After Masters Eight Tournament ended, Ash and Serena temporarily returned to Professor Cerise Research Institute.
I say it's temporary, but actually it's because Ash doesn't know where to go next.
Masters Eight Tournament After the competition, he won the semi-finals, and said whether it was good or not, whether it was good or bad.
Logically speaking, he should continue traveling, but for a while he didn't know which direction to go.
So he just lived in the research institute, helping Professor Cerise with some investigation tasks every day, and occasionally training with Pokémon, and his life was quite leisurely.
One morning.
The sun is shining and the breeze is blowing, which is a good weather for training.
Ash is giving Lucario special training in the open space behind the research institute, while Serena is grooming Delphox.
At this moment, the door of the research institute was pushed open, and a familiar figure walked out.
"Oh, Ash, are you training?"
Ash turned around and saw that it was his colleague.
Goh.
"Goh! Long time no see!"
Ash greeted as usual, "Why are you free to come to the institute today? Didn't it mean that you are busy with your own affairs recently?"
"Oh, I came to see Professor Cerise for something."
Goh walked to Ash and glanced at Lucario who was training:
"Has your Lucario become stronger again?"
"It's not bad. After Masters Eight Tournament, it has a new understanding and is being consolidated recently."
Ash responded.
"Masters Eight ah..."
Goh murmured.
The figure of that man appeared in his mind, the man who swept everything on Masters Eight Tournament, and it still makes his back shiver when he thinks about it.
Xiaoyun.
He will never forget that day, the battle with the opponent at Snowpoint City.
The tragic defeat of a string of six left him unforgettable.
And the most important thing is that since he was beaten up by Xiaoyun, he really didn't dare to conquer the new Pokémon.
The ones we are using now were all conquered before.
Because... he was really scared of the champion's warning.
Xiaoyun's words, if you try to conquer Legendary Pokémon again, I will cancel your trainer qualifications are still echoing in his ears.
He has no doubt that Xiaoyun has this ability. After all, that guy even dares to fight Eternatus. What does it mean to cancel a trainer qualification?
What should I do if the other party really deletes his identity as a trainer?
Then he probably had no choice but to apply for the job at Team Rocket.
Xiaoyun: Don't say it, don't say it, this guy is just born to be in Team Rocket.
Really give it to Giovanni, maybe Giovanni likes it a lot. Maybe he can become an official and become the leader of the trio.
In the distance, a Meowth was standing on a hot Air Balloon. Rocket Trio, who was monitoring Ash on a daily basis, suddenly felt a chill on his back.
Jessie: What's going on? Why do you feel like you're being robbed of your job?
James: Me too...
Meowth: Me too...
"By the way Goh, what are you busy with recently?"
Ash's voice brought Goh back from his memories.
Goh came back to his senses, with a confident smile on his face:
"I'm getting ready to sign up for the tournament!"
"Oh? Really? Congratulations!"
Although Ash doesn't know why he is so proud just to sign up, and it's not like he won the championship, but congratulations are all.
"Of course,"
Goh raised his chin. "I have devoted myself to practice during this period, and my strength has increased a lot."
"If I go to a tournament to practice and face that man again, I will definitely not be defeated by him like last time."
Serena thought.
With Goh's strength... it's a bit difficult not to be defeated by one.
Ash thinks so too.
With Xiaoyun's character, if I don't hit you by the way, it's just to give you face.
But he didn't say it, he just smiled perfunctorily, "Haha, that's good, come on!"
Goh felt a little unhappy when he saw Ash's perfunctory expression.
He could feel that Ash didn't believe what he said.
He felt that he was being underestimated.
"You don't believe it?" Goh raised his eyebrows.
"No, no, I believe it, I believe it."
Ash waved his hand quickly.
Goh suddenly felt unhappy when he saw Ash's unbelieving look.
"You don't believe it? Then let's have a fight!"
He wants to prove himself with practical actions.
Ash was stunned for a moment. "Huh?"
Fight him? With the strength of Goh?
Goh is still confident:
"A six-on-six battle with everyone! Let me show you my determination! I'm not the same person I used to be!"
Ash scratched his head in embarrassment.
He doesn't really want to fight.
It would be disgraceful to win, and even more embarrassing to lose. It's not worth it anyway.
"Just give it a try!"
Goh's attitude is very firm, as if you won't let you go unless you agree.
"Okay, okay, let's have a fight."
Ash reluctantly agreed, thinking that it would be a quick decision.
"That's right!"
Goh is very satisfied.
The two came to a larger open space, which was no problem for them to fight.
"Hey! Goh wants to challenge Ash!"
"Are they going to fight?"
Professor Cerise and Autumn heard that they were going to compete, and they happily came out to be spectators.
Autumn moved a handful of small horses and sat at the door.
Professor Cerise was still holding a cup of coffee in his hand, looking like he was ready to watch a good show.
Serena Looking at the posture of the two people, I actually wanted to say that there is no need to be so excited and it will be over soon.
But she didn't say it.
After all, you have to be kind.
She acted as the referee. "The rules are a six-on-six battle between all members. If one party loses all combat capabilities, it loses! Is that okay?"
"No problem." Ash nodded.
"Then let's get started!"
Goh was the first to throw Poké Ball:
"Come on, Marowak!"
Bang!
A white light flashed, and a Marowak holding Bone Club appeared on the field.
Ash sent Lucario.
Lucario's figure flashed and assumed a fighting stance.
"Showdown! Begin!"
With the order from Serena, the battle officially started.
"Marowak, Bonemerang!"
Goh It is better to strike first.
"Gala!"
Marowak threw Bone Club in his hand violently. Bone Club was in the air Rapid Spin, flying towards Lucario with the sound of howling wind!
"Lucario, use Bone Club to call back!"
Ash Take your time.
Lucario stretched out his right hand, and Aura condensed to form a beam of energy Bone Club that exuded blue light.
It spotted the flying Bone Club, flicked its wrist, and the energy Bone Club hit the center of Bonemerang accurately!
Bang!
Bonemerang was directly launched into the air and bounced back towards Marowak!
Marowak quickly stretched out his hand to catch Bone Club, but his arm shook suddenly, and the force of Tackle made his palm numb.
Hiss, what a strength!
Marowak's eyes became solemn.
"Then Aura Sphere!"
At the moment Marowak caught Bone Club, Lucario had already initiated Pursuit.
It closed its hands, two Aura Sphere quickly condensed in its hands, and then pushed out suddenly!
Phew! Phew!
Two Aura Spheres, one behind the other, roared towards Marowak!
"Marowak, use Bone Club to blow them up!"
Goh shouted urgently.
Marowak wielded Bone Club and hit two Aura Sphere with one stick!
Boom!
Aura Sphere was smashed, but the Tackle force of the explosion also made Marowak take a step back.
At this moment, Lucario's figure appeared in front of Marowak like a ghost, with his palm close to Marowak's chest!
Force Palm!
Bang!
The energy exploded at a close range, and Marowak felt a tightness in his chest, and was directly knocked away. He rolled several times on the ground before regaining his balance.
Goh is also a little surprised.
He knew that Ash's Lucario was very strong, but he didn't expect it to be so strong. Just a casual blow could make Marowak's in such a mess.
But he was not discouraged and continued to order:
"Scorching Sands!"
Marowak thrust Bone Club into the ground, and Ground-type's energy suddenly burst out!
Boom boom boom!!!
A large amount of sand spurted out from the ground, sweeping towards Lucario like a wave!
The sand wave was three meters high and overwhelming, as if it was going to submerge Lucario!
"Lucario, use Aura Sphere!"
Ash shouted.
Lucario closed its hands, Aura condensed in its palm, but did not launch.
That Aura Sphere is getting bigger and bigger, from the size of a fist to the size of a basketball, and finally becomes as big as the body of Lucario!
Goh's eyes almost fell out.
What the hell is this Aura Sphere?
This is the Aura nuclear bomb!
"Luca!!"
Lucario pushed with both hands, and the huge Aura Sphere roared out, facing Scorching Sands head-on!
Boom boom!
Aura Sphere hit the sand wave, which opened a big hole in the sand wave. Aura Sphere continued to fly towards Marowak without losing any momentum!
Marowak had no time to dodge and was hit head-on by Aura Sphere!
Boom!
Marowak was blown away and fell powerless.
"Marowak loses the ability to fight! Lucario wins!" Serena announced.
"This... is a bit fast."
Autumn blinked.
Didn't these two people work together before, so there's such a big difference in strength?
"It seems that the strength of Ash and Masters Eight really has little merit."
Professor Cerise said leisurely.
He expected Ash to win, but he didn't expect Goh to lose so quickly.
Goh was silent for a moment, and then took back Marowak.
He comforted himself in his heart.
It's okay, Ash is the top four Masters Eight after all. He is a guy who can fight against that man. It's normal to be stronger. It's not a big deal if he loses a round.
"Not bad, Ash, your Lucario has become stronger again." Goh said pretending to be relaxed.
"You're not bad either. Scorching Sands from Marowak is very powerful." Ash responded politely.
"But this is just the beginning!"
Goh took out the second Poké Ball:
"Go! Pinsir!"
Bang!
A white light flashed, and a sturdy Pinsir appeared on the field. The large pliers on its head opened and closed, making a clicking sound.
"Pinsir, X-Scissor!"
"Kay!"
Pinsir crossed its horns, condensed the energy of Bug-type, turned into a huge X-shaped energy blade, and rushed towards Lucario!
"Lucario, block with Bone Club."
Ash shouted.
Lucario once again condensed the energy Bone Club, holding it with both hands, horizontally in front of him.
Bang!
X-Scissor collided with the energy Bone Club, making a crisp metal collision sound!
Bone Club was resisted by Lucario! No matter how hard Pinsir tried, he couldn't make any progress.
Seeing that Pinsir couldn't attack, Goh started to change his moves. "Pinsir, Machamp!"
"Kai!!"
Pinsir's body suddenly turned red, and his strength increased instantly!
It exerted force with both horns, directly crushing Lucario's Bone Club.
"Luca..."
Lucario quickly retreated, flipped around in the air, and landed firmly.
It glanced at the broken energy Bone Club in its hand, flicked it, and Bone Club turned into light points and dissipated.
"Not bad." Ash liked it, and then changed the subject:
"Lucario, Close Combat!"
Lucario's eyes flashed, and his body accelerated suddenly, like a blue Flash, instantly appeared in front of Pinsir!
"Pinsir! Use Guillotine!"
Goh shouted quickly.
"Kai!!!"
Pinsir opened his big horns, aimed at Lucario's neck, and clamped down suddenly!
But Lucario moves faster!
It turned sideways to avoid Pinsir's big horn, and then kicked Pinsir on the head!
Bang!
Pinsir was kicked so hard that his head tilted and his big horns were caught in the air!
Immediately afterwards, Lucario's fists fell on Pinsir like raindrops!
Euler Euler Euler Euler!
The punches, elbows, knees, and legs were fired like machine guns, falling like raindrops on Pinsir's body!
Bang bang bang bang bang!
Pinsir was beaten so hard that he kept retreating, unable to fight back!
Finally, Lucario hit Pinsir with an uppercut and flew away!
Pinsir fell heavily to the ground, his eyes rolled in circles, and he lost his ability to fight.
"Pinsir loses the ability to fight! Lucario wins!" Serena announced.
Look, she said it would be soon.
"Well, there are only two of them."
Autumn looked at the bag of potato chips in his hand.
She hasn't eaten much yet, and the battle is going on here?
Goh's face looked a little ugly.
Two consecutive wins, and seems to be doing well.
His Pinsir failed to even produce an effective counterattack.
This was completely different from the script he imagined.
The script in his imagination was that he and Ash fought back and forth, and were defeated in the end. Although the defeat was glorious, he won everyone's respect.
But the reality is that he was pressed to the ground and rubbed by Ash, without even a chance to resist.
"No, I don't believe it anymore. Come out! Swellow!"
Goh throws the third Poké Ball.
"Tear it apart!"
A Swellow soared into the sky, circled in the air, and chirped Swagger.
Ash couldn't help but feel happy when he saw Swellow.
He also has a Swellow, which was the first companion he conquered in Hoenn Region.
No one knows Swellow better than him.
"Lucario, Aura Sphere continuous fire!"
"Road!!"
Lucario put his hands together, and shot out Aura Sphere one after another, chasing Swellow like a machine gun! Weaving into a dense web of firepower!
Swellow dodged at high speed in the air, his body was flexible, he dodged left and right, and actually dodged all Aura Sphere!
Goh Seeing this, his confidence increased a little:
"Swellow, Aerial Ace!"
"Tear it apart!"
Swellow's speed suddenly increased, leaving an afterimage in the air and swooping down towards Lucario!
"Lucario, use Aura!"
Ash Take your time.
Lucario closed his eyes, Aura spread around.
The moment Swellow was about to hit, Lucario suddenly opened his eyes, his right hand transformed into Metal Claw, and clamped Swellow's wings!
Swellow was caught and wanted to break free, but Lucario's claws were like iron hoops, clamping it tightly.
Then, Lucario gathered energy in its palms.
Force Palm!!!
Boom!
Swellow was blasted into the ground, leaving a hole in the ground.
It's not over yet, Lucario added another shot of Aura Sphere.
Boom bang!!
Energy at close range Tackle!
Swellow definitely can't stand up!
After all, not every Swellow is Bug Swellow!