Chapter 114 Vermilion Gym

"Everyone...you must hold on!" A moment later, the first Gym Challenge ended, and a Trainer ran out in a hurry, holding three Poké Balls in his hands, looking very anxious.

"Gulu..." A Trainer sitting next to Ash couldn't help swallowing after seeing this scene, and his expression became even more nervous.

"I've heard that the Vermilion Gym Leader is very strong, but now it seems that not only is he strong, but he also looks a bit too heavy-handed..." Another Trainer also looked a little unsightly, looking preoccupied.

Seeing this scene, Ash was slightly taken aback, and then remembered the plot in the anime. Lt. Surge seemed to be very aggressive and attacked the challenger very hard, causing many of the challenger's Pokémon to be seriously injured.

Moreover, Lt. Surge doesn't like Pokémon that have evolved without "experience", and believes that only Pokémon that have evolved are strong.

In fact, regarding evolution, Ash agrees to a certain extent, because after evolution, Pokémon have higher Species Strength, and in the same level, they are far stronger than those that have not evolved.

But there are also some Pokémon that do not need to evolve, and can also exert strength beyond the evolved Pokémon. This kind of thing is different, and there are good and bad. Generally speaking, it is better after evolution.

It's just that Lt. Surge is extreme; his Pokémon evolve too fast, resulting in some moves that cannot be learned after the Pokémon evolves, which is his weakness.

In the anime, Ash also took advantage of Raichu's failure to learn speed moves and defeated Raichu.

As time passed, more and more Trainers failed the challenge. Of course, two Trainers passed, but they didn't look good. They hurriedly left the gym and went to the Pokémon Center.

"It's my turn..." Ash stood up when he heard the announcement from the radio, while Misty and Brock on the other side had already gone to the auditorium of the fighting blockbuster to watch the challenge

"Let's go, Pikachu; let Lt. Surge see our strength!" Ash smiled and let Pikachu enter the battle hall together.

The battle hall is very wide, and the battle field is also a very formal battle field, without any change in terrain.

In the position of the Gym Leader, there is a tall and mighty young man with short blond hair, wearing a dark green military uniform with a grin on his face. He is Lt. Surge!

"A Poké Ball-level Trainer actually carries a Pikachu. This is really ugly!" Lt. Surge had already read Ash's information, and when he found out that Ash was a Poké Ball-level Trainer, he actually carried a Pikachu. Lt. Surge couldn't help looking down on Ash, and wanted to teach Ash a good lesson.

Ash stood in the position of the challenger, and on the left side of the stand, Misty and Brock were a little worried. They had watched the previous two matches and knew that Lt. Surge's strength was extraordinary.

"Come on, let me see what qualifications you have to become a Poké Ball-level trainer!" Lt. Surge yelled at Ash; his momentum was fully released, and he wanted to frighten Ash.

But Ash was unmoved at all, standing there calmly, and at his feet was Pikachu, full of fighting spirit.

Seeing Ash's performance, Lt. Surge's eyes froze. This kid was not affected by his aura. It seems that he has his own reasons for being able to advance to the Poké Ball level, but it is a pity that he wants to defeat this kid here!

"What is going on now is the Gym Challenge between the Gym Leader Lt. Surge and the challenger Ash. The two sides can use three Pokémon. The challenger can replace the Pokémon in the battle. When one of them loses three Pokémon, the battle ends!"

The referee stood on the edge of the battle field and announced the rules, and the audience in the stands watched with wrapped expressions. Only some of Lt. Surge's gym trainers were cheering.

"Destroy it, Electrode!" Accompanied by Lt. Surge's movement, the Poké Ball was thrown to the battlefield by him, and opened in mid-air. The white light flowed to the Ground and spread out, revealing a huge Poké Ball in the shape of a Normal Poké Ball. My Pokémon is Electrode!

Electrode is the evolution form of Voltorb. It has no hands and feet like Voltorb Normal. It only has a spherical body, about 1.2 meters high, and looks like a Poké Ball upside down.

Its eyes are in the white top half, while the red bottom half has a huge mouth with an excited smile showing the teeth inside....

Electrode

Attribute: electricity

Category: Ball Pokémon

Ability: Soundproof or Static; Hidden Ability: Aftermath

Soundproof: Pokémon with this ability will not be affected or damaged by any sound moves.

Strength: Bronze

Because Ash is a Poké Ball-level Trainer, the Pokémon Lt. Surge plans to use for battle is naturally an elite-level Pokémon that meets the Poké Ball-level Trainer standards. This is the Pokémon equipped by the League, not one that Lt. Surge himself trained.

Lt. Surge is a Great Ball-level trainer, and the weakest of his Pokémon are elite-level, and he is quite well-known in Vermilion City.

"Electrode..." Ash paused for a moment, then straightened the hat on his head, took out the Poké Ball, and threw it out, "It's up to you, Bulbasaur!"

As the white light spread, Bulbasaur appeared in front of everyone. Compared with Electrode, Bulbasaur's petite and cute appearance was like that of a child.

"Hahahaha...it's a Bulbasaur, I'm so amused!" After seeing the Bulbasaur sent by Ash, Lt. Surge burst into laughter. Not only did this Bulbasaur not evolve, but its strength was only normal.

Lt. Surge's laughter made the Gym Trainers under him laugh. They were influenced by Lt. Surge and looked down on Pokémon that hadn't evolved.

"Bulba!" Bulbasaur's face changed slightly; it really doesn't like evolution and is proud of its current appearance, so it doesn't allow others to insult it like this!

Pikachu also seemed very upset, but he was not battling at this time, so he could only cheer for Bulbasaur to defeat this Electrode.

Ash didn't speak; actions speak louder than words. He didn't want to say more nonsense; defeating Lt. Surge was a bigger slap in the face than ten thousand words.

"Battle—start!" The referee waited for a while, and after both sides were ready, announced the official start of the challenge!

"Bulbasaur, use Leech Seed!" Ash ordered Bulbasaur without hesitation to use Leech Seed to launch an attack!

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