The moment Snorlax appeared, it stood directly in the center of the arena.
It stared straight at the Zebstrika opposite, its eyes blazing with surging fighting spirit that made everyone feel a chill.
[Caitlin]: That's Snorlax, right? Why isn't it sleeping?
[Gary]: Why would Snorlax sleep? Is it because White Ash's Snorlax always sleeps when it appears?
[Ash]: How can you say that? Snorlax is also one of my powerful Pokémon. You've seen its battling skills.
[Cynthia]: Indeed, Snorlax's strength is pretty good. But when will its habit of falling asleep on the battlefield change?
Hearing everyone's words, Ash puffed out his mouth angrily but didn't say much.
He knew his Snorlax was somewhat lazy—that's why it fell asleep whenever it appeared.
Ash hadn't done much training with Snorlax.
After all, Snorlax wouldn't actively train itself, and Ash indulged it.
But now it seemed Ash knew he could no longer be so lenient.
From the surging fighting spirit in Black Ash's Snorlax, it was clear that this Snorlax was stronger than his own.
In the Black World —
"Zebstrika, use Quick Attack!"
Elesa opposite commanded loudly.
As her voice fell, Zebstrika rushed forward, as fast as lightning.
"Snorlax, use Protect!"
Ash in the distance also spoke softly.
The next moment, Zebstrika crashed directly into Snorlax—but without much effect.
"Snorlax, use Mega Punch!"
Ash said loudly, anticipation in his eyes.
Hearing his command, Snorlax raised its massive fist.
With a rumbling sound, it punched directly forward.
A resounding crack echoed—as if the very air had been shattered.
Zebstrika barely had time to react. It was struck by the punch and sent flying.
It crashed to the ground, then staggered back up.
Elesa's eyes widened in surprise.
"One move did that much damage to Zebstrika?" she exclaimed, but the fighting spirit in her eyes didn't diminish.
"Zebstrika, use Thunder!"
Hearing her command, Zebstrika looked up at the sky.
The sky gradually darkened as storm clouds gathered above.
The next moment, massive lightning bolts fell from the heavens.
A crackling sound echoed as they struck the ground, startling everyone.
And these attacks were all directed at Snorlax.
Facing such an assault, Snorlax's mouth curved into a smile.
Following Ash's command, Snorlax used Protect once more.
It planned to use Protect to withstand the opponent's Thunder attack.
With a terrifying roar, the lightning struck Snorlax directly.
Everyone watched as Snorlax was engulfed in surging electricity, crackling sounds filling the air.
No one thought Snorlax could survive such an assault.
But when the lightning dissipated, Snorlax stood there—completely unfazed.
"I've personally trained Snorlax's lightning resistance before~"
"On regular days, Pikachu gives it electric shock exercises."
Black Ash in the distance spoke softly. There was no boastfulness in his eyes—he was simply stating a daily routine.
Hearing these words, Elesa's eyes flashed with fighting spirit.
"Is that so? You think because Snorlax has undergone lightning training, it can withstand Zebstrika's attacks?"
"Then let me show you Zebstrika's true power."
"Zebstrika, charge up your strength!"
Hearing her command, Zebstrika unleashed massive amounts of electricity, wrapping it around its body. Its power rapidly intensified.
Ash's expression didn't change much watching this.
In other words, from beginning to end, he hadn't believed Zebstrika could defeat his Snorlax.
Facing Zebstrika, he hadn't sent out Pikachu but used Snorlax instead—
Because he believed Snorlax could win.
A moment later, when Zebstrika had fully charged, its eyes crackled with lightning as it stared at Snorlax.
"Now, Zebstrika! Use Thunderbolt directly!"
As her voice fell, a terrifying Thunderbolt blasted forward. Thick lightning coalesced into a fearsome beam, once again engulfing Snorlax.
But facing this attack, Ash didn't just sit back and wait.
He shouted loudly,
"Snorlax, move forward! Withstand its attack with your body, then use Mega Punch to defeat it!"
Hearing Ash's voice,
Snorlax advanced step by step, enduring the lightning assault.
When Zebstrika saw this, it intensified its lightning output.
It wanted to unleash all the electricity within its body and completely defeat Snorlax.
But as time passed, Snorlax actually advanced through the Thunderbolt, step by step, until it stood before Zebstrika.
At this moment, it was less than a meter away from Zebstrika.
Even Electric-types themselves might not withstand this level of lightning.
But Snorlax had truly endured this move with its own body.
Excitement flashed in its eyes.
Then, to everyone's surprise, Snorlax raised its fist and smashed directly forward.
A thunderous boom echoed. The power of this punch surpassed ordinary strikes.
This was Snorlax's Mega Punch.
Zebstrika was sent flying once again.
But this time, the damage it sustained was even greater than before.
After crashing to the ground, Zebstrika struggled to rise—but this time, it didn't get back up.
Elesa watched this scene from a distance, the surprise in her eyes growing even stronger.
She took a deep breath and looked at Ash opposite.
"You truly are a monster, training Snorlax to this extent. But this time, I won't give in so easily."
With that, Elesa summoned her second Pokémon.
It was Emolga.
The moment Emolga appeared, curiosity flickered in Ash's eyes.
He didn't have Snorlax continue attacking.
Instead, he recalled Snorlax and released his own Pikachu.
The moment Pikachu entered the field, it looked at Emolga opposite, anticipation in its eyes.
They were roughly the same size, both Electric-types.
Of course, there was much to say under normal circumstances.
But who would have thought their first meeting would be as opponents?
Even so, they wouldn't hesitate.
"Pikachu, rush forward and use Iron Tail!" Ash commanded loudly.
Pikachu shot forward at incredible speed, soon appearing before Emolga.
At the same moment, Elesa commanded,
"Emolga, use Thunderbolt!"
As her words fell, Emolga released a Thunderbolt at Pikachu.
At that instant, Pikachu's metallic tail struck Emolga.
A resounding crack echoed as Emolga was sent flying, crashing to the ground.
Pikachu was also struck by the Thunderbolt, its body tingling with numbness. It landed, kicked off the ground, and rapidly charged toward Emolga.
At the same moment, Ash commanded loudly,
"Pikachu, rush over and use Quick Attack!"
When Pikachu appeared before Emolga, its head slammed into Emolga's belly.
Emolga was knocked back and fell to the ground.
At this moment, Elesa shouted,
"Emolga, get up and use Electro Ball!"
As her words fell, Emolga stood up as commanded. Lightning condensed on its body. It intended to use Electro Ball to defeat its opponent.
But at that moment, Pikachu appeared before it again.
A slight smile curved Ash's lips.
"Pikachu, use Iron Tail to knock it out!"
As Ash's command fell, Pikachu's body spun rapidly. Its metallic tail, brimming with power, slammed into Emolga.
When Pikachu's attack landed on Emolga's head with a thud, Emolga was struck directly and lay motionless on the ground.
It was a flawless combo.
Elesa watched this scene, surprise evident in her eyes.
She slowly clenched her fists, unsure what to say at that moment.
Her two Electric-type Pokémon had been so easily defeated by her opponent.
She was, after all, an Electric-type Gym Leader. This situation was undoubtedly somewhat humiliating.
But when she considered her opponent was Black Ash,
Elesa felt it was only natural. After all, her opponent was Black Ash.
"Two Pokémon down. What will you send out next?"
Ash spoke softly at that moment.
There was no mockery in his eyes—he simply looked at Elesa with a smile.
Hearing his words, Elesa raised her head. She stared straight at Ash, then took out her third Poké Ball.
As she pressed the release, a Pokémon appeared before everyone.
And this Pokémon was none other than Galvantula.
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