Chapter 17: Chapter 17: Encounter
Pidgeotto and Charmander, you two must remember, your training is not deliberate, but needs to be integrated into your bodies.
Pidge?
Char?
Pidgeotto and Charmander were a bit confused, while Ash patted their heads and explained, It means letting your moves come out instinctively.
Just as Ash was explaining, a figure holding a knife appeared, but before he could get close to Ash, Meowth delivered a flying kick, sending the assailant flying.
Ash thanked Meowth and said, Thanks, Meowth. See, just like Meowth here, when the enemy comes, he goes straight for a kick.
On the other side, the guy who was kicked by Meowth stood up, holding his head and saying, Damn, that hurt... uh...
As three figures approached, a boy dressed as a samurai watched as a Meowth, a Pikachu, and a Chansey stretched their fists and walked toward him.
Kid, you dared to attack our boss, Meowth? Beat him up, Meowth!
Uh, what are you doing... don't come any closer!!!
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Oh, so you want a Pokemon battle? You should have said so earlier, I almost beat you up. After learning that the boy just wanted a Pokemon battle, Ash finally relaxed his protective hold on Misty, who left his arms in a daze, her face filled with confusion. What just happened? Where am I?
During the attack, Ash had instinctively shielded Misty, leaving her in a state of bewilderment, only realizing that she had been protected.
On the other side, the samurai boy, now bruised all over, said, Your Pokemon have already beaten me up... Forget it, let's duel! People from Pallet Town are strong, I hope you don't drag them down.
Ash looked at the boy named Samurai and smiled, Sure, Charmander, come here.
Seeing Charmander step forward, the samurai boy's mouth twitched. He knew he was going to lose, but even in defeat, he wanted to maintain his dignity.
Go, Pinsir!
Looking at the samurai's Pinsir, Ash took out his Pokedex and scanned it out of curiosity.
Pinsir, a Bug-type Pokemon. It uses its horns to clamp down with full power! It becomes immobile when cold, so it lives in warm places.
Looking at the Pinsir in front of him, Ash didn't know what to say. Could it be that this guy is into type disadvantages?
Charmander, don't let your guard down, use Flamethrower!
Following the principle of not underestimating the enemy, Ash went straight for the kill move, and Charmander, following Ash's command, spewed out red flames, and then...
Pinsir was down!
Seeing Pinsir fall so quickly, Ash's mouth twitched. So, you're that weak?
The samurai boy, with a serious expression, said, You are indeed strong. Then I'll send out my final Pokemon! Go, Metapod!
Seeing Metapod, Ash said to Charmander, Return, Charmander.
Hearing Ash's call, Charmander obediently returned to Ash's side, and Ash patted its head, saying, You did great. Now, leave it to your partner. Kakuna, go!
As Ash sent out Kakuna, the samurai boy couldn't help but say, You have a Bug-type Pokemon too!
Yes, this kid just evolved recently, and now is a crucial time for it.
I see, then let's go! Metapod, use Harden! Then wait for the enemy to attack!
...
Ash was completely speechless. So, your Metapod can't even use Tackle?
Sorry, Kakuna, for making you fight this battle. Use String Shot to bind it...
Ash didn't want to waste any more time, so he gave the order directly, and Kakuna used its silk to wrap up Metapod.
Final move, throw it out.
Got it!
With a powerful throw from Kakuna, Metapod was sent flying and landed on the ground, motionless.
Misty, speechless after witnessing what was practically an abusive battle, said, The match is over! The winner is Ash from Pallet Town!
The samurai boy put away Metapod and said to Ash, You're really strong. Maybe you'll become a big shot in the future.
...
Ash didn't know how to respond, after all, it wasn't that he was too strong, but that the opponent was really too weak. This was even with Ash letting Charmander and Metapod take the field. If he had let Meowth and the others go on... well, let's not crush the guy's spirit.
"What an exciting match, but this is as far as it goes!"
Just when everything was heading in a harmonious and friendly direction, a voice familiar to Ash rang out, while Misty looked at Ash with a bit of exasperation.
"Hmm, it's them..."
The samurai looked at Jessie and James and asked, "Who are you?"
"Since you've asked so sincerely..."
"We'll generously tell you!"
"To protect the world from devastation!"
"To unite all peoples within our nation!"
"To denounce the evils of truth and love!"
"To extend our reach to the stars above!"
"Jessie!"
"James!"
"Team Rocket, blasting off at the speed of light!"
"Surrender now, or prepare to fight!"
"Meowth, that's right~~~~~"
With their classic lines, the trio of Team Rocket made their appearance once again, accompanied by explosions as a fitting backdrop.
Seeing this situation, Ash could only helplessly cover his head and say, "You idiots, this is Viridian Forest!"
Do you know what Viridian Forest has the most of? Beedrill, of course! Making such a huge commotion, these three idiots are just asking for trouble!
"No time to waste with you three idiots, everyone, run!"
After saying that, Ash picked up Misty in a princess carry, gathered his Pokémon, and ran off. The samurai, after a brief moment of hesitation, quickly followed suit.
Seeing that Ash had run off, Jessie, James, and Meowth yelled in frustration, "Stop! Hand over Pikachu!"
"You better worry about yourselves first, idiots!" Ash, holding Misty, didn't even look back as he said something that drove the trio crazy.
"Damn it, Meowth! Brat, you better stop!"
"Meowth, I think we should run too..."
"Huh? What do you mean, Meowth?"
When Meowth turned around, he saw an endless swarm of Beedrill, and then he understood why Ash had run off with everyone.
"Beedrill, ahhhh!!!" *3
"What a horrible feeling!" *3
Hearing the screams from behind, Ash tightened his hold on Misty and sped up.
"Misty, hold on tight, I'm going to accelerate! Ralts, hold onto my head, stay steady!"
Misty, being carried by Ash, was startled but then also held onto him tightly and said, "Got it!"
"Ralts!"
"Good! Everyone, accelerate!"
Seeing Ash and his Pokémon running faster and faster, the samurai couldn't help but admire, "Such incredible stamina, truly amazing!"
Buzz buzz buzz!
Before the samurai could finish his admiration, the Beedrill had already caught up, and he realized he had been running too slowly...
"Beedrill, ahhhh!!!"
The samurai boy was knocked out!
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