A shockwave comparable to a hurricane raged out, instantly overturning everything in the campsite.
Tents, sleeping bags, equipment, and rocks of all sizes were sent flying in all directions. Even the outer forest swayed wildly, as if it were about to be uprooted.
The strong wind blew Natsui's bangs across his face.
Sabrina waved a hand, and an invisible barrier formed in front of them, blocking the aftershock of the attack.
But even so, the immense force still made their bodies tremble.
Misty, being the lightest, was knocked sideways. Thankfully, Natsui was quick to grab her, helping her to steady herself.
And once saved, Misty took the opportunity to hide in Natsui's arms, looking like a damsel in distress…
"Ptooey, ptooey!"
Nearby, Ash was covered in dust. He spat out the sand in his mouth and looked at the site of the explosion, only to see that the previously slightly uneven lake shore had been blasted into a large, circular crater.
The crater was over ten meters wide, exposing fresh soil, gravel, and plant roots. The lake water was rapidly pouring into the crater, and it seemed it would soon be filled.
Seeing the extent of the damage, Tracey and the others were dumbfounded. "This… the power of this explosion is so strong! It actually changed the terrain here!"
Natsui also let out a sigh of lingering fear.
"That power was indeed very strong, and it was too close. We were almost caught in it. But thankfully, we managed to block it in the end without any harm."
As the dust settled, Natsui's gaze didn't linger on the large crater but shifted to the campsite behind them.
Not only was Dr. Quackenpoker's equipment there, but also their group's luggage. If it had been destroyed, it would have been a great loss for everyone.
Fortunately, their things were just scattered around. Although it was a mess, they had ultimately been protected.
Just then, the Gyarados had recovered from the stiffness of using Hyper Beam and were swimming toward the shore.
Looking at Dr. Quackenpoker, he was now intently checking his equipment to see if the data and machines were intact, showing no intention of leaving.
There's no other way.
Seeing his stubbornness, Natsui knew that if they didn't want to abandon Dr. Quackenpoker, they would have to fight…
Turning around, he and Ash's group stood in front of Dr. Quackenpoker, shielding him and the entire campsite.
And their Pokémon, naturally, formed a protective circle around them.
For a moment, the tension was palpable. Everyone stood on high alert, watching the swarm of Gyarados.
Seeing the Gyarados getting closer and closer, a fierce battle seemed inevitable. At that moment, Ash gritted his teeth, suddenly took a few steps forward, and held out his hand, as if trying to persuade them with words.
"Gyarados! Snap out of it! We're here to help you! Team Rocket was the one who captured you, not…"
Ash spoke with great emotion, which was very much in line with his usual style. But the enraged Gyarados were in no state to listen to him.
They glared at Ash, their mouths open again, seemingly ready to attack at any moment.
We can't wait any longer!
Natsui's eyes narrowed. Knowing the situation was urgent, he quickly waved his hand to the Pokémon beside him.
"Go, all of you! Stop those guys!"
Whether they were Natsui's, Misty's, Ash's, or even Tracey's Pokémon, upon hearing his command, they all swarmed forward—flying, running, and swimming—charging towards the Gyarados.
Their presence was no less imposing than the Gyarados's; they were not at all intimidated by their size.
As the two sides drew closer, the next second, they had already clashed.
"ROAR!"
"PIKA PIKA!"
"WRAAAH!"
As skills crisscrossed, the sounds of Pokémon cries echoed across the lakeside.
However, because the scene was too chaotic and there were too many Pokémon, Natsui and the others had no time to command them. They could only let the Pokémon fight on their own, and the situation quickly became extremely messy.
Fortunately, their Pokémon were all seasoned fighters. The Gyarados, on the other hand, had not only wasted a lot of stamina climbing the waterfall before evolving, but were now also blinded by rage. They had no coordination and no technique to speak of, relying only on instinct to attack anything that wasn't one of their own.
Moves of all kinds flew wildly across the field.
However, amidst this thrilling battle, there were some other sounds.
"Psyduck! I didn't call you out! Don't come out of your Poké Ball on your own and cause trouble!"
Misty, who had been in Natsui's arms, seemed to have suddenly noticed something. She left his side and shouted helplessly towards the distance.
Natsui followed her gaze and saw a Psyduck, standing there with a dazed look, tilting its head at the Gyarados. It showed no intention of attacking, nor did it seem to know how to dodge in the face of danger.
Seeing its embarrassing performance, Misty was speechless. She quickly took out its Poké Ball and recalled it.
Seeing this, Natsui couldn't help but find it amusing.
It has to be said, Psyduck's performance is as consistent as ever…
After this interlude, Natsui looked at the situation on the field again. On the surface, both sides were still evenly matched. It seemed they wouldn't be able to defeat the Gyarados in a short amount of time.
With this thought, he subconsciously touched the few Ultra Balls on his left hip.
Even in such a situation, he had no intention of sending the legendary birds into battle.
Perhaps one Thunder from Zapdos could knock out the entire swarm of Gyarados in the water, but as his trump cards, Natsui wouldn't use them unless the situation was truly critical.
Just then, as the battle continued, Pokémon on both sides had sustained some damage.
And while Natsui and the others were nervously watching the battlefield, a jet of flame suddenly flew over their heads, forcing them to duck quickly.
Looking up, they saw it was Ash's Charizard. It had just been hit by a Hydro Pump and, in a fit of pain and rage, had started attacking indiscriminately.
"Hey! Charizard! Don't involve us!" Ash shouted at it, but Charizard, as usual, paid him no mind.
I thought their relationship would have changed after all this time, but it seems there's still room for improvement.
Just then, Haunter also flew out of Natsui's shadow.
It had been watching from the sidelines, one of the few Pokémon not participating in the battle. It had originally thought it could enjoy a good show, but seeing the situation on the battlefield slowly spinning out of control, it had to appear and stay by Natsui's side to protect him.
Although that woman named Sabrina would also protect Natsui, as Natsui's Pokémon, how could it entrust its trainer's safety to someone else?
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