Pokémon: Standing at the Silver Conference at the Beginning.

Water vein city.

After Xiaozhi and his group arrived, they contacted Mr. Donggua and confirmed the time of the visit.

"Hello, young man, I have been waiting here for a long time!"

Mr. Donggua is dressed very avant-garde, with a work uniform, a cape and a big shovel. When he walks on the street, he attracts a lot of attention.

"Thank you for your guidance today, Mr. Donggua!"

Xiaozhi chuckled.

The Water Gym is a steel-attribute gym. Interestingly, before Mr. Donggua became the gym trainer of the Water Gym, he was a trainer of the Steel Gym.

That is Hyota's father.

Of course, in the eyes of Xiaozhi and the others, apart from the hair color, the two people give people completely different feelings.

"Now then, let's begin the Gym Challenge between Challenger Xiaozhi and Gym Trainer Donggua!"

The rules are the same as those of the Yuanzhi Gym, it is a three-on-three elimination tournament.

It’s just that I don’t know what kind of Pokémon the other party will take out.

"I like fossils the most. I like defense!"

Donggua suddenly waved a big shovel and shouted with great momentum.

“It really makes my blood boil…”

Xiaoguang in the audience raised his palms and fanned himself, and he and Lila smiled bitterly.

However, judging from Mr. Donggua's battle declaration, his Pokémon's defense should be very good.

"Blood cow?"

Xiaozhi smiled slightly, he didn't hate this type of opponent.

"Go, Steel Snake!"

The battle began, and Mr. Donggua was the first to send out the first Pokémon.

The dim luster and huge and heavy body all reveal that this big steel snake has been tempered by hundreds of battles.

"Level 46, medium blue qualification."

Xiaozhi figured out the opponent's information at a glance, and then threw out the Pokéball, "Then it's decided to be you, Infernape!"

"Moka!"

The recent frequent battles have caused Infernape's aura to continue to increase. Xiao Zhineng senses that something is about to loosen from Infernape's body and is about to explode at any time!

"Come on, Infernape, use Flame Jet!"

Fire-type special moves can cause great damage to steel-type Pokémon.

So Donggua responded immediately, "Make noise!"

"Gane!"

A powerful sound materialized and burst out from Steelix's mouth, which actually shattered Infernape's flames and slammed it hard onto the rock!

"What a clever defense!"

Lila frowned, "The power of this noise trick is obviously due to special training. Not only can it stop the attack of the Infernape without contact, it can also block the actions of others!"

Mr. Donggua is very good at this.

Because of Steelix's continued loud sound, Infernape covered his ears tightly, with an uncomfortable look on his face.

"Steel Snake, use Bind!"

Seeing this, Mr. Donggua took advantage of the situation and pursued the opponent. This is a trick that all Onix and Steelix must learn.

Taking advantage of one's own size and strength, once one succeeds in confining the opponent, victory is basically assured!

"Moka!"

Infernape also sensed the danger, but just as it opened its eyes, it was rolled up by Steelix's tail!

"shit!"

Hikaru exclaimed, and couldn't help but worry about Satoshi.

"This distance is a failure!"

Xiaozhi's eyes were firm, not panicking at all, "Infernape, Fire Whirlpool!"

“Me…Meka!”

Infernape roared, turning all his anger into power. Dancing flames suddenly erupted from his mouth, instantly starting to burn every corner of Steelix's body!

"Is it still possible to fight back in this situation?"

Mr. Donggua was a little surprised, but he immediately swung the shovel again, "Shake the earth, Steelix, use Iron Tail!"

Under the attack of the vortex of fire, the Fire Monkey took the opportunity to break free and burrowed into the ground.

Therefore, Donggua’s move was to prepare to blast out the Fire Monkey along with the rock layer!

boom!

As a huge force suddenly hit the ground, the center of the entire venue suddenly sank, rocks flew everywhere, but the figure of the Fire Monkey disappeared!

"Spray flames!"

Xiaozhi shouted loudly, and Infernape suddenly appeared right behind Steelix, opening its mouth and spitting out a column of scorching fire!

"Iron Tail Defense!"

Donggua was experienced and gave orders immediately afterwards.

Just as the flame was about to hit Steelix's vital point, its tail with a metallic luster suddenly lifted up, and under the force of its rotation, it sprayed flames everywhere!

"The Water Vein Gym lives up to its reputation!"

Xiaozhi's eyes darkened slightly.

The Pokémon bred by Mr. Donggua do have excellent defensive capabilities.

If it were an ordinary Steel-type Pokémon, it would be impossible for it to behave so easily after eating Infernape's Fire Vortex.

"Moka!"

However, the Fire Monkey had pent-up anger, and as the flames on its tail grew darker and spread rapidly, its eyes glowed a crazy red light!

"that is…"

Donggua opened his eyes slightly, with a hint of surprise flashing across his face.

Fierce?

boom!

At this moment, the situation on the field suddenly changed.

Due to the continuous and fierce bombardment of the digging hole and the iron tail, the already sunken ground suddenly collapsed, and half of Steelix's body was dragged into it.

With a flash of its body, the flames sprayed out by the Fire Monkey passed over its iron tail and hit him directly in the face.

"Gane——"

The Steelix let out a shrill wail, then collapsed with a loud bang, completely losing its ability to fight.

But Infernape had no intention of stopping and rushed towards the fallen Steelix again!

"really!"

Xiaozhi was startled and exerted force on his feet. He rushed into the field like an arrow and hugged Infernape!

"What happened here?"

Xiaoguang and Lila hurriedly stood up, worry revealed in their eyes.

"Calm down, Infernape!"

Xiaozhi shouted softly, and immediately activated the Wave Sharing to wrap around Infernape, trying to calm the violent energy in its body.

“Mm-m-m-m-m-m!”

However, the Infernape seemed to have fallen into a state of madness, its limbs waving in the air and its scarlet eyes filled with frenzy and struggle.

"You once told me that you also wanted to become as powerful as Pikachu and the others, and you also wanted to prove to Shinji that you could also become powerful instead of being swallowed by that power."

"Your will is definitely not vulnerable. Don't give up, Infernape!"

Xiaozhi's cry exploded deep in Infernape's soul, causing its body to tremble slightly, as if touched by Xiaozhi's words.

Suddenly, scenes from the past began to emerge in the mind of the Fire Monkey.

The helplessness of being bullied by Mongoose Zan, the anticipation when meeting Shinji, the joy after being conquered, and the loss of being abandoned later.

However, when it met Xiaozhi, it felt unprecedented warmth and encouragement.

It saw the mutual assistance and competition among each of its companions, their fighting side by side and their smiling faces after victory.

I don't know when it started to have the motivation to pursue power.

But unlike Shinji, that motivation wasn't gained through pressure and endless training.

But...

Because it longs to fight alongside its companions and is eager to help Ash become the world's strongest Pokémon trainer!

"Moka!"

The Fire Monkey howled to the sky, as if a powerful force was gathering inside it. The flames gradually enveloped its body, emitting the light of evolution!

Xiaozhi breathed a sigh of relief, slowly let go of his hands, and looked at the body that was stretching in front of him with a smile of satisfaction and joy.

"Congratulations, Flame Monkey!"

Long time no see, big brother!