Testing Ash

Brock Jr. watched the impending Pokémon battle and couldn't help but speak up.

"Though I don't want to dampen your enthusiasm, it'll be dark soon. If we can't get out within three hours, we'll have to spend the night in the forest!"

Ash thought that made sense too. Having never been away from home for so long, he really wanted a good meal cooked by his mom—though... Erina's cooking was the best.

When Xiao Zhen saw Ash hesitating, he taunted him, "Don't worry. My Pokémon are very strong. They should be able to end this battle quickly!"

"Damn it, you!"

Ash's temper flared at once, and he promptly threw out a Poké Ball.

"Go, Bulbasaur! I choose you!"

The corners of Xiao Zhen's mouth rose slightly. No one knew a son better than his father. Handling this silly kid only took a few provocative words.

Pretending to rummage through his pocket, Xiao Zhen threw out a Poké Ball.

As white light flashed, a purple Rattata appeared before everyone.

Ash curled his lip and said disdainfully, "What's this? It's only a Rattata. I've got this battle in the bag!"

Misty and Brock Jr. also felt there was no suspense. Bulbasaur was quite strong, and against another Pokémon in its basic form, it could easily crush its opponent.

Xiao Zhen smiled. "Don't underestimate Rattata. At the very least, mine is different!"

Ash glanced at the setting sun and shouted, "No matter what, Bulbasaur, use Vine Whip! I'm definitely having Mom's big dinner tonight!"

Two long vines whipped through the air, but they were a little too slow, and Rattata easily dodged them.

Xiao Zhen shrugged naturally. "See? I told you, my Rattata is different. It's very powerful."

Misty rubbed her eyes and said in shock, "Oh my God, this Rattata is so