[Lance: It's still not good. Although the current Charizard has become a lot stronger, if you want to fight against an opponent of this level… it's still too far off.]
[Lorelei: I can't say that. Charizard obviously had the upper hand in the early stage, right? If it were a normal Entei, he might have been defeated, but look at this Entei… is he even legal?]
[Blaine: Indeed. Where can an ordinary Entei create such transparent crystals? They not only wipe out the disadvantages of the field but even become a powerful means of attack!]
[Brock: The most important thing is… Charizard still has Ash on his back! Moreover, Entei's physical strength seems to be endless; he hasn't even grown tired! This game… there really is no fairness to speak of.]
[Blue: Losing is losing. There is no fairness or unfairness. Even if you hold the same Pokémon, a battle commanded by me and one commanded by you are not on the same level at all. Battles between Pokémon are never absolutely fair.]
[Blue: But… it was well done. To last so long against such an opponent… although defeated, it is still glorious.]
Oak Research Institute Backyard
Lance looked at Gary with a strange expression and asked Professor Oak, "Is Gary as arrogant as Blue?"
"Hmm… they're two of a kind," the Professor chuckled. "This kid is boastful—he is not honest."
Gary stood there, affronted. Who is a tsundere? Your whole family is tsundere! Wait… doesn't Professor Oak's whole family include himself?
Red commented from the side, his voice calm. "Although Blue speaks harshly, what he said is the truth.
Ash's Charizard is indeed not too strong now. It may be his trump card, but… it's not even at the Elite Four level yet. You still have to work hard."
The term "Elite Four level" was spoken by Red as an understatement. In reality, however, this level is one that more than 95% of trainers cannot achieve in their entire lives.
It was simply that the rules of Red's world were different, and his natural talent allowed him to reach the summit with incredible speed.
"I look forward to the next performance of Charizard. He will definitely become stronger by then!" Ash was full of confidence; after all, he had seen glimpses of the future. Even without that knowledge, Ash would never stop believing in his partner.
In the Footage —
Charizard was restrained, pinned beneath Entei's massive paws, and Ash was reeling from the pain of his fall. Only a "Super Pallet Townian" like Ash could withstand such an impact and remain standing.
At this critical moment, Entei prepared to deliver the final blow to the fire-breathing dragon. However, a small voice cut through the tension. It was Molly.
Molly had finally woken up from her dream. She approached the beast, dissuading him from further violence.
She realized that everything she had now was a delusion and was ready to follow Delia and the others back to reality. Hearing her heart, Entei slowly let go of Charizard, his eyes still shimmering with a spoiled, paternal gaze.
"Since Molly wants to go out, then go out. No matter what, I have always been your father." Entei turned and began to walk slowly toward the interior of the Crystal Tower.
"I was born to make you happy, and since your happiness is outside, it's time to leave…"
Entei was a manifestation of the Unown, fueled by Molly's desires. Since she had let go of her obsession, he would naturally fade away.
Everyone, even Ash and Charizard who had just been locked in mortal combat with him, felt a pang of sorrow. But the illusion was breaking; the fantasy had to return to the void.
Suddenly, a mutation appeared! The ground erupted into sharp, jagged spikes. Even Entei looked surprised; this was not his doing. Entei broke through the surging crystals to blast a path, directing the crowd to flee.
Outside the Tower
The crystals that should have been dissipating suddenly increased wildly! They were no longer limited to Greenfield; they were spreading toward the surrounding cities.
Back at the Pokémon Center, Professor Oak detected that the Unown were bursting with too much power—they had gone rogue! They were no longer acting on Molly's wishes but were lashing out recklessly.
[Cynthia: Unown… what a terrifying power! According to my research, if there are enough of them, they could influence the entire world! They are unknown Pokémon no less powerful than a god!]
[Brandon: Then Ash and the others are in danger! They are trapped. Even with Charizard and Pikachu, it will be difficult to get out…]
Everyone began to worry, though they knew Ash would survive to reach his future journeys. They just didn't know how he would escape this crystalline tomb.
In the Footage —
Under Entei's leadership, the group arrived at the exit, only to find it guarded by countless Unown! They were the core of the energy storm. A barrier of pure, shimmering power blocked the exit.
Ash gritted his teeth and rushed forward first, hitting the barrier hard with his own shoulder! The observers were stunned.
It was one thing to command a Pokémon, but to charge a psychic barrier directly… was the trainer going in for hand-to-hand combat?
After his unsuccessful impact, Ash remembered his role. He commanded Charizard to attack. Charizard slammed into it with a physical tackle, only to be bounced back violently. Like trainer, like Pokémon!
"Charizard, don't use a physical impact! Use Flamethrower!!"
Charizard remembered he could breathe fire. The incomparably hot flame turned into a pillar of fire, grinding against the barrier until it finally broke through.
However, before they could celebrate, the barrier snapped shut again! The Unown were repairing the hole with their combined power. Charizard alone could not break through.
Pikachu added his Thunderbolt to the fire, but even with the extra power, they were failing. The spikes were closing in.
At this time, Entei struck again. He swept away the surrounding spikes, then gathered the strength of his whole body, turning into a purple-red fireball to slam into the barrier. Even his legendary power couldn't crack it.
Ash looked at the timid, worried Molly and crouched down to her level. "Molly, Entei is the father you created, and his strength depends on your heart! As long as you believe that Entei will not lose, he will have infinite power! Trust your father, Molly."
With Ash's encouragement, Molly's eyes grew firm. She shouted at the beast with tears in her eyes: "Daddy is the strongest!! Come on, Daddy!!"
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