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

Chapter 149 Durian Gym

Chapter 149 Durian Gym

Taking advantage of the calm sea, Ash and Misty hurriedly arrived at Durian Island.

The first thing to do is go to the Pokémon Center and harass Professor Oak by making a phone call to get the recipe for the Power Cube.

Professor Oak was quite surprised that Ash knew about Power Cubes.

"You don't have a machine that can make energy cubes, do you?"

"Don't worry about that, but Doctor, what's wrong with your hair?"

On the screen was Professor Oak with an afro, his face covered in dust, but he stubbornly held a bowl of instant noodles in his hand.

"I've been staying up late these past few days researching thunderbolts, and a small accident happened."

Professor Oak was a little embarrassed to talk about this.

He asked Xiao Jian to send the recipe to Xiao Zhi, and then hurriedly hung up the phone.

I received 50 recipes from Professor Oak, all of them quite different.

Xiao Zhi glanced at it and found that the materials needed for the Power Cube were all tree berries, which could be easily bought in many stores.

"We'll give it a try once we buy the manufacturing machine."

Ash and his friends are now setting off to challenge the gym.

The commercial atmosphere on Durian Island is very strong, with vendors and hotel owners calling out their wares everywhere.

"This island is famous for its seafood dishes and hot springs that are said to have beauty and health benefits!"

The guidebook mainly introduces travel tips for Durian Island, but Xiaoxia still couldn't find where the dojo was.

The busiest street in the city was lined with hotels on both sides. Xiao Zhi looked at the passersby and couldn't help but sigh.

"It seems the sea wasn't just turbulent a few days ago; now it's raging everywhere in the city!"

Perhaps the hot springs on Durian Island not only have beauty and skin-nourishing effects, but also breast-enhancing effects.

Suddenly, Ash's communicator vibrated. He took it out and saw that Team Rocket was about to make another move.

With no other option, Ash had to give up looking for the gym and head towards the beach with Misty.

Just as he turned around, a tall, red-haired woman among the group of people soliciting customers happened to see Ash with Pikachu.

"Could that be Koji?!" The beautiful mature woman immediately shouted and rushed towards the beach with Satoshi.

Ash, who was waiting for those idiots from Team Rocket to show up, was startled by the sudden sound.

Who is Koji?

Unexpectedly, the other person hugged Xiaozhi tightly and buried his face in their chest.

This is truly the biggest Ash has ever seen, even bigger than Lorelei.

"Hey Koji, you look so different after being gone for a year!"

"Auntie, I'm not Koji, look closely."

The beautiful woman quickly released Xiaozhi and took a closer look, then burst into an embarrassed laugh.

"Oh dear, it seems that's not it. Sorry, I mistook you for my son. He also went on a trip wearing a baseball cap and Pikachu."

"Is your son also traveling to become a Pokémon Master?" Misty asked curiously.

"Yes, I really miss him after being away for so long." Every move this aunt made was accompanied by surging waves of emotion.

Suddenly, a commotion arose on the beach, and a giant armored rhinoceros robot drove up from the sea.

The irritating laughter of Yamado and his gang could be heard coming from inside the machine room.

"We're back again! Hand over your Pokémon to Team Rocket right now!"

"It's finally here!"

Their entrances are always so unique. Just as Ash was about to take out the Poké Ball, his aunt actually shielded him and Misty behind her.

"Who are you, and why are you causing destruction here!"

Seeing someone blocking his way, Yamado quickly said.

"Where did this old hag come from? Get out of here!"

"Don't talk about others, you're an auntie too!" Xiaoxia's sharp tongue caused many Amazon users to explode in anger.

"Ah, ah, Auntie?"

"Don't be angry with Amazon, you can still hold on for another six months!"

Kosaburo's attempt at comfort was worse than no comfort at all. She punched him, yelling, "What do you mean half a year? It's forever, forever!"

"We're Team Rocket's elite! Hand over your Pokémon if you don't want to die!"

Using the Rockets' name to make such a fuss suggests that Giovanni may have sent them with the aim of attracting the league's attention.

"You two go first, kid and old lady. Tyrannosaurus Rex 1, use the Sharp Stone Attack!"

Amazon pressed the attack button hard, and the Ironhide Tyrannosaurus Robot opened its mouth, revealing a pot inside.

Then a feather extends from inside and scratches the pot, causing the pot to immediately unleash a sharp stone attack.

"What's with this feeling of aliens sharpening high-tech chips into spears?!"

The nonsensical machine was obviously designed by Kojiro and his friends.

"Rockets, how are we supposed to do business if you keep causing trouble like this!"

The aunt took out a Poké Ball and sent out an Alakazam; it turned out she was also a Pokémon Trainer.

"Alakazam is using psychic powers!"

The mechanical armored tyrannosaurus's mouth was forcibly closed by psychic power; Auntie's Pokémon is quite powerful.

But the pot's skill didn't stop in time, and it broke through the machine from the inside.

The head of the Tyrannosaurus Rex 1 exploded immediately, and the smoke made Yamato and Kosaburo cough incessantly in the cockpit.

"They're not even as good as Kojiro and the others."

Ash quickly sent Pikachu off his shoulder to attack; if he was too late, he might miss the mission.

"Pikachu Volt Attack!"

Yellow lightning streaked across the sky, and in a flash, the towering robot exploded, blasting Team Rocket away once again.

"What an awful feeling!"

Congratulations on completing the side quest: Do a Good Deed Today: Defeat Team Rocket and stop their plot (53/∞)

[Rewards: Alliance Coins +100; Regional Favorability +5; Regional Reputation +1]

"Oh~ You've trained your Pokémon very well, you're such an excellent kid."

The auntie retrieved Alakazam, turned around, and happily hugged Ash again.

In the end, Ash still had to expend some effort to break free.

"This auntie has incredible strength!"

"You're clearly enjoying yourself and not putting in any effort," Xiaoxia bluntly exposed.

"I'm Ash from Pallet Town, currently challenging the Orange League, and I've already earned three badges."

Xiao Zhi showed his aunt his finds in the Orange Islands.

"I came here to challenge the Durian Gym, Auntie, do you know where the gym is?"

"I am Ruli, the Northern Star of the Southern Cross and the Gym Leader of the Durian City. I accept your challenge."

"Qin?" Little did they know that this aunt was the gym leader that Ash and his friends were looking for.

Aunt Liuli took a liking to the boy who resembled her son and immediately invited them to the dojo.

Ash and his friends followed Aunt Ruri to the largest hotel on the island. "Is this the gym?" No wonder Misty couldn't find it before; who could tell?

The dojo's interior is also extremely luxurious, with all the latest equipment. It seems that Aunt Liuli is very good at making money and is a strong woman.

Arriving at the venue on the ground floor of the building, we found ourselves at the dojo competition area.

"This size doesn't look like a dojo's ring; it's more like a large sports stadium."

"The format of the competition is a relay battle in which both sides use two Pokémon at the same time, and the winner is determined in one match."

"If one of the two loses its ability to fight, then we lose. That's the rule of our dojo."

This is a doubles match, except that if one of the two loses, the team loses.

"No matter what the conditions of the competition are, I will trust my Pokémon to fight."

"Amazing. This is how someone who wants to become a Pokémon Master should be."

Ruri slapped Satoshi hard on the back. "If only our Koji could be as reliable as Satoshi."

"The match is tomorrow morning, so you can relax at my hotel tonight."

"I've already instructed the manager that all services are free to use."

Ash's affection for Aunt Liuli has increased.

The next day arrived quickly, and the gym challenge began, with many hotel guests watching from the surrounding area.

Ruri sent out Marowak and Alakazam, while Ash sent out Dragonite and Hydreigon.

"Oh, these are all rare Pokémon."

Ash goes first: "Use Hydro Pump on Marowak, and Dragonite uses Thunderbolt on Alakazam to prevent it from interfering with Marowak!"

Since victory is achieved by defeating just one Pokémon, Ash chose to target Marowak directly.

"Alakazam uses Switcheroo, and Marowak uses Dig to escape!"

Aunt Liuli certainly understood Ash's thoughts, but she wouldn't let him win so easily.

Gara Gara quickly dug a hole downwards to avoid the water cannon attack and immediately appeared behind Twin Blade Maru.

At that moment, Alakazam activated its Swap mode, instantly swapping its position with Marowak's.

Dragonite's Thunderbolt had no effect on the Ground-type Marowak.

"Alakazam! Grind Bone Boomerang!"

Both of these moves were actually aimed at the Twin Blade Maru.

"Dragonite, protect your companions!"

If even one of them falls, it's a loss. Ash quickly had his Dragonite, which has more HP, hug the Double-Edged Sword and take all the damage for it.

Seeing the pained expression on Dragonite's face, Duoblank's eyes immediately sharpened.

"Alright, we can't just sit here and take the hits!" Ash seized the opportunity.

"Dragonite uses Throw to launch the Twinblade, which then attacks Marowak with Water Jet!"

Raising the Twin Blades in his arms, Dragonite roared and threw them with all its might.

"brush!"

Driven by a desire to avenge its companions, the Twin Blade's power surged forward at an astonishing speed, propelled by Dragonite's throw.

There wasn't time to dig a hole and hide.

Upon hearing Ash order Double-Edge to attack Marowak, Ruri immediately had Alakazam switch out again.

The second switch was successful, but unexpectedly, the Dark-type move Throw was eaten by Alakazam.

The effect is outstanding!

"Is this even possible?" This was the first time Ruri had ever seen a combination technique used like this.

"Now's the time! Use Twin Blades to smash it down!"

Amidst the mist rising from the spraying water, Twinblade Maru struggled to pick up his two scallop shells and smash them onto the head of the already stunned Alakazam.

As the fog dissipated, Hudi collapsed to the ground.

The referee immediately came over and declared, "Alakazam is unable to battle; Ash is the winner of this challenge!"

"Good job, Dragonite! Double-Edged Sword!"

In the past, it was always a free-for-all battle in the wild. This is Ash's first time participating in a double battle, and it's quite interesting.

"Congratulations, Ash! Now you can officially challenge the League's top trainer." Ruri came up to Ash and handed him the badge.

[Ding! Congratulations on completing the main quest: Celadon Badge!: Defeat Celadon Gym Leader Ruri]

[Rewards: Alliance Coins +500; Special Attack +2; Free Attribute Points +3]

[When you have the Crystal Badge: Your Pokémon's move power increases by 5% during Double Battles]

"Thank you, Aunt Liuli, but where are we going to challenge the chief?"

Upon hearing this, Liuli took out a map and handed it to Xiaoxia. "If you want to challenge the chief, you need to go to the capital of the Orange Alliance, Orange Island."

"I believe that a trainer as talented as you will definitely succeed in this challenge!"

"Of course!" Ash was now bursting with excitement. "Misty, let's get going!"

"Wait a minute, Ash." Misty interrupted the impatient Ash and threw today's weather forecast in front of him.

"There will be very large waves today, so it's not advisable to go out to sea!"

Ash was immediately filled with disappointment. "Ah, why has the ocean around the Orange Islands been so dangerous lately?"

"It's still unclear, but the ocean is definitely very different from before." Aunt Liuli looked towards the sea, her eyes deep and solemn.