Ash, with his invincible physical body, wants to become a Pokémon Master.

Chapter 263 Serena: That person looks kind of familiar.

Chapter 263 Serena: That person looks kind of familiar.

The sumo tournament venue is quite large.

All the contestants, all of them large and strong, gathered in the circular arena.

When Xiao Zhi enters his muscular mode, he becomes the most muscular of the group, and the surrounding contestants and audience are all amazed by his physique.

Hercules Town has always admired big, powerful people and Pokémon, and Ash and Feraligatr are a perfect match for them.

"Hey, you guys aren't allowed to keep staring! Ash, you should put your shirt on too!"

Misty is possessive of her food, but Ash doesn't seem to mind.

"It's okay, Misty. It's only natural to be attracted to my strong and beautiful body!" Ash then led his Feraligatr and Pikachu in a few more bodybuilding poses, eliciting cheers from the onlookers.

"Don't you care about those few who are drooling?"

"What."

Upon hearing Xiaoxia's words, Xiaozhi quickly turned his head to look.

It turned out that four burly men who looked just like Dong Zhuo were staring at Xiao Zhi with the same eyes they would use to look at Lu Bu.

When they noticed that Ash had noticed them, they all gave each other a shy wink.

With their sharp eyes, frivolous smiles, and natural movements, it was immediately clear that they were Tiandao and Oga from the world of star-crossed lovers!

A chill ran down Xiaozhi's spine, and he quickly put on his shirt.

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Soon, Xiaoxia had to return to the audience seats because Mr. Shonosuke had finally arrived on the central platform of the venue.

After displaying the prize—a token of the champion and a year's supply of Pokémon food—he officially announced the start of the competition.

"Fellow Pokémon sumo wrestlers, the annual tournament has begun! Fight with all your might, aiming for the Yokozuna rank!"

The contestants immediately arrived at their respective competition venues.

Ash's first opponent was a trainer who used Machamp.

"This match features Ash from Pallet Town versus Murasaki from Rikishi Town."

On a field marked with a white circular boundary, the referee, dressed in a costume resembling that of the ancient Chinese folks, introduced both sides and then raised a round fan to announce the start of the match.

"Wait a minute, what's the name of the guy over there?" Ash almost spat out the water he had just drunk when he heard his opponent's name.

It was only then that Xiaozhi noticed that the person opposite him was a muscular man with a black kimono, yellow-green hair, a face full of fat, and a big, thick body.

"How dare you call yourself that!"

And how come the hair color and clothing match perfectly?

"Hehe, new kid, don't think you can steal the spotlight just because you have slightly better-looking muscles."

"I am the legendary Murasame, the strongest blade in Rikishi Town! Last year, I even made it into the top four alongside Mighty. You'd better be defeated by me, lol!"

"Shut up! You're not allowed to use that name, and you're not allowed to have that verbal tic!"

The muscular giant, Murasame, exuded an aura of power the moment he appeared, but Ash could no longer tolerate his continued existence.

"Mighty Crocodile, unleash your full power with this palm strike!"

"Oh my god!"

The evolved Feraligatr received a significant boost in strength, especially after Ash used Ability Balm to change its ability to Hyper.

Feraligatr's Hidden Ability "Stun" increases the power of attacks with additional effects by 30%, but the downside is that these additional effects will no longer activate.

For example, the skill "Take It All" would normally render the target unable to escape, but its effect would be forcibly nullified.

However, the situation changes drastically when Ash combines the Life Orbs he previously obtained.

Ash gave the Life Orb to Gengar, but since Gengar now carries a Mega Stone, Ash gave the Life Orb to Feraligatr.

Pokémon that carries a Life Orb will have their moves increased by about 30%, but they will lose a lot of HP each time they hit an opponent with an attack.

Ironically, the forced side effect can just offset the side effect of losing physical strength from the Life Jade, so two negatives make a positive.

Qiangxing and Mingyu are a match made in heaven, but also a tragic couple!

Now, Crocodile's attack power has risen to an astonishing level. Its swift attacks are like a storm, leaving the opposing Mighty with no chance to fight back.

"This power is incredible!"

I've only ever seen this level of attack from last year's champion Pokémon. How come I'm encountering such a terrifying monster in the very first match this year?

With a swift burst of strength, Crocodile broke free of the white boundary, easily securing victory in the first round.

The audience erupted in cheers, and even Shonosuke, sitting on the high platform, nodded repeatedly.

"Looks like a remarkable dark horse has emerged."

"Uh, this is impossible! I, the mighty one, have actually lost."

"She's obviously incredibly weak!"

He made boastful remarks before the match, but his super strength was quickly defeated by the crocodile, who knocked him to his knees and threw him away like trash. That shows where his power lies.

"Since I lost so badly, I admit defeat, and I accept it wholeheartedly. That's it."

"So, according to the tradition of Warrior Town, since you defeated me, I am yours. Please allow me to call you Dog Xiujin!"

"Get out of here!"

Xiao Zhi kicked away the muscular version of Cong Yu who was trying to hug him, and quickly moved away because he couldn't stand there any longer; it was too much of an eyesore.

The second match.

"The match between Iris from Luxtown and Ash begins!"

"My beloved father is still watching me. In his name, I absolutely cannot lose this battle!"

"Your surname isn't Qiuyue, is it?"

Looking at the blond, muscular man in a school uniform across from him, Xiao Zhi broke out in a cold sweat again.

How did you know?

"Feraligatr, push!" Ash didn't want to stay in this arena for another second.

Ash's Feraligatr was caught off guard by the sudden attack. After they reacted, they began to struggle, but Feraligatr was quickly pushed out of the field.

Ash continued his winning streak and secured the second victory with ease.

"Ah, Father, I am ashamed of the experience you have given me—"

"Since you have such a name, a name that evokes the deepest paternal love, please refrain from saying anything that might cause misunderstandings!"

Ash just hopes that his next opponent won't be someone from Luxtown.

Unfortunately, his opponent in the third match was...

"This match will be between Sylvie from Luxtown and Ash —"

"Silver-white hair, scars on her face—it's definitely Sylvie."

It's just a pity that the gender and muscle mass don't match.

"What's going on with this town?!" Ash couldn't take it anymore.

"As a half-Ushu and half-Johto sage, I will prove in this sumo tournament that even though I am of mixed blood, I am still a true Rikishi Town native!"

Sylvie on the other side is full of fighting spirit.

"I think you're quite authentic to have this name!" Ash wanted to end the battle immediately.

"Is this sumo tournament only for people from Sumo Town?"

Actually, no. There were a total of 200 qualified participants in the tournament, and only 20 of them were from Hercules Town, but Ash was lucky enough to run into them all.

"Damn it, just lose!"

Once again, Ash decisively defeated his opponent, securing his third consecutive victory and advancing to the finals of the sumo tournament.

"Ash is amazing! This is the first time a newcomer has made it to the finals. But what's going on with him?"

After defeating its formidable rival Blastoise, Thunder came to Ash's side.

Next up is the grand final, a match between Raiden and Ash, a battle between a temporary sumo teacher and student.

But Ash was lying face down on Misty's lap, motionless, and Misty could only apologize to Raiden Watch helplessly.

"Xiao Zhi said he suffered a huge emotional trauma, and he's been like this ever since he came back."

However, Ash finally got up at this moment. He still had to muster his spirits when facing lightning, after all, the other party's name was so normal.

Yesterday, Ash's Feraligatr had just evolved and wasn't familiar with its own power, so it was brutally defeated by Thunder's Feraligatr in the sumo match, thanks to Thunder's rich experience.

Ash and Feraligatr are both holding their breath in frustration.

"Mr. Thunder, Mighty Crocodile and I are sure to win the final this afternoon!"

"Hahaha, bring it on!"

Time quickly passed and it was afternoon. Ash and Raiden arrived at the battlefield with their respective Feraligatrs.

Because it was the finals, there were the most spectators, and all the seats around were packed.

The referee was already on high alert and immediately began fanning the crowd once both sides were ready.

"The Mighty Crocodile unleashed a series of powerful thrusts, aiming first at the opponent's abdomen!"

Ash's Feraligatr is a whole head taller than Raiden's Feraligatr, so Raiden can only aim at the right spot to attack.

"Mighty Crocodile grabs its opponent's arms and pulls them backward!"

In Pokémon Sumo, you can't use moves; it's all about using the power of your Pokémon. You win by throwing your opponent out of the ring.

Therefore, Ash has now chosen to outsmart his opponent and use their strength to launch a counterattack.

His crocodile was pushed back uncontrollably by the opponent, but just as it was about to reach the edge of the boundary, it seized the opportunity, grabbed the arm of the raptor, and swung it backward.

"Hold on, Mighty Crocodile!"

However, the Thunder Crocodile lived up to its reputation as an experienced veteran. It did not lose its balance and quickly regained its footing, immediately turning around to counterattack.

"Mighty Crocodile, now's your chance to charge!"

"Oh dear, oh dear!"

"Oh no, we're in a bad position! Mighty Crocodile, get out of the way!"

But Ash's Feraligatr couldn't do as he wished; the reason he kept losing yesterday was because he wasn't familiar with it.

Ash's Feraligatr has now mastered his power, thanks to the addition of Force and Life Orb.

One force can overcome all techniques; the opponent's Thunder Crocodile's skills are no longer applicable.

Furthermore, it's important to know that Ash's Feraligatr has always loved tap dancing since his Totodile days. His leg strength is incredibly powerful, and his speed far surpasses that of Thunder's Feraligatr.

This is a victory for numbers!

Feraligatr was pushed backward by Ash's Feraligatr. It was already very close to the edge of the boundary, and with this push, it quickly stepped out of the boundary.

"Ash wins!"

"Good job, Feraligatr!" Ash immediately picked up Feraligatr to celebrate.

"Oh dear, oh dear!"

[Ding! Mighty Crocodile: Affection +2; Intimacy +2]

"This is incredible! The Pokémon Sumo Tournament champion is a complete newcomer who's participating for the first time!"

The surrounding audience immediately burst into applause, and the scene erupted in cheers.

"Oh dear, we were too careless and reckless. I didn't expect you and Feraligatr to improve so quickly."

Yesterday's consecutive victories against Ash made Raiden think that he had the sumo championship in the bag, but he never expected to be upset.

[Ding! Congratulations on completing the new mission "The King of Wrestling in the Locker Room" (This is sumo wrestling, for crying out loud!): Use your powerful muscles to defeat all your opponents!]

[Rewards: Alliance Coins +4000; Attack +1; Stamina +1; Free Attribute Points +2]

After the match, Ash and Feraligatr received the Yokozuna-class medal from the Pokémon Sumo Association, and their portraits were hung on the town's large bulletin board.

Then Ash continued to train Feraligatr with Raiden, learning the Earthquake move he hadn't finished learning before.

Ash had already learned most of it before, but now he wants Feraligatr to master it completely.

Ash originally planned to spend another half day learning, but soon he urged Feraligatr to finish learning in one night.

Because of the Thunder Gym, Ash accidentally overheard a love triangle gossip involving Muscle Rain, Muscle Ellie, and Muscle Sylvie.

"Oh my god, where is this place?!" Ash immediately put away the prize, picked up Misty, and fled in panic.

After leaving Hercules Town with a high-five, Ash carried a completely bewildered Misty and raced halfway down the main road.

Although Ash slowed down slightly to take care of Misty's endurance, they still quickly arrived at the grassland where the airship base was located.

Having left the troublesome town of Rikishiro, Ash took a deep breath and relaxed, gazing at the bright sunshine and boundless grassland before him.

"Wa-kusahara!"

Just then, a huge spaceship flew over their heads and headed towards the base in the distance.

Looking at the huge airship in the sky, Ash and Misty both showed excited expressions.

"What a huge spaceship!"

This spaceship was several times larger than the Team Rocket ship they had flown on in the Orange Islands before, and it looked quite impressive.

"That's the airship we'll be riding in later."

Since they were going to a lavish banquet, Xiao Zhi specially bought several suitable formal wear for everyone to change into.

Even Pikachu and Togepi have their own adorable little dresses.

After changing, Ash and his friends showed their invitations and entered the base.

"Little Ash, you're here early!"

Upon entering the base, Kojiro rushed to greet Ash as soon as he saw him.

This is the social skill of someone from a prominent family!

"Hmm~, there was a small problem, so I came early."

Ash arrived at Rikishi Town half a day early in order to escape.

However, they were just in time for the spaceship to land, so it didn't affect their journey.

However, the red carpet and welcoming party that Kojiro and his crew had carefully prepared could not be used.

"But what about Musashi?"

Ash was surrounded by James and Meowth.

"Musashi went over to confront the teacher who had written the script for our TV series, after hearing that he was also at the dinner party."

"Sorry, we couldn't stop her, meow."

Ash had promised Jessie during the Kanto League tournament that Jessie would be the female lead in a new drama on a TV channel he had bought.

In the end, Ash kept his promise, but to be honest, Jessie's acting was really bad. Even though the investors forced her to become famous, they couldn't make her a star.

The show flopped without making a splash, even though Ash's TV station usually has very high viewership.

Based on its reputation established during the Kanto League Tournament, it can be said to be the most popular Pokémon battle commentary channel in the Kanto and Johto regions.

But given Musashi's self-centered, queen-like personality, it's impossible for her to look for the cause within herself.

He immediately assumed that the script was so bad that he hadn't become famous, and went over to confront the scriptwriter.

Of course, there's also the reason why these TV series were just experimental works that Xiao Zhi used to train his company's photography team, and therefore he didn't allocate resources to focus on them.

After all, Musashi used it all to pursue his dreams.

But Xiao Zhi plans to seriously operate the channel and even intends to establish a film and television subsidiary to get involved in the film industry.

"The goal is to successfully make a movie worthy of inviting superstar Karen Mok, and then have it become a huge box office hit!"

However, all of the above was considered as a way to hone the team's skills.

"We can't let Musashi go too far." Ash could already imagine Musashi throwing a tantrum.

"Then the screenwriter should remember to give him some compensation afterwards."

"Don't worry, we're well-prepared." Kojiro and Meowth quickly escorted Ash and the others to meet their business partners.

The airship's interior is luxuriously decorated, truly deserving of its title as the most luxurious airship.

Misty and Pikachu were clearly more interested in the food on the spaceship; they had no interest in meeting any business partners with Ash anyway.

They left first and headed straight for the restaurant on the luxury spaceship.

However, at this moment, they were in the dining hall of the airship.

Serena, who was also holding a plate and happily picking out cute food from the spaceship's buffet, suddenly spotted Ash being surrounded by a large group of people as he passed by.

"Hey, that person who just walked by looked so familiar!"

"Could it be—"

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