In the real world, everyone saw Misty trying to pick up the Larvitar, but she couldn't lift it with all her strength, her face turning red from the effort.
They all laughed out loud.
[Lance: Hahaha, hot tip! Even though Larvitar is so small, it actually weighs over a hundred kilograms!]
[Professor Oak: To be precise, it is more than 140 kilograms. That is the standard weight for a Larvitar.]
[Cynthia: However, the Larvitar in the image was born not long ago, so it shouldn't weigh the full 140… but it must be around a hundred pounds.]
Only the Ash from the Black and White Worlds could hold something weighing over a hundred kilograms as if it were light. Even White World Ash, without specific training, has quite exaggerated physical strength—after all, he broke Mewtwo's barrier with one punch… When it comes to raw power, no one can question Ash.
[Misty: Thankfully, it didn't reach the point where I had to carry the baby Larvitar in the White World… otherwise, there would have been no traveling at all.]
When Larvitar was traveling with them, it was Ash who carried it. Misty had her hands full with Togepi. She had wanted to hug Larvitar before… Looking at it now, it's a good thing she didn't, otherwise she would have been embarrassed on the spot.
[Ash: Huh? Is Larvitar heavy? It feels pretty okay to me, not much heavier than Togepi.]
[Misty: Shut up! What nonsense are you talking about, you non-human! Comparing Togepi's weight to Larvitar's… Are you trying to make Togepi cry?]
Comparing Togepi and Larvitar's weight… Only Ash would think of that! If Togepi is like an apple, Larvitar is like twenty durians! They're not on the same level at all!
[Gary: As expected of you, Ash! You make the impossible look easy.]
...
In the Black World—
Sabrina noticed Misty's predicament and thoughtfully used her psychic power to help lift the Larvitar. Misty finally got her wish and held the young Pokémon, while Togepi… was temporarily held by Brock. Plus, Jigglypuff was in Sabrina's arms (yes, Jigglypuff was still there!). Now all three of them had something to hug.
Ash did not look at the actions of Misty and the others, his focus entirely on the battle about to unfold. He had sensed it the moment Charizard emerged—an aura completely unfit for ordinary Pokémon! Whether it was Charizard or Entei, the aura they exuded could crush a hundred common Pokémon! This made him laugh at himself inwardly. To think he came to catch Entei with a simple lock-on move… He really hadn't been thinking!
The perspective shifted to the battlefield – the clash between Charizard and Entei was imminent. Both sides stared each other down intently.
Entei felt a familiar aura on Charizard… the aura of Ho-Oh! He was puzzled. Why would a Charizard have the aura of his master, the Legendary Ho-Oh? They were completely different species!
"We'll attack first, Charizard! Use Flamethrower!"
"Roar!!"
Charizard opened its maw and unleashed a stream of blazing flames. Nearly half of the red flames, forming a massive pillar, transformed into a multicolored blaze—Sacred Fire at its core! However, the current Charizard was different from during the battle in Charizard Valley. It could now convert half of its flames into Sacred Fire for attack! Though this consumed significant stamina, the power boost was obvious. The Flamethrower's force was now nearly on par with a Fire Blast!
Entei watched the half-colored flames rushing toward him and was momentarily stunned.
This flame is… Sacred Fire? How is that possible? This flame should belong only to our kind and our Lord. Can it be learned? Why does this Charizard…
But there was no time for Entei to ponder. He suddenly shifted his powerful limbs, trying to evade the Flamethrower, but his moment of hesitation had cost him. At this distance, he couldn't fully dodge such a massive jet of flame. The scorching heat had already raised the surrounding temperature drastically. If he took this hit head-on, even Entei would be hurt!
"Roar!!!!"
A deafening roar erupted from Entei's throat, the terrifying sound waves becoming tangible force that rippled out, encircling the Flamethrower wave after wave. The multicolored Flamethrower was directly dispersed by nearly half! The remaining half struck Entei's body, causing some damage, but it was no longer critical.
"A single Roar dispersed half of a Flamethrower infused with Sacred Fire…"
"Is this the power of a Legendary Beast? Forget skipping levels; even at the same level, Charizard might not have the upper hand!"
Ash watched the scene on the field and couldn't help but sigh.
The move Entei used in desperation just now was the same Roar that drove off the common Pokémon yesterday, but this time he poured much more energy into it, turning the roar into a substantial attack that successfully halved the Sacred Fire's power! The gap in level and capability was substantial. For Charizard in this state to defeat the opponent using flames alone was almost impossible.
In that case… time to change form!
"Charizard, begin!"
"Roar!"
"MEGA—EVOLUTION!!"
"Roar!!"
In full view of everyone, Ash clenched one fist and raised it. An extremely dazzling multicolored light burst from his fist. Simultaneously, identical light erupted from Charizard's body. The two rays of light, as if conscious, linked together like chains, and Charizard's form began to slowly change.
Finally, the light dissipated, revealing a dark and imposing dragon in everyone's sight!
Charizard exhaled a faint plume of white smoke, and the blue flames reflected in Entei's orange-red eyes.
This… what is this thing???
Is this a Charizard?
A black Charizard? He had traveled far and wide but had never seen a Charizard in this form!
On the side, Ash's glasses nearly fell off as he thought… what just happened?
Charizard… can still fucking evolve further?!
What the hell!
Did I not wake up?
First, Charizard emitted multicolored flames, and now it evolved into a pitch-black dragon, its flames turning blue! He was completely numb. What was wrong with this world?! Had he fallen behind the times, or had the times left him behind?!
After completing Mega Evolution, Charizard's level had reached the Champion-tier, but there was still a considerable gap compared to Entei. The battle between Charizard and Entei now was akin to the battle against Pryce's Lapras. That Lapras was also a high-tier Champion, suppressing Charizard by two minor levels. But unlike Lapras… this was Entei! A being known as a Legendary Pokémon. At the same level, Entei possessed even greater power! The high-tier Champion level could be considered the peak of the Champion tier.
Compared to the fight against Pryce, Ash's only advantage now was that Entei lacked a trainer's commands. But having a trainer versus not having one were two completely different things. Regardless, bridging three minor levels within the Champion tier was no easy task. So…
"Let's add another layer!"
A dazzling blue light ignited in Ash's eyes, the energy arcing through the air from their corners. Simultaneously, Charizard's body surged with power, its energy climbing to yet another level!
Mid-tier Champion, approaching high-tier!
Ash was using all the means at his current disposal—Mega Evolution and Aura Fusion! With so many enhancements, Charizard's strength had skyrocketed to the pinnacle among all Ash's Pokémon! Aside from Legendaries, only Pikachu could still hold its own against this Charizard among the Pokémon Ash had raised. However, Pikachu's progress had slowed after reaching the high-tier Elite Four level. It took a long time to reach the peak of that tier, and it hadn't yet undergone Mega Evolution, so it was still in a period of rapid growth. Compared to a Mega-Evolved Charizard, it was at a significant disadvantage. Even with multiple boosts, its title as the number one fighter in Ash's team would eventually be taken away…
That is, unless you count the 'Kirin' move.
The move that invoked the power of heaven and earth was still formidable for cross-level combat!
Witnessing Charizard undergo earth-shaking changes in just ten seconds, Entei was dumbfounded.
No… Am I outdated? Or have the times changed too fast? Why can a Charizard, whose strength was far inferior to mine, reach my current height in just ten seconds? Is this reasonable??
"Well, Entei, now we can finally compete on a more level field."
Entei: ???
You may have some misunderstanding about what 'a level field' means.
"Charizard, once more! Use Flamethrower!"
"Roar!!!"
Charizard opened its abyssal maw once again, unleashing an extremely hot and enchanting torrent of blue flames. To be precise… this was no longer just blue flame, but multicolored flame! At least 80% of the blaze was multicolored, with the remaining blue flames swirling around the colored core. After evolution, Charizard could integrate even more Sacred Fire into its standard moves. The current Sacred Fire was on a completely different level from before!
Entei's expression hardened. He then opened his own massive, lion-like maw, and a multicolored inferno burst forth!
Sacred Fire!
Two torrents of multicolored flame collided mid-air, triggering a colossal explosion. The blazing heat set the surrounding air itself ablaze. Nearby rocks began to melt from the terrifying temperature. Even the surrounding natural hot springs partially evaporated into thin air. And this was just from the residual heat—if the flames had directly touched the water, all the hot springs would likely have been vaporized!
Misty and the others, watching from a distance, were also affected by the collision and radiant heat. Within seconds, both women were dripping with sweat. The Larvitar in Misty's arms watched the massive explosion on the field, its young face filled with astonishment and… longing.
Is this what Ash wants to teach me?
This thing called… power…
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