At this moment, it was perfect for Squirtle's formal training. Squirtle, wearing the power-enhancer, could still move, and directly rushed into the sea. For Water-type Pokémon, they naturally longed for the ocean more.
Once in the water, it felt quite difficult. The resistance of seawater was already immense, and what was originally a "fish in water" situation became difficult to move in due to the power-enhancer. It also had to fight against the waves, but Squirtle didn't give up easily, gritting its teeth and persevering.
"Pidgeotto, use your Steel Wing to fight the waves!" Next up was Pidgeotto. Pidgeotto had previously trained its Steel Wing, usually by striking trees. Now, most thin trees "130" couldn't withstand a single strike from Pidgeotto.
But its current power was similar to Wing Attack, yet it still hadn't reached the full effect of Steel Wing. Trees were no longer much of a challenge, but if it could cleave through ocean waves, its power would certainly increase further.
Pidgeotto!!! Hearing Ash's words, Pidgeotto also began to act. Having been caught for so long, it had already gotten used to it. After Ash gave the command, it consciously began to practice, flying above the ocean, waiting for the waves to crash.
"Treecko, your mission is to hone your claws!" Treecko's strength was still strong enough. Its current task was to hone its claws. The entire Treecko line, upon final evolution, possessed extremely strong destructive power.
Now, it needed to hone its physical combat ability in preparation for learning Dragon Claw. Ash found a giant reef for Treecko to sharpen its claws on. Treecko also went to the reef and began to train diligently.
Eevee continued to practice Shadow Ball. Currently, its progress was similar to Pidgeotto's, both nearing completion. Charmander had just learned Flamethrower. Its main task was to stabilize this new move, and at the same time, continue to increase its power.
It would use Flamethrower against the waves to increase its power. Although water and fire are incompatible and Water-type counters Fire-type, Fire-type Pokémon are not without ways to counter Water-type Pokémon.
Every Elite Four and Champion-level trainer possessed the ability to reverse type advantages. Although it was still early, Ash intended to start training in this area now.
After all the training was arranged, the last one was Pikachu. It had previously mastered two powerful moves, Iron Tail and Electro Ball. Coupled with Pikachu's speed, its power was already evident.
Next, it needed to pair these moves. Currently, for Pikachu, although Iron Tail could counter Rock-type, Ground-type was Pikachu's arch-nemesis. Iron Tail's effect was not very obvious against Ground-type, so it was necessary to further enhance Pikachu's move diversity.
"What's a suitable move?" Ash pondered deeply, sitting on the beach. Pikachu stood beside him, tilting its head, not knowing what Ash was thinking.
Pika!!!
Pika!!!!
Bang!! Splash, splash, splash!!
Just then, a loud crash suddenly echoed in his ears. Charmander was fully using Flamethrower against the waves, and at the same time, Pidgeotto in the air was diving sideways as the waves crashed,
cutting through the waves with its wings. The moment they impacted the waves, loud crashes echoed, and water splashed into the air. Both Pokémon were working very hard, and this scene also caught Ash's attention.
"Water? Waves?? That's right! Waves! That's it." Looking at the splashing water in the air and the incessant waves, a flash of inspiration suddenly struck Ash's mind, and he stood up excitedly. Pikachu was an Electric-type Pokémon, and Electric-type countered Water-type,
but Pikachu was not unable to learn Water-type moves. In fact, in his memories, in the game, Pikachu could even learn Rain Dance to complement Thunder in weather battles. However, unlike in reality, in the game, Pokémon focused on base stats. Pikachu's base stats weren't high, so its appearance rate was naturally not high.
But in reality, it was different. Just like humans, continuously honing physical attributes could make one stronger. Looking at the surging waves, Ash thought of what move he should teach Pikachu: Surf. Surf was a Water-type Pokémon move, and also one of the more advanced moves.
In the game, it was a Hidden Machine (HM). Compared to other HMs, Surf's power was considered the highest... Pikachu wasn't a Water-type Pokémon, so even if it learned Surf, its power wouldn't match that of a true Water-type Pokémon.
However, Ash didn't require it to achieve the power of a Water-type Pokémon's Surf. It was enough for it to be able to summon waves. As long as it could summon waves, it could greatly enhance the power of Pikachu's Electric-type moves.
In his memory, in the anime, there was also a legendary Pikachu that could Surf. The anime itself was based on game settings, so he believed Pikachu could also learn it.
"Pikachu, follow me!" Ash took Pikachu and ran into the nearby woods. He then had Pikachu break two trees. Afterward, he took out his backpack, found tools, and first had Pikachu use Iron Tail to shave off the excess parts. Then, Ash used his small knife to refine it.
Lighthouse.
"Good morning, Professor! I prepared breakfast, let's eat together!" At this moment, Brock and Misty at the lighthouse had also woken up. Unbeknownst to them, dawn had broken. Brock and Misty approached Professor Elm and said.
"Good, thank you! Aren't you calling Ash too?" Professor Elm nodded after hearing them, then glanced at Ash's side, wondering what Ash and Pikachu were doing in the woods, and asked with concern.
"Professor, don't worry about him. Ash, when he trains, he forgets everything else. He'll come back himself when he's hungry." Brock and Misty understood Ash very well and knew that if they called him now, he wouldn't come.
"Is that so! He's truly full of fighting spirit! Then let's eat first!" Professor Elm smiled after hearing this, and couldn't help but inwardly praise, As expected of the trainer praised by Professor Oak.
The three went downstairs and ate. Professor Elm had to do research, so Brock and Misty, not wanting to disturb him, left the lighthouse and went to the coast to find Ash. Seeing Ash in the woods, they also went in.
"Ash, Pikachu, what are you doing?" The two walked in and saw Ash shaving wood shavings everywhere, seemingly making something. Beside him was a smaller, already finished item. "What is this?"
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