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Ash had swept up over a thousand exchange points at the Genzou Style Dojo. While the group enjoyed the afternoon sun, letting their Pokémon relax and play by the water, he quickly checked the system store.
Of course, he had to spend money when he had it! But with only a thousand-plus points, exchanging for another psychic ability was clearly impossible. Moreover, Ash's Aura power and telekinesis were already sufficient; he didn't need another ability. Psychic abilities were about quality, not quantity. So, it was better to look for practical items.
If it were other trainers, they would definitely prioritize exchanging for Mega Stones and Key Stones. But Ash was different; he had the Bond System. Once his and his Pokémon's bond values reached their peak, they could achieve a bond evolution that surpassed Mega Evolution, completely negating the need for Mega Stones.
In that case, there seemed to be a rare item specifically for Pikachu! The Electirizer. It just so happened to cost one thousand exchange points. If Pikachu held it, its Special Attack and Attack would increase, and its moves would double in power!
Ash's Pikachu already possessed electrical power that surpassed other individuals, even far exceeding its evolved form, Raichu. If it carried an Electirizer and its power doubled, what kind of power would that be?
To find out, he just had to exchange for it!
"Pikachu, come here quickly!"
"Pika?"
Not just Pikachu, but Meganium, Heracross, Noctowl, and Totodile, who were with him, also rushed over. Only Snorlax was still lying down, asleep. Ignore it. Ash had transported Totodile over, planning to train with it for a while. This Totodile was very lively, always wanting to dance, Wani Wani... However, after being trained by Slowbro and Wartortle for a while, Totodile was much more reliable now and was almost ready to evolve.
Ash held a fist-sized golden orb in his hand. If one looked closely, powerful currents seemed to flow within it. Clearly, Pikachu recognized this orb, and its eyes went wide!
"Big Brother Ash, what kind of orb is this? It looks so pretty!" Mei poked the Electirizer with her little finger.
"This is called an Electirizer, Pikachu! This is for you!" Ash didn't prolong Pikachu's anticipation, casually handing the Electirizer to Pikachu. Who knew, Pikachu casually stuffed the Electirizer into its belly. Not its mouth, but directly pressing it into its belly, which startled Ash.
For example, Power Weight is also a held item for Pokémon, but it transforms and binds itself to the Pokémon's body. Of course, the Power Weight from the system was definitely top-notch. Furthermore, Mega Stones require making an item to wear on the Pokémon's body, such as a necklace, metal band, or something similar.
But this Electirizer, exclusive to Pikachu, could actually fuse directly into its body. Of course, Ash didn't know what other Electirizers were like, having no chance to see them. Pokémon truly were amazing!
"Oh, Pikachu, what's wrong? Where's that pretty orb?" Mei hastily squatted down to look at Pikachu.
Zapping, crackling!
Pikachu, having fused with the Electirizer, uncontrollably sparked with electricity on its cheeks. Its already powerful electrical energy was reinforced again, becoming somewhat beyond Pikachu's control.
Ash shook his head. "Looks like it's time for special training again!"
"Poliwhirl, don't run too far!" On the other side, Misty was playing with her Water-type Pokémon. When Ash caught Totodile, he gave Misty a Water Stone, which he had exchanged from the system store—a Water Stone of extremely high quality. Misty didn't let her newly evolved Poliwhirl evolve again, but instead let her most trusted general, Staryu, evolve into Starmie.
"What's that?"
Misty then noticed that a stronger, larger Poliwrath suddenly appeared next to Poliwhirl. This was Poliwhirl's evolution using a Water Stone. Possessing the Fighting-type attribute, its size and personality were clearly much stronger. Misty hadn't even reacted when Poliwrath punched Poliwhirl into the water, acting like a bully.
Poliwhirl was startled, struggled out of the water, and hid behind Misty. "This Poliwrath is so violent!" Misty glared fiercely at the Poliwrath.
Seeing the situation, Ash recalled all his Pokémon, placed Pikachu, whose eyes were still sparking with electricity, back on his shoulder, and came over to Misty's side with Brock and Mei.
"What's wrong with my Poliwrath?" A somewhat arrogant voice came from beside the group.
"So that's your Poliwrath. Why is your Poliwrath like that?" Misty immediately wanted to rush forward and argue. When one's own child is bullied, a parent naturally steps forward.
But the person actually said, "My Poliwrath was happily swimming. Who told you to come here and cause trouble, and still dare to complain?"
Accusing the victim first, eh? Ash and his friends had been by this river all afternoon.
Ash remained silent. This boy named Takuya even thought they were easy to bully. "It was only hit once by Poliwrath, and it's already hiding behind its trainer! Your Poliwhirl is too useless!"
"That's also why your Poliwhirl will never evolve—because it lacks experience points!"
Ash couldn't hold back anymore. He smiled and stood in front of Misty. "What a funny person!"
Seeing Ash's expression, Takuya immediately felt humiliated. "What's so funny?"
"Poliwhirl can evolve in two ways: by using a Water Stone to evolve into Poliwrath, or by holding a King's Rock to undergo trade evolution into Politoed. It doesn't need your so-called experience points. Was your Poliwrath caught in its Poliwrath form? You don't even know this?" Ash looked at him like he was an idiot. Ignorance isn't your fault, but being ignorant and then mocking others for it is.
"Hmph!" Takuya gritted his teeth, seemingly enraged as if the truth had been spoken. "Enough talk! If you have the guts, battle my Poliwrath!"
"Battle, then battle! What's there to be afraid of?!" Misty said, wanting to step forward and accept the challenge. Now she had Starmie, and her combat power had greatly increased!
"Misty, leave this battle to me!" Ash threw out his Poké Ball. "Totodile, I choose you!"
"This Totodile has even lower experience points, it's unwatchable!" Seeing Ash send out Totodile, Takuya seemed to have victory in hand again, thinking he was sure to win, and let out an arrogant laugh.
"Poliwrath, use Superpower! Teach this kid a good lesson!"
Facing the ferocious Poliwrath charging to kill, Totodile continued to dance cheerfully, and Ash didn't intend to give any commands. Totodile danced, easily avoiding Poliwrath's attacks.
"Damn it, Poliwrath, use Submission!"
However, this attack was still easily avoided by Totodile.
"If you've got the guts, don't dodge!" This Totodile was as slippery as a small mudfish, darting around. Looking at that Poliwrath, it was another one that hadn't been trained much for speed.
Ash shook his head. "Then let me show you! Totodile, Crunch!"
Totodile lunged at Poliwrath, its strong jaws shrouded in Dark-type energy, biting down on its body.
"Ice Fang!" Attacks came one after another. Totodile froze Poliwrath with a bite, defeating it in two moves. Totodile's movements were clean and precise; Wartortle and Slowbro had trained it very well.
Takuya recalled Poliwrath and apologized, "I will bravely accept defeat. Poliwhirl, I'm sorry!" Then, he looked at Ash and Misty. "Are you interested in participating in the Seaking Fishing Competition?"