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"Whoosh!"
Torrential waves churned on the field, directly submerging Raichu. The water rushed out, crashed against the wall outside the arena, and then slowly receded.
Lt Surge was drenched on one side of his body, but he didn't care in the slightest. More than being soaked by the Surf himself, he wanted to know... how in the world did Pikachu know Surf?!
This was too outrageous! What kind of move was it for Pikachu to know Surf? Even most Water-type Pokémon couldn't learn this skill, could they?
How could an Electric-type Pokémon create such a surging wave? Did it have enough Water-type energy?
Moreover, the water current felt strange to him. When the water washed over half of his body, Lt Surge could feel a slight tingling sensation in his lower body, as if he had touched an electric current.
Was there an electric current contained within this water flow?
"Ho-how is this possible?!"
"Impossible! I must be hallucinating! A Pikachu that knows Surf? And the power of this Surf is so immense!"
The two staff members cried out in disbelief, their faces looking as if they had seen a ghost.
They were also Trainers, and they had followed Lt Surge for quite some time. They had seen at least eighty if not a hundred battles, but they had never seen or even heard of a Pikachu that could use Surf!
A Pikachu creating waves dozens of times larger than its own body—is this Pikachu even legal?
Not to mention Lt Surge and his staff, even Misty and Brock, who had been with Ash day and night, were stunned.
Oh my goodness, first it put on a hat and learned a skill whose speed was comparable to Extreme Speed, and it was a same-type move that seemed to have a high chance of hitting a vital point (in reality, it was a guaranteed vital hit).
Now, it's even more ridiculous; it even knows Surf! And it seems to be a skill that can only be learned and used when wearing that hat. What is that hat? A Skill Machine? Why can it learn so many outrageous skills just by wearing a hat?
"When did Pikachu learn this move?" Misty swallowed, subconsciously asking Brock.
Brock shook his head blankly and replied, "If I knew, I wouldn't be as shocked as you are..."
This time, it was another move from Ash and Pikachu's secret training. They knew that Ash usually woke up two hours earlier than them every morning to train, and this move was most likely learned during that time.
All the previous moves and Pikachu's improvements were learned and gained secretly during that period.
But the problem is... you can't learn a new move every time during that period, can you? Is that some kind of golden two-hour morning? Is it that easy to learn new skills?
And you never use the new skills during everyday life, only bringing them out when it's time to challenge a Gym. What does that mean? Are you secretly hiding things from them?
So, who exactly taught Ash to always hold back a move like this?! Professor Oak?
On the field, Ash curved his lips into a smile, saying somewhat sarcastically, "How about it, Uncle Lt Surge? Do you still think my Pikachu is just a baby?"
Lt Surge: ...Heh heh, if this counts as a baby, then his Raichu is at most a child slightly stronger than a baby, and one that might not even be able to defeat this 'baby'.
Lt Surge had felt something was off when Pikachu first attacked. That Pikachu seemed to have leaped from Advanced Level to Elite Level. This level jump was not small, but he still didn't pay much attention to it.
Leaving aside whether he was mistaken, even if Pikachu really was Elite Level, so what? His Raichu was Professional Level, entry-level!
There was a whole major tier difference from Pikachu!
An Elite Level Pikachu was indeed rare, but in front of him, it was nothing but a weakling... At least, that's what he originally thought.
But when the battle actually started, it wasn't like that at all; the weakling seemed to have become himself.
Raichu hadn't been able to counterattack at all throughout the match. Now it had taken two of the opponent's moves and was lying on the ground. That last Surf move was no weaker than one used by a Water-type Pokémon of the same stage.
What kind of monster was this?!
"Little boy, I admit I might have underestimated you a bit, but the gap between levels cannot be compensated by some opportunistic tricks. I was careless just now, but next... are you ready to face defeat?" Lt Surge clenched his fists, making a 'crack, crack' sound, and the expression on his face became serious.
It was clear that he seemed to be getting serious, and Raichu also stood up from the ground. Although the previous move caused some damage to him, the fat on his body was not just for show.
"Go, Raichu, let the opponent see your electricity! Use Thunderbolt!"
"Rai... Rai..." Raichu, upon receiving the command, no longer suppressed the anger in his heart. He transformed his anger into a desire to attack, and the electricity within his body began to gather!
However, just as Thunderbolt filled his entire body, he suddenly felt his energy flow being interrupted, and his whole body had a paralyzing sensation that prevented him from moving!
Paralyzed? Why would he, a proud Electric-type Pokémon, feel paralyzed? Could it be that the Electric-type move just now caused him to feel paralyzed? Don't be ridiculous! He was an Electric-type Pokémon!
"Paralyzed? Good opportunity, Pikachu, use Nasty Plot!" Ash originally wanted Pikachu to use Electric Terrain to dodge, but seeing Raichu's movements, he instantly realized the opponent was paralyzed!
soaring surf, infusing electric energy into the waves, has a certain chance of causing paralysis if it hits the opponent!
This Water-type move, because it was infused with electric energy, could cause a paralysis effect. Although Electric-type Pokémon are immune to paralysis caused by Electric-type moves, soaring surf is a Water-type move!
The electric energy, enhanced by the water current, ultimately caused a paralysis effect on Raichu, and this time, it even fortunately triggered the inability to move due to paralysis, as could be seen from Raichu's struggling expression.
Therefore, Ash did not miss this good opportunity and directly had Pikachu power up!
Power-up moves are powerful means that can turn the tide of a battle and potentially wipe out an entire opposing team of Pokémon. So, Ash had previously purchased a Nasty Plot skill book from the shop.
Then, through verbal instruction and demonstration, he first learned Nasty Plot himself, and then taught Pikachu how to use Nasty Plot.
It is said that in high-end malls, there is an item called a Skill Machine that can allow a Pokémon to learn a new move in a very short amount of time.
If a Pokémon has the aptitude to learn that move, a Skill Machine can enable the Pokémon to learn the move within a day.
And Ash can also use Aura Fusion to teach his Pokémon the moves he knows, completely disregarding learning conditions, as long as their bond is strong enough for Aura Fusion!
So, the current Ash... is a Human Skill Machine!
"Pika Pika!" Pikachu tilted its head, thoughts swirling, and its body subtly glowed golden.
Nasty Plot was used, greatly increasing its Special Attack!
"Go, use Electric Terrain!"
"Pikachu Pika!!" Pikachu's figure instantly vanished from its spot as before, appearing in front of Raichu the next second, then fiercely crashing into Raichu, who was still paralyzed!
"Rai Rai!" Raichu was once again sent tumbling across the ground from the impact. The main damage he took was the physical damage caused by Pikachu's sudden acceleration and Tackle. The Electric-type damage accompanying Electric Terrain caused little harm to Raichu.
Moreover, Electric Terrain's Tackle would also put Raichu in a knocked-over state. With this situation, coupled with Raichu's paralysis, Ash could have Pikachu use that move which required a bit of time to execute.
"Press the advantage, Pikachu, use soaring surf!" Ash waved his hand, commanding again.
At this moment, Lt Surge's face was beyond ugly. Not only had he failed to hit Pikachu once throughout the entire match, but he was also being unilaterally suppressed by Pikachu.
Damn it, are you the Professional Level or am I the Professional Level?!
Why, with such a huge difference in levels, was Raichu being beaten down by the opponent? Is this reasonable?
"Raichu, Protect!!" Lt Surge shouted this out with a cracking voice. He could only hope that Raichu could use Protect to block Pikachu's relentless attacks, and then counterattack with the momentum.
If he continued to be attacked like this, no matter how tough Raichu was, he would still fall!
Raichu struggled to get up from the ground, but the next second, a deep blue wave filled his vision. The rolling tide, carrying powerful gusts of wind and impact, rushed towards him. Raichu had a premonition that if he was hit by this, he would definitely be severely injured!
"Rai Rai!!" Raichu let out a mighty roar, and finally, a verdant green barrier appeared in front of him.
The surging tide crashed against the barrier but failed to break it.
Protect, one of the highest priority defensive moves. Even if paralyzed, as long as the paralysis doesn't trigger, the energy within the body will still form a barrier in front of him at the fastest speed.
The first time Protect failed, partly because Lt Surge shouted too slowly, and partly because Raichu was stunned by the water.
Who would have thought that his devolved form could use such a large-scale Water-type move? This was a move that even he couldn't use!
No... it should be said that it's impossible for the Pikachu Family to use such a move! The guy he was battling this time was definitely an anomaly!
However, by the time Raichu thought this and reacted, it was already too late. He was not only hit by soaring surf but also paralyzed by the electric energy contained within it.
Then, as if fate would have it, the paralysis status was triggered, allowing Pikachu to use Nasty Plot to power itself up.
Now the situation had completely turned in Pikachu's favor. All he could do was use Protect at this moment to block the opponent's Surf, and then look for an opportunity to counterattack!
The surging tide slowly receded, and the barrier in front of Raichu also disappeared, but along with it, Pikachu's figure also vanished!
"Where is he?!" Lt Surge's eyes widened, but he didn't see Pikachu's figure after the wave.
Pikachu was riding the wave when using soaring surf, but after the wave submerged Raichu, Pikachu's figure also disappeared into the wave.
Now the water was slowly disappearing, leaving only a small, slowly flowing puddle on the field, but Pikachu's figure was nowhere to be seen.
Wait... slowly flowing water?
Lt Surge suddenly jolted, then his gaze focused on a spot in front of Raichu, and his face instantly changed dramatically!
"Raichu, jump up quickly!"
"Rai?" Raichu didn't understand why, but still chose to obey Lt Surge's command. However, being paralyzed and already slow in movement, he had just begun to make a jumping motion when a crack appeared in the ground beneath him!
"Bang!" Pikachu burst out of the ground!
A small fist, imbued with Ground-type power, fiercely struck Raichu's chin.
Raichu was already trying to jump upwards, and this punch actually helped him successfully, sending him flying upwards!
Lt Surge's face at this moment became incredibly grim. As he had guessed, Pikachu had burrowed into the ground!
Vermilion City Gym also had a fairly complete drainage system, but the water caused by Pikachu's two consecutive Surfs was simply too much. Therefore, for a short period, there was a shallow puddle of water across the entire battleground.
However, just now, that water began to drain in the middle of the field, and combined with Pikachu's disappearance, Lt Surge quickly realized: not on the field, not in the sky, then underground!
But his reaction was still a beat too slow, and ultimately, Pikachu burst from the ground and punched Raichu, causing a massive amount of damage!
That was Dig, a Ground-type move, which has a type advantage against Electric-types!
What kind of monster was this Pikachu? It knew too many moves!
Surf, Dig... were these non-same-type moves that easy to learn?
The only good news was that Pikachu used Nasty Plot just now, not a move that increases physical attack. If it had increased physical attack, Raichu would definitely be out by now.
Is this really a Pikachu? Why does it know so many moves?
"Pikachu, Thunderbolt!!" At this moment, Raichu was in mid-air with no place to gain leverage. This Thunderbolt... was a guaranteed hit!
"Raichu, we'll use Thunderbolt too!" Lt Surge reacted even faster this time. He directly told Raichu to use the same move and go head-to-head with Pikachu!
Under the influence of paralysis, Raichu's Thunderbolt came out a little later. Two golden streaks of electricity collided in the air, electric light shooting everywhere for a moment. Waves of shockwaves spread out, shaking all the remaining water off the ground!
Misty and Brock used their hands to shield themselves from the scattering water droplets, their eyes fixed intently on the two electric mice colliding in the arena.
A Professional Level Pokémon and an Advanced Level Pokémon using the same moves to clash, with the former even being the latter's evolved form. Logically, the former's move should be able to overpower the latter. Even with Nasty Plot, Pikachu's electric power should still be incomparable to Raichu's, but now, both sides were in a stalemate!
This was Ash, this was Ash's Pikachu!
The two sides were in a stalemate in the arena, but slowly, Pikachu's electric Aura gradually suppressed Raichu's electric Aura.
Lt Surge's pupils contracted, his eyes filled with disbelief: "How is this possible!! Why?!"
With advantages in level and form over the opponent, using the same move yet being suppressed in return—is there any justice in this? Is there any law? This is truly insane!!
"Press him, Pikachu!" As Ash roared, Pikachu's Thunderbolt became even more dazzling. Raichu, who had barely been able to resist, finally couldn't hold on. The Thunderbolt was shattered by Pikachu, and he himself was hit by Thunderbolt in mid-air, emitting dazzling golden light all over his body while also letting out screams of agony.
A moment later, Pikachu stopped its Thunderbolt, and Raichu also fell heavily to the ground from the air, lying motionless.
Although Electric-type moves have a weak effect on Raichu, this was a Thunderbolt boosted by Nasty Plot. Furthermore, Raichu had previously been hit by two Electric Terrains and one soaring surf, plus the earlier Dig. With all the damage stacked up, it would be a miracle if Raichu could still stand up.