the final showdown of this grand tournament, the last one in the entire Kanto region, officially began!

This caused Harry in the stands to sit up straight instantly.

finally come!

An undisguised excitement flashed in his eyes.

We've waited so long, and this moment has finally arrived!

Why did he give his two strongest Pokémon, Cactusaur and Cursed Doll, to Jessie?

Isn't this the very moment we've been waiting for?

If Jessie can use her Pokémon to defeat May and eliminate her from the game, then she will have achieved her goal and avenged herself!

Thinking of this, he clenched his fists in excitement, as if he could already see that scene!

Indeed, in Harry's opinion, his Pokémon is undoubtedly stronger than May's. His previous loss to her was not due to a lack of strength, but simply bad luck. Moreover, he firmly believes that if they were to fight again, his Pokémon would definitely be the victor!

The only thing that puzzled Harry was that the man named Kojiro hadn't come out to cause trouble for May until now. After all, according to his and Team Rocket's plan, after he handed the Pokémon to Jessie, Kojiro would also sabotage and hinder May's smooth competition. But why hadn't he made a move yet?

Instinctively, he felt a vague unease, worried that Kojiro might take the opportunity to rescue Meow Meow, but now was the crucial time of the competition, and even if he wanted to leave, he couldn't.

Fortunately, the next second, he saw Kojiro peeking out from the exit of the contestants' passage, which put his mind at ease again.

As long as this man is still here, that's fine. Although I don't know why he didn't follow my instructions, as long as he doesn't go to rescue Miaomiao, my cooperation with them will continue.

It simply meant that Xiaoyao's match lacked some twists and turns.

In the arena, at the same moment Lillian announced the start of the match, the cursed doll made its move without Musashi's command.

A bolt of lightning instantly formed in its hand and struck Squirtle with lightning speed!

This time, the timing was perfect.

Before the battle even began, the Cursed Doll had already secretly accumulated energy, which is why it was able to unleash its attack so quickly as soon as Lillian finished speaking, catching May and Squirtle off guard.

Of course, this method doesn't necessarily mean that Harry committed a foul.

After all, it only used its move after Lillian shouted "start," and before that, its body didn't change at all, nor did it make any movement. It can only be said that it took advantage of an opening.

Because Electric-type moves are super effective against Water-type Pokémon, this attack severely shocked Squirtle, even reducing the display bar on the screen by a small section.

Fortunately, Squirtle is not so easy to defeat. It immediately stood up after being knocked down, its eyes burning with fighting spirit. A beam of ice suddenly shot out from its mouth, and immediately returned the Cursed Doll a surprise attack!

Chapter 856 Harry: Is this never going to end?!

The freezing beam froze the Cursed Doll into an ice block, but the ice block was immediately broken open from the inside by the Cursed Doll. Not only that, several balls of blue phosphorescent light also spewed out from the Cursed Doll's mouth and shot towards Squirtle.

However, Phosphorus Fire, although it melts ice and its name suggests it's a Ghost-type move, is actually a Fire-type move, so it naturally has no effect on the Water-type Squirtle.

Even so, in order to avoid losing its flair, May still commanded Squirtle to use its shell-shrinking ability and used a high-speed spin to dodge the phosphorescent flames.

After all, a spectacular battle isn't about who gets defeated, but about who lands the most dazzling moves on their opponent.

Even the slightest attack will reduce the visual impact once it hits the body. Although it may seem insignificant, it adds up and should not be ignored.

Under Musashi's command, the Cursed Doll used Electric Shock again, intending to defeat Squirtle by using type advantage.

However, when the golden electricity condensed from the Cursed Doll and shot towards Squirtle, Squirtle used a bubble attack to block it.

Countless bubbles burst forth from Squirtle's mouth, colliding with the electric current in mid-air.

Surprisingly, the water-attribute bubble attack defeated the electric current, not only sending it back but also allowing the remaining bubbles to continue forward and hit the cursed doll!

what! ?

Seeing this, not only was Musashi on stage taken aback, but Harry in the audience also changed his expression.

Has Xiaoyao's Squirtle grown to this level of strength?

In terms of attributes, Electric is undoubtedly the type that counters Water, so how come it was repelled by Bubble Attack?

This sudden change made Harry's heart skip a beat, and the confident composure he had just displayed vanished from his face.

However, it was at this moment that Musashi's personal talent was revealed.

After being attacked, the trainer scolded and complained about the Cursed Doll. Just as the Cursed Doll was getting angry from being verbally harassed by the trainer, Jessie ordered the use of 'Displaced Anger' again. Taking advantage of this anger, the Cursed Doll flew in front of Squirtle and began a crazy attack... punching, kicking, and headbutting.

This act of taking one's anger out on someone is quite serious. As a common type, it is a move that almost all Pokémon of all types can learn, except for a few specific ones. It is a crazy way of attacking an opponent with all one's might to vent one's dissatisfaction.

Because he had almost lost his composure and only wanted to vent his anger, his attacks became completely chaotic. Whether it was his head, hands, knees, tail, or feet, any part that could be attacked became a weapon.

The lower the bond between the trainer and the trainer, the greater the power of the venting of anger!

Although many trainers and Pokémon would never use such a move in their entire lives, Jessie and Cursed Doll had no close relationship and were only using each other, so she naturally used it without any scruples.

Squirtle was caught off guard and hit several times in a row.

Such moves have nothing to do with being flashy; they're purely for venting emotions. Therefore, although they cause damage, Squirtle's flashiness value is reduced very little.

However, despite being somewhat flustered at first when faced with such a move, after calming down, May simply had Squirtle use Retract to successfully avoid the Cursed Doll's indiscriminate attacks. Not only that, Squirtle then used High Speed ​​Spin to directly knock the Cursed Doll away, not only breaking the Cursed Doll's wrath but also injuring it!

This is a wise approach, but it's also the standard practice for most Pokémon with shells.