What is a heavy girl? I want to be a Pokémon master!

Ash and Pikachu, who was standing on the elevator, waved together.

"Ash~~!" "Ash!" "Ash-bo~~!" "Mr. Ash!"

The audience's eyes were fixed on Ash's figure, and loud noises echoed throughout the arena.

Originally, Xiao Zhi cared most about his family and girlfriend, but looking around, he could see countless people supporting him.

Xiao Zhi couldn't help but reciprocate their feelings.

I like them all, no matter who they are!

"Seventh place, Yukina, the young Kanto Steel-type Elite Four member who is still growing and aiming for the top!"

Yukina was enveloped in a ring of deep purple light, and as the platform slowly rose, she appeared in the audience's sight.

Her expression was indifferent; she showed no interest in the surrounding noise or the audience's expectations, simply gazing quietly ahead.

It's Ash! I'm finally standing on this top stage with Ash.

However, when Yushina turned around and saw Ash standing in the center of the field, a warm smile immediately appeared on her face.

Then, Yushina shifted her gaze from her conversation with Ash to her teammates and family members sitting in the audience.

Lisa: "Yukina, do your best!"

Saya: "Let's cheer for Minato-san for now."

Rinko: "Yukina-san... Good luck..."

Yako: "Go for it~~"

Father: "Go for it, Yukina."

Unexpectedly good.

Seeing this, Yukina's mood became even happier.

"Sixth up, the world-renowned actress makes her appearance, a skilled fighter, Carlos' champion Karuni!"

Karuni was enveloped in a stream of silver light, and as an actress, she opened her arms and enthusiastically gestured to the audience.

"Fifth place, Johto's Dragon-type Elite Four member, the Pokémon investigator who shows no leniency towards evil, Lance!"

A-Du was surrounded by orange light, and he waved his cloak, displaying a unique aura.

"Fourth place, the son of Devon Corporation in the Hoenn region, and also the Hoenn Champion, Steven!"

Daigo was enveloped in a green light stream, and he bowed slightly, making an elegant and proper gesture.

"Third place, Xiangzi, who won the Pokémon Conference in his first appearance and then became the Johto Champion!"

Xiangzi was surrounded by a pale blue light, and her gaze was directed in the direction of Chuhua.

The 1367 Eight Masters Elimination Tournament has officially begun!

Chu Hua and Mu were holding up a sign that read "Xiao Zhi," and a determined killing intent emanated from their eyes.

Xiangzi: You two bitches, you're not going to act anymore, are you!

This caused Chu Hua and Mu to shudder involuntarily.

Chu Hua: "Oh no, Xiao Xiang seems to be angry."

Mutsu: "It's okay, let's continue to support Satoshi."

Mu shook his head, showing no concern for Xiangzi's matter.

Ha, auspicious, ha, what's so special about that?

Look how anxious she is! We're the ones who are profiting!

It gave Chu Hua and He Mu a strange sense of relief.

"I've never felt happy supporting Xiang..."

If Ye Mu's golden eyes sparkled with joy, she would silently cheer for Xiao Zhi in her heart.

Childhood sweethearts? What's that? We're not that close!

"Second place, the authority on Pokémon archaeology, and also the Sinnoh Champion, Cynthia!"

Cynthia was enveloped in a golden beam of light as a lift slowly rose, taking her to the display area above. She gently waved to the audience, displaying her friendliness and charm.

"Finally, the first one is not only the Galar Champion, but also the world's strongest and invincible player, Leon, who reigns supreme in this Pokémon World Championship!"

Enveloped in a red light, Dante appeared in the audience's view as the platform rose.

His demeanor exuded an unquestionable patience as he waited for the light flow effects and the narrator's explanation to end, then struck his signature pose, revealing a confident smile.

"These eight players are witnessing the miraculous moment when champions from various regions gather together. This is one of the great joys of the Pokémon World Championships. The so-called Eight Masters Elimination Tournament includes the invincible champion, Leon, who, like the other seven players present, must start from the first round of battles."

All eight masters were on stage, allowing the audience to see them clearly.

"Dan Di, please say a few words."

As the commentator finished speaking, Dan took a step forward and threw a punch.

"Come on horseback!"

"My Pokémon and I will take you all down!"

During this time, Dan Di underwent special training and became even stronger than before.

I've already got the legendary Pokémon Calyrex.

Now that things have come to this, I am invincible!

“Oh——!!”×N

If he lacked confidence, he wouldn't have been able to attract so many Galatians.

"Now, let's announce the first round of matchups!"

Inside the palace arena, the large screen began to slowly rotate, gradually increasing in speed, attracting the attention of all the spectators.

As the rotation speed increased, the tension in the arena also intensified, and the rotation speed on the screen gradually slowed down until it came to a complete stop.

"First battle: Ash Ketchum vs. Cynthia!"

Under the audience's gaze, two avatars appeared on the screen—Ash and Cynthia's avatars were placed side by side, facing each other.

“Miss Cynthia, I have been waiting for this day for a long time.”

Ash turned around, staring intently at Cynthia with burning eyes, and involuntarily clenched his hands.

"Me too, I've always wanted to have a full-fledged battle with Ash, you've already ignited my passion."

Cynthia couldn't help but feel excited.

Her hands were trembling; seeing Ash made her desperately want to battle him.

She started paying attention to Ash when he was battling Frostbite, and Ash finally got to be on the same stage as her.

Commentator: "The second match, Xiangzi vs. Yuxina!"

"I won't lose. Let's settle this with a fight. I'm determined to keep my promise to Ash."

Xiangzi stared at Yuxina with a displeased expression.

"Of course, the one who can reach the top (Ash) is me!"

Yukina's golden pupils turned pitch black as she stared intently at Xiangzi.

Like a predator eyeing its prey, it instills a sense of oppression in the latter.

Shoko and Yushina: We can't lose! We absolutely can't lose! We must get closer to Satoshi than her!

Unaware of what was happening, the two girls' eyes met, conveying a sense of defiance.

"The third match: Awata vs. Karune!"

"Please give me more advice."

"Yes, I will fight against Miss Karuni with all my might."

Karuni turned her head and met Adu's gaze. Adu then made a relatively polite gesture.

The fourth match: Daigo vs. Leon!

Daigo: "Meeting Leon right at the start?"

"Interesting." Dan Di nodded, feeling quite satisfied.

On the big screen, the portraits of the eight contestants in the Eight Masters Elimination Tournament were linked together to form a complete visual array.

The arrangement of these avatars not only showcases the lineup of contestants but also gives the audience a more intuitive understanding of the upcoming competition.

According to the normal competition process, Ash needs to advance step by step in the elimination rounds.

First, he needs to defeat Cynthia, which is a crucial step for him to advance to the next round.

If Ash successfully defeats Cynthia, he will next face either Shoko or Yushina.

It's a bit frustrating not being able to fight both of my wives, but being able to fight Cynthia is still pretty good!

"Oh—!" ×N

The entire venue was ignited by this excitement, and the players from the Eight Masters had a dedicated viewing room where they all went to watch the first match, instead of going to the audience seats.

Xiangzi and Yuxina: I get annoyed just seeing those women trying to steal Xiaozhi!

"The first match is going to be very interesting. It's Cynthia, who is in second place, versus Ash, the rising star."

Looking at the image displayed on the screen, Dan crossed his arms, feeling quite expectant.

"I met Ash two years ago, and he helped me save the Kalos region back then."

Karuni sighed slightly, noting that two years had passed since Carlos's crisis.

Ash did indeed become stronger than she expected and made it to the same stage.

"I've also lost to Ash once in a battle; he's really strong."

Daigo leaned against the wall, his back to the screen, then turned his head to look at the screen.

"Cynthia... Ash won't be able to beat her either. Cynthia's strength is above mine."

After thinking about it, A-Du came to his own conclusion.

These are all top-tier fighters. If it were a battle without rules, Ash would definitely win (by unleashing a dozen Z-Moves). But this is a battle with rules, so Ash's strength will be limited.

"Xiao Zhi won't lose, I made a promise with him."

Xiangzi looked at the screen with loving and tender eyes.

"I don't think Xiaozhi will lose either. I will stand on the same stage as him."

Yuki's lips curled up slightly, revealing a smile full of excitement.

At the arena of the Royal Stadium, Ash and Cynthia emerged from the player tunnel.

They stepped onto the area in front of the battlefield, ready to begin the upcoming duel.

Ash gently touched the brim of his hat, and Pikachu poked its head out from Ash's shoulder, its eyes fixed on Cynthia ahead with the same resolute gaze as Ash's.

"Alright! The Eight Masters Elimination Tournament has officially begun!"

1368 Ash vs. Cynthia

Commentator: "This tournament brings together champions from various regions, making it a truly special competition."

As soon as the commentator's voice rang out, the entire audience's enthusiasm was amplified.

"In the first match, the eighth-ranked player from the Eight Masters, Ash Ketchum, enters the arena."

"Pickup!"

Ash was standing on the battlefield when Pikachu suddenly remembered something and hurriedly returned to the audience seats.

Pikachu: Come to think of it, I don't even need to play in this match!

With no other option, Pikachu could only retreat to the audience seats for the time being, its gaze sweeping across the seats.

Mygo's group of women? No way, they're too obsessed with Ash!