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"Big Brother Ash, look quickly, Scyther!"
Xiaomei immediately covered her mouth. Her earlier scream had attracted a swarm of Beedrill. She didn't want to alert these Scyther again.
"They've appeared, it's Scyther. The strongest batter in the fourth inning is about to step up." Xiaomei held her breath, not making a sound. But then, from the other side of the jungle, a voice came.
"The most formidable opponent has appeared!" This was Nana's voice. One could tell her emotions were very high-pitched. "First pitch, use the fastest and strongest fastball, to intimidate the enemy!"
"Go, Razor Leaf!"
Ash took Xiaomei and quietly moved over. He saw Nana commanding Chikorita to use Razor Leaf to attack an outlying Scyther.
This Scyther was relatively small, and its eyes didn't look as sharp. No wonder it was on the periphery of the tribe.
But even this Scyther was absolutely not something the current Nana and Chikorita could contend with!
What's more, one could tell that the current Chikorita was in very poor condition!
Razor Leaf hit Scyther smoothly, but Grass-type moves weren't very effective against Scyther.
But Nana was very excited, "Good job, Chikorita!"
She didn't notice that Chikorita was now panting heavily. Unlike Ash and his companions who went straight for the target, Nana had been battling all the way with Chikorita. She had even intentionally made Chikorita crash into tree trunks to attract Bug-type Pokémon.
The attacked Scyther was enraged. It crossed its two scythes and attacked Chikorita.
Seeing this, Nana shouted, "Chikorita, you mustn't be afraid! If you're afraid, you'll lose!"
However, the exhausted Chikorita was instantly sent flying by Scyther. Bug-type attacks were super effective against it!
"Chikorita, hang in there! It's only one out. Show your fighting spirit!" Hearing Nana's words, Chikorita indeed struggled to its feet again.
"Second pitch, throw a perfect strike down the middle! Razor Leaf!"
The second Razor Leaf had no power or accuracy. Scyther swung its two scythes, batting all the flying leaves away, and even sending them back at Chikorita!
"It's going towards the pitcher! Dodge quickly!" At this moment, Nana also exclaimed.
But at this time, Chikorita had no stamina left to act. It was sent flying by its own Razor Leaf.
"Big Brother Ash, that Chikorita is already so tired!" Xiaomei watched from the side, softly saying to Ash.
Yes, it was a fact that even Xiaomei could see. Why couldn't Nana notice?
Chikorita happened to fall not far in front of Ash. He walked over, gently picked up Chikorita. "That's enough!"
"Pikachu, Thunderbolt!"
Pikachu's Thunderbolt easily defeated the Scyther. It returned to its tribe, thoroughly scorched.
Ash ignored it. He carried Chikorita to Nana.
"Ash, what are you doing?" Nana was very unhappy that her battle was interrupted. She glared angrily at Ash.
Ash's height had grown considerably now. He used to be about half a head shorter than Misty, but now he was almost as tall as her.
Nana could only lift her head and crane her neck to glare at Ash.
Ash reached out a finger and poked her forehead. "Take a good look at Chikorita!"
He handed Chikorita back to Nana. Along the way, Nana had made Chikorita follow her so she could start battling at any time.
Only when she held Chikorita in her arms did Nana realize that something was wrong with Chikorita!
"Chikorita, why are you panting so hard? And trembling?"
Ash no longer cared what Nana might realize. He had already turned around and carried Xiaomei on his back again.
"Standard procedure: hit the small ones, and the big ones will come out!"
Ash smiled confidently, then returned to the depths of the forest with Pikachu.
In that direction, three giant Scyther were also approaching them.
When the two sides met, even the daughter of Entei was startled and tightly grabbed Ash's hair.
The middle Scyther was 1.8 meters tall and incredibly robust. Its two scythes gleamed with a biting cold light. Even the two beside it had formidable auras. Three Scyther standing together felt as if a sharp wind was blowing directly at them.
However, Ash pointed his Park Ball at the strongest one in the middle. "Scyther, let's have a capture battle!"
"Pika!"
Pikachu's cheeks flashed with electricity, brimming with fighting spirit!
That Scyther actually accepted the challenge. It turned its head, let out a few cries to the two Scyther behind it, then walked towards Ash and Pikachu with its two scythes!
"Go, Pikachu!"
Xiaomei rested her chin on Ash's head, comfortably finding a position to watch the show.
Facing the Bug/Flying-type Scyther, Pikachu had a type advantage.
Moreover, although Scyther's blade-like wings allowed it to fly, Scyther was rarely seen flying in the air.
"Pikachu, Quick Attack!"
Pikachu, receiving the command, instantly appeared in front of Scyther.
This Scyther reacted extremely quickly. In that instant, it crossed its two scythes, blocking Pikachu's tackle.
Subsequent attacks came at Pikachu like a torrential storm. This Scyther's battle instincts were terrifying; it seized every opportunity to launch lightning-fast assaults.
"Iron Tail!"
Pikachu's tail, shining with metallic luster, clashed with Scyther's scythes. Pikachu was sent flying into the air by the force.
Scyther was about to pursue, but Ash's command was given in an instant.
"Thunderbolt!"
The current Pikachu was a true super warrior, equally reliable in ranged and close combat!
The surging lightning, however, was dodged by Scyther. After the two clashed again, Pikachu landed smoothly, regrouping.
"That's pretty good!" Ash was completely satisfied with this Scyther!
It would become a powerful red flash!
"Go, Pikachu!"
Xiaomei cheered from Ash's head, rooting for Pikachu.
No sooner had her words fallen than Scyther's figure suddenly vanished from everyone's sight!
"Quick Attack!"
Ash frowned. Blue light shimmered all over his body. "Pikachu, left, Iron Tail!"
Pikachu didn't hesitate at all. Its Iron Tail almost instinctively slashed to its left!
Clink!
Sure enough, it was the sound of metal clashing. Scyther's figure paused at that spot. Another long blade was about to slash at Pikachu!
Pikachu only had one tail!
"Thunderbolt!"
The knocked-back Pikachu bounced up from the ground. Before Scyther could react, the lightning had already arrived!
"Go, Park Ball!"
This Park Ball seemed particularly effective against Bug-type Pokémon. It instantly captured Scyther.
"Great, I caught Scyther!"
Xiaomei cheered, completely stealing Ash and Pikachu's original celebratory shouts.
This Scyther's leader was clearly enough to make Ash win this bug-catching contest. Not only did he get this Scyther, but he also got half a year's supply of cheese.
The cheese made from large milk jars was a good thing, perfect for Xiaomei's snacks.
Pikachu: 230/255